Kii Corporation Smart Tank IoT Solution yields 5x ROI for Service Stations

Kii developed a real-time monitoring kit specifically designed to solve these challenges for service station owners, but needed to connect that solution reliably to their cloud network. Kii worked with Sierra Wireless to incorporate the AirLink® LX60 LTE router into the kit. The open application framework (ALEOS®) on the AirLink router enabled Kii to write a custom application that sends data from the edge of the network to their cloud. Once installed, to manage data from an underground tank level monitoring console it begins reporting on tank levels and monitoring alarms. Service station operators can access all the data from mobile devices or via a web portal. 

“With the AirLink router we can provide reliable connectivity for our solution, and with the open application framework, we can customize the solution for our needs,” said Patrick O’Brien, Head of US Sales for Tank Monitoring at, Kii Corporation. “The AirLink router was the only device we found that enables this level of customization, which allowed us to develop a truly customer-centered application.”

Kii tank monitoring for UST’s provides real time insights and alerts, is simple to set up, is trouble free, and intuitive so that anyone can use it with little training. This user friendly, consistently reliable tool enables stations to focus on managing their business while servicing customers. Kii also provides cloud diagnostics that allow for remote troubleshooting of the system so issues are resolved before a retailer even knows there is a problem. Besides saving station operators time, the solution also saves money.