Kii Launches Next Generation Smart Tank Monitoring Solution for Underground Storage Tanks
A cellular gateway connects to the automatic tank gauge and delivers fuel levels, leak status, and alarms to web and mobile devices in near-real-time.
SAN MATEO, CA — Kii, an Internet of Things technology leader and Cisco portfolio company, has introduced a next-generation smart monitoring solution for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) in the retail gasoline and oil sector.
Closing a Long-Standing Gap
The petroleum retail industry has long relied on outdated methods — including daily faxes and phone calls — to track critical tank data. These practices create inconsistent fuel inventory management, frequently resulting in empty tanks and lost business.
Kii’s solution addresses this gap with a 4G wireless gateway that connects to underground tank level monitoring consoles. Within minutes of installation, tank data, fuel levels, and alerts become available in near-real-time via mobile devices and web portals.
Key Features
- Near-real-time fuel level, leak, and water level monitoring
- Instant alerts accessible from any device
- Cloud-based diagnostics enabling remote troubleshooting
- Simple setup requiring minimal training — typically completed in minutes
Early Results
Early adopters reported significant operational improvements within weeks of deployment. One multi-site petroleum marketer saved approximately four hours of manpower per station per week after rolling out the system across more than 20 locations — ultimately achieving a five-times return on investment.
Operators noted that continuous visibility into tank levels eliminated the risk of unplanned runouts, which directly impact customer retention and revenue. The ability to predict when tanks would run low also enabled more strategic fuel purchasing and dynamic pricing adjustments, improving margins across the network.
About Kii
Kii Corporation is a Cisco portfolio company and a leader in smart IoT asset monitoring globally with over 25 million devices on its platform. Our scalable tank monitoring solution is used by both Fortune 500 companies and regional petroleum marketers. Our solution provides near-real-time data enabling intelligent decisions that optimize high-value resources and deliver superior customer service.
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