South African IoT for insurance startup Sensor Networks has secured a strategic partnership with Italian firm Ariston, the world’s largest geyser manufacturer, to bring cutting-edge smart water heating solutions to South African households in 2025.
Founded in 2015, Sensor Networks has built a bespoke “smart geyser” platform aimed at helping insurance companies reduce risk through the use of low-cost smart sensors and its integrated IoT platform.
The partnership with Ariston follows months of rigorous product development, refinement, and certification, culminating in the rollout of Ariston geysers integrated with Sensor Networks’ smart geyser devices across leading plumbing retailers in South Africa. This marks the first time that a locally developed smart-geyser technology has been adopted at such a scale by a global heating powerhouse.
Consumers will now benefit from Ariston’s world-class water heating systems, enhanced by Sensor Networks’ industry-leading smart technology. The locally developed Sensor Connect mobile app will give homeowners direct control over their energy use, allowing them to monitor, manage, and optimise household electricity consumption while securing significant savings on their energy bills.
“This partnership is a triumph for South African innovation,” said Mark Allewell, CEO at Sensor Networks. “As a local startup, we have developed a smart geyser solution that meets global standards, and to have our technology integrated into Ariston’s product line is an incredible achievement. This collaboration enables us to scale our impact, helping thousands more South Africans reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.”
