As we celebrate 20 years of innovation at Mesh Systems, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here. This three-part series traces the evolution of our company—from our earliest days pioneering connected products, to the strategic partnership with Microsoft that helped us scale, to the long-term customer relationships that continue to shape our success. Whether you’ve known us since the beginning or are just discovering Mesh, we invite you to explore the milestones, people, and partnerships that made the last two decades possible.
As we reflect on 20 years of Mesh Systems, one truth has remained constant: our greatest impact has come through the success of our customers.
From our earliest projects in wireless sensor networks to today’s enterprise-scale connected product ecosystems, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the world’s most innovative industrial brands. Together, we’ve reimagined what’s possible with IoT.
While the technology has evolved rapidly, our role has stayed the same: enabling our customers to turn bold ideas into real-world outcomes through scalable, secure, and sustainable connected product solutions.
Long-Term Partnerships, Real-World Trust
We’re proud that many of our customer relationships span years—even decades. WLS Lighting Systems partnered with us in the early days of Azure to launch a novel lighting control solution. Nearly 15 years later, they remain a valued customer, continuing to innovate and grow alongside us.
The same goes for BUNN, whose BUNNlink Wellness Program helped reshape the coffee service industry through predictive maintenance, and GOJO, who continues to evolve their PURELL SMARTLINK™ platform for smarter hygiene monitoring in clinical environments.
These partnerships reflect what we value most: shared vision, long-term thinking, and trust built through results.
Business Outcomes That Matter
Operational Efficiency and Predictive Maintenance
From BUNN’s coffee equipment to GOJO’s hygiene dispensers, Mesh has helped companies extend product life, reduce service calls, and improve system uptime through secure device data and real-time analytics on Microsoft Azure.
New Revenue Models and Product Innovation
With PepsiCo, we co-created PEPsense, a connected platform centered on SodaStream. Its SmartBase technology enables automatic CO₂ reordering and unlocks user insights, laying the foundation for a new connected product category.
At Kraft Heinz, we helped bring the HEINZ REMIX™ to life. A connected condiment dispenser with over 200 customizable flavor combinations, REMIX isn’t just an engaging product—it also serves as a valuable market research tool, capturing real-time customer preference data across regions.
Sustainability and ESG Leadership
We’re proud to support companies like Steffes in reshaping the energy grid with distributed thermal storage, and PepsiCo in their “Beyond the Bottle” campaign, which uses IoT to reduce single-use plastics and encourage sustainability through smart reusability.
Shaping Industries and What’s Next
Over two decades, Mesh has delivered solutions across manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, energy, and more. Our ability to scale connected product solutions from pilot to production keeps customers coming back and helps them lead in their respective industries.
Together with Microsoft and our ecosystem of partners, we’ve shown that connected products are more than a trend—they’re a strategic tool for growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
The Future is Connected—and We’re Just Getting Started
As we celebrate 20 years of Mesh Systems, we’re energized by what lies ahead. The challenges are more complex, the expectations higher, and the opportunities greater than ever.
To every customer who’s taken the journey with us—thank you. You’ve shaped who we are today. And to those we haven’t yet met, we’re ready to help you turn bold ideas into real impact.
Join Us to Celebrate—and Look Ahead
We’re not just reflecting on the past—we’re looking forward to what’s next. Join our upcoming 20th Anniversary Webinar to hear directly from the leaders who helped shape our journey and discover how Mesh is continuing to help the world’s most innovative companies bring connected products to life.
👉 Reserve your spot for the panel session on June 25.
Catch up on the full anniversary series: