Industrial IoT comparison
Cloud Dashboard vs Customer Platform Integration
Decide whether an Industrial IoT project needs a ready dashboard, customer cloud integration or a hybrid data handoff.
Buyer scenario
A dashboard helps buyers evaluate data quickly. Customer platform integration is better when the buyer already owns operations, alarms and reporting workflows.
Decision table
| Factor | Cloud dashboard | Customer platform integration | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Vendor or partner hosts the UI | Customer owns backend and workflow | Clarify who owns users, data and alarms. |
| Speed | Fast for demos and pilots | Takes more mapping work | Use dashboard for validation, integration for scale. |
| Data model | Standard fields and charts | Custom topics, APIs or SCADA tags | Integration needs sample payloads early. |
Choose Cloud dashboard when
- The buyer needs a quick pilot view
- No existing platform is ready
- Standard alarms and charts are acceptable
Choose Customer platform integration when
- A customer cloud, SCADA or BMS already exists
- Data ownership and access control are strict
- Custom payload mapping is required
Information needed for quotation
- Preferred workflow owner
- Broker/API/SCADA endpoint
- Payload fields
- User, alarm and report expectations
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FAQ
Which option should I choose for Cloud Dashboard vs Customer Platform Integration?
Choose Cloud dashboard when the buyer needs a quick pilot view. Choose Customer platform integration when a customer cloud, scada or bms already exists. SunGene can shortlist hardware after reviewing the site and integration details.
Can SunGene quote both options?
Yes. We can prepare a side-by-side hardware path when the buyer provides the site layout, measured parameters, network preference and expected quantity.
Does this comparison include pricing or guaranteed certification?
No. Pricing and certification depend on the selected hardware configuration and target country, so they are confirmed during quotation.
What technologies are usually involved?
The typical shortlist includes Dashboard, Customer cloud, MQTT, API. Exact protocol, frequency band and payload details are confirmed before samples are arranged.