The Future of Construction Data
Blynk Brings IoT to the Jobsite
By Cindy L. O’ Hara
Blynk is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is focusing its Internet of Things( IoT) platform on the construction industry, aiming to provide contractors with a unified solution for monitoring and managing their jobsites and assets.
Founded by Pavlo Bayborodin, whose background is in digital product design and user experience within the automotive sector, Blynk initially started as a developer tool to simplify hardware interaction.
Since then, it has evolved into a commercial platform that helps companies create connected products and monitor operations in real time— whether it’ s at a jobsite, on a farm or across a fleet of equipment— without building complex software from scratch. It works with the tools they already use and supports remote connectivity through cellular, satellite or other networks.
According to Bayborodin,“ the platform allows for easy data retrieval from devices and remote control via phone or browser.” This capability aligns with the growing trend of IoT, leading Blynk to work with manufacturers of various electronic devices and sensors.
The company now supports hundreds,( possibly close to a
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