Capability 01
IoT hardware and firmware
Edge MCU design, sensor selection and fusion, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa and cellular radios, secure MQTT messaging and over-the-air updates.
From the stack
- ESP32 / STM32 / nRF
- LoRa / LoRaWAN
- Zigbee
- BLE
Service
IoT development company from sensor to dashboard in Dubai, UAE
Next Orbit is an IoT development company in Dubai that works across the full stack: we design hardware, write firmware, choose connectivity for each site, build the cloud platform and ship the dashboards and mobile apps people use to act on the data. Software and hardware builds are a core strength of our R&D team, from first prototype to pilot production. Typical projects include industrial IoT for oil, gas, water and utilities, smart devices, retrofit monitoring for legacy machines, and connected products with companion apps. We deliver for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, the entire UAE, the GCC and globally.
- Architecture-led
- R&D-backed
- QC before every release
- UAE, GCC & global
- IoT hardware and firmware
- Industrial IoT
- Cloud platform and dashboards
- Retrofit monitoring
Quick answer
What does Next Orbit deliver in IoT development?
IoT development company in Dubai, UAE. Hardware, firmware, LoRaWAN and cellular links, SCADA integration, cloud platforms, dashboards and mobile apps.
Hardware prototypes, firmware, LoRaWAN and cellular connectivity, cloud platforms, dashboards and companion apps. Every engagement is architecture-led, built by an innovative, R&D-backed team of security-first engineers and quality-controlled before each release, for clients across Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the GCC and worldwide.
- IoT hardware and firmware. Edge MCU design, sensor selection and fusion, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa and cellular radios, secure MQTT messaging and over-the-air updates.
- Industrial IoT. LoRaWAN and cellular sensor networks integrated with SCADA and historians for utilities, oil and gas, plants and facilities.
- Cloud platform and dashboards. Device management, telemetry pipelines, alert routing, analytics and live dashboards on AWS or Azure, including UAE regions.
- Retrofit monitoring. Add-on modules that read legacy machines and meters without disturbing their native controls.
- 5IoT development capabilities
- 15technologies in the stack
- 5delivery stages, each signed off
- 4SaaS platforms we deliver and support
What we build
IoT development: what we build
Pick a capability to see what it covers and the part of the stack behind it.
Capability 02
Industrial IoT
LoRaWAN and cellular sensor networks integrated with SCADA and historians for utilities, oil and gas, plants and facilities.
From the stack
- BLE
- LTE-M / NB-IoT / GPRS
- MQTT
- Modbus / OPC UA
Capability 03
Cloud platform and dashboards
Device management, telemetry pipelines, alert routing, analytics and live dashboards on AWS or Azure, including UAE regions.
From the stack
- Modbus / OPC UA
- AWS IoT Core
- Azure IoT Hub
- Node-RED
Capability 04
Retrofit monitoring
Add-on modules that read legacy machines and meters without disturbing their native controls.
From the stack
- Node-RED
- InfluxDB / TimescaleDB
- Grafana
- SCADA / historian integration
Capability 05
IoT mobile apps
Companion apps for provisioning, monitoring, control and payments, built in Flutter or native code.
From the stack
- SCADA / historian integration
- Flutter / React Native
- React dashboards
- ESP32 / STM32 / nRF
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Discovery Call 01 / 04
Industrial IoT solutions for oil, gas, water and utilities in the UAE
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Industrial IoT is about getting reliable data from field assets to the people who act on it.
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A typical architecture places battery or mains-powered sensors on meters, tanks, pumps or pipelines, links them through LoRaWAN or cellular gateways, and feeds both the operator’s SCADA or historian and a cloud analytics layer. Alerts reach engineers by WhatsApp, SMS or email, and dashboards show trends, thresholds and data availability per asset.
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We design for the realities of UAE sites: heat, dust, long distances, limited power and strict separation between operational technology (OT) and corporate IT.
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Our article on industrial IoT solutions in Dubai and the UAE covers connectivity and security choices in more depth.
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IoT hardware and firmware development in the UAE
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Not every project can start with an off-the-shelf device.
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Our R&D team designs custom electronics when the use case needs it: schematic and PCB design, enclosure prototyping, firmware, power budgeting, security and preparation for regulatory approval such as TDRA type approval for radio devices. When a suitable commercial sensor or gateway already exists, we integrate it, because the fastest route to reliable data is usually the right one.
- Edge MCUs with low-power BLE and Wi-Fi, LoRa and LoRaWAN, LTE-M, NB-IoT, GPRS and Zigbee
- Secure MQTT and REST messaging, device identity, encrypted storage and OTA firmware updates
- Solar-powered autonomous nodes for remote sites, farms and pipelines
- Retrofit add-ons that read legacy machines and meters without touching native controls
- Multi-protocol gateways with Modbus, OPC UA and SCADA or historian integration
- Manufacturing enablement: production design files, test fixtures and provisioning tools
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IoT dashboard development and mobile apps
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Data is only useful when the right person sees it in time.
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We build IoT dashboards with live status, thresholds, alert routing, historical trends, exports and role-based views, and mobile apps for the people who use the devices: technicians provisioning sensors, customers checking a machine, managers watching a site. Where predictions add value, such as early warning of pump failure or abnormal consumption, our AI team adds forecasting and anomaly detection on the same data.
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IoT feasibility studies and pilot planning
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If you are evaluating a pilot, start with a feasibility study covering the use case, sensor options, connectivity per site, cybersecurity and OT/IT separation, total cost of ownership and expected payback.
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You receive an architecture, a pilot plan with success criteria and a tailored proposal.
Architecture-first
How a typical IoT development system fits together
Before a line of production code is written we draw the system: the people who use it, the services behind it and the systems it must talk to. This reference architecture is the starting point we adapt to your operation.
How data moves
- Sensors & devicesedge MCU · firmware · OTA
- Retrofit add-onslegacy machines
Gateways & connectivity LoRaWAN · cellular · Zigbee · MQTT
- Cloud platformdevice mgmt · time series
- SCADA / historian
- Dashboards, alerts, apps
Flow 01 Sensors & devices Gateways & connectivity Cloud platform
Flow 02 Retrofit add-ons Gateways & connectivity SCADA / historian
Flow 03 Sensors & devices Gateways & connectivity Dashboards, alerts, apps
Technology stack
IoT development technologies we use
Chosen per project from tools we run in production. Pick a category to see the part of the stack behind it.
- ESP32 / STM32 / nRF
- LoRa / LoRaWAN
- Zigbee
- BLE
- LTE-M / NB-IoT / GPRS
- MQTT
- Modbus / OPC UA
- AWS IoT Core
- Azure IoT Hub
- Node-RED
- SCADA / historian integration
- InfluxDB / TimescaleDB
- Grafana
- Flutter / React Native
- React dashboards
How we deliver
How we deliver IoT development
5 stages, each with a deliverable you can review and sign off before the next begins.
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Feasibility
Use case, site survey, connectivity options, security model, cost of ownership and payback estimate.
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Prototype
Bench prototype with firmware and a basic cloud pipeline to prove the data is accurate and arrives reliably.
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Pilot
Field deployment on a limited set of assets with dashboards and alerts in daily use by your team.
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Scale
Hardware revision for production, device management, rollout plan, installation and training.
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Operate
Monitoring, firmware updates, analytics improvements and spare-parts planning under a support agreement.
Proof
IoT development work we can show you
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Software and hardware R&D
Unique-idea prototyping is a core R&D strength: custom electronics, firmware and cloud software designed together in one build by a distributed engineering team, so the device, the data pipeline and the app agree from day one.
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Reference pattern: utility metering
Battery-powered meters report over LoRaWAN to secure gateways, which feed the SCADA system and a cloud dashboard tracking consumption, leaks and data availability per meter.
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Reference pattern: retrofit monitoring
An add-on module reads a legacy machine’s status, sends it to the cloud and powers a customer app and admin console without replacing the machine.
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Field data in MeezanX
MeezanX, the EPC platform we implement, turns field inputs into project progress and automated alerts, the same alerting and dashboard layer we extend to sensor data.
Industries we deliver IoT development for
- Oil & gasMeezanX EPC project controlsIndustrial IoT and SCADA linksExplore →
- Construction & EPCMeezanX progress and governanceOffline site appsExplore →
- HealthcareClinic and hospital platformsPatient and clinician appsExplore →
- GovernmentDigital service portalse-trainia for workforce programmesExplore →
- Logistics & tradinge-tijariX inventory and ERPB2B dealer and B2C orderingExplore →
Questions, answered
IoT development in the UAE: frequently asked questions
01 Do you design IoT hardware or only software?
Both. Our R&D team designs edge hardware and firmware, and we build the cloud platform, dashboards and mobile apps. We also integrate off-the-shelf sensors and gateways when that is the faster, more reliable route.
02 Which connectivity do you recommend for remote sites in the UAE?
LoRaWAN for low-power sensors over long distances, cellular (LTE-M, NB-IoT or GPRS) where sites are spread out, and satellite backhaul for offshore or very remote assets. We select per site during the feasibility study. Our industrial IoT guide for the UAE compares the options.
03 Can IoT data feed our SCADA or historian?
Yes. We connect telemetry to SCADA and historian systems through Modbus, OPC UA or vendor interfaces, with proper OT/IT separation and one-way data flows where your security policy requires them.
04 How much does an IoT project cost?
Cost is scope-based. It depends on the number and type of devices, custom versus off-the-shelf hardware, connectivity, cloud and dashboard requirements, installation and support. We start with a feasibility study and pilot so the business case is proven before scaling.
05 How long does an IoT pilot take?
It depends on scope and hardware lead times. A bench prototype comes first, followed by a field pilot on a limited set of assets. Custom electronics and regulatory approval add time compared with off-the-shelf devices. Milestones are set in the proposal.
06 Where is the IoT data hosted?
On AWS or Microsoft Azure, including UAE regions, or on your own servers for sites that must keep data on premise. Device credentials and data are encrypted in transit and at rest.
07 Do you handle manufacturing?
We handle manufacturing enablement: production-ready design files, test fixtures, firmware provisioning and coordination with contract manufacturers. Volume production itself runs with a manufacturing partner.
Further reading
IoT development guides and insights
IoT Development Company Dubai: Industrial IoT Solutions Guide
How an IoT development company in Dubai plans industrial IoT: sensors, connectivity, edge, security, UAE site conditions and a checklist for picking a partner.
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