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Engineered for high-risk field workers, this connected worker safety platform uses custom IoT device telemetry middleware for EV-04 hardware. By pairing self-hosted tracking engines with global Emnify eSIM profiles, it delivers zero-latency SOS alerts and automated emergency response.
Landmark Security partnered with Mindster to build EbanAlert, a custom lone worker safety platform for heavy industrial sectors across Africa, such as mining and energy. In off-grid environments where standard networks fail, emergency delays create major operational risks. To eliminate third-party SaaS fees and secure telemetry pipelines, Landmark Security needed a self-hosted IoT location tracking engine for EV-04 hardware
The Challenges
Deploying lone worker monitoring software in remote industrial zones presented major architectural hurdles. Landmark Security faced unreliable off-grid connectivity, data vulnerability, high monthly SaaS fees from third-party aggregators, and complex global logistics across international borders.
Build a self-hosted IoT telemetry middleware to decrypt raw TCP/UDP data streams directly from EV-04 tracking hardware, bypassing third-party IoT aggregators and eliminating ongoing vendor lock-in.
Interpret high-sensitivity 3D G-sensor data in real time to capture fall-down events and route immediate SOS alerts—complete with precise GPS coordinates—to emergency dispatch teams in under 10 seconds.
Automate global supply chain workflows by connecting subscription e-commerce checkouts directly to DHL fulfillment APIs, enabling friction-free dropshipping from manufacturing sites straight to field teams.
Eliminate cross-border network drops by integrating Emnify eSIM profiles directly into the platform, driving dynamic over-the-air carrier switching based on real-time signal strength without physical SIM changes.
Engineer multi-tenant role-based web and mobile applications tailored for four distinct user groups: corporate fleet managers, system administrators, field executives, and Regional Rapid Response Teams.
Remove volatile per-device monthly SaaS fees and eliminate data exposure risks by moving away from external IoT parsing vendors to an independent, enterprise-owned cloud data pipeline.
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
The client didn’t just need an app; they needed a workflow transformation that could sit between their core ERP and the physical retail floor. The primary requirements were:
A mandate to eliminate physical invoice handovers and transition to a 100% digital “E-Invoice” workflow.
A system that could “grab” data from the ERP and instantly alert the packing and delivery teams the moment a payment was confirmed.
Moving away from verbal updates to automated WhatsApp and SMS notifications, providing customers with a “soft copy” of their invoice and live status alerts.
A way to manage customer flow using digital tokens that could be assigned, tracked, and reused across different retail outlets.
THE SOLUTION
Mindster engineered a self-hosted IoT safety ecosystem for Landmark Security. By deploying custom TCP/UDP middleware to parse raw EV-04 hardware signals, integrating Emnify global eSIM profiles for dynamic roaming, and automating DHL drop-shipping pipelines, we delivered a secure, zero-latency lone worker safety platform.
PROPRIETARY TELEMETRY
A self-hosted backend engine built to parse raw hex data directly from EV-04 tracking wearables, eliminating reliance on costly third-party IoT aggregators and securing user privacy.
Direct Hex Decoding
Ingests raw hardware packets instantly with zero vendor data leakage.
Protocol Independence
Bypasses third-party SaaS platforms to slash monthly per-device fees.
Enterprise Ownership
Ensures full data sovereignty and end-to-end cloud infrastructure control.
Figure1:A custom TCP/UDP telemetry middleware dashboard of Eban Alert
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
High-sensitivity 3D G-sensor algorithms capture fall events and trigger immediate SOS emergency alerts, routing precise live GPS coordinates to response teams in seconds.
Fall Detection
Parses 3D G-sensor impact triggers instantly during field incidents.
Under-10s Dispatch
Delivers low-latency alert routing straight to rapid emergency teams.
Live Spatial Tracking
Broadcasts real-time GPS coordinates directly to active dispatcher maps.
Figure 2: Automated real-time SOS and fall detection loops, instantly routing live GPS coordinates to response teams during field incidents.
GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY
Seamless integration with Emnify over-the-air eSIM profiles enables automated multi-carrier roaming to preserve uninterrupted network coverage in remote off-grid zones.
Auto-Roaming Fallback
Switches mobile operators dynamically based on local network strength.
OTA SIM Provisioning
Manages carrier profiles remotely without changing physical SIM cards.
Cross-Border Coverage
Maintains uninterrupted uptime across international field operations.
Figure 3: An illustration of integration with Emnify over-the-air eSIM profiles
AUTOMATED LOGISTICS
An integrated fulfillment pipeline linking subscription web checkouts to DHL Express APIs, automating cross-border hardware logistics directly to global enterprise clients.
API Order Dispatch
Triggers instant fulfilment upon subscription checkout completion.
Cross-Border Logistics
Streamlines global shipping directly from factory to remote teams.
Automated Waybills
Generates live customs docs and tracking IDs without manual effort.
Figure 4: An illustration of automated DHL hardware dropshipping, linking online checkouts directly to global shipping and tracking.
ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW
To guarantee high-throughput processing and zero-latency safety alerts, Mindster engineered a four-tier cloud architecture for EbanAlert. The ecosystem seamlessly bridges EV-04 wearable hardware with custom TCP/UDP telemetry parsers, third-party global APIs, and role-based operational web and mobile dashboards.
Figure 5: A four-tier cloud architecture for and system flow of EbanAlert.
We selected a high-performance stack designed to handle the rigorous security and synchronization demands of a national institution. This architecture ensures real-time hardware communication, secure data handling, and a seamless interface across all user roles.
| CATEGORY | TECHNOLOGY | STRATEGIC APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML/CSS | Delivers a high-performance, responsive presentation layer |
| Backend Framework | PHP Laravel | Provides a secure, scalable MVC architecture for managing complex business logic and API integrations. |
| Hardware Integration | Nedap AEOS | Enterprise access control platform used to manage physical locker security and real-time door monitoring. |
| Database | MySQL | High-performance relational database optimized for handling thousands of concurrent user logs and transactions. |
| Communication | RESTful APIs | Ensures seamless, low-latency data exchange between the Laravel middleware and the AEOS hardware controllers. |
| Authentication | Active Directory (AD) | Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for secure, institutional-level user verification and access control. |
| Architecture | Middleware | Custom-built layer that bridges the gap between hardware-level security and user-facing web functionality. |
BUSINESS IMPACT
Eliminating third-party aggregators transformed EbanAlert into a self-sufficient, high-performance lone worker safety ecosystem with lower total cost of ownership.
By replacing external IoT parsing vendors with a custom self-hosted telemetry engine, Landmark Security permanently eliminated recurring monthly per-device SaaS aggregator fees.
Automated byte-level decoding and instant fallback routing reduced SOS signal transmission and crisis dispatch times from hours to under 10 seconds.
Direct ingestion of raw TCP/UDP hardware telemetry secured proprietary worker location data and fall logs within an enterprise-owned cloud infrastructure.
Connecting web subscription checkouts directly with DHL Express APIs automated cross-border device fulfillment, cutting manual logistics efforts to zero.
Achieve total data sovereignty and zero-latency safety monitoring with Mindster’s enterprise IoT platform, engineered with custom TCP/UDP middleware and EV-04 hardware integration. Eliminate recurring SaaS aggregator fees today.
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By cutting out middleman aggregators entirely. Mindster built a custom TCP/UDP middleware engine that sits on a private, self-hosted cloud. This backend directly ingests raw, byte-level hex packets coming off the EV-04 wearables, decodes the telemetry in-house, and routes it straight to user dashboards—saving thousands in recurring per-device license costs while protecting data privacy.
Under 10 seconds, end to end. The moment a worker’s 3D G-sensor detects a heavy impact or an SOS button is pressed, the raw signal hits the parsing middleware. Combined with Emnify’s low-latency eSIM network, live spatial coordinates instantly pop up on dispatcher maps without waiting for batched cloud updates.
It uses embedded over-the-air (OTA) Emnify eSIM profiles. Instead of locking a device to a single mobile provider, the tracker automatically assesses local signal strength and hops to whatever cellular operator offers the strongest link. No manual carrier changes, no physical SIM swaps, just borderless coverage even in high-risk, remote fields.
Yes. The platform hooks directly into DHL Express APIs. When an enterprise client buys or renews a subscription through the e-commerce checkout, the system automatically triggers a shipping order, drafts waybills, handles customs paperwork, and ships pre-configured hardware straight to field teams anywhere in the world.
Landmark Security owns 100% of it. Because the architecture doesn't rely on third-party IoT parsing vendors, every piece of real-time GPS positioning, fall detection data, and historical user logging stays locked inside the client’s private cloud environment.
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