THE CUSTOMER
ENVEA, a global solutions specialist for capturing atmospheric conditions across industries, desired to reimagine their existing on-premises solution for their clients to leverage the cloud, and IoT and deliver heightened value and user experience to their clients worldwide.
ENVEA sought out Green Custard, an IoT Specialist Consultancy, that designed and developed a new end-to-end user-centric solution leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS). Clients instantly benefited from increased security, improved data visibility, remote equipment configuration and real-time alarm systems that reduce downtime.
Moving to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model enhances client lifetime value, with clients able to instantly benefit from new features and services, get support remotely to understand their data, whilst future-proofing the product for ENVEA and delivering an added source of value and revenue.
The Challenge: Visibility, Compliance and Cost Control
Manufacturers rely heavily on accurate, real-time emissions data to comply with environmental standards and maintain operational integrity. However, many plants operate with siloed systems and legacy infrastructure that limits visibility across sites.
Before the transformation, ENVEA’s clients were typically only able to access raw emissions data locally, which made identifying trends, reacting to anomalies, or conducting remote diagnostics a significant challenge. Maintenance often involved manual data interpretation and on-site equipment inspection, leading to delayed responses, inefficiencies, and costly downtime.
The Solution: Cloud-Based Emissions Monitoring Platform
Green Custard designed and delivered a new end-to-end Iot-enabled platform that gives ENVEA’s manufacturing clients:
- Remote access and configuration of monitoring equipment
- Real-time alerts for critical emission events
- Enhanced security with centralised cloud control
- Improved data visibility across all devices and locations
- Faster deployment of new features and services through SaaS delivery
By transitioning to the AWS cloud, ENVEA eliminated infrastructure barriers and unlocked continuous product innovation for its manufacturing clients.
Instead of just rolling out the next product update, we have completely changed how the developers and product managers work, and we've changed the management decisions around what the business will look like in the future.
Chris Shelley
COO, ENVEA
Business Outcomes
1. Real-Time Alerts for Proactive Emissions Management
Real-time alarms notify teams of issues immediately, reducing regulatory risk and downtime.
2. Remote Equipment Configuration and Support
Monitoring equipment can be updated and managed remotely, cutting the need for on-site visits.
3. Enhanced Data Visibility Across Plant Operations
Centralised dashboards provide a complete view of emissions data across sites for faster decision-making.
4. Scalable, Future-Proof Technology
Clients benefit from instant access to new features and updates without manual installations.
Working Backwards to Deliver Value
To guide the solution design, ENVEA’s leadership engaged in a Working Backwards session with AWS and Green Custard, starting from the desired client experience and building the platform around those goals. This client-centric model led to:
- A modular architecture using standard AWS services for flexibility and scalability
- Clear cost allocation and platform governance to manage resource usage and growth
- A shift from traditional product release cycles to continuous innovation and support
The Results
ENVEA’s transformation offers a powerful example of what’s possible for Manufacturers with IoT and cloud technology. By partnering with Green Custard and AWS, ENVEA has created a scalable, secure, and future-ready platform that meets the real-world needs of today’s manufacturers.
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