In-Situ, a Colorado-based provider of remote water monitoring tools and data collection solutions, announced that it has partnered with EMnify, a cloud building block for cellular communications in the Internet of Things (IoT) stack, to make its products longer-lasting and easier to deploy.
In-Situ’s new cellular telemetry device, VuLink, is using EMnify’s cellular IoT technologies.
At present, at least 90 percent of data collection devices lack any kind of Internet connectivity, requiring laborious in-person site visits so that data can be collected manually.
Using EMnify’s LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular connectivity, and global IoT SIM, In-Situ has been able to rapidly roll out VuLink in 50 countries and reduce the cost of data collection. EMnify’s LTE-M capabilities also deliver up to a higher battery life relative to legacy 2G technologies, with devices able to operate for years on a single compact D-cell battery.
“As we moved to support LTE-M and NB-IoT with VuLink, EMnify was very committed and had clear plans that aligned with our launch timeline. Frankly, other providers we had talked to did not,” said Matt Trumbo, Director of Product Development at In-Situ. “Thanks to EMnify’s robust LTE-M service, our product rollout has been wildly successful.”
With EMnify’s API-enabled onboarding, In-Situ’s customers can deploy remote water monitoring by simply scanning a QR code and powering up their device — a breakthrough for a sector that has historically been held back by the complexity of SIM and connectivity setup procedures.
In-Situ also saved hundreds of employee hours by using EMnify’s API and Data Streamer technologies to pull usage information from devices and integrate data into its billing partner’s system.
“At EMnify, we’re committed to enabling the next generation of IoT devices by creating cellular connectivity technologies that just work, with frictionless deployment, low energy usage, and low per-device connectivity costs,” said Christian Rodatus, EMnify COO. “We’re thrilled to be enabling In-Situ as they bring industry-leading IoT monitoring solutions into some of the world’s most challenging and remote environments.”
