Case Study: Tennant
With over 150 years of industry experience, Tennant Company is a global leader in sustainable floor cleaning solutions. To modernize its remote equipment monitoring system and maintain their competitive edge, Tennant partnered with Brain Station 23. This collaboration aimed to enhance data visualization, ensuring Tennant’s solutions remain at the forefront of innovation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Tennant’s IoT-enabled telemetry system offered valuable insights but needed modernization.
Our expertise eased the transformation of Tennant’s systems, adding value for customers.
Focus on UI/UX design and scalability ensured a user-friendly and future-proof solution.
CHALLENGES FACED
Tennant faced several challenges that required modernizing their systems
Handling large volumes of real-time telemetry data while minimizing delays.
Ensuring the system can handle an increasing number of connected devices without compromising performance.
Managing vast amounts of historical telemetry data while maintaining fast retrieval times.
Protecting telemetry data from unauthorized access and ensuring secure device authentication.
Delivering a user-friendly front-end experience to improve data visualization and user engagement.
SOLUTIONS PROVIDED
Brain Station 23 implemented a comprehensive solution tailored to Tennant’s needs:
SCALABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Leveraged cloud-based infrastructure and time-series databases for efficient storage and retrieval of high-frequency telemetry data
USER-CENTRIC FRONT-END INNOVATION
Developed an intuitive and visually engaging interface for telemetry data visualization, enhancing the user experience and enabling better decision-making
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS
Delivered real-time, reliable, and low-latency telemetry data to empower stakeholders with the insights needed for proactive decision-making
FAULT TOLERANCE AND HIGH AVAILABILITY
Established redundant systems and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous service availability, even during outages
DATA CONSISTENCY AND INTEGRITY
Implemented robust error-handling, buffering, and retry strategies to ensure data accuracy, especially during intermittent connectivity
“ The BS-23 team delivered a key feature into production on time last month, despite the political unrest and external challenges. This was a high-visibility, cross-functional effort within Tennant, and the team hit their delivery target with remarkable resilience. My heartfelt congratulations to the entire team for this achievement.
Tennant Company
KEY FEATURES
TELEMETRY DATA EXPORT
MACHINE USAGE ANALYTICS
BATTERY HEALTH ANALYSIS
MACHINE RUNTIME AND CLEAN TIME VISIBILITY
ALERT VIEWING AND EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
MACHINE LOCATION TRACKING AND NAVIGATION
IMPACTS
Through this collaboration, Brain Station 23 transformed Tennant’s remote monitoring capabilities, yielding several key benefits:
ENHANCED MARKET COMPETITION
Tennant now leads the market with a cutting-edge monitoring solution, surpassing competitors and meeting evolving customer demands.
NEW REVENUE STREAMS
Modernized systems have opened doors to new markets, driving growth and expanding Tennant’s business horizons
INCREASED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Real-time data and improved analytics allow customers to optimize their equipment, improving decision-making and satisfaction.
OPTIMIZED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Automated data analysis has reduced downtime and increased machine uptime, resulting in higher productivity.