Skip to content
Technician wearing a safety helmet inspects an industrial control panel, using a laptop and digital tools to manage an IIoT project on Proficloud.io.

Proficloud.io for system integrators and their customers

Explore two practical ways system integrators and customers can collaborate effectively using Proficloud.io.

Proficloud.io offers flexible cloud-based services tailored to industrial applications. For system integrators working with multiple customers, the platform provides two distinct ways to structure collaboration. Each model comes with its own advantages for managing devices, subscriptions, and access rights.

This page outlines both approaches in detail, helping you identify the best setup for your business case—whether you’re managing customer access centrally or enabling full customer autonomy.

Home Proficloud.io for system integrators and their customers

Organizations on Proficloud.io

On Proficloud.io, an organization is a self-contained unit with strict tenant separation. Each organization maintains its own users, devices, and data.

When a user registers for the first time, an organization is automatically created, and the user is assigned the administrator role. Additional organizations can be created later, but devices and data cannot be transferred between them.

This architecture ensures data integrity and clear ownership while supporting flexible multi-user collaboration.

Role and permission management

Proficloud.io offers a granular permission system within each organization. Users can have different roles across organizations while using the same login credentials.

  • Admins have full access to all devices and user management.
  • Editors and Viewers can only access the devices assigned to them.
  • Only admins can invite new users or change permissions.

This structure enables clear separation of responsibilities while supporting collaborative workflows.

Click on image to enlarge

Device-based subscriptions

Smart Services like Impulse Analytics Service and the DMS Basic Add-on are device-based.

  • Subscriptions are booked for a defined number of device slots.
  • Each device must be actively assigned to a subscription to use its features.
  • A single subscription can support multiple devices.

This model is ideal for scenarios where services are tied to physical assets.

Click on image to enlarge

Metric-based subscriptions

Other services, like the Time Series Data Service and the Energy Management Service, are based on metrics (also known as tags or variables).

  • A metric is a continuous time series (e.g., temperature readings every 5 seconds).
  • Metrics can be used flexibly across all devices in an organization.
  • For example: A 50-metric subscription could cover 10 devices with 5 metrics each, or one device with 50 metrics.

This subscription model allows maximum flexibility in how data is collected and used.

Scenario 1: One organization with multiple customers

Click on image to enlarge

In this setup, the system integrator creates a single organization and invites customers to join as Editors or Viewers.

  • The integrator books Smart Services and registers all devices.
  • Customers receive access to selected devices only.
  • Customers cannot invite new users, manage devices, or access user management.

This model is ideal when:

  • The integrator wants full control over the environment.
  • Customers need access to specific dashboards and data, but not full platform features.
  • The integrator offers Proficloud.io services as part of a larger solution.

Example setup:

  • Integrator books “Time Series Data 200” with 10 devices, each using 20 metrics.
  • Each customer is granted access to one or more devices.
  • Customers see only what they’re assigned — no access to other users or devices.

Benefit: Cost-effective, centralized control with the option to resell access or dashboards.

Scenario 2: One Organization per Customer

Diagram showing how integrators and customers interact across multiple organizations in Proficloud.io with clear administrative roles and service access steps.

Click on image to enlarge

In this model, each customer gets their own organization, providing maximum independence.

  • The integrator sets up the customer’s organization and invites them as Admin.
  • Devices and services can be booked by either party.
  • The customer has full access to user and device management.

After setup, the integrator can:

  • Remain in the organization to provide support.
  • Or exit the organization entirely, handing it over to the customer.

This model is ideal when:

  • The customer should manage their own data and users.
  • Clear separation of data and billing is required.
  • Long-term autonomy is a goal.

Benefit: Customers can fully utilize all platform features while the integrator remains available for support if needed.

Comparison: One Organization vs. One per Customer

Feature / FunctionalityScenario 1: One Organization with Multiple CustomersScenario 2: One Organization per Customer
Organisation structureOne shared organization managed by integratorSeparate organization for each customer
Smart Service bookingBy integratorBy integrator or customer
Device registrationBy integratorBy integrator or customer
User rolesIntegrator: Admin
Customer: Viewer/Editor
Customer: Admin (optional), Viewer, Editor
Access to User ManagementOnly the integratorYes, if customer is set as Admin
Access to Device ManagementOnly the integratorYes, if customer is set as Admin
Visibility of other users/devicesCustomers see only assigned devicesFull control over devices and users
Responsibility for operationIntegratorCustomer (after handover)
Billing flexibilityCentralized (per organization)Individual billing per customer possible
Recommended when……the integrator offers a managed service…the customer needs full control
Reselling services possibleYes, integrator manages access and pricingNo, each customer controls their own org
Handover to customer possibleNo – integrator stays in controlYes – integrator can leave after setup

Schedule live demo

Would you like to see the functions live? With pleasure! We will be happy to show you all the functions directly in live operation, make an appointment today!

Want to see the whole offer? That’s for sure possible as well! Just mention this in the mail and we will work things out.