IOT & REMOTE MONITORING

Why Remote Monitoring?

Manual monitoring is labour-intensive, intermittent, and limited in the insight it can provide. Opuz IoT delivers continuous data capture, enabling earlier intervention and stronger compliance assurance.

Key benefits include:

• Reduced labour and associated costs
• Automatic alerts for temperature non-compliance
• Real-time reporting with a full audit trail
• Early identification of recurring issues and trends
• Greater visibility than periodic manual inspections

Opuz IoT – Integrated or Connected

Opuz has developed its own IoT hardware and ecosystem. However, SMS Environmental remains technology-agnostic where it benefits clients.

You can choose to:

• Deploy Opuz-developed IoT devices, or
• Integrate existing IoT systems where they are API or webhook compatible

This approach allows flexibility without compromising data integrity or reporting quality.

The Advantage of Opuz Integrated Devices

For clients using SMS Environmental and Opuz, the key advantage is full system integration.

All remote monitoring data sits within the same platform used for onsite inspections, reporting, and remedial actions. This removes the need to manage multiple dashboards or disconnected systems.

Clients benefit from:

• A single system for remote and onsite monitoring
• Consistent reporting and alerting workflows
• Clear evidence of actions taken following out-of-specification results

This ability to link alerts, actions, and outcomes in one system remains a significant differentiator when compared to standalone third-party monitoring platforms.

Remote Temperature Monitoring with Opuz

Opuz IoT sensors connect directly into the Opuz® platform, providing clear visualisation of temperature performance and immediate alerts when parameters are exceeded.

Data You Can Act On

Opuz focuses on usable intelligence, not raw data.

Clients receive:

• Accurate, validated readings
• Meaningful, compliance-focused reports
• Ongoing risk analysis with real-time alerts
• Trend analysis and data interpretation
• Interactive charts and graphs

Charts are fully interactive, with filtering and drill-down functionality that allows users to move quickly from overview to investigation.

Alert thresholds, reading frequency, and notification methods (SMS and/or email) are configurable to suit site-specific risk profiles.

Connectivity: LoRa or WiFi?

Remote monitoring discussions often focus on whether LoRa or WiFi is “better”. In reality, the correct choice depends on the site, environment, and cost considerations.

With Opuz IoT, you do not need to compromise.

SMS Environmental provides:

• LoRa solutions where long range and low power consumption are required
• WiFi solutions where infrastructure already exists and costs can be reduced
• Hybrid deployments where a combination delivers the best outcome

Our team will assess your requirements and recommend the most effective and cost-efficient approach.

Technical Overview

• IoT devices / nodes with battery life exceeding 3 years
• Battery status monitored within Opuz with low-battery alerts
• Data stored locally on devices if connectivity is lost, ensuring no data loss
• Mains-powered hubs with connectivity via 4G or Ethernet
• Live data retained for a minimum of 1 year
• Archived data retained for 7 years to support statutory Health & Safety compliance

Training & Support

SMS Environmental provides a comprehensive training programme to support the successful deployment and use of Opuz IoT.

Training includes:

• Onsite training during planning and deployment
• Guidance on using the Opuz software for remote monitoring
• Access to step-by-step training guides and “how-to” videos

Training is included as part of the service, ensuring teams are confident in both the technology and the data it delivers.

Learn More About Opuz IoT

To see how Opuz IoT can support compliance, reduce risk, and simplify monitoring across your estate: Request a demo with the SMS Environmental team.