Client: Our Shields
Partner: Custom Data Solutions
Overview
Our Shields specializes in smart sanitation technology, offering advanced IoT-driven sterilization systems for vehicles and facilities. They needed a full business platform to manage their operations — from CRM to ERP to embedded IoT control. Custom Data Solutions delivered a complete Azure-based application suite that integrates hardware, mobile apps, and back-office systems seamlessly.
Project Highlights
We architected and deployed a scalable, secure solution encompassing IoT device management, automated cleaning workflows, CRM/ERP functionalities, client-facing mobile applications, and real-time diagnostics.
Key Features Delivered
✅ Smart Sanitation Technology
- Integrated IoT Ozone and UVC Sterilizers for automated, remote-controlled cleaning.
- Built-in Automated UV/Ozone Cleaning workflows triggered by business rules.
- Embedded License Plate Recognition (LPR) using Azure OCR and Vision AI to automate vehicle entry/exit logging.
- Embedded Cameras and Sensors (WiFi, GPS, GPIO) manage field hardware operations.
✅ Business Operations Platform
- Developed multiple Admin Portals for internal CRM and ERP management.
- Built Client-Facing Mobile Apps using Flutter/Dart for service scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
✅ Technology Stack
- Azure ASP.NET Web Apps (Admin Portals and APIs)
- Azure SQL Database (Secure Data Storage)
- Flutter/Dart Mobile Applications (iOS/Android Client Apps)
- Azure Service Bus (IoT Device Communication and Event Management)
- SignalR (Real-Time Diagnostics and Monitoring)
✅ IoT and Embedded Systems
- Deployed a .NET Core Service running on ARM Hardware controlling the sterilization units.
- Managed over-the-air updates and remote diagnostics.
- Captured and processed device telemetry data for actionable insights.
✅ Integrations and Automations
- Stripe Payment Integration for billing and subscription management.
- QuickBooks Accounting Feed for streamlined financial operations.
- Full CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines for efficient development and deployment.
✅ Real-Time Monitoring
- Delivered a Real-Time Diagnostics system with SignalR, allowing admins to view live health status of deployed devices, cleaning cycles, and maintenance needs.
The Results
🔒 Increased platform scalability and reliability through Microsoft Azure services.
🧹 Automated thousands of sterilization cycles with near-zero manual intervention.
🚗 Achieved 98% license plate recognition accuracy for vehicle sanitation workflows.
📈 Enabled full CRM/ERP operations through a single unified platform.
📱 Launched mobile apps that put real-time service management directly in client hands.