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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of IoT adoption and challenges facing the industry. The conversation covers Eseye's 2024 State of IoT Adoption Report, emerging IoT use cases, IoT device firmware, SGP.32, Amazon's ambitious 'Amazon Key' project, IoT initiatives in Africa, and predictions for IoT in 2025.

    2024 State of IoT Adoption Report: https://www.iotforall.com/white-paper/eseye-2024-state-of-iot-adoption-report

    Nick Earle is the CEO of Eseye where he spearheads Eseye’s strategy. He firmly believes in connectivity that ‘just works.' He’s a visionary business leader with a distinguished career in technology spanning more than 30 years, oscillating between start-ups and global technology corporations.

    Previously, Nick led organizations and cross-company transformation programs for two $50B global corporations; Cisco where he ran the Cloud and Managed Services business as well as their Worldwide Field Services function, and Hewlett Packard where he ran the global Enterprise Marketing function and the internet transformation strategy.

    As a world leader in IoT connectivity solutions, Eseye helps customers to realize lasting value from global IoT projects. They bring the deep device expertise needed to integrate, manage, and optimize IoT connectivity for estates of any scale or complexity, seamlessly connecting devices across 190 countries and more than 700 networks. All with near-100% uptime.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Eseye: https://www.eseye.com

    Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nearle/

    Our sponsor: https://www.qoitech.com

    (00:00) Qoitech

    (00:35) Intro

    (00:49) Nick Earle and Eseye

    (01:16) The state of IoT adoption

    (05:12) Challenges in IoT connectivity

    (09:39) What makes connectivity a challenge?

    (14:30) Device firmware and security

    (18:02) Predictions for IoT in 2025

    (22:57) SGP.32 standard

    (27:32) Emerging IoT use cases

    (33:52) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of IoT For All Podcast, Jason Dietrich, Chief Revenue Officer at KORE, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the IoT ecosystem and IoT for good. The conversation covers the evolution and future of the IoT ecosystem, the importance of standardized connectivity and managed services, the challenge of fragmentation, choosing the right connectivity partner, the economic viability of IoT solutions, monetizing IoT services, and sustaining business growth while providing social and environmental benefits.

    Jason Dietrich serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at KORE. He brings over 25 years of experience driving high growth software and hardware companies in the manufacturing and IoT space. At KORE, Jason leads the global sales and marketing functions with the goal of capturing the tremendous opportunity that exists in the rapidly growing market for IoT and connectivity use cases. Jason holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a MBA from Lehigh University.

    KORE is a pioneer, leader, and trusted advisor delivering mission critical IoT solutions and services. They empower organizations of all sizes to improve operational and business results by simplifying the complexity of IoT. Their deep IoT knowledge and experience, global reach, purpose-built solutions, and deployment agility accelerate and materially impact their customers’ business outcomes.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about KORE: https://www.korewireless.com

    Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-dietrich-0b12416/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:15) Jason Dietrich and KORE

    (02:17) Evolution of the IoT ecosystem

    (05:13) The challenge of fragmentation

    (09:53) Choosing the right connectivity partner

    (13:01) Future of the IoT ecosystem

    (14:16) Economic viability of IoT solutions

    (17:41) Monetizing IoT services

    (19:03) IoT for Good initiatives

    (23:33) KORE's future and strategic focus

    (24:52) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Chris Baird, President and CEO of OptConnect, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss what it takes to provide a global IoT connectivity solution. The conversation covers the role of managed services in simplifying complex deployments, acquisitions and consolidation in IoT, the challenges and benefits of global expansion, connectivity in different regions, supply chain management, satellite connectivity, 4G and 5G, and innovation in IoT.

    Chris Baird started at OptConnect in 2009 as an ATM repair specialist and worked his way up through the ranks into leadership and management roles. After years of hard work and dedicated leadership, Chris was appointed CEO of OptConnect in October of 2018. His various roles within the company over the years have given him deep knowledge and experience of the connectivity business while also giving him a unique ability to relate to what each employee is asked to do, what challenges exist, and how to best empower each employee to be successful.

    Since its founding in 2009, OptConnect has emerged as a leading provider of cellular connectivity services for a wide variety of industries and applications, including security systems, ATMs, wireless kiosks, micro markets, smart safes, digital signage, parking and mobility, irrigation systems, and many other M2M applications. Many thousands of customers across the globe rely on OptConnect for its ‘easy button’ approach, plug-and-play hardware, managed services, and world-class customer care.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about OptConnect: https://optconnect.com

    Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-baird-85833232/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:13) Chris Baird and OptConnect

    (03:20) Global expansion and maintaining connectivity

    (06:16) Consolidation and acquisitions

    (08:58) Connectivity in different regions

    (11:18) The value of managed services

    (17:39) Challenges of global expansion

    (20:10) Remote connectivity and satellite IoT

    (23:17) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss trends and strategies in IoT connectivity. The conversation covers Transforma Insights' annual report, the Communications Service Provider (CSP) IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024, the shift towards device-to-cloud solutions, the impact of price erosion, the demand for consulting in IoT, satellite IoT and Starlink, permanent roaming and compliance, IoT regulations, SGP.32, and the growing importance of voice services in IoT applications.

    Read the CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024 report: https://transformainsights.com/research/reports/csp-iot-peer-benchmarking-2024

    Matt Hatton is a Founding Partner at Transforma Insights. He is a well-respected commentator and technology industry expert with 25 years of experience at the cutting edge of technology research and consulting. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of Machina Research, which was acquired by Gartner in 2016. Prior to Machina Research, Matt was a technology industry analyst, working at firms such as Analysys Mason and Yankee Group. Matt holds an MSc in Telecoms from University College London.

    Transforma Insights is a leading research firm focused on the world of IoT, AI, and Digital Transformation. Led by seasoned technology industry analysts, they provide advice, recommendations, and decision support tools for organizations seeking to understand how new technologies will change the markets in which they operate.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Transforma Insights: https://transformainsights.com

    Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthatton/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:12) Matt Hatton and Transforma Insights

    (00:42) CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024 learnings

    (13:06) When will satellite IoT take off?

    (15:20) How many satellite IoT companies do we need?

    (18:02) Standing out as an IoT connectivity company

    (22:39) Is connectivity still part of solutions?

    (24:30) Voice services and SGP.32

    (29:10) IoT regulations

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Ramtin Massoumzadeh, co-founder and CEO of Quandify, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT for smart water management. The conversation covers the limitations of analog water metering, the use of LoRaWAN for connectivity, real-world water management solutions in residential buildings and camping sites, water awareness and conservation, the adoption process for building owners and managers, and the future potential of IoT in water management.

    Ramtin Massoumzadeh leads a team of engineers and entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating smart and sustainable solutions for water consumption. He leverages the latest in technology to develop embedded mechatronic systems that communicate with web interfaces and smartphones to inform users about their water usage and environmental impact. His vision is to pave the way for a more sustainable planet.

    Quandify leads the way in revolutionizing water metering and leak prevention with patented state-of-the-art technologies. Their seamless integration of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions pushes the boundaries of water management possibilities. Their focus is on delivering smart products that make water management easy by digitalizing water management to promote sustainable water usage and empower customers to manage their water consumption effectively. The result is an up to 30% decrease in water usage on average and thus an energy usage reduction of 8-16%, paving the way for both sustainability and cost efficiency.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Quandify: https://quandify.com

    Connect with Ramtin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramtinmass/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:09) Ramtin Massoumzadeh and Quandify

    (00:53) How has water metering been done traditionally?

    (02:52) Problems in water metering and leak detection

    (05:06) IoT for smart water management

    (06:23) IoT adoption process for building owners

    (08:24) Implementation challenges

    (09:58) What is the typical ROI and feedback?

    (10:51) How easy is it to set up a smart water solution?

    (11:17) Potential to expand smart water solutions

    (12:24) Real-world example of smart water management

    (14:25) Learn more and follow up

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  • On this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Barry Haughian, Global VP for IoT Services at Intellias, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss AI, digital twins, and cutting through the hype. The conversation also covers key trends in IoT across industries, the evolution of IoT from horizontal platforms to vertical solutions, focusing on business value over technology, and AIoT and digital twins in construction and agriculture.

    Barry Haughian has 30 years of experience in software and hardware development with a background in IoT, telecommunications, and AI. He has designed, developed, and launched multiple global IoT platforms that have connected over 100 million devices. He has built solutions for numerous verticals including Energy, Telco, Fintech, Automotive, Agriculture, Government, and Health. He is the author of Design, Launch, and Scale IoT: A Practical Business Approach.

    Intellias is a global software engineering and digital consulting company and a trusted technology partner to top-tier organizations that helps accelerate the pace of sustainable digitalization. They empower businesses operating in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to embrace innovation at scale. For more than 20 years, Intellias has been building mission-critical projects and delivering measurable outcomes to ensure lasting change for their clients. They are contributing to the success of the world’s leading brands that include HERE Technologies, Rand McNally, TomTom, HelloFresh, and Travis Perkins.

    Discover more about AI and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Intellias: https://intellias.com

    Connect with Barry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarhaughian/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:10) Barry Haughian and Intellias

    (00:53) Key trends in IoT across industries

    (02:24) Digital twins and challenges

    (04:19) What industries use digital twins?

    (05:17) IoT in construction

    (08:35) The impact of AI

    (10:38) AIoT adoption in agriculture

    (12:14) Focusing on business value

    (14:13) The evolution of IoT solutions

    (18:13) Cutting through the AI hype

    (23:46) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Simon Ford, CEO of Blecon, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss using Bluetooth Low Energy for IoT connectivity. The conversation covers the advantages and challenges of Bluetooth Low Energy, the role of BLE in edge AI, energy scavenging, and other IoT trends, the pragmatic deployment of IoT solutions, and insights into the future of BLE and how it aligns with enterprise requirements.

    Simon Ford is the founder and CEO of Blecon, a company enabling low-cost cloud connectivity for engineering diagnostics, product analytics, and sensor data using Bluetooth Low Energy. Simon has over 20 years of industry experience in microelectronics, mobile, and IoT, with a strong focus on providing technology to developers. He founded ARM’s embed OS to help launch ARM Cortex-M to market alongside other developer technologies such as CMSIS-DAP, DAPLink, and pyOCD, and was technical lead for the ARMv7/NEON architecture used to launch the smartphone revolution.

    Blecon enables physical products to communicate with cloud applications using Bluetooth Low Energy. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in the UK, Blecon combines the inherent benefits of BLE with the deployment model of WiFi and the network model of cellular to achieve low-cost and low-power IoT connectivity. With its flexible architecture and ease of integration, Blecon democratizes access to Bluetooth Low Energy IoT connectivity.

    Discover more about Bluetooth and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Blecon: https://www.blecon.net

    Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonford/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:10) Simon Ford and Blecon

    (00:33) What is Bluetooth Low Energy?

    (03:19) Bluetooth Low Energy use cases

    (07:37) Challenges of Bluetooth Low Energy

    (10:33) How does BLE relate to other IoT trends?

    (13:58) Future developments in Bluetooth and IoT

    (16:33) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Utpal Mangla from IBM Cloud joins Ryan Chacon to discuss successfully deploying an IoT solution. The conversation covers the critical role of partnerships in the IoT industry, the challenges enterprises face when adopting IoT solutions, especially in achieving ROI, how different industries are navigating these challenges, overcoming legacy infrastructure, stakeholder alignment, the role of edge computing and 5G in accelerating IoT adoption, actionable advice on moving from proof of concept to deployment, and leveraging hybrid cloud solutions for scalable IoT implementations.

    Utpal Mangla is a General Manager responsible for Distributed, Edge, Sovereign Cloud & Partnerships at IBM Cloud. Previously, he was a VP and Senior Partner in IBM. He is a recognized leader in IBM’s Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment (TME) industry. He is focused on driving AI, 5G, edge, hybrid cloud, and automation for IBM’s clients worldwide. Utpal is a regular speaker at industry forums, universities, and business conferences globally. He has been quoted in Fortune, Forbes, Cognitive World, Bloomberg TV, and MWC.

    IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting expertise. They help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions, and consulting deliver open and flexible options to their clients.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about IBM Cloud: https://www.ibm.com/cloud

    Connect with Utpal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utpal-mangla-b748541/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:12) Utpal Mangla and IBM

    (00:40) IBM's partner ecosystem

    (01:32) Biggest IoT deployment challenges

    (02:51) Which industries face the most challenges?

    (04:12) Overcoming legacy infrastructure

    (07:13) How to go from proof of concept to deployment

    (11:32) Defining a successful IoT deployment

    (12:35) The role of partners in IoT deployments

    (15:08) What is the impact of edge computing?

    (16:56) Demand for IoT and AI

    (19:04) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Ewam de Freitas, Chief Product Officer at Veea, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the role of IoT and edge computing in precision farming. The conversation also covers providing connectivity in underserved and remote communities, edge computing use cases, the role of IoT in edge computing, energy optimization, the challenges of edge computing, and securing edge devices.

    Ewam de Freitas is Chief Product Officer at Veea. Previously, Ewam led the product team for Liberty Latin America with responsibilities across 20 consumer markets delivering mobile, cloud, high-speed connectivity, and entertainment products. Ewam held product and technology leadership roles at Level 3, Charter, and Comcast. He has multiple patents in network-based security methods to strengthen streaming and digital consumer services. Ewam received a B.S. in Biology from James Madison University and completed executive education programs at Daniels College of Business and Ross School of Business.

    Veea makes edge computing simpler. By integrating connectivity, processing technologies, and containerized secure applications within an easily deployed solution, the Veea Edge Platform provides a quick and easy way to tap into the power and benefits of edge computing, where and when needed. Veea unifies edge computing solutions to hyper-connect underserved populations, smart spaces, retail, and private edge-to-cloud for B2B and B2B2C use cases. Veea’s virtualized software environments distribute control, decisions, and resources across every type of network. Veea works with enterprise customers, government agencies, channel partners, and system integrators. Headquartered in New York City, Veea employees worldwide are committed to connecting everything from smart farms to smart cities with more resourceful approaches for a more sustainable world.

    Discover more about edge computing and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Veea: https://www.veea.com

    Connect with Ewam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewamd/

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    (00:00) Sponsor

    (00:20) Intro

    (00:30) Ewam de Freitas and Veea

    (01:13) Bridging IoT and edge computing

    (02:32) Biggest industries for edge computing

    (05:18) Precision farming and challenges

    (06:18) Real-world edge computing solution

    (07:43) Connectivity use cases in underserved areas

    (09:24) IoT adoption process for rural communities

    (11:12) Security considerations in IoT deployments

    (12:45) Optimizing connectivity for different areas

    (15:25) New and current focus areas

    (16:16) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Saurabh Abhyankar, Chief Product Officer at MicroStrategy, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss amplifying business intelligence with AI. The conversation covers digital transformation, the integration of AI in business intelligence tools, data accessibility, IoT as a source of data, the true value of generative AI and examples, and the implications of AI for the future.

    Saurabh Abhyankar has been innovating in the analytics market for 20 years and holds a number of patents in self-service analytics, the semantic graph, and HyperIntelligence. Since 2016, he has held various product leadership positions at MicroStrategy including SVP of Product Management and EVP of Marketing. Prior to joining MicroStrategy, Saurabh was the Chief Product Officer and Head of Engineering for MRI Software, a leader in technology solutions for real estate. From 2003 to 2016, Saurabh held a number of positions in Vancouver and Paris building and growing analytics products at SAP BusinessObjects.

    MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) considers itself the world’s first Bitcoin development company. The MicroStrategy software business develops and provides industry-leading AI-powered enterprise analytics software that promotes their vision of Intelligence Everywhere™. Their flagship cloud-native platform, MicroStrategy ONE, is trusted by the most admired brands in the Fortune Global 500 to drive business agility, efficiency, and revenue.

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    More about MicroStrategy: https://www.microstrategy.com

    Connect with Saurabh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabha/

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    (00:00) Sponsor

    (00:20) Intro

    (00:30) Saurabh Abhyankar and MicroStrategy

    (01:04) The state of digital transformation

    (04:41) What is digital transformation used for?

    (06:32) The role of AI in business intelligence

    (09:31) Making data accessible and actionable

    (10:52) The true value of AI

    (12:05) Where do companies get their data?

    (14:45) How should companies integrate AI?

    (18:06) The future of AI

    (18:55) ChatGPT and productivity

    (22:58) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Adrian Jennings, Chief Product Officer at Cognosos, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of healthcare IoT and advancements in IoT and AI in healthcare and logistics. The conversation also covers asset management, the complexity of environments like hospitals and logistics facilities, the potential of AI-driven IoT solutions, technology adoption in healthcare, and how AI turns cheap sensors into great sensors.

    Adrian Jennings is the Chief Product Officer at Cognosos. He has helped enterprises prepare products years in advance for nascent markets, adopt digital transformation solutions, and carefully construct long-term roadmaps. Adrian has over ten years of experience in the RTLS industry, having worked for Ubisense as VP of Industry Strategy, outlining and driving go-to-market digital transformation strategies for the company’s latest products. Adrian later became VP of RTLS Technology. Prior to Ubisense, Adrian served as a rocket scientist at Her Britannic Majesty’s Ministry of Defense, UK. He holds a MA in Physics from the University of Oxford.

    Cognosos utilizes the power of AI/ML to transform tracking data into operational intelligence, redefining the value of location solutions. Cognosos is able to quickly deploy with an ultra-lightweight footprint that excels in complex environments, producing a hard-dollar ROI within months through a subscription based service model. They help customers hit their goals, whether that’s reducing costs, increasing velocity, or improving staff safety.

    Discover more about healthcare and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Cognosos: https://cognosos.com

    Connect with Adrian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-jennings-6299b021/

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    (00:00) Sponsor

    (00:20) Intro

    (00:30) Adrian Jennings and Cognosos

    (03:00) Innovations in RTLS

    (06:23) The state of healthcare IoT

    (14:00) Complexity of hospital environments

    (15:18) How is AI unlocking healthcare IoT?

    (19:13) Future of IoT and AI in healthcare

    (24:33) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Serhii Skoromets, AI Lead and Consultant at ElifTech, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss AIoT, LLMs and generative AI, and the use of drones in warfare. The conversation also covers the application of AI in healthcare and agriculture, smart assistants, digital twins, AI security challenges, digital transformation, and human trust in technology.

    Serhii Skoromets has extensive experience in the field of AI and has been experimenting with algorithms and developing AI models since the early days of AI awareness. His expertise lies in translating cutting-edge AI advancements into tangible business value. He applies a wide range of technologies such as LLMs, LangChain, LSTM, NN, NLP, and NLU to targeted use cases across various industries including fintech, logistics, wealth management, ecommerce, and edtech.

    ElifTech is a trusted global technology services company that designs, builds, and implements effective software solutions to supply the needs of businesses in AI, IoT, fintech, ecommerce, healthcare, logistics, edtech, and other industries. They're a team that transforms business ideas into valuable high-tech products that connect people, systems, devices, and data. Going beyond just being another service provider, they accompany clients on their journeys from startups to thriving enterprises.

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    More about ElifTech: https://www.eliftech.com

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    (00:00) Sponsor

    (00:23) Intro

    (00:32) Serhii Skoromets and ElifTech

    (01:43) The role of LLMs and generative AI

    (02:57) Consumer trust in AI

    (04:49) Smart assistants

    (06:43) AI and IoT: digital twins and smart homes

    (09:29) Smart devices, IoT data, and security

    (10:39) Drones: AI and IoT in warfare

    (14:09) AI and IoT in agriculture

    (16:18) Identifying real AI solutions

    (17:23) Human trust in technology

    (18:46) Digital transformation and conclusion

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Brian Bronson, Managing Director, Telecom, Media, and High-Tech at Capgemini, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss unlocking IoT's potential with AI and the trends shaping our intelligent future. The conversation covers the role of AI in IoT, the importance of starting small with IoT projects, AIoT in manufacturing, the challenges of IoT adoption, 5G and edge computing in driving IoT growth, and smart city advancements and the future of connected devices.

    With over 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams, Brian Bronson leverages his prior experiences as a public company CEO and Top Corporate Officer to help customers and investors take full advantage of the digital age and intelligent industry to transform their respective businesses. His background spans multiple industries, including selling communication infrastructure (5G) into multiple end markets, and has many reference points to outsourcing/offshoring and business model disruption. Brian has led complete strategic and operational transformations and has extensive international experience in most countries around the globe.

    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions, leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud, and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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    More about Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/

    Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbronson6701/

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    (00:00) Sponsor

    (00:23) Intro

    (00:32) Brian Bronson and Capgemini

    (02:26) The role of AI in IoT deployments

    (03:43) Does AI lower the barrier to entry for IoT?

    (05:19) AIoT in manufacturing

    (09:03) IoT adoption challenges

    (12:23) Interoperability in AIoT

    (13:44) The future of AIoT

    (15:58) How will 5G drive IoT growth?

    (17:32) Where are we with smart cities?

    (19:42) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Nir Shalom and Kyle Okamoto from floLIVE join Ryan Chacon to discuss global IoT connectivity and the impact of market consolidation on IoT. The conversation also covers the importance of vertical IoT solutions, maintaining cost efficiency and scalability, the role and value of AI in IoT, owning global cellular infrastructure, and insights into selecting the right IoT connectivity provider.

    Nir Shalom is the CEO of floLIVE. He is a seasoned leader in the global telecom industry and executive with extensive experience overseeing and managing large technological organizations. Nir joined floLIVE after serving as General Manager of AT&T Israel and Vice President of Network Application Development of AT&T. In these roles, he managed a technology and software development team of over 1,000 employees worldwide. Prior to AT&T, he has led European, Middle Eastern, and Asian operations for Interwise, a global provider of voice, video and web conferencing solutions. Nir holds a BSc in Industrial Science and MBA in Finance from Ben Gurion University.

    Kyle Okamoto is the Executive Director of Business Strategy for floLIVE. Previously, he was General Manager of IoT at Ericsson and at Aeris Communications. Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership working with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), IoT Mobile Virtual Network Operators, and digital enterprise solutions on a global scale.

    floLIVE has designed and developed an elastic, robust core cellular infrastructure that is the largest in the world. Through this powerful infrastructure, the company offers numerous services to mobile operators, IoT MVNOs, and global enterprises seeking seamless, compliant, high performance connectivity anywhere in the world. With a global carrier library that is based on interconnected local core mobile networks, floLIVE ensures low latency, high performance, and full compliance with privacy acts, data regulations, and roaming restrictions.

    More than 20 mobile operators are on board the platform, giving companies multi-tier connectivity access. Through direct access to floLIVE's network, customers can monitor their devices, access real-time network events and usage, switch operators remotely, and troubleshoot failures ahead of time, providing a seamless experience that keeps devices connected at all times. Through one integration, one SKU, and one platform, customers have endless possibilities for connectivity.

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    More about floLIVE: https://flolive.net

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    (00:23) Intro

    (00:35) Nir Shalom, Kyle Okamoto, and floLIVE

    (01:29) Market consolidation in IoT

    (04:44) Is IoT connectivity a shrinking market?

    (10:23) The role and value of AI in IoT

    (16:35) Understanding global cellular infrastructure

    (21:44) Choosing the right IoT connectivity provider

    (27:38) How much more consolidation will happen?

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Gaurav Bansal, VP of Engineering at Blue River Technology, a subsidiary of John Deere, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the role of IoT, AI, and computer vision in smart farming and making farmers more efficient. The conversation also covers remote connectivity, Starlink, John Deere's autonomous tractor, and the biggest challenges faced by farmers, including population growth, climate change, and labor shortages.

    Gaurav Bansal is VP of Engineering at Blue River Technology, a subsidiary of John Deere, where he leads engineering for autonomy products, including John Deere’s autonomous tractor. Previously, Gaurav was Principal Researcher at Toyota InfoTechnology Center where he led several initiatives in perception, mapping, and connectivity, leveraging deep learning, sensor fusion, vehicular communications, and positioning techniques. Gaurav was also Principal Deep Learning Engineer at Acubed where he worked on creating autonomous flight and machine learning solutions to enable self-piloted aircraft.

    Gaurav holds more than 50 patents in automated driving and co-authored 100 publications and a book on vehicular communications. He has received numerous awards including an early career award from IEEE Vehicular Technology. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, a PhD in electrical and computer engineering from The University of British Columbia, and an Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate from Stanford University.

    Blue River Technology, a subsidiary of John Deere, creates intelligent machinery that solves its customers' toughest challenges. They are empowering farmers to implement more sustainable solutions, optimize chemical usage, reimagine routine processes, and improve farming yields year after year.

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    More about John Deere: https://www.deere.com

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    (00:21) Intro

    (00:48) Gaurav Bansal and John Deere

    (02:04) The role of IoT and AI at John Deere

    (05:37) Farming challenges and IoT solutions

    (07:53) Examples of IoT and AI use cases

    (14:49) Connectivity in remote farming areas

    (16:42) The future of smart farming

    (20:08) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Wienke Giezeman, co-founder and CEO of The Things Industries, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss LPWAN and the IoT market, specifically focusing on LoRaWAN. The conversation covers the benefits of LoRaWAN in enterprise IoT solutions, the IoT industry's journey from high expectations for LoRaWAN to the current stage of practical adoption, the integration of LoRaWAN with other technologies like cellular, the total cost of ownership of IoT, and The Things Conference, an event bringing together the global LoRaWAN ecosystem.

    Wienke Giezeman is the co-founder and CEO of The Things Industries. He founded The Things Industries in 2015 with Johan Stokking. The company has since become the global leader in LoRaWAN network and solution management software, overseeing more than 2.5 million LoRaWAN devices across the globe and routing 2.5 billion messages a month.

    The Things Industries is a well-established LoRaWAN connectivity and services provider. With a global installed base of over 50,000 gateways, 1.5 million connected devices, and 500+ enterprise customers, they assume a leading role in the global IoT ecosystem.

    Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/

    The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/

    Connect with Wienke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wienke/

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    (00:21) Intro

    (00:31) Wienke Giezeman and The Things Industries

    (01:34) LPWAN and the IoT market

    (04:47) Integrating LoRaWAN with other technologies

    (07:00) LoRaWAN challenges and successes

    (12:32) What is the total cost of ownership of IoT?

    (18:01) Skepticism and evolution of IoT

    (25:16) The Things Conference 2024

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Steve Orrin, Federal CTO at Intel, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT, AI, and edge computing in the public sector. The conversation covers integrating cutting-edge technologies to meet federal and public sector needs, the importance of security, reliability, and real-time data processing at the edge, smart city initiatives, advancements in defense logistics, the challenges of managing diverse IoT infrastructures, the role of commercial off-the-shelf IoT solutions, and the impact of leadership in driving technology adoption.

    Steve Orrin is one of the industry’s most trusted advisers in his role as Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer for Intel, where he leads federal solution architecture, strategy, and technology engagements. Steve oversees the development of solution architectures that address critical challenges for civilian, defense, and national security agencies. Steve has strongly influenced the evolution of Intel’s public sector cybersecurity strategy and has led multiple security initiatives within product groups - assisting in the adoption and modernization of platform, cloud, and device security capabilities for government initiatives and programs.

    Steve is a widely-recognized expert on cybersecurity and next-generation architectures. He is Intel's representative for security standards and guidance and has contributed to several NIST publications. Steve also advises on supply chain threat and risk management for the Department of Defense.

    Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences - they’re all powered by Intel technology.

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    More about Intel: https://www.intel.com

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    (00:00) Intro

    (00:12) Steve Orrin and Intel

    (01:39) What role does Intel play in IoT, AI, and edge?

    (04:01) How does Intel view digital transformation?

    (05:40) The growth of edge computing

    (07:29) IoT and AI in the public sector

    (13:23) Perception of emerging technology and security

    (17:32) Challenges of IoT deployment in the public sector

    (21:11) Smart cities and leadership in technology adoption

    (23:00) The IoT journey for the public sector

    (26:59) The exciting future of IoT, AI, and edge computing

    (29:34) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Staffan Eriksson, Head of IoT Connectivity at Telia Company, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the current state of 5G in IoT. The conversation covers how 5G empowers IoT use cases, the benefits and challenges of 5G in IoT, the fate of 4G and LTE, how 5G and IoT will develop together, building the 5G ecosystem, real-world examples of 5G, advice for IoT companies considering 5G, hybrid connectivity and satellite, and the future of 5G.

    Staffan Eriksson is the Head of IoT Connectivity at Telia Company. With more than a decade of experience in the IoT and telecom industries, Staffan has worked across business, technology, strategy, and execution. While managing the IoT connectivity portfolio at Telia, he abides by the principle that scalability needs simplicity.

    Telia Company is a technology pioneer that has been digitalizing society for the past 170 years. Today, their 19,000 employees help to serve 25 million customers across the Nordic and Baltic regions with essential digital infrastructure and services that are fundamental enablers of the modern world.

    Within IoT, they have a focus on IoT for the real world. They digitalize businesses, products, and operations by delivering proven IoT solutions and connectivity for a broad range of companies and industries. Whether you need reliable LPWAN or fast and performant connectivity, locally or globally, Telia has you covered.

    Discover more about 5G and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about Telia Company: https://www.teliacompany.com/en

    Telia IoT: https://business.teliacompany.com/internet-of-things

    Connect with Staffan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikssonstaffan/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:09) Staffan Eriksson and Telia Company

    (00:57) The state of 5G in IoT

    (03:20) 5G use cases in IoT

    (04:35) Benefits and drawbacks of 5G in IoT

    (06:23) What will happen to 4G and LTE?

    (07:39) What's next for 5G and IoT?

    (08:12) Building the 5G ecosystem

    (09:54) Real-world applications and testing of 5G in IoT

    (13:52) Advice for IoT companies considering 5G

    (16:40) Hybrid connectivity and the role of satellite

    (18:05) The future of 5G

    (19:26) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Himanshu Mehrotra, Vice President of Product Management at FourKites, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT in the freight industry. The conversation covers how IoT and AI enable revolutionary shipping visibility solutions, such as real-time transport visibility platforms, the importance of IoT in providing real-time data and predictive analytics to ensure timely production and delivery, automating gate operations and utilizing smart labels for granular tracking, data standardization and intermittent connectivity challenges, computer vision and cameras as sensors, and using generative AI to offer recommendations for optimizing the supply chain.

    Himanshu Mehrotra is the Vice President of Product Management at FourKites. He oversees the core shipment visibility solutions and the data platform that enables FourKites to connect to external ecosystems of data signals, either from direct integrations, signals from IoT devices, or onboarded devices on assets.

    Himanshu has over two decades of experience in supply chain technology. Prior to FourKites, he shaped the solution strategy and go-to-market approach for control tower and logistics solutions at Blue Yonder, where he also leveraged machine learning-based predictive analytics. Himanshu has been at the forefront of the supply chain industry's most transformational changes, witnessing firsthand the profound impact of events such as the pandemic on retail and manufacturing and the revolutionary influence of innovators like Amazon on customer behavior.

    FourKites extends real-time visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, stores, and more, tracking over 3.2 million shipments daily across 200+ countries and territories. FourKites combines real-time data and powerful AI to help companies make their supply chain more efficient. Over 1,500 of the world’s most recognized brands - including 9 of the top 10 CPG and 18 of the top 20 food and beverage companies - trust FourKites to reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.

    Discover more about supply chain and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about FourKites: https://www.fourkites.com

    Connect with Himanshu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshu-mehrotra-0401772/

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:23) Himanshu Mehrotra and FourKites

    (03:14) IoT in the freight industry and supply chain

    (08:04) Advancements in IoT devices and connectivity

    (10:32) What does real-time IoT data enable?

    (12:42) Data standardization

    (14:07) Intermittent connectivity challenges

    (15:47) Turning data into value with AI

    (19:39) Using generative AI in the supply chain

    (21:03) What is the future of IoT in the freight industry

    (23:46) Cameras as sensors and computer vision

    (26:30) Learn more and follow up

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  • In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Alex Kotler, SVP of Sales and Partnerships at POND IoT, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss combining satellite and cellular IoT. The conversation covers the concept of multi-IMSI SIM cards that provide seamless connectivity across multiple networks in various countries, beneficial for devices like billboards, ATM machines, and kiosks, the integration of cellular and satellite IoT for applications such as shipping and agriculture, network outages and the importance of redundancy, the challenges of IoT deployment, and educating customers about IoT.

    Alex Kotler is the SVP of Sales and Partnerships at POND IoT. Alex has extensive experience in the mobile industry, having worked in various roles across the major mobile network operators - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Alex has played a pivotal role in increasing net revenue retention and customer satisfaction at POND IoT, while also opening new distribution channels.

    POND IoT is a dynamic provider of IoT solutions. They offer global multi-IMSI SIM cards with extensive network coverage, internet failover solutions, and IoT & M2M connectivity with flexible data plans. Their major focus is around providing MVNO as a service as well as retail solutions with connectivity-to-POS terminals, vending machines, and ATMs. They also offer custom device manufacturing for all kinds of IoT applications and have added support for Starlink together with Peplink.

    Discover more about satellite and cellular IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

    More about POND IoT: https://www.pondiot.com

    Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkotler/

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    (00:35) Intro

    (00:43) Alex Kotler and POND IoT

    (03:21) Combining satellite and cellular IoT

    (05:09) The future of satellite and cellular IoT

    (06:47) Satellite, cellular, or satellite AND cellular?

    (08:15) Network outages, AT&T, and redundancy

    (10:31) Assessing the outage risk of an IoT solution

    (11:52) Challenges of working with customers in IoT

    (17:07) IoT customer case study: cheap is expensive

    (19:00) Learn more and follow up

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