A Strategic Player in the Network: Orange

Orange is one of Europe’s leading telecom operators. In France, the company operates a vast network of towers and poles, often in isolated locations, yet essential to national connectivity. Regular monitoring of these structures is vital to ensure their stability and prevent the risk of incidents.

Well-Identified Operational Limits

Jusqu’à récemment, Orange s’appuyait sur des interventions humaines régulières pour vérifier l’état de ses poteaux. Cette approche posait plusieurs problèmes :

• Des coûts de main-d’œuvre élevés pour les tournées de contrôle.

• Une perte de temps considérable pour inspecter manuellement chaque site.

• Des risques d’incident non détecté entre deux visites.

• Une capacité limitée à prioriser les interventions urgentes.

La solution DFM : déploiement du capteur TiltSmartOne

Until now, checking the condition of poles relied on periodic inspection rounds by field staff, which came with several major drawbacks:

High labor costs, lengthy and untargeted inspections, incidents sometimes not detected in time, and limited ability to prioritize emergencies. 

A Connected Solution from DFM Europe

To address this challenge, DFM Europe deployed TiltSmartOne, a compact LoRa IoT sensor designed to automatically detect any change in tilt.

Mounted directly on the poles, it continuously monitors structural movements and sends an immediate alert in the event of abnormal tilting.

The result: Orange’s teams can prioritize their interventions, reduce travel, and improve responsiveness.

Concrete Results in the Field

Deployed across several hundred sites throughout France, TiltSmartOne has delivered:

• 24/7 monitoring of critical points, with no physical intervention required.

• Field visits limited to cases where they are truly necessary.

• A significant reduction in maintenance costs and time.

• Enhanced safety around public infrastructure.

Product Focus: TiltSmartOne

TiltSmartOne is a LoRa-connected motion sensor designed for proactive monitoring of vertical infrastructure: poles, towers, facades, and technical walls.

Key features:

• Instant detection of abnormal movement.

• Real-time alerts via a centralized platform.

• Quick installation and long-lasting autonomous operation.
• Reduced risks and fewer unnecessary trips.

• Suited to large-scale deployments, even in remote areas.

Technology in the service of smart maintenance

At DFM Europe, we develop simple, robust, and effective solutions. With TiltSmartOne, we are helping to modernize the monitoring of critical infrastructure while reducing costs and improving safety.

Do you manage a network of sensitive equipment? Contact us to find out how TiltSmartOne can simplify your maintenance and secure your installations.