IoT Infrastructure for SMEs.From sensor to cloud.
We don't just deliver software. We plan networks, install hardware on-site and operate your digital IoT infrastructure securely and long-term.
- Hardware & Installation: Sensors, gateways and on-site mounting
- Secure Connectivity: Private LoRaWAN networks & connectivity
- Managed Platform: Data storage & dashboards without IT stress
- Scalable: From first test in production to full rollout
Trusted by innovative companies worldwide
Deployed Worldwide
From Germany to France and Spain to Dubai, from South Korea to Australia to the USA – we serve customers on every continent, remote or on-site. Our IoT infrastructure runs where it's needed: in data centers worldwide, with local compliance and global scale. Whether pilot project or enterprise rollout – merkaio delivers.
Our team on the road in Germany
We're there when you need us
Not just digital. We're on-site with our customers, building infrastructure, installing hardware, and supporting projects – worldwide.
Smart Software & Hardware Solutions
We build our own products based on our IoT expertise – from sensors to finished applications.
merkaio Software
merkaio WaitWatch
Intelligent waiting room monitoring for clinics and practices. Real-time occupancy, wait times, and analytics at a glance.
- Live occupancy of all waiting areas
- 100% GDPR compliant – no cameras
- Heatmaps and historical analysis
The merkaio Stack
A modular offering built around one unified foundation.
merkaio core
The unified IoT foundation
A standardized, proven IoT technology stack – from devices to dashboards.
One stack. Fully understood. Fully operable.
merkaio ops
Operated IoT platforms
We operate the complete merkaio stack as a managed service.
You don't run the stack. We do.
merkaio cloud
Cloud foundation for IoT workloads
The secure and scalable infrastructure layer for IoT operations.
Cloud-native by design. Built for IoT realities.
merkaio dev
Custom extensions & integrations
When standard components are not enough, merkaio dev extends the stack – from decoders to complete IoT apps.
We extend the stack – we don't reinvent it.
Hardware Expertise with Milesight
We rely on Milesight and know the product portfolio inside out – from environmental sensors to LoRaWAN gateways to industrial controllers. We advise, source and integrate the right hardware for your use case.
We also work with hardware from other manufacturers – whether proprietary or open-source. What matters is that it works reliably and integrates into our stack.
Why merkaio
Compared to IoT platforms
- Less complexity
- No vendor lock-in
- Clear operational responsibility
Compared to system integrators
- Standardized stack
- Repeatable deployments
- Operations-first approach
merkaio combines the reliability of infrastructure providers with the flexibility of open technologies.
We break the pattern.
Why pay for software that's actually free?
The IoT market is full of "proprietary platforms" that trap customers in expensive licensing models. Look under the hood, and you'll often find open-source technology (like ThingsBoard or Grafana) that's been relabeled. We think that's wrong. We play with open cards.
The Market Standard
The Trap- White-LabelingOpen-source software is sold as proprietary invention.
- License CostsYou pay high monthly fees per device for software that's actually license-free.
- Vendor Lock-inYour data and configurations are trapped in a "blackbox". Switching is nearly impossible.
- OpacityYou don't know what your business runs on.
The merkaio Way
The Solution- 100% TransparencyWe tell you exactly what we use (ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana).
- No License FeesYou pay for our work (setup, operations, security), not for the code.
- Full OwnershipThe stack belongs to you. You have full access to databases and admin panels.
- FreedomSince we use standards, you can theoretically take over operations yourself or switch providers at any time.
We don't hide behind licenses. We convince through operations.
View Our Open-Source StackBuilt for real-world deployments
Same stack. Different use cases.
Projects that show what we can do
Real IoT projects. Real results.
Who we work with
Let's start your IoT project. Digital and on-site.
We don't just deliver software – we deliver the complete solution. From selecting and installing sensors in your facility to secure cloud operations. Talk to engineers who can do both.
Your contact
Timo Wevelsiep & Robin Zins
CEOs