EndorsedendorsedOngoing

5G Connectivity and Firmware Development for Maritime Transportation

Services Covered:

IoT Development • Custom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Duration
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17 months

Budget
Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date
Start Date

1 September 2021

Team Size
Team Size

16-20

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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69/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapRavenna, Italy

Project Summary

iomico developed custom firmware and software to provide 5G and improved WiFi connectivity for a maritime transportation company, building firmware on an RTOS and customizing the UI with Vue.js. The vendor also supported product certification and protocol implementation; the client praised iomico's project management, responsiveness, and communication through Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom and Jira.

Key Challenges

  • Develop an onboard WiFi/5G system to provide better connectivity for customers
  • Meet marine industry certification and protocol requirements across WiFi, internet and GSM

Project Deliverables

  • Custom software for 5G connectivity on maritime vehicles
  • Firmware built on a real-time operating system (RTOS)
  • Vue.js-based UI customization and CI pipeline for testing
  • Implementation of network protocols (WiFi, internet, GSM)
  • Product certification support for marine industry requirements

Project Solution

iomico developed custom software and firmware for maritime vehicles to enable improved onboard connectivity, including 5G support. They built firmware on an RTOS, customized UIs using Vue.js with a continuous integration tool, and used a Jenkins-like tool for software testing. The team implemented required network protocols (WiFi, internet, GSM) and assisted with product certification for the worldwide marine industry. iomico continues to perform feasibility studies for additional projects.

Project Outcome

  • Enabled the client to present a 5G product at a major marine industry trade show
  • Improved the client's competitive position and product offering
  • Demonstrated strong, proactive project management and responsiveness with consistent communication via Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom and Jira

Platforms

  • Embedded SystemEmbedded System
  • IoTIoT

Tech Stack

  • Vue.jsVue.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“iomico has helped the client stand out from the competition with their unique product offer. iomico’s project management skills stand out. They’re responsive and maintain communication through Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom, and in-person meetings. They use Jira for project management.”

Anonymous

Executive

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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