Fidus Global offers the Pontem platform, an open‑architecture automation suite that integrates any warehouse management system and material‑handling equipment via vendor‑agnostic APIs. It provides real‑time dashboards, modular AI‑driven add‑ons, and retrofit services that extend legacy hardware life while lowering total cost of ownership for distribution centers and logistics providers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Many distribution centers rely on legacy conveyor and sortation equipment that is tightly coupled to a single vendor’s control system, resulting in high total cost of ownership, limited real‑time visibility, and costly full‑system replacements when upgrades are needed.
Solution
Fidus Global delivers the Pontem platform, an open‑architecture automation suite that connects any warehouse management system (WMS) and equipment regardless of vendor. By exposing real‑time data through customizable dashboards, Pontem gives operators immediate insight into throughput, bottlenecks, and equipment health. The modular software stack supports incremental add‑ons—such as advanced sortation algorithms or AI‑driven routing—so facilities can modernize at their own pace. Complementary services—including retrofits, preventive maintenance, spare‑parts logistics, and custom engineering—extend the useful life of existing hardware while reducing reliance on OEM support. Together, the platform and services enable a lower total cost of ownership and scalable automation without the disruption of a complete system overhaul.
Target Audience
The primary customers are mid‑size to enterprise distribution centers, third‑party logistics providers, and large retailers that operate legacy material‑handling equipment and seek to modernize without costly full replacements.
Features
- Open‑architecture integration layer that maps any PLC, conveyor, or sorter to the Pontem data model and syncs with major WMS platforms via REST/FHIR APIs
- Real‑time operational dashboards (Pontem View) with KPI widgets, heat‑maps, and alert thresholds for immediate performance monitoring
- Modular add‑on framework (Pontem Bolt) for plug‑in sortation optimization, dynamic lane balancing, and AI‑based demand forecasting
- Vendor‑agnostic retro‑fit packages that replace legacy control software while preserving existing mechanical assets
- Proactive maintenance suite with predictive diagnostics, remote firmware updates, and 24/7 emergency response dispatch
- Parts‑inventory management portal that automates reorder points, tracks legacy component lifecycles, and offers on‑demand stocking programs
- Custom system design and engineering services that model workflow, simulate throughput, and generate integration specifications tailored to each facility
- Secure, role‑based access and end‑to‑end encryption for all data exchanges, complying with industry standards such as ISO 27001