Technological consulting in the field of machinery, namely, using, collecting and managing data and information from technology-equipped machines to maximize job-site efficiency and production, reduce costs and improve safety for belt conveyor systems; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring a cloud-based computer software platform that uses the integration of the internet of things (IoT) and technology equipped machines to connect customers to data and information that allows them to maximize job-site efficiency and production, reduce costs and improve safety for belt conveyor systems; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable firmware that connects customers to data and information that allows them to maximize job-site efficiency and production, reduce costs and improve safety for belt conveyor systems programs.