BlackPearl Technology’s Beacon Named 2025 Industrial IoT Evolution Product of the Year, Redefining the Future of Edge Gateway Connectivity
BlackPearl Technology proudly announces that its breakthrough Micro PoE Edge Gateway, the Beacon, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year by TMC and Crossfire Media, as presented by IoT Evolution World.
The IoT Product of the Year Award honors trailblazing solutions that accelerate the evolution of the Industrial Internet of Things. Selected by a panel of industry experts, this recognition celebrates products that stand out for their originality, real-world impact, and technological excellence. The Beacon’s selection underscores its pivotal role in reshaping how industrial operations connect, collect, and move data from the most remote edges to central control systems.
The Beacon is a Micro PoE-powered edge gateway engineered to simplify and scale industrial data aggregation. With its ultra-compact form factor and embedded Linux platform, it enables seamless communication between wireless field devices and wired systems such as SCADA or backend platforms.
Designed for rapid deployment and easy configuration, the Beacon also leverages LoRaWAN technology to ensure reliable, long-range communication with connected devices up to 15 miles. As part of BlackPearl’s industrial IoT ecosystem, the Beacon enhances connectivity, streamlines integration, and reduces complexity across industrial environments, while maintaining compatibility with most third-party systems.
Key capabilities of the Beacon include:
- Edge Processing: Runs on an embedded Linux platform powered by the Interceptor, enabling localized data processing and real-time decision-making.
- Protocol Flexibility: Natively supports MQTT and Modbus, ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of industrial infrastructure.
- LoRaWAN Connectivity: Delivers long-range wireless communication for scalable sensor networks up to 15 miles.
- Extreme Durability: Built to perform in harsh conditions, with an operating range of -40°C to 85°C and enclosed in a Class 2, Division 2 housing for hazardous locations.
"This recognition is more than an award, it’s a signal of where industrial connectivity is headed. The Beacon represents our vision for a future where edge intelligence, seamless integration, and scalable design converge to empower industries with smarter, faster, and more resilient infrastructure.” - David Smith, VP of Innovation
The Beacon is a core part of BlackPearl’s growing ecosystem of IIoT tools designed to work together or independently:
- The Zephyr: A multi-sensor, ultra-low-power wireless instrument gauge
- BlackDAQ: A rugged, high-speed data acquisition system for harsh environments
- Data Nebula Cloud: A secure IIoT cloud platform for real-time equipment monitoring and remote control
Together, these products redefine industrial data infrastructure, offering unmatched versatility, performance, and integration.
This marks the third consecutive year that a BlackPearl product has earned the IoT Evolution Product of the Year award. In 2024, the Zephyr was recognized for its revolutionary impact on industrial data collection, and in 2023, the Interceptor suite of products earned the same honor for solving complex edge challenges across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
For more information about the Beacon and BlackPearl Technology’s complete IIoT ecosystem, visit: www.blackpearltechnology.com.
About BlackPearl Technology, Inc.:
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, BlackPearl Technology is a leading provider of innovative IIoT solutions for industries worldwide. Specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and client services, the BlackPearl ecosystem supports the entire product design and development lifecycle from conception to full-scale manufacturing.
The BlackPearl team of skilled electrical, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers is dedicated to bringing innovative ideas to life. By leveraging the latest technology, BlackPearl develops reliable solutions that solve problems and enhance operational processes. All design and development work is conducted in North America.
For more information, visit http://www.blackpearltechnology.com.
