Do you know why IoT projects fail? Because the people in charge of the device or new tech don’t assess the potential challenges or technical obstacles that may show up in the middle of the process. Some of these challenges may be technical roadblocks, delays, cost overruns, and integration issues can all derail your vision. So, what is the solution to overcome these problems? A skilled IoT development team.
What are the challenges of building IoT solutions alone?
It’s easy to underestimate the complexity behind IoT product development. For instance, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) begin with an idea or even a partially built solution, only to hit a wall during development.
It’s important to identify the common IoT project challenges that may arise in product design and development:
- Hardware design flaws that lead to expensive rework.
- Connectivity issues due to IoT protocol mismatches.
- Cloud infrastructure misalignment.
- Poor scalability.
- IoT data integration.
- Inconsistent user experience.
Without the guidance of a specialized IoT product engineering team, these problems snowball, costing time and money, and often leading to abandoned projects.
Reasons to get an IoT development team on your side
An experienced IoT team brings together multiple disciplines like hardware consulting, embedded software, firmware coding, cloud integration, UX/UI design, and testing, all under one roof. They not only build but also think through the lifecycle of your IoT solution from concept to launch.
Benefits of hiring an IoT development Team:
- Faster time to market through streamlined development processes.
- Better scalability and reliability from the start.
- Access to multidisciplinary expertise for complex integration.
- Reduced risk of failure due to strategic guidance and technical foresight.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or need IoT development for already built solutions, the right team becomes your most valuable asset.
Use cases: How an IoT product engineering team approach transforms projects
Let’s look at real-world examples of how a qualified IoT product engineering team can make a difference.
Smart agriculture monitoring
A startup in agritech was struggling with connectivity issues in their moisture sensor devices. They looked for help since their team didn’t have the capabilities to fix that issue. Then, a dedicated IoT development team helped redesign the embedded software, integrated a cloud dashboard, and ran field tests, bringing better results in just a few months.
Industrial equipment monitoring
An SMB in manufacturing had legacy machines that needed remote monitoring. An IoT team created a retrofit solution using sensors and custom firmware, paired with an analytics dashboard that alerted managers to performance drops. Production efficiency improved by 18% within 6 months.
Pet tracking technology
A San Francisco-based startup specializing in smart wearables needed to create a pet tracking technology for pet owners and their pets, aiming to boost safety and real-time connectivity. Facing challenges like limited tracking features, data privacy concerns, and rising competition, the team developed compact GPS-enabled wearables with BLE, a secure mobile app, and geofencing capabilities.
Innovation in drone technology
We partnered with a Startup in San Francisco, California, because they needed drone technology innovation. This led to a significant weight reduction. This initiative not only improved performance but also expanded operational capabilities.
What to look for in an IoT product engineering team
Not all IoT partners are created equal. To choose the right team for your project, consider:
- Experience with hardware and firmware development.
- Cloud integration and mobile app expertise.
- Prototyping and rapid testing capability.
- Understanding of security standards and certifications.
- Clear communication and agile project management.
A strong IoT development team becomes your strategic co-pilot, that is, able to detect issues early, streamline the build, and deliver results that scale.
DeepSea Developments provides expert IoT project development
If your company is stuck mid-project or lacks the internal expertise to move forward, don’t go it alone. Partnering with the best IoT developers ensures your investment doesn’t go to waste. We can help you:
- Turn sketches or rough prototypes into manufacturable devices.
- Retrofit IoT into existing infrastructure.
- Overcome the technical challenges of your current project.
- Add smart capabilities to previously “dumb” devices.
Your vision deserves more than guesswork. A capable team IoT structure provides clarity, direction, and success. And if you need to use different technologies for your device, DeepSea Developments also has expertise working with different boards and microcontrollers:
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