Edge Gatways

ASHTech’s Industrial IoT Gateway offers real-time monitoring, smart control, and seamless integration for modern industrial systems. Designed for factories, utilities, and remote assets, it combines powerful protocol translation with cloud connectivity via WiFi, Ethernet, and 4G.

REST APIs

MQTT

HTTP

RS485

TTL Logic

Ethernet

WiFi

4G

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🔧 ASHTech Pakistan Gateway vs SCADA vs Traditional IoT Gateways

Feature

ASHTech Pakistan Gateway

SCADA Systems

Traditional IoT Gateways

Sensor Connectivity

Direct sensor integration (Analog, Digital, Modbus, etc.)

Usually relies on PLCs or RTUs

Often requires intermediary controllers

Protocol Translation

Built-in support for multiple protocols (Modbus, MQTT, HTTP, etc.)

Limited or requires additional modules

Supports some industrial protocols, limited flexibility

Data Logging

Local + cloud logging with long-term storage and trend retention

Extensive local logging

Primarily cloud-based with minimal local storage

Visualization Interface

Built-in Grafana-based dashboard (real-time, customizable)

Rich visualization but proprietary

Basic dashboards, limited customization

Remote Access & Control

Web-based access via WiFi, Ethernet, or 4G; secure remote control

Possible with VPNs or leased lines

Cloud-based remote access

Real-time Monitoring

Near real-time with alerts and local edge processing

Full real-time monitoring

Dependent on cloud communication latency

Edge Intelligence

Supports on-device logic, automation, alerts

Usually offloaded to PLCs or controllers

Varies by vendor

Deployment Flexibility

Cloud-native, but also deployable in local/offline environments

Centralized, with limited portability

Flexible remote deployment

Connectivity Options

Native support for WiFi, Ethernet, 4G

Typically Ethernet/RS485; wireless support varies

Typically WiFi, LTE, LoRa/Zigbee optional

Security

SSL, user authentication, OTA updates, encryption, cloud firewalls

Often lacks modern security unless recently upgraded

Basic; often depends on the user to configure

Maintenance & Upgrades

OTA updates for firmware, dashboard, and configs

Requires manual updates, often on-premise

Some OTA support; limited consistency

Cost

Subscription-based model; cost-effective for SMEs and industrial edge users

High upfront and ongoing maintenance/licensing costs

Mid-range; some with hidden/cloud costs

Cloud Integration

Cloud-native with built-in support for AWS, Azure, private cloud

Requires separate integration modules

Designed for cloud-first deployments

Offline/Local Operation

Fully operational in local-only environments

Designed for on-site use

Often limited or requires cloud sync

Target Use Cases

Remote monitoring, smart factories, legacy modernization, hybrid SCADA

Centralized, high-complexity industrial systems

IoT/cloud-focused deployments, less industrial control

Customization & Extensibility

Open architecture with APIs, custom dashboards, plugin support

Proprietary ecosystems limit extensibility

Some extensibility, depends on vendor

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