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IoT development in Newcastle that connects sensors and devices to useful software.

A sensor is only as useful as the software behind it. Our IoT development in Newcastle connects devices to dashboards and alerts that people act on.

In-house team Serving Newcastle from Perth You own every file

At a glance

  • Sensors that report in
  • Reliable connections
  • Dashboards and alerts
  • Linked to your systems
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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No lock-instay because it helps
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Australia-widePerth based

IoT development in Newcastle: what to expect

IoT development in Newcastle links sensors and equipment to cloud software. We select hardware, build the data pipeline and create dashboards and alerts for monitoring and maintenance.

Who it suits

Operators monitoring equipment or sites remotely.

What you get

An architecture diagram, a pilot report and a maintenance guide.

How we start

We pick the use case.

Why it helps

Live readings turn into decisions and alerts.

What we cover

What goes into your build

The pieces that make up the service.

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Use case planning

One clear problem to solve first.

Hardware selection

Sensors and devices that fit.

Firmware

Reliable code on the device.

Connectivity

Cellular, Wi-Fi or low-power links.

Dashboards

Live data and trends.

Alerts

Notifications when readings change.

In Newcastle

Monitoring plant, vessels and remote sites

Industrial plant, port equipment, water assets and agricultural sites across the Hunter generate data that rarely reaches decision makers. IoT development in Newcastle designs for dust, vibration and coastal salt, and stores readings locally when coverage drops.

Kedra Digi works with Newcastle organisations remotely from Perth. You get a named contact, a written plan and regular check-ins, and in-person meetings are available when you want them and it makes sense for the project.

  • Industrial-rated hardware
  • Offline storage
  • Escalating alerts

Common situations

What Newcastle clients usually ask us to solve

Industrial plant and port equipment

Industrial plant and port equipment generate vibration, temperature and usage data. We connect sensors to dashboards and alerts that maintenance teams act on.

Water, energy and environmental sites

Water, energy and environmental sites need remote monitoring where there is little on-site staffing. We design reliable, low-maintenance systems.

Vineyards and farms

Vineyards and farms can use soil, weather and irrigation sensors to manage frost, water and disease risk.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Architecture diagram: How devices, networks and software connect
  • Pilot report: How the first deployment performed in real use
  • Maintenance guide: Who looks after what once it is live
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When custom development makes sense

  • You monitor equipment across distances
  • Manual readings cost time
  • You need alerts when values change
  • You want data in your existing systems

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Cellular or Wi-Fi sensors?

Cellular or Wi-Fi sensors?
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CoverageWideLocal
Running costHigherLower
SetupSimpleNeeds a network
Best forRemote sitesBuildings

How we work

Our process, step by step

Choose

We pick the use case and what to measure.

Prototype

We build a small working version.

Pilot

We test it in real conditions.

Scale

We widen it to more devices.

Maintain

We monitor and support the system.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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Devices

More devices bring more management, updates and monitoring.

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Environment

Harsh conditions need tougher hardware and more careful testing.

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Coverage

Remote locations affect connectivity choices and running costs.

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Data

Higher data volumes need more design for storage and display.

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Integration

Links to other systems add planning and testing.

Technology

Tools and technologies we use

Devices

ESP32Raspberry PiArduinoIndustrial PLCs

Protocols

MQTTLoRaWANModbusBLE

Cloud

AWS IoT CoreAzure IoT HubGoogle Cloud

Apps

ReactFlutterGrafanaNode.js

Why Kedra Digi

Why Newcastle businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Newcastle clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Do you make the hardware?
We help choose and configure it, and work with suppliers so the devices suit your conditions.
Will it work without mobile coverage?
We design for patchy coverage, including storing data on the device until it reconnects.
Can we see readings live?
Yes, on dashboards and through alerts that tell you when values leave the range you set.
Is the data secure?
Yes, we use encryption and sensible access controls, and keep devices updated.
Can it connect to our software?
Yes, through standard connections, so readings feed into the tools you already use.
Can you start with a pilot?
Yes, and we recommend it, because a small pilot teaches you more than a long plan.
Can sensors survive dust, vibration and coastal conditions?
Yes, with industrial-rated hardware, sealed enclosures and proper mounting. We choose parts for the environment.
How do you send data from remote sites?
By mobile networks where coverage exists, low-power radio such as LoRaWAN for sensors spread over a large area, or satellite for the most remote locations, with local storage so data is not lost when links drop.
Can alerts go to the right person at the right time?
Yes. We set rules by severity and roster, and escalate if no one responds.
How do you secure industrial IoT?
With unique device identities, encrypted communication, network separation, signed updates and limited access to dashboards, plus a plan for replacing or revoking a lost device. Industrial IoT needs the same care as any critical system.

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