Derive

Derive helps IoT and sensor companies generate meaningful insights into data from connected devices. Put simply, it is about connecting machines, sensors and robots to software that controls or monitors them.

The natural audience is manufacturers and operators. They also list Internet of Things, so expect those to show up in the feature set. As a very small product team themselves (1 to 10 people), they tend to serve customers of a similar scale best. You will probably talk to the people who build it, which is great until you need 24/7 support.

Derive is based in Glen Allen, Virginia and founded in 2014. More on derive.io.

Things worth asking about: hardware compatibility, uptime, and support. Get the renewal terms in writing before the first invoice.

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