Scalable Platform for Controlling Millions of Connected Devices: HiQ at the Core of IoT Innovation

Client: A leading global manufacturer of home appliances
Industry: Consumer Electronics & IoT
Solution Area: Scalable IoT Backend Development and DevOps Integration

The Challenge: Managing Complexity in a Connected World

The rise of IoT has revolutionized industries, and the home appliance sector is no exception. Recognizing the value of connectivity, the customer integrated smart functionality into its products, enhancing user experience through mobile apps and digital services.

However, as the number of connected devices grew into the millions and new features were introduced, the complexity of managing the backend infrastructure increased dramatically. The customer needed a scalable, high-performance platform to manage the devices, ensure seamless integration, and enable efficient updates and feature rollouts—all while keeping costs under control.

The Solution: A Robust, Scalable IoT Backend

HiQ partnered with the customer to develop a central backend platform capable of managing millions of connected devices. Starting from the inception of the mobile app, HiQ’s team collaborated closely with the customer to create a microservices-based architecture that emphasizes cost efficiency, performance, and scalability.

Key Contributions:

1. Central Backend System: HiQ architected a scalable system that supports seamless management of connected devices and facilitates the integration of new features.
2. DevOps Integration: HiQ introduced advanced DevOps practices, enabling rapid development cycles and continuous deployment of updates.
3. Dedicated Platform Support: HiQ established specialized support teams to ensure the platform remains up-to-date and adaptable to emerging needs.
4. Enhanced Flexibility: By leveraging microservices infrastructure, the solution allows for quick and modular addition of new features and services.

HiQ’s agile teams, with expertise from both Germany and Sweden, ensured the solution was tailored to the customer’s evolving requirements while maintaining efficiency and reliability

Results: Scaling Up to Millions of Devices

HiQ’s scalable platform has delivered transformative results for the customer:

• Massive Connectivity: The platform successfully supports more than 2 million devices connected at all times, ensuring uninterrupted service for users worldwide.
• Future-Ready Infrastructure: The system’s modular design ensures the platform is always prepared for introducing new features and innovations.
• Accelerated Time-to-Market: DevOps integration has significantly reduced development and deployment cycles, enabling faster delivery of updates and enhancements.

The platform has empowered the customer to maintain its leadership position in the IoT-enabled home appliance market, driving innovation and customer satisfaction.

HiQ’s Role: A Trusted Partner in IoT DevelopmentHiQ’s Role: A Trusted Partner in IoT Development

HiQ’s role extended beyond development, providing continuous support and expertise to ensure long-term success. Contributions include:

DevOps Leadership: Introducing methodologies that improve efficiency and flexibility across the development lifecycle.

Custom Software Development: Delivering a tailored backend system designed for scalability and performance.

System Integration: Seamlessly integrating the platform with existing workflows and new IoT devices.

HiQ’s Edge: Driving IoT Innovation with Scalability

HiQ’s deep expertise in system integration, microservices infrastructure, and DevOps practices has been key to the project’s success. By enabling scalable, efficient, and flexible solutions, HiQ ensures its partners are always prepared to meet the challenges of a connected future.