The Online International Industry Engagement Workshop on IoT organized on 25.09.2924 brought together innovators, academic leaders and industry professionals to explore how IoT is transforming various sectors. The event provided a platform for sharing insights, exchanging ideas and fostering collaborations, with a special focus on sustainability, predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing.
Romanian companies had a remarkable impact in this workshop, presenting state-of-the-art IoT solutions aimed at meeting industrial challenges and optimizing operations.
Romanian innovators in the foreground: Practical solutions for global challenges
BEIA Consult International – Environmental monitoring solutions
Ionel Zatreanu, representative of BEIA Consult International SRL, presented the TELE-CONTACT cloud platform, a powerful tool for monitoring critical infrastructures and environmental parameters. With applications such as air and water quality monitoring, gas emission monitoring and operation in areas without GSM coverage, the BEIA solution ensures reliable communication and environmental compliance. This innovation aligns with European IoT projects such as DOME, Arrowhead fPVN and ISOLDE, supporting sustainable industrial operations.
Octavic PTS – Real time production operations management
Gabriel Dinu, representative of Octavic PTS, presented the Production Operations Management system, a solution that provides real-time information to optimize factory operations. With features like visual dashboards and instant alerts, manufacturers can minimize downtime, reduce waste and ensure on-time deliveries. The system enables companies to quickly take corrective action, increasing productivity and competitiveness.
Vegacomp Consulting – Intelligent parking for the cities of the future
Cornel Bărbuț representative of Vegacomp Consulting presented innovative parking management solutions based on IoT. The technology uses ultrasonic, geomagnetic and camera sensors to provide real-time data on parking space availability. Integrated with mobile applications and connectivity protocols such as LoRa and NB-IoT, this solution improves the parking experience and supports smart city initiatives by reducing traffic congestion and emissions.
Key conclusions of the workshop: The future of IoT
- Operational efficiency and sustainability: IoT solutions help industries optimize their operations while reducing waste and energy consumption.
- Cybersecurity and IoT: Participants pointed out that investments in IoT security are often insufficient, requiring rigorous measures in future deployments.
- Bridging the skills gap: The workshop emphasized the importance of equipping students with practical IoT skills through applied experiences, aligning with initiatives such as the MERIT Project.
- Collaborating for innovation: Industry-academia partnerships remain critical to developing scalable IoT solutions that meet market demands.
Towards a more connected future
The event concluded with a call for continued collaboration between industry, academia and policymakers to address challenges such as cybersecurity and workforce development. Through these efforts, the IoT industry will continue to shape a connected, efficient and sustainable future.
The full recording of the workshop and all presentations is available on the MERIT YouTube channel.
Thanks to all presenters and participants for their input!
