Flexible and tailor-made solutions that recognise the value of customisation and the need for relevance
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an emergent technology that’s relatively new in terms of its adoption and application within the business environment. It’s entered the arena in the same way as many other emergent technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation – with a fanfare and a lot of hype. This has led many organisations to question its value. Does it really deliver? Is it really the right approach to solve their pain points? The answer is both yes, and no.
Yes, IoT is about efficiencies. It connects devices across multiple locations and applications through the use of sensors and networks and it uses this connectivity to provide the business with information and insights that can shift process and improve strategy. The applications of IoT are extensive and adapt to use case, industry and requirement. Solutions that are built for the business and designed to address specific challenges deliver precisely what IoT promises.
No, IoT is not perfect. It’s complex and customer specific which means that, to succeed, it needs to be developed in collaboration with the customer so that it is efficient, relevant and capable.
This is what makes Liquid Intelligent Technologies’s IoT offering stand out. Yes, it connects, delivers efficiencies, and ensures that the solutions solve problems rather than create them. No, it doesn’t ignore the customer – we focus on collaboration and communication to ensure we develop a relevant solution that fixes a specific problem.
What problems does Liquid Intelligent Technologies’s IoT solve?
Everything starts with the problem. This sits at the core of any IoT development with Liquid Intelligent Technologies because the problem, or business goal, will direct how the solution is developed, the technology used, and the methodology adopted. An IoT solution can’t come off the shelf, it can’t be bought as a square package and shoved into a round hole. It must be the result of a collaborative engagement between the client and Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
We define the problem together with the customer, working out precisely what they want to achieve, and then we develop a scope of work that defines the objectives and the specifics of the technology. Part of our methodology also encompasses managing the end-to-end flow of information and the type of network coverage required to ensure that the IoT solution works. Liquid Intelligent Technologies leverages its vast fibre optic, satellite and international carrier services, and its relationship with Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) providers to ensure consistent and reliable connectivity for any IoT solution.
We work with our customers to build relevant solutions that solve specific problems.
What makes Liquid Intelligent Technologies’s IoT solutions so special?
Technology agnostic but client specific. We work with various vendors, device manufacturers and platforms to ensure that every IoT layer is provisioned with the right technology. Our stance isn’t about shoehorning one technology into every available solution. We know that an effective solution requires collaboration and integration across multiple vendors and solution providers to ensure that the application is relevant to the customer.
We work with LPWAN providers like Sqwidnet who are the licensed Sigfox operator in South Africa to ensure 100% coverage. Additional LPWAN technologies such as LoRa, Weightless and NB-IoT among others are planned for implementation in late 2020. Liquid Intelligent Technologies also works with AWS and Microsoft to provide high-end proficiencies, and we have a 99.9999% uptime guarantee that cements our reliability for our customers and IoT applications. Our goal is to not only address the problem using the right technology, but to work with the customer to ensure the technology fits their business and their preferences.
Why work with Liquid Intelligent Technologies?
We are a trusted communication solution provider. We journey with our customers to ensure that our IoT expertise meets their unique goals and needs. Yes, we know that being a ‘trusted partner’ is an industry buzzword but we also know that we can prove it. We have worked with leading organisations in Africa and around the world to solve their pain points, meet their design and budget needs, and change their minds about the potential of IoT.
Let us start small with you. Let us show you how IoT can resolve your business challenges without a heavy CAPEX investment. IoT can be a powerful tool in the right hands – yours.
