Rigado provides a unified edge connectivity platform for retail and logistics enterprises, consolidating Bluetooth 5.4, Wi‑Fi HaLow, UWB, Thread and other protocols into a single, cloud‑managed network. Its Cascade 5000 IoT Access Point and Edge Direct health‑monitoring service enable real‑time inventory tracking, condition monitoring, and fleet telemetry while simplifying device deployment, security, and multi‑site management.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Retail stores and supply chains rely on many disparate IoT devices—electronic shelf labels, temperature sensors, asset tags, and telematics units—but lack a single, secure network that can connect and manage them at scale. Deploying separate networks for each device type increases cost, complexity, and maintenance overhead, while fragmented data hampers real‑time operational insight.
Solution
Rigado offers a unified edge connectivity platform that consolidates Bluetooth 5.4, Wi‑Fi HaLow, Ultra‑Wideband, Thread and other protocols into a single network managed from the cloud. Its Cascade 5000 IoT Access Point provides dual Bluetooth radios for concurrent sensor and electronic shelf label communication, with optional expansion slots for additional wireless standards. Edge Connect software streams sensor data to cloud services such as Azure IoT Hub, while Edge Direct continuously monitors device health, battery life, and location across multiple sites. The solution includes a cloud‑hosted Edge Health API and dashboards that give retailers a consistent view of all devices regardless of vendor, enabling real‑time inventory tracking, condition monitoring, and remote price updates. By integrating power‑efficient hardware (including solar‑backed gateways for mobile assets) and secure boot/encryption, Rigado reduces deployment cost and simplifies management of large‑scale retail IoT deployments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large retail and grocery chains, as well as logistics providers that need to monitor store assets, inventory, and fleet sensors across multiple locations.
Features
- Cascade 5000 Access Point with dual Bluetooth 5.4 radios and expansion ports for Wi‑Fi HaLow, UWB, and Thread
- Edge Connect software that routes real‑time sensor data to major cloud platforms (e.g., Azure IoT Hub)
- Edge Direct health monitoring service providing battery, connectivity, and location analytics for every edge device
- Cloud‑hosted Edge Health API and unified dashboard for multi‑site device management
- Support for Bluetooth Low Energy Secure Connections, encrypted file system, and secure boot
- Integrated power options including PoE and solar‑battery solutions for mobile or off‑grid deployments
- Compatibility with Ambient IoT certified devices such as Wiliot Pixels for battery‑free asset tagging