IoT sounds like something for the big players. It isn’t.

Sensors that measure your energy consumption. An app that alerts you to a leak. A dashboard that shows whether your installations are still running properly. That is IoT. And it’s easier than you think.

What is IoT, actually?

IoT stands for Internet of Things. In plain English: devices that collect data and send it via the internet to a dashboard or app. Think of a thermometer that not only measures the temperature, but also warns you if it gets too hot or too cold.

For SMEs, IoT is especially interesting because it provides insight you are currently missing. How much energy does your building use per hour? Is the heating on while no one is there? Is there a water leak somewhere? Is that pump still running efficiently?

The best part: you don’t need an IT department for it. Modern sensors are plug-and-play — hang them up, switch them on, done.

What can you do with it?

A few examples of what SMEs do with IoT:

→ Measure energy consumption per circuit or machine — and discover where money is leaking away
→ Monitor temperature and humidity — for comfort, compliance, or product monitoring
→ Detect water consumption and leaks — before damage occurs
→ Install door and window sensors — know whether something is open or closed, without cameras
→ Measure air quality — CO2, particulate matter, VOCs — increasingly required
→ Track machine hours — plan maintenance based on usage, not on a calendar

You start with what affects you most. One sensor. Solve one problem. And expand whenever you want.

What does it cost and how do you get started?

An IoT sensor costs tens of euros, not thousands. A gateway (the box that relays the signals) covers an entire business site and costs a few hundred euros. The dashboard is included.

You can start with a pilot: three sensors, one gateway, immediate insight. Live within a week. No contract, no minimum purchase.

Mithra supplies the sensors, installs them (average 15 minutes each) and connects everything to your dashboard. You only need to decide what you want to measure.