Cumulus IoT Platform
Cumulus IoT is a customisable, plug-and-play IoT hub developed by Brisbane-based Microelectronic Technologies — an Australian technology company with over 30 years of experience delivering tailored hardware and software solutions to clients across the globe. Designed from the ground up to connect sensors and devices to the cloud, Cumulus provides the real-time data visibility that modern agricultural operations need to make smarter decisions, reduce waste, and improve productivity across every stage of the farming cycle.
Built for Agriculture, Ready for Anything
Cumulus is engineered to thrive in the environments where agriculture happens — remote paddocks, open fields, irrigation infrastructure, and harsh outdoor conditions. Fully sealed against dust and water ingress and rated for operation across extreme temperatures, Cumulus keeps working in the field when it matters most. Whether mounted on a pole in a vineyard, installed alongside irrigation equipment, or deployed across a broad-acre property, the hardware is built to match the demands of real-world agricultural use.
Real-World Solutions, Right Across the Farm
Cumulus is already helping agricultural operations solve practical, everyday challenges. A few examples of how it is being applied in the field:
- Irrigation management — Soil moisture and temperature sensors feed live data to the Cumulus dashboard, allowing growers to trigger irrigation only when and where it’s needed, reducing water consumption and improving crop outcomes.
- Frost and microclimate monitoring — Sensors deployed across orchards or vineyards provide early warning of frost risk and temperature variation across different zones, giving growers time to act before crop damage occurs.
- Livestock and asset tracking — Built-in GPS enables real-time location monitoring of vehicles, machinery, trailers, and portable equipment across large or multi-property operations, reducing loss and improving utilisation.
- Equipment health monitoring — Vibration and motion detection on pumps, motors, and machinery provides early warning of faults or unusual operating conditions, supporting predictive maintenance and reducing costly unplanned downtime.
- Remote tank and water point monitoring — Float switches and level sensors connected to Cumulus provide automated alerts when water troughs, holding tanks, or reservoirs fall below critical levels — keeping livestock watered without the need for manual checks across large properties.
These are just a starting point. The Cumulus platform is highly adaptable, and the team at Microelectronic Technologies works closely with each client to tailor the solution to their specific project requirements. Whether that means integrating a new sensor type, customising the cloud dashboard, building automated alert logic, or developing an entirely bespoke configuration, Cumulus is designed to flex around your operation — not the other way around.
Reliable Connectivity, Wherever You Farm
Connectivity is where many IoT solutions fall short in agricultural settings — but Cumulus is designed to bridge that gap. Supporting multiple cellular protocols including 4G, 5G, NB-IoT, and LTE-M1, Cumulus maintains reliable data transmission even in areas with limited network infrastructure. With global network coverage and long battery life optimised for remote deployment, it is equally suited to Australian regional properties and international agricultural operations.
Flexible Cloud Integration and Dashboard
Cumulus integrates with any existing cloud platform or agronomic software, giving operations the freedom to work within their current data infrastructure. For those seeking a fully managed solution, Microelectronic Technologies offers an optional cloud dashboard — configurable to each project’s specific requirements — providing live device tracking, location visibility, and centralised access to critical operational data, all accessible from any web browser.
Australian-Made, Locally Supported
Designed and manufactured in Brisbane, Cumulus is a proudly Australian-made product backed by a local engineering team. For AgTech solution providers, system integrators, and agricultural enterprises looking for a dependable IoT platform that can be shaped to fit their exact needs, Cumulus IoT delivers the flexibility, durability, and connectivity to support the next generation of precision agriculture.
