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Safety First for the Oil & Energy Industry and EX environments with IoT

Spotsie, an ATEX-certified IoT-based location system, brings safety to indoor and outdoor operations, even in extreme environments. Scalability, better visibility and enchanced data-driven operations boost efficiency and identify optimization areas.

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CLIENT NAME Spotsie
INDUSTRY IoT
TECHNOLOGY Go, Java, TypeScript
SERVICES Custom Software Development
METHODOLOGY Agile, Kanban, Scrum
DURATION 2019 - Ongoing
LOCATION Croatia
TEAM NO. 4
The Client

Spotsie is an IoT company offering custom RTLS solutions for Industry 4.0 companies. Harnessing the power of hardware and AI-powered software, it provides real-time insight into the movement of assets and people.

The Challenge

The client required a scalable solution to manage fluctuations in customer and data traffic. To minimize delays in achieving their goals, they planned to implement a Kanban system and effective project management practices.

The Solution

Notch built a scalable, microservices-based platform that connects Spotsie’s BLE devices, gateways, and cloud into a unified system, enabling real-time data collection, workflow automation, and location-based enforcement, while supporting rapid iteration and predictive AI capabilities.

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Project Goals
  1. 1
    Optimize workflows
    Collect data to optimize workflow by minimizing roadblocks.
  2. 2
    Enhance safety
    Improve safety standards by obtaining an ATEX certification.
  3. 3
    Industry adaptability
    Reiterate continuously, to adapt the solution to various challenges.
  4. 4
    Location automation
    Automate security enforcement through real-time positioning.
  5. 5
    Predictive AI insights
    Enable predictive AI with real-time Spotsie grid data.

What does the client say?

  • Matej Zelic Spotsie testimonial
    Matej Zelic
    Spotsie // COO
    Spotsie

    “Notch helped us develop a robust and scalable RTLS solution that meets the specific needs of our industry. We brought Spotsie to market quickly and efficiently, staying ahead of the competition, overcoming technical challenges, and ensuring the solution’s long-term success.”

  • Process

    01
    Requirements consulting

    Analyzing current operations, requirements management, and traffic patterns to define what a scalable, data-heavy BLE solution must support.

    02
    AI Discovery

    Exploring how real-time BLE data can power automation, safety use cases, and predictive AI, then prioritizing the most valuable ideas.

    03
    UX/UI Design

    Designing interfaces for workers and back-office users to monitor assets, enforce rules, and act on location-based insights in real time.

    04
    Custom software architecture

    Defining a microservices and DevOps-ready architecture that connects gateways, beacons, and the Spotsie Cloud for scalable data processing.

    05
    Agile and Kanban enablement

    Implementing Kanban and Scrum coaching to manage fluctuating workloads, shorten feedback loops, and reduce delivery delays.

    06
    Minimum viable product

    Building and validating a focused MVP that proves real-time tracking, safety enforcement, and operational visibility with selected clients and use cases.

    07
    Continuous improvement and scaling

    Supporting ongoing optimization, extending features across industries, and maturing predictive AI models based on live operational data.

    Technologies & Services

    Go Java Typescript Node.js Python C Android iOS
    Requirement Consulting AI Discovery Scrum Coaching UX/UI Design Custom Software Development Minimum Viable Product

    Results

    • 1

      Very scalable and adaptable to industries and needs with DevOps solutions and microservice architecture.

    • 2

      Increased efficiency with streamlined asset tracking and management, saving valuable time and resources.

    • 3

      Better visibility enhances decision-making and optimizes workflows with real-time asset insights.

    • 4

      Enhanced data-driven operations using valuable data to boost efficiency & identify areas for optimization.

    • 5

      Streamlined Agile development accelerates knowledge acquisition, allowing Spotsie to efficiently iterate.

    • 6

      Minimized delays and roadblocks, enabling alignment with project management best practices.

    • 7

      Utilized AI for predictive management, enabling predictive maintenance and alerts to reduce downtime.