IoT Companies in India: Checking References and Site Visits
Brochures and demos look similar across IoT companies in India. What separates them is how projects run after the sale. Reference calls and site visits show that, if you know what to ask and look for.
Key takeaways
- Ask for references with a similar site and scale to yours.
- Use a fixed question list so answers can be compared.
- On a site visit, look at maintenance, not only the dashboard.
- Check that the proposal matches what you saw and heard.
Why references matter more than brochures
A brochure describes what a provider can do. A reference customer describes what happened. Ask for two or three references and try to speak to the person who uses the system daily, not only the buyer. A user will tell you about alerts, faults and workarounds that a manager may not see. For selection basics, see how to choose an IoT solution provider for your site.
Questions to ask a reference customer
Useful questions include:
- Did the project finish on time and in scope?
- How were problems handled after go-live?
- Who looks after the devices and who responds to faults?
- What would you change if you started again?
- Is the data easy to export and use?
What to look for on a site visit
If a site visit is possible, look at installed devices, labels, cabling and enclosure condition. Ask to see how a fault is logged and cleared. A tidy installation with a clear service log is a good sign. Also ask how long the devices have been in place and whether any have been replaced, because that history shows how the hardware holds up in real conditions.
Reading a proposal against what you saw
Compare the proposal with what you saw on the visit. Check device counts, support hours, response times and what is excluded. Our list of questions to ask an IoT company in your first meeting can help you prepare.
Red flags in demos
Be careful when a demo uses only sample data, avoids questions about maintenance or cannot name a reference. If a provider cannot explain how data leaves the system, ask again before signing.
Vetting IoT providers with Suraj Informatics
Suraj Informatics provides IoT solutions and is glad to explain scope, support and data access. Contact us to start a conversation.
IoT provider vetting questions
How many references should I ask for?
Two or three, with similar sites or scale to yours.
Is a site visit necessary?
It is not always possible, but it shows maintenance and installation quality.
What should I check in a proposal?
Scope, exclusions, support hours, response times and data access.
What is a red flag in a demo?
Sample-only data and no clear answer on maintenance or data export.
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