three hardware vendors · one catalog.
We curate ~45 sensor families across three verified vendors. Each has a specific role — they're not interchangeable. The reason is operational: direct relationship with manufacturer + consistent stock + unified technical support.
Milesight
Xiamen, ChinaPrimary provider of LoRaWAN sensors + LoRaWAN gateways + IAQ solutions. ~45 active models in our catalog. Direct relationship with the manufacturer (Astrea has visited the Xiamen facilities and maintains operational conversation with their IoT team). Three-phase electrical sub-metering in NOM/IFT Mexico homologation process. Direct-import 4-8 weeks for specialized models; stock via Syscom México for stable models.
Dragino
Shenzhen, ChinaComplementary provider for niches Milesight doesn't cover well or where cost justifies direct lead time. Water-quality stack available, economical DS18B20 probes, cost-effective ultrasonics, FFT vibration. Direct relationship with the manufacturer (Astrea has visited China + maintains partnership brief in discussion).
Syscom México
Chihuahua, MexicoMexican distributor with local stock of ~45 Milesight models. Lead time 1-2 weeks. CFDI invoicing compatible with Mexican government + corporate purchasing. Astrea active-customer relationship. For models Syscom doesn't stock, we import directly via Milesight (4-8 wk + customs).
BMS partner · certification + exclusive integrator.
For Cluster 5 BMS Legacy (industrial brownfield + corporate real estate + data centers with existing Niagara), we work with two complementary partners: framework certification + project integrator.
Tridium Niagara (Honeywell)
Open-source BMS framework widely used in Mexican industrial. Astrea holds active Tridium Niagara certification — trained engineers + project capacity. This unlocks Cluster 5 (BMS Legacy addon) with the Milesight EG71 gateway that bridges BACnet/Modbus/KNX to LoRaWAN + AstreaIoT cloud + client's Niagara Supervisor in parallel.
SMTELCOM
Exclusive Niagara projects partner for AstreaIoT. Installation + commissioning team with Mexican industrial experience. Astrea designs + engineers; SMTELCOM executes installation + field support. This separates design from execution (enterprise model) without diluting installation quality.
verification + calibration partners.
AstreaIoT is monitoring infrastructure, not a verification body or accredited laboratory. For the legal components of the Mexican compliance chain we work with two types of external partner. This is the operational reality your Responsable Sanitario and your COFEPRIS auditor expect to see.
Accredited laboratory
Calibration of temperature, humidity, pressure, gas probes — with CENAM-traceable certificate. 12-24 month validity by use. We coordinate the shipment of your inventory for periodic calibration · we do not calibrate in-house. For Pharma + Healthcare + F&B Production clients where traceability is non-negotiable.
Verification Units
For NOMs that require formal third-party verification (NOM-016-SSA3 hospitals, NOM-242 cosmetics, specific SECTUR + AMECAFE export certifications). We don't issue conformity certificates — that function is exclusive to EMA-accredited units. We connect you with the right unit per your vertical + need.
// the line is clear · us = sensors + data + alerts + logs · partners = certification + accredited calibration · your team = Responsable Sanitario + operational decisions
open network · self-hosted · zero vendor lock-in.
We don't run on a manufacturer's proprietary network. We run ChirpStack v4 (open-source) on Astrea private infrastructure. Three operational consequences:
zero network vendor lock-in
If you later decide to migrate hardware (swap Milesight for something else), your network is still there. This would NOT be true with proprietary networks (closed TTN, Senet, MachineQ with specific clauses).
multi-tenant + data residency
ChirpStack instance lives in Mexican Astrea infrastructure. Your data doesn't leave the country. Multi-tenant: your org doesn't mix data with the neighbor's. Personalizable sub-domain + white-label branding if you request.
ChirpStack codecs
Every sensor that connects to the platform needs a verified ChirpStack codec. We curate the library + develop new codecs for Modbus equipment + legacy sensors + non-standard industrial equipment.
partners in pipeline · roadmap honesty.
Partnerships in active discussion (not shipped). Surface-now policy: if it's in the pipeline, we say so. If it changes, we update.
HaaS financier · pipeline
To unlock Hardware-as-a-Service (deferred Model 4). Conversations with Mexican development banks + leasing fintechs. No public name until signature.
Dragino Mexico distributor · pipeline
Currently Dragino has no Mexican distributor — direct-import 4-8 wk + customs. Astrea is in conversation with Dragino to establish a local channel.
specialized sensor · NH₃ + UV · pipeline
Sourcing from verified third parties for industrial NH₃ poultry/pig scale (U1) + dedicated UV-spectrum for Tier-1 INAH-grade museums. Activation pending demand validation.
industrial insurance · pipeline
For Cluster 3 Industrial + Cluster 10 F&B Production clients with high protected value (multi-year mezcal lots, ice-cream ultra-cold tunnels, Reserva wineries). Structure: continuous monitoring as premium deductible. In exploration.
how we work with partners · four principles.
direct relationship, not broker
Astrea is NOT a reseller. We have direct relationship with each manufacturer. Your quote reflects the real cost from the partner + our explicit margin — no hidden third-layer markup.
SKU transparency
In the internal proposal we show what specific SKU we're going to use + from what partner + what lead time + what price. On the public page we don't name SKUs (sensor-language memory) but internally your engineer receives the complete info.
no forced exclusivity
If you later decide to change providers, we support you in the transition. Your data belongs to you (ChirpStack + ARCO + CSV/JSON portability). This would NOT be true with vendor-lock-in stacks.
partner satisfaction
Continuous quality tracking of partners (consistent lead time, manufacturing quality, support). If a partner deteriorates, we change them. This protects you as end customer.
the stack matters · tell us what you need.
Thirty minutes. You tell us your operation, your volumes, your end customer. We design a curated partner bundle — Milesight + Dragino + Syscom + Niagara if applicable — with honest lead times + consolidated procurement + unified support. No vendor lottery · no surprises.