Seeking IoT ROI? Read this post from ClearBlade CEO Eric Simone to skip the risk and keep the insight to go from machine data to action, fast.

In 2025, enterprises need insights from machine data quickly and reliably. Yet many ustill attempt to build custom IoT platforms from the ground up, assuming it will save time or reduce costs.

The reality is quite the opposite.

We have seen it repeatedly. Most do-it-yourself IoT efforts run into the same challenges: escalating service expenses, integration delays, and scalability issues. The numbers speak for themselves:

• Approximately 70% to 80% of IoT projects fail

• Phase 1 costs often exceed $3.5 million

• It can take one to two years to achieve even basic functionality

That is a significant risk before realizing any return on investment.

At ClearBlade, we remove those barriers to drive IoT ROI. Our enterprise-grade platform, fully integrated with Google Cloud, handles the most complex parts of IoT implementation including protocol translation, edge orchestration, and digital twin modeling.

Key advantages of the ClearBlade platform:

• Flexible: Supports both legacy systems and modern infrastructure
• Secure: Includes built-in encryption, authentication, and compliance support
• AI-ready: Enables rapid deployment of anomaly detection, video analytics, and machine learning pipelines
• Operator-focused: Delivers real-time, actionable insights to field and operations teams

Instead of starting from zero, organizations can deploy a proven, scalable solution and customize it to their unique needs.

We are also releasing a new eBook that details:

• The real costs behind custom IoT development
• Common mistakes that delay ROI
• How leading enterprises like Rheem and Canadian National found a better path

The eBook will be available soon. In the meantime, I encourage you to consider the key question:

• In 2025, is it smarter to build or buy your IoT platform?

I welcome your thoughts in the comments.

If you want to see how quickly your organization can move from raw data to real IoT ROI, book a discussion and demo with ClearBlade.