- AWS
IoT Data and Firmware Management Transformation through AWS and FOTA
When a leading sensor manufacturer in the HVAC/R industry needed help modernizing their IoT sensor data management and firmware update process, we were happy to rise to the challenge.
The Challenge
The sensor manufacturer’s operations involved the deployment of IoT sensors across various client properties, including public service vehicles and buildings, to monitor conditions such as temperature and humidity. These sensors collected vast amounts of data, which were then stored and managed across different cloud services, leading to inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities. The client wanted to make their database more secure and scalable and completely automate their infrastructure, which was impossible in their current cloud environment.
Their infrastructure presented several inefficiencies and security concerns:
Dispersed Data Management
The dispersed data management system, with IoT data stored separately from other operational databases, slowed down data processing and increased operational complexity.
Insecure Manual Processes
Manual processes for updating sensor firmware were insecure and inefficient, posing risks to data integrity and device functionality.
Scalability Constraints
The existing infrastructure had limited scalability to manage the increasing data volume and was not optimized for the scale of data collected, leading to potential losses in data accuracy.
Our Solution
The migration to AWS and the implementation of a modern Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) system revolutionized our client’s database management and firmware update process.
This strategic move consolidated data on AWS, simplifying operations, enhancing data security, and minimizing manual errors in firmware updates. The new infrastructure, designed with a cleaner, microservice approach, utilizes AWS's Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, ensuring the system is primed for handling increasing volumes and complexity of data. This ensures operations can scale securely and efficiently. The FOTA system introduced a reliable, secure, and automated process for updating the client's thousands of IoT devices, each reporting data at different intervals, thereby keeping devices across the client network up-to-date and secure.
By adopting AWS's robust cloud solutions and focusing on strategic IoT device management, our consulting team significantly improved the client's operational efficiency, security, and scalability.
10k+ IoT
data points collected with modernized data management
30% faster
data processing with
two-pronged database system
40% increase
in firmware updates by implementing FOTA system
0 Minutes
downtime during and after AWS migration
What Sets Us Apart
7Factor transitioned the client's application to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and migrated their database, the 7Factor team facilitated enhanced data processing and streamlined firmware updates. This initiative empowered the client to scale globally, ensuring swift delivery of IoT data worldwide. Through meticulous planning and execution, they mitigated operational inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities, setting a new standard for efficiency and scalability in the HVAC/R industry. By embracing AWS's cloud solutions and prioritizing strategic IoT device management, the 7Factor team significantly enhanced the client's operational efficiency, security, and scalability, positioning them as leaders in their field.
