TeleSense

The Opportunity: Smarter Storage for Crucial Crops

Every year, one-third of food grown worldwide never gets eaten, representing hundreds of billions of dollars in losses. In the US alone, stored grain spoilage and infestation account for more than $12 billion annually.

Based in Sunnyvale, CA, TeleSense applies cutting-edge IoT technology to this challenge. Their post-harvest monitoring systems help grain handlers, co-ops, merchandisers, and transporters monitor storage conditions in real time, enabling data-driven decisions that extend shelf life and reduce waste.

The Challenge: Bringing Vital Information to Light

Stored grain is highly valuable, but keeping it safe over long periods is notoriously difficult. Hidden deep inside massive silos, grain can rot or attract pests without visible signs until it’s too late.

Traditional monitoring requires manual checks for temperature and moisture – costly, labor-intensive, and providing only intermittent data points. Farmers needed a more scalable, continuous, and reliable way to safeguard their crops.

The Solution: Pulling Data Out of Silos

TeleSense created a suite of hardware and software that continuously monitors storage conditions without requiring fixed connections.

• Smart sensors collect temperature and moisture data from inside silos.
• Cellular connectivity sends that data to the cloud in real time.
• AI-powered analytics identify patterns, flag risks, and deliver actionable insights through the TeleSense App.

With continuous monitoring, users receive real-time alerts to address issues before spoilage occurs and can make smarter inventory decisions, such as prioritizing which grain to sell first. The result: less waste, lower energy costs, and higher margins per bushel.

Why Soracom: Affordability, Scalability, and Control

TeleSense chose Soracom to provide reliable connectivity where it’s needed most – in rural storage sites and along transport routes.

• Multicarrier coverage ensures connections across remote regions.
• Pay-as-you-go pricing means costs scale only as sensors are deployed.
• Management console provides full visibility into device activity, plus real-time alerts if usage spikes unexpectedly.

The Future: Increased Automation and Enhanced Analytics

With global demand for staple crops rising and arable land finite, improving storage efficiency is critical to feeding a growing population. TeleSense is expanding its platform with new automation features and advanced analytics to deliver even greater visibility and resilience across the global food supply chain.