Software for connected devices and the data they produce
Connected devices are only useful if their data is collected reliably and turned into information people can use. Blocvibe develops the software layer of IoT systems: data ingestion, storage, device management and the apps on top.
- Python
- REST APIs
- Time-series databases
- Message queues
- TypeScript
The service
What is IoT development?
IoT development is building the software that collects data from connected devices and sensors, stores it and makes it available in dashboards, apps and other systems. Blocvibe builds the software and data side; hardware and embedded firmware are handled with qualified partners.
Who it is for
- Organisations with sensors or devices from several vendors
- Businesses with several sites that want to compare readings
- Product teams that need a data platform behind a connected device
When to consider it
- Each device vendor has its own app or portal
- Readings are exported to spreadsheets to compare sites
- Device data never reaches the systems where decisions are made
The challenge
The business problem
Organizations add sensors and devices from different vendors, each with its own app or portal. Data ends up scattered, hard to compare and rarely connected to the systems where decisions are made.
- Devices use different formats, protocols and vendor APIs
- Connections drop, so data arrives late or with gaps
- Large volumes of time-stamped readings need the right storage
- Hardware and firmware need specialist skills beyond software
Our capabilities
How we help
Collect data reliably
We build data pipelines that handle gaps, delays and different device formats.
Store it for use
Time-series data is stored so it can be queried, compared and reported on.
Work with specialists
Hardware and embedded firmware are handled with qualified partners when a project needs them.
How it works
How data moves through an IoT platform
Devices and sensors
- Sensors and equipment on site
- Hardware from vendors or partners
- Readings with timestamps
Gateway or vendor cloud
- Gateway on site
- Vendor cloud APIs
- Buffering while offline
Ingestion and storage
- Message queue
- Conversion to one format
- Time-series database
Apps and APIs
- Dashboards and alerts
- Comparisons across sites
- APIs for other systems
Example workflow
A multi-site sensor platform
Step 1: Sensors at each site send readings through a gateway or the vendor’s cloud API.
Step 2: The platform receives the readings and converts them to one common format.
Step 3: Data is stored with its site, device and timestamp, and gaps are recorded.
Step 4: Users see each site’s readings and compare sites on one screen.
Step 5: Selected data is shared with other business systems through an API.
Limits to keep in mind
Typical use cases
- Multi-site sensor data platforms
- Combining data from several device vendors
- Remote equipment and asset tracking
- APIs that expose device data to other systems
What you receive
- Data architecture for devices and sensors
- Ingestion pipeline and storage
- Device and site management screens
- APIs for other systems
- Monitoring of data quality and gaps
Technologies and integrations
- Python
- REST APIs
- Time-series databases
- Message queues
- TypeScript
Industry applications
Where IoT development helps
Practical examples of how this service applies in different sectors.
Agriculture and Smart Farming
- The challenge
- Soil, weather and water sensors from different vendors each report to their own app.
- The solution
- A sensor data platform that brings each vendor’s readings into one place.
- How it works
- Readings arrive through gateways or vendor APIs, are converted to a common format and stored by field and device, and staff compare fields on one screen.
- The benefit
- One view of conditions across fields, instead of checking several apps.
- Python
- Time-series databases
- REST APIs
Energy and Smart Buildings
- The challenge
- Meters and building sensors across several sites cannot be compared because their data is held separately.
- The solution
- A multi-site platform for meter and environmental readings.
- How it works
- Each site’s readings are collected, stored with the site and time and shown side by side, and selected data is shared with other systems through an API.
- The benefit
- Sites can be compared on the same basis, which makes unusual consumption easier to spot.
- Python
- Time-series databases
- Message queues
- REST APIs
Manufacturing and Industrial Operations
- The challenge
- Equipment and environmental sensors were added over the years, each with its own data store.
- The solution
- A central data platform with an API that other plant systems can use.
- How it works
- Data from each source is collected and normalised, stored with its machine or area, and made available to dashboards and reporting tools through an API.
- The benefit
- New dashboards and reports can be built on one consistent source of data.
- Python
- Message queues
- Time-series databases
- REST APIs
Business value
What it changes for your business
One view of scattered devices
Readings from different vendors and sites are stored and compared in one place.
Data you can rely on
Gaps and delays are recorded rather than hidden, so everyone knows how complete the data is.
Ready for other systems
An API makes device data available to reporting, maintenance and business software.
Specialists where needed
Hardware and firmware are handled with qualified partners, while Blocvibe builds the software and data side.
Our development process
How the project runs
Step 1: Discover
We learn how your business works today, what is not working and what success should look like.
Step 2: Define
We agree on a written scope, priorities, estimate and timeline before any development begins.
Step 3: Design and build
The solution is designed and built in short cycles, with working software to review along the way.
Step 4: Validate
We test with your team and real or representative data, and fix what needs fixing before launch.
Step 5: Deploy
The solution goes live in your environment with documentation and a handover for your team.
Step 6: Support and improve
We monitor, maintain and improve the solution as your business and its users’ needs change.
Why Blocvibe
Why choose Blocvibe
The right technology should simplify work, solve meaningful problems and leave room to grow. We focus on practical solutions shaped around your goals.
Business-first thinking
Every project starts with the problem that needs solving, not the technology that happens to be trending. We map how work really moves through your team, exceptions included, before deciding what to build.
Purposeful engineering
Tools and architecture chosen for your requirements, maintainability and long-term value.
Connected digital experiences
Software, AI, mobile apps and connected devices brought together where they genuinely help.
Quality at every stage
Usability, responsiveness, accessibility and testing get attention throughout development, not just at the end.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build IoT hardware?
Blocvibe focuses on software. Hardware, electronics and firmware work is delivered through qualified partners when a project needs it.
Can you work with devices we already have?
Usually, yes, if the devices or their vendor platforms provide data through an API, gateway or standard protocol. This is checked early in the project.
Where is the data stored?
In a cloud or on-premises environment agreed with you, depending on your security, cost and data residency requirements.
Which protocols can the platform receive data from?
It depends on the devices. Many send data over standard protocols such as MQTT or HTTP, or through a vendor’s cloud API, which the platform can receive. Lower-level device and industrial protocols are handled with qualified partners.
Can the platform grow as we add devices?
Yes. The platform is built around a common data format, so new devices or sites are added by mapping their data to it. Storage and processing are sized for the expected volume and reviewed as it grows.
Discuss your IoT development project
Share what you want to build or improve. We’ll reply by email and suggest a practical first step.