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Building an IoT company means making a lot of decisions about what to build yourself, and what not to. Energy Control scaled from startup to acquisition while keeping its engineering focus on the product customers actually paid for. In this article, founder Tommy Hagenes shares some of the lessons learned along the way.

Why should basic access control require an enterprise plan? Qbee includes RBAC and 2FA across every plan, giving teams secure access to connected devices from day one.

Why is it so hard to succeed in IoT? 🤔 One of the things I enjoy most about working in IoT is meeting founders who have built remarkable companies. Especially because IoT is notoriously difficult to get right. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tommy Hagenes, founder of Noova Energy Control , about his journey from startup to a successful exit. We talked about the challenges of scaling a hardware business, the decisions that mattered most, and why building a successful company is about much more than building great technology. If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or simply interested in the realities of growing an IoT business, I think you'll enjoy this conversation. 👉 Link to the full case study in the comments .

Your customers deserve reliability, innovation, and excellence. By integrating our proven IoT platform into your operations, you're not just adopting technology; you're embracing a legacy of trust and expertise to lead in the connected era.

Every physical product has the potential to become a connected service. Products that monitor themselves, improve continuously and create value long after installation will define the next generation of market leaders.

Why settle for static when you could have dynamic? Harnessing Qbee’s cutting-edge tools means transforming traditional devices into intelligent services that learn and evolve—driving efficiency without compromise.