IoT Sensor Network Experts
Council Dashboard Specialists
IRAP-Aware
Data Residency Compliant
Multi-Vendor Sensor Support
20+ Deployments

Why Councils Choose Algosoft for Smart City Projects

IoT and data platforms for local government

Smart city projects fail when they buy sensors without a plan for the data they produce — dashboards nobody checks, alerts nobody acts on. Algosoft builds smart city deployments with the operational dashboard and alerting logic designed alongside the sensor network itself, so council staff get a system they actually use day to day.

We work across multiple sensor vendors and protocols, aggregating traffic, lighting, environmental, and utility data into a single centralised view rather than leaving councils with disconnected point solutions per department.

This service pairs with our government technology solutions and asset tracking solutions for councils managing infrastructure assets alongside sensor data.

Entry PointAUD 45K+Single-use-case deployment
Full PlatformAUD 700K+City-wide smart city platform
Clients20+Council deployments
ApproachMulti-VendorSensor-agnostic platform
Traffic SensorsSmart LightingEnvironmental MonitoringUtility MeteringCouncil Dashboard
Multi-Vendor Sensor Support

Integration across traffic, lighting, environmental, and utility sensor vendors.

Centralised Council Dashboard

Single operational view aggregating data across all sensor systems.

Actionable Alerting

Alert logic designed to trigger real action, not noisy notifications.

Smart City Solutions Cost

Transparent pricing for smart city deployments

TierCost (AUD)TimelineBest For
Basic$45K – $95K8 – 14 weeksSingle-use-case IoT deployment, e.g. smart lighting
Standard$160K – $250K18 – 28 weeksMulti-sensor rollout with centralised dashboard
Advanced$400K – $560K32 – 46 weeksCity-wide sensor network across multiple service areas
Enterprise$700K+12+ monthsFull smart city platform across traffic, lighting, and utilities

Key Services We Provide

Capabilities that define effective smart city deployments

Traffic Sensor Networks

Traffic flow monitoring feeding into council congestion management.

Smart Lighting Control

Adaptive street lighting that reduces energy use without compromising safety.

Environmental Monitoring

Air quality and noise sensors feeding into public health and planning decisions.

Utility Metering

Smart water and waste metering for usage tracking and leak detection.

Centralised Council Dashboard

Single operational view aggregating data across all sensor systems.

Predictive Maintenance

Sensor data analysis that flags infrastructure issues before failure.

Cost Breakdown by Engineering Workstream

Where your smart city solutions budget goes

12%
Use-Case Assessment

Service area assessment and sensor deployment planning.

28%
Sensor Deployment

Physical sensor installation and connectivity setup.

26%
Data Platform Build

Data ingestion, processing, and storage platform development.

20%
Council Dashboard

Centralised dashboard and alerting logic build.

8%
Testing & Calibration

Sensor calibration and alert threshold tuning.

6%
Documentation & Handover

Operations documentation and council staff training.

Why Choose Algosoft for Smart City Solutions?

Six reasons councils choose us

01

Multi-Vendor Sensor Expertise

Integration experience across diverse sensor hardware and protocols.

02

Dashboard-First Design

Operational dashboards designed alongside sensor deployment, not after.

03

Actionable Alerting

Alert logic that prompts real staff action, not noisy notifications.

04

IRAP-Aware Architecture

Security and compliance considered from the earliest design stage.

05

Data Residency Discipline

Hosting aligned to Australian data residency obligations.

06

20+ Council Deployments

Smart city delivery experience across local government contexts.

Technology Stack

Technologies powering smart city deployments

IoT Connectivity

LoRaWANNB-IoT

Data Platform

AWS IoT CoreAzure IoT Hub

Analytics

Time-Series DBGrafana

Frontend

ReactMapbox

Engagement Timeline

A phased roadmap from assessment to operations

Weeks 1–4

Use-Case Assessment

Service area assessment and sensor deployment planning.

Weeks 5–16

Sensor Deployment

Physical sensor installation and connectivity configuration.

Weeks 17–26

Data Platform Build

Data ingestion, processing, and storage platform development.

Weeks 27–32

Dashboard & Alerting

Centralised dashboard build and alert threshold tuning.

Weeks 33–36

Calibration & Handover

Sensor calibration, documentation, and council staff training.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about smart city solutions

Costs range from AUD 45,000 for a single-use-case deployment to AUD 700,000+ for a full smart city platform.

Traffic sensors, smart lighting controllers, environmental monitors, and utility metering devices.

Yes, we build centralised dashboards aggregating data across all sensor systems.

Yes, our platforms integrate across diverse sensor hardware and connectivity protocols.

A single-use-case deployment takes 8–14 weeks. A full city-wide platform takes 12+ months.

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