IoT For All Podcast

IoT For All

The IoT For All Podcast is focused on bringing together the smartest and most creative minds in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry to share their knowledge and experiences with the world. The ultimate goal is to help others succeed and educate the world on the benefits and inner workings of the Internet of Things industry. read less
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Deploying IoT in Grocery Stores | SmartSense's Guy Yehiav & Festival Foods' Hsing-Yi Hsieh | Internet of Things Podcast
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Deploying IoT in Grocery Stores | SmartSense's Guy Yehiav & Festival Foods' Hsing-Yi Hsieh | Internet of Things Podcast
In this two-part episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Guy Yehiav, President of SmartSense by Digi, and Hsing-Yi Hsieh, Director of Food Protection and Regulatory Affairs at Festival Foods, join Ryan Chacon to explore deploying IoT solutions in the grocery industry from both the provider and customer perspective. The conversation covers IoT sensors, opportunities for IoT in the grocery industry, deployment challenges, and advice for those considering IoT solutions. Guy Yehiav is the President of SmartSense by Digi, an IoT solution for the nation's largest pharmacy retailers, food retailers, and food service companies. Guy leads strategy, direction, development, and implementation of enterprise solutions. Over his 25-year career, Guy has built a reputation as a highly respected executive known for creating a culture of innovation and inclusion while embracing new customers and pursuing vertical markets. Previously, he was General Manager and Vice President of Zebra Technologies, where he led organic and non-organic growth, M&A activities, leadership strategy, and customer success for the company’s Zebra Analytics business unit. He has also held senior positions at Oracle and was a founder and executive board member of Demantra, which was acquired by Oracle in 2006. Guy holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and industrial management from Shenkar College of Israel and an MBA in entrepreneurship from Babson College. SmartSense by Digi, a business unit of Digi International, is a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) Sensing as a Service solutions that deliver dynamic and personalized asset monitoring, process digitization, and digital decisioning across key verticals. The company enables organizations to leverage the power of IoT automation, prescriptive workflows, and insightful analytics to ensure compliance, workforce productivity, brand loyalty, loss prevention, and reduction of waste and energy consumption. Combining new and innovative data-driven approaches with world-class IoT tools, SmartSense partners with enterprises to elevate their business outcomes and asset protection to new heights. Hsing-Yi Hsieh is the Director of Food Protection and Regulatory Affairs at Festival Foods, a privately owned chain of grocery stores in Wisconsin. In this role, she is responsible for leading the execution of the company’s food safety, workplace safety, and quality programs as well as all regulatory compliance efforts across 41 retail locations. Under her leadership, Festival Foods is the recipient of the 2019 Food Industry Association’s Food Safety Innovation Award. She holds a M.S. degree in Food Microbiology from Iowa State University and has over 20 years of food safety experience in both public and private sectors. Festival Foods is one of Wisconsin’s largest privately held grocers. Founded as a single store by Paul and Jane Skogen in 1946, Festival Foods now operates 32 full-service supermarkets and has more than 7,500 employees across Wisconsin. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about SmartSense by Digi: https://lora-alliance.org/ Connect with Guy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyyehiav/ (00:00) Sponsor (00:40) Intro (01:07) Guy Yehiav and SmartSense by Digi (05:53) What sensors does SmartSense use? (07:43) Opportunities for IoT in the grocery industry (11:25) Challenges with deploying IoT in grocery stores (16:03) Advice for grocers considering IoT solutions (24:31) Hsing-Yi Hsieh and Festival Foods (27:12) Biggest pain points in the grocery industry (32:19) What was the IoT adoption process like? (35:24) What have you learned from deploying IoT? (40:39) Potential for IoT in the grocery industry SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
The State of LoRaWAN | LoRa Alliance's Donna Moore
Mar 5 2024
The State of LoRaWAN | LoRa Alliance's Donna Moore
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Donna Moore, CEO and Chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of LoRaWAN. The conversation covers the three key missions of the Alliance; standard development, device certification, and awareness marketing, the significant growth of LoRaWAN in cities, utilities, and buildings, and the emergence of Industry 5.0, combining operational efficiencies with safety, sustainability, and good business practices. Donna Moore is the CEO and Chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance. In this role, she oversees the organization, its strategy and direction to drive the global adoption of the LoRaWAN standard. Moore has nearly two decades of experience launching new companies and growing businesses across a variety of industries and competitive environments. Donna is an IoT thought leader with an extensive background of successfully advancing IoT globally. This year, Donna received IoT Breakthrough Award’s “IoT Company CEO of the Year,” and she was named a 2021 Connected World “Women in Technology” winner. Additionally, the LoRa Alliance won the 2021 “Wireless Technology Innovation Award” from the IoT Breakthrough Awards program. Published extensively, Donna has been featured in Authority Magazine and Telecom Drive (India) for her business leadership. Most recently, she was CEO of SpireSpark International, a company that provides highly skilled technical and operational expertise to design and build certification, compliance, and conformance programs. Prior to that, she served as the executive director of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), as it became the de facto IoT standard for streaming video, audio, and picture files to each other over a LAN. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University. The LoRa Alliance is an open, nonprofit association that has become one of the largest and fastest-growing alliances in the technology sector since its inception in 2015. Its members closely collaborate and share experiences to promote and drive the success of the LoRaWAN standard as the leading open global standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWAN connectivity. With the technical flexibility to address a broad range of IoT applications, both static and mobile, and a certification program to guarantee interoperability, LoRaWAN has already been deployed by major mobile network operators globally, with continuing wide expansion into 2022 and beyond. Discover more about LoRaWAN and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about LoRa Alliance: https://lora-alliance.org/ Connect with Donna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamoore4/ (00:00) Intro (00:17) Donna Moore and the LoRa Alliance (01:07) The state of LoRaWAN (02:17) Why LoRaWAN is ideal for smart cities (04:39) Expanding LoRaWAN use cases (06:01) LoRa Alliance 2023 End of Year Report (06:49) Key findings from the report (09:09) Importance of the LoRaWAN ecosystem (10:39) Why is it important to certify LoRaWAN devices? (13:25) Industry 5.0 (15:12) Emergence of satellite connectivity (16:36) Challenges and successes in LoRaWAN deployments (20:20) Upcoming LoRaWAN Live event in Munich (21:38) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf IoT Solutions | Brash Inc.'s Richard Beranek | Internet of Things Podcast
Feb 27 2024
Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf IoT Solutions | Brash Inc.'s Richard Beranek | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Richard Beranek, Managing Partner and Engineering Lead to Brash Inc, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss custom versus off-the-shelf IoT solutions. They cover what off-the-shelf and custom IoT solutions are, combining them, risks and things to consider, factors that influence the decision between them, and advice for companies starting their IoT journey. Dr. Richard Beranek has a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, both from Carleton University. In 2012, he co-founded GaitTronics to commercialize SoloWalk, a robotic walker used in early mobilization rehabilitation. He would go on to form Brash Inc. in 2017, leading the product design and development of new devices, consumer electronics, robotics, software, and IoT products. Brash Inc. is in the business of collectively finding creative solutions to interesting problems. Whether it's starting the next big idea or revamping an existing one, they partner with clients to deliver customized solutions from the initial scribble all the way to market (and anywhere in between). Their team of innovators include designers, engineers, software developers, data scientists, and researchers that are not only technical experts in their respective fields, but also well-versed in the startup journey and the various stages of product development. Alongside with you, they dig into developing products that fuse design and engineering to create intuitive customer experiences. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Brash: https://www.brashinc.com/ Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardberanek/ Our sponsor: https://www.wildernesslabs.co/ (00:00) Sponsor (00:21) Intro (00:31) Richard Beranek and Brash Inc. (02:16) What are off-the-shelf IoT solutions? (04:11) Custom IoT solutions (05:40) Hybrid approach: combining off-the-shelf and custom (10:52) Impact of legacy infrastructure on IoT solution choice (12:02) What other factors influence custom vs off-the-shelf? (21:06) Advice for companies starting their IoT journey (22:22) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Smart Manufacturing: Getting Started | Deloitte's Brian Zakrajsek | Internet of Things Podcast
Feb 20 2024
Smart Manufacturing: Getting Started | Deloitte's Brian Zakrajsek | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Brian Zakrajsek, Smart Manufacturing Leader at Deloitte, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss smart manufacturing and how manufacturers can get started implementing IoT technology. Brian discusses the benefits of smart manufacturing and highlights the increasing need for industry-specific IoT solutions. He also details what to think about before starting IoT implementation and how to ensure its successful adoption. We also cover the future prospects of smart manufacturing and Deloitte's smart factory in Wichita, Kansas. Brian Zakrajsek is a Smart Manufacturing Specialist Leader for Deloitte Consulting. He has 20 years of experience in manufacturing and heavy industry across engineering, project management, sales, leadership, and consulting. Brian is a lifelong learner and practitioner of digital transformation in manufacturing. He works in industrial analytics, data engineering, next-gen automation, advanced infrastructure, and cybersecurity across process, hybrid, and discrete industries. Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including 80 percent of the Fortune 500. As a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a network of member firms, they are part of the largest global professional services network, serving clients in the markets that are most important to them. Discover more about smart manufacturing and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Deloitte: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html More about The Smart Factory: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/energy-and-resources/solutions/smart-factory-experience-wichita.html Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianzakrajsek/ Our sponsor: https://blues.com (00:00) Sponsor (00:35) Intro (00:44) Brian Zakrajsek and Deloitte (01:14) Deloitte's approach to IoT solutions (02:13) Impact of technology on manufacturing (04:04) Role of IoT in manufacturing (06:36) Benefits of smart manufacturing (09:59) Challenges in implementing IoT (10:18) Strategies for successful IoT implementation (13:47) Challenges of data in IoT (18:31) Outlook for smart manufacturing in 2024 (25:01) Learn more and follow up (25:21) Deloitte's smart factory in Wichita SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Satellite Connectivity in IoT Solutions | Iridium's Ian Itz | Internet of Things Podcast
Feb 13 2024
Satellite Connectivity in IoT Solutions | Iridium's Ian Itz | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Ian Itz from Iridium joins Ryan Chacon to discuss satellite connectivity in IoT solutions. We cover the key differentiators of satellite IoT companies, the benefits of different types of constellations, and the different sectors where we anticipate growth in satellite connectivity adoption. Ian also highlights the limitations of satellite IoT connectivity and predicts consolidation of satellite IoT players, more standardization in the space, and innovations around form factor and power consumption. Ian Itz is the the Director of Iridium’s IoT Line of Business. He previously held roles within the company as Senior Product Manager, Global M2M Data Services and Associate Director, Business Development, Satellite IoT. Prior to Iridium, Ian held roles at Comtech and RPC. He received both a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and International Politics from George Mason University. Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. Discover more about satellite IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Iridium: https://www.iridium.com Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-itz-4b094610/ Our sponsor: https://blues.com (00:00) Intro (00:10) Ian Itz and Iridium (01:58) Understanding satellite IoT (03:43) Evolution and maturity of satellite IoT (06:05) What differentiates satellite IoT companies? (11:47) Future growth and applications of satellite IoT (14:24) Satellite IoT in environmental and safety monitoring (19:05) Challenges and limitations of satellite IoT (21:34) Looking ahead: satellite IoT in 2024 (23:41) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Cellular IoT Best Practices | Teal's Robert Hamblet & Red Bison's Rob Tiffany | Internet of Things Podcast
Feb 6 2024
Cellular IoT Best Practices | Teal's Robert Hamblet & Red Bison's Rob Tiffany | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Robert Hamblet, CEO of Teal, and Rob Tiffany, Chief Product Officer at Red Bison, join Ryan Chacon to discuss cellular IoT adoption best practices from a buyer's perspective. Robert talks about eSIM technology and emphasizes that flexibility and preserving options are crucial for utilizing eSIM technology effectively. They also refer to the possibilities with iSIM and touch upon the importance of making informed decisions about choosing the right IoT components. The podcast provides an insightful conversation about eSIM, iSIM, and the future direction of cellular IoT solutions. Robert Hamblet is the Founder, CEO, & President of TEAL, a global networking company headquartered in Seattle, WA. Teal is the first US-based eSIM platform to be certified by the GSMA providing a cloud-native, Credentialing-as-a-Service platform that provides intelligent connectivity and networking solutions for IoT device and network operators. Prior to founding Teal, Robert developed some of the industry’s earliest eSIM platforms for several multinational connected car manufacturers. A Top Voice in IoT, 5G, and Digital Twin AI, Rob Tiffany is the Founder and CEO at Digital Insights, an organization providing strategic advisory services on emerging technologies to leaders in industry and the military. Rob has held global leadership roles at Ericsson, Hitachi, and Microsoft. As Vice President and Head of IoT Strategy at Ericsson, he drove 5G connection management with the IoT Accelerator and participated in global M&A activities. As Chief Technology Officer at Hitachi, he received the Presidential “Product of the Year” award for designing the Lumada Industrial IoT platform which landed in Gartner’s “Leaders” Magic Quadrant. Spending most of his career at Microsoft, Rob was Director and Global Technology Lead for the Azure IoT cloud platform. Prior to Microsoft, he co-founded NetPerceptor developing one of the industry’s earliest Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platforms for smartphones. As an author and speaker, Rob is a frequently sought-after source globally. He's been featured in Wired, Forbes, Fierce Wireless, Inc. Magazine, Dataconomy, Thinkers360, Onalytica, Mobile World Live, Techonomy, and SXSW. TEAL’s patented, GSMA-certified eSIM technology connects any compatible device to any data network worldwide. With more network operator agreements than any other connectivity provider, TEAL gives businesses everywhere the flexibility and control to remotely switch between networks, ensuring the highest level of reliability and performance for any internet of things (IoT) deployment. TEAL supports applications across many industries including mobility, robotics, drones, industrial IoT, railways, and healthcare. Discover more about cellular IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about TEAL: https://tealcom.io More about Red Bison: https://www.redbison.com Connect with Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-hamblet-970582a1/ Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtiffany/ (00:00) Intro (00:18) Guest introduction (00:50) Understanding cellular IoT solutions (02:07) Choosing the right connectivity (04:27) The role of developers in IoT solutions (05:05) The impact of network congestion (09:38) The evolution of cellular connectivity (15:20) The promise of eSIM and iSIM (20:00) Scaling cellular IoT solutions (36:34) The future of cellular IoT (42:31) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
What To Consider When Buying IoT Connectivity | Vodafone's Marc Sauter | Internet of Things Podcast
Jan 23 2024
What To Consider When Buying IoT Connectivity | Vodafone's Marc Sauter | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT for All Podcast, Marc Sauter, Head of IoT Product Management at Vodafone, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss what businesses should consider when buying IoT connectivity. Marc highlights Vodafone's global efforts to connect businesses intelligently, offering real-time operational data that can help automate processes. He outlines the role of artificial intelligence in IoT and predicts an increased adoption of IoT in healthcare and manufacturing due to demographic challenges. Marc also shares some common challenges in IoT such as reliability and security. Marc is responsible for leading Vodafone’s IoT Product Management including flagship products like IoT Management Platform GDSP, Invent and Internet in the Car (IITC). Marc has a wealth of senior management experience. After starting his career at HP, he went on to work at Siemens and Cinterion Wireless Modules, focusing on R&D, strategy, business development, and product management within the communications and industry sector. Marc holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cambridge in the UK and a Master’s in Business Administration from the European School of Business in Reutlingen, Germany. Vodafone is the largest pan-European and African telecoms company. Their purpose is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve lives, digitalize critical sectors, and enable inclusive and sustainable digital societies. They provide mobile and fixed services to over 300 million customers in 17 countries, partner with mobile networks in 46 more, and are also a world leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting over 167 million devices and platforms. Discover more about connectivity and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Vodafone: https://www.vodafone.com Connect with Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsauter/ (00:00) Intro (00:13) Marc Sauter and Vodafone (01:36) What does Vodafone do? (03:06) Buying IoT connectivity: what to consider (10:20) Future-proofing IoT connectivity (12:56) Advice for companies starting to connect devices (16:10) Common challenges in IoT adoption (17:53) Predictions for IoT in 2024 (19:20) What industries will start adopting IoT more? (20:29) The intersection of IoT and AI (21:56) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Solving Logistics with IoT Technology | Trinity Logistics' Russ Felker | Internet of Things Podcast
Jan 16 2024
Solving Logistics with IoT Technology | Trinity Logistics' Russ Felker | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Russ Felker, CTO of Trinity Logistics, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the key role that technology plays in the world of logistics and physical operations. We cover the importance of understanding the needs of stakeholders when implementing new technology, impact analysis, challenges in deploying technology, and handling security and ethics. Russ also shares an example of a recent successful project that used machine learning models to deliver faster responses to customers' requests. For the past 30 years, Russ Felker has been leading technology change, not only as CTO, but also as a founder and technology advisor, creating technology solutions to achieve business outcomes. No matter the industry, he’s always had a passion for using technology to improve customer experience and help companies allow their people to focus less on clicks and more on service. Trinity Logistics has offered their People-Centric Freight Solutions® for over 40 years, helping businesses of all sizes succeed in their logistics operations and supply chains. They support truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions as a transportation management system. They are currently recognized in the Top 20 freight brokerages on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association. Discover more about logistics and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Trinity Logistics: https://trinitylogistics.com Connect with Russ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfelker/ (00:00) Intro (00:35) Russ Felker and Trinity Logistics (02:08) The role of a broker in logistics (05:16) Impact of technology in logistics (06:48) Evolution of logistics technology (09:20) Adopting new technologies in logistics (12:07) Challenges in technology adoption (14:47) Balancing technology and human interaction (17:11) Ethical considerations in technology and AI adoption (24:38) Importance of impact analysis (28:48) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
IoT in 2024: Trends and Predictions | Transforma Insights' Matt Hatton | Internet of Things Podcast
Jan 9 2024
IoT in 2024: Trends and Predictions | Transforma Insights' Matt Hatton | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss trends and predictions for IoT in 2024. Matt provides insights into the emergence of regulations and security standards for IoT, the role of AI in IoT deployments, the increasing demand for IoT solutions, and the key contributors to IoT adoption in 2024. The episode also covers technological fragmentation across IoT and the significance of market segmentation. Matt 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 (00:36) Matt Hatton and Transforma Insights (01:22) Reflections on IoT in 2023 (04:04) The increasing demand for IoT services (07:09) Predictions for IoT in 2024 (10:22) Impact of regulations on IoT (14:48) Convergence of IoT, AI, and edge computing (21:11) Technology fragmentation in IoT (28:57) Importance of security in IoT (31:44) Driving user demand and adoption growth in IoT (38:08) Role of vertical solutions in IoT (40:42) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
What NFC Means For IoT | NFC Forum's Mike McCamon | Internet of Things Podcast
Dec 19 2023
What NFC Means For IoT | NFC Forum's Mike McCamon | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Mike McCamon, Executive Director of the NFC Forum, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss what NFC means for IoT. Mike talks about the NFC Forum's mission to make NFC technology work seamlessly with mobile phones and wearables. He gives insights into the different modes of NFC and how they enhance user experiences. He also discusses emerging use cases in car keys and digital product passports, NFC's role in power harvesting and sustainability, and the NFC Forum's future plans to extend NFC range and capabilities. Mike McCamon is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. He is currently Executive Director of NFC Forum, an industry association dedicated to advancing NFC standards and use cases. He has been both the inaugural executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and part of the executive team that launched Water.org. He also led high-growth teams at Apple, Iomega, Intel, and several startups. NFC Forum, established in 2004, is a non-profit industry association comprised of leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies, including Apple, Google, Huawei, Identiv, Infineon, NXP, Qualcomm, Sony, and STMicroelectronics. Its mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability, and educating the market about NFC technology. NFC Forum's global member companies share skills, technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop specifications and protocols for interoperable data exchange, device-independent service delivery, and device capability. NFC Forum’s supporting certification program and user marks enhance and promote a consistent, reliable, seamless and secure NFC user experience. Discover more about NFC and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about NFC Forum: https://nfc-forum.org Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccamon/ (00:00) Intro (00:10) Mike McCamon and NFC Forum (00:58) Matt Damon connection (01:25) Understanding the NFC Forum and its role (03:25) What is NFC? (06:43) Applications of NFC technology in IoT (09:39) Future impact of NFC in IoT (12:58) NFC and sustainability in IoT (16:38) NFC Forum's future roadmap (19:37) Learn more about NFC Forum SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
The Impact of IoT in 2023 | ITU's Bilel Jamoussi | Internet of Things Podcast
Dec 12 2023
The Impact of IoT in 2023 | ITU's Bilel Jamoussi | Internet of Things Podcast
In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Bilel Jamoussi from the ITU joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the impact of IoT in 2023 and its pivotal role in digitizing the economy and transforming cities into smart, sustainable environments. They delve into the challenges facing IoT, particularly in security and device identification, and the importance of international standards in facilitating interoperability. Bilel shares insights from various smart city implementations around the globe. He also highlights future trends in the digital transformation space, particularly the growing role of artificial intelligence. A distinguished engineer, leader, and diplomat, multilingual standardization expert, and holder of 23 patents, Dr. Bilel Jamoussi is the Deputy to the Director and Chief of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau (TSB) in Geneva, Switzerland. His primary mission is to establish international standards to promote universal, meaningful connectivity and champion sustainable digital transformation. His innovative approach has served as a catalyst to launch new standards initiatives related to emerging technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, AI and Quantum, attracting a new wave of memberships from non-traditional players. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies. Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, they allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. Discover more about smart cities and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about ITU: https://www.itu.int Connect with Bilel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilel-jamoussi/ Our sponsor: https://www.elsys.se/en/ (00:00) Sponsor (00:23) Intro (00:34) Bilel Jamoussi and ITU (01:06) The impact of IoT in 2023 (02:50) Challenges and opportunities in IoT (04:19) Importance of partnerships in IoT deployment (06:30) Smart city adoption and implementation (09:56) Diversity in smart city adoption (12:21) Role of standardization in IoT (13:55) Challenges in IoT standardization (17:26) Future outlook: AI and digital transformation (18:44) Closing remarks and future collaborations SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Building Resilient Smart Cities | Wi-SUN Alliance's Phil Beecher | Internet of Things Podcast
Dec 5 2023
Building Resilient Smart Cities | Wi-SUN Alliance's Phil Beecher | Internet of Things Podcast
Smart cities and utilities require resilient infrastructure that can withstand unexpected disruptions and challenges. From weather and natural disasters, to technology advancements and cyber threats, infrastructure needs to be adaptable and scalable. Phil Beecher, President and CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss building resilient smart cities and utilities with IoT and the Wi-SUN standard. Phil Beecher is the President and CEO of the Wi-SUN Alliance. Since 1997, Phil has played a key role in the development of communications standards including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IETF, IEEE and cellular and the specification of test plans for a number of Smart Utilities Network standards, including Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Home Energy Management Systems. He is a graduate of the University of Sussex with a degree in Electronic Engineering and holds patents in communications and networking technology. Wi-SUN Alliance is a global association of industry leading companies driving the adoption of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smart utilities and smart cities. Wi-SUN® specifications bring Smart Ubiquitous Networks to service providers, utilities, municipalities/local government and other enterprises, by enabling interoperable, multi-service and secure wireless mesh networks. Wi-SUN can be used for large-scale outdoor IoT wireless communication networks in a wide range of applications. Discover more about smart cities and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Wi-SUN Alliance: https://wi-sun.org Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-beecher/ Our sponsor: https://www.routethis.com (00:00) Sponsor (00:40) Intro (01:10) Phil Beecher and Wi-SUN Alliance (02:13) Understanding the Wi-SUN standard (02:32) Origins and applications of Wi-SUN (04:05) Benefits and use cases of Wi-SUN (07:21) Challenges in large-scale outdoor IoT deployments (12:20) Importance of interoperability in IoT solutions (15:18) Future of Wi-SUN technology and IoT adoption (19:52) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Deploying IoT at the Edge | SUSE's Keith Basil | Internet of Things Podcast
Nov 28 2023
Deploying IoT at the Edge | SUSE's Keith Basil | Internet of Things Podcast
Keith Basil, General Manager of Edge at SUSE, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss deploying IoT at the edge. They talk about the importance of edge in IoT, what outcomes companies can expect from edge solutions, mission-critical edge solutions, the challenges in deployment such as scale, why solutions are not open source, how security is handled in open source, and the future of edge computing. Keith Basil brings over 21 years of hands-on experience in cloud and related industries. As the lead growth catalyst, Basil leads product management, marketing, engineering, and communications alignment for SUSE’s Edge business unit. Working with the SUSE global customer base, he is also driving development of cloud-native edge solutions that encompass cluster management, heterogeneous architectures, and zero-trust security approaches at scale. He was previously the Vice President of Cloud Native Infrastructure where he drove strategy and management of SUSE Rancher cloud-native products. SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable, and enterprise-grade open source solutions. Built on a tech community of over 30,000 developers around the globe, SUSE powers the mission-critical workloads of over 60% of the Fortune 500 and counts everyone from SAP, Ubisoft, and Microsoft to HSBC, Walmart, and Airbus as clients. SUSE specializes in business-critical Linux, enterprise container management, and edge solutions, collaborating with partners and communities to empower its customers to innovate everywhere – from the data center, to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. Discover more about edge and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about SUSE: https://www.suse.com Connect with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithbasil/ (00:00) Sponsor (00:27) Intro (00:37) Keith Basil and SUSE (00:54) What is the importance of edge in IoT? (02:48) Outcomes companies can expect from edge (03:49) Mission-critical edge (05:32) IoT in mission-critical solutions (07:22) Challenges of IoT solutions (08:56) Scale as a main challenge (09:31) Why are solutions not open source? (10:33) Deploying IoT and adaptability (12:21) How is security handled in open source? (14:35) Future of edge computing and adoption (15:42) When does SUSE get involved? (17:26) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Mission Critical Devices and Formal Methods | Kry10's Boyd Multerer | Internet of Things Podcast
Nov 21 2023
Mission Critical Devices and Formal Methods | Kry10's Boyd Multerer | Internet of Things Podcast
Boyd Multerer, CEO of Kry10 and Xbox's father of invention, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss mission-critical devices and formal methods. They talk about what games consoles teach us about secure devices, the changing regulatory landscape of critical software, how to think about digital transformation, and what companies can do to ensure secure software and devices. Boyd Multerer has been building software and devices for over 30 years. He spent 18 years at Microsoft, 15 years of which was on the Xbox team. There he lead the development of Xbox Live, XNA, and the Xbox One operating system. Today, he is the CEO of Kry10 and has radically re-imagined what it means to build an operating system for mission-critical devices. Boyd has applied lessons in cyber security from the game console world and combined it with the latest in hardcore mathematics-based software techniques to build an operating system that takes a true security-first approach to the devices we depend on. Kry10 delivers a modern platform, tools, and management services to help businesses realize the full potential of IoT and high value connected devices. The Kry10 platform is built on the most secure foundation while enabling the highest level of resilience and manageability to meet mission critical needs. Kry10's platform approach can be encapsulated in one simple phrase: Trust but Isolate®. Kry10 leverages the formal verification of the seL4 microkernel to bring you an operating system that is secure, self-healing, and dynamic with minimal downtime, even during upgrades. This approach builds on the concept of zero trust architectures by limiting the code that can run in privileged mode and isolating as many non-core capabilities as possible. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Kry10: https://www.kry10.com/ Connect with Boyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boydmulterer/ seL4: https://www.youtube.com/@seL4 HACMS: https://youtu.be/OyqNpn6JpBk (00:00) Intro (00:09) Boyd Multerer, Xbox, and Kry10 (01:01) What game consoles teach us about mission critical devices (02:43) What is a mission critical device? (03:55) Are we at a crossroads in software for devices? (05:26) What is being done to address security in devices? (07:25) How to think about digital transformation (08:39) How to think about software security and new regulations (14:51) What are formal methods in software design? (16:29) Should companies use formal methods? (18:59) How can companies ensure security? (20:51) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
User Testing IoT Products | Centercode's Luke Freiler | Internet of Things Podcast
Nov 14 2023
User Testing IoT Products | Centercode's Luke Freiler | Internet of Things Podcast
Luke Freiler, CEO of Centercode, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss user testing IoT products. They talk about how connected products have changed, the benefits of product testing and how it's done, the different kinds of product testing, the challenges of user testing, testing software versus hardware, how to know when a product is ready, and how to do user testing well. Luke Freiler, CEO and co-founder of Centercode, provides user testing solutions to leading tech companies. With a background in software development, he spearheads the design of the Centercode Platform, a SaaS platform that facilitates continuous audience engagement throughout product development. As a tech idealist, Luke aims to use technology to reduce friction and solve real problems. He is dedicated to connecting product creators and their audiences to actualize this vision, one product at a time. Centercode believes that creating exceptional products that truly meet customer needs requires a robust and effective user testing program. They developed a powerful delta testing and feedback management platform that helps companies around the world unlock the full potential of their products. With their platform, you can identify and recruit the right testers for your product, efficiently manage the feedback process, and analyze the data to gain valuable insights that can inform future product development decisions. Their platform is trusted by some of the world's leading brands, including Microsoft, GoPro, and Bose, to name just a few. Discover more about user testing and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Centercode: https://www.centercode.com Connect with Luke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freiler/ (00:00) Sponsor (00:27) Intro (00:38) Luke Freiler and Centercode (04:15) How have connected products changed? (05:55) Benefits of product testing and how it's done (07:41) Different kinds of product testing (08:50) Challenges of user testing (10:49) Testing software vs hardware (12:58) How do you know when a product is ready? (16:58) How to do user testing well (19:56) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Navigating the Semiconductor Space for IoT | Rand Technology's Jennifer Strawn | Internet of Things Podcast
Nov 7 2023
Navigating the Semiconductor Space for IoT | Rand Technology's Jennifer Strawn | Internet of Things Podcast
Jennifer Strawn, the Executive Vice President of Sales and Sourcing for Rand Technology, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss navigating the semiconductor space for IoT. They cover the impact of semiconductors on IoT, how shortages affect IoT adoption, the current state of the semiconductor industry, how other IoT components are affected by shortages, the efforts to address semiconductor shortages, and advice for navigating semiconductor shortages. Jennifer Strawn brings 25 years of supply chain solutions experience. Throughout her career, Jennifer has served in executive-level supply chain positions with several large global companies, most recently with a high-profile North America-based electronics manufacturer and distributor. She is skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale and grow global organizations and in building highly-effective sales teams in Europe and North America. Rand Technology has been a leading electronics component sourcing and supply chain solutions company for more than 30 years with 11 worldwide offices, 5,000+ clients in 72 countries across 5 continents. The company provides Fortune 500 customers with a comprehensive suite of services including guidance and strategy during NPI, production, distribution, and sustainability solutions. Discover more about semiconductors and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Rand Technology: https://www.randtech.com (00:00) Intro (00:11) Jennifer Strawn and Rand Technology (00:34) Impact of the semiconductor industry on IoT (02:55) Will chip shortages affect IoT adoption and growth? (05:10) Current state of the semiconductor industry (07:28) Impact of semiconductor shortages on different industries (10:27) Future of semiconductors and other components (13:58) Efforts to address the semiconductor shortage (16:05) Advice for navigating semiconductor shortages (17:49) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
IoT in the Supply Chain Post-Pandemic | Wesco's Akash Khurana | Internet of Things Podcast
Oct 31 2023
IoT in the Supply Chain Post-Pandemic | Wesco's Akash Khurana | Internet of Things Podcast
IoT has become indispensable in the supply chain. Akash Khurana from Wesco joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss IoT in the supply chain, especially post-pandemic. They talk about problems in the supply chain that IoT solves, the criticality of partnerships, who is responsible for domain knowledge, how AI has changed the supply chain, and advice for adopting IoT. Akash Khurana has more than 20 years of technology experience, driving innovation across industries resulting in organizational transformation and establishing new multi-billion dollar business lines. Akash joined Wesco in November 2020 and leads the information technology and digital organizations, spearheading a multi-year transformation journey. Prior to that, Akash led business transformation at McDermott as the Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer of the global information technology and digital organizations. His assignment before joining McDermott was as the Senior Director of Global Product Lines and Regional P&Ls at Baker Hughes. Wesco is a Fortune 500 company with more than $21 billion in annual sales. They are a leading provider of B2B distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. They are also the market leader in electrical and utility in North America and hold the global leadership position for data communications and security – all of which puts them in a great position to help our customers with IoT solutions. Discover more about supply chain and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Wesco: https://www.wesco.com Our sponsor: https://dainstudios.com (00:00) Sponsor (00:26) Intro (00:36) Akash Khurana and Wesco (01:58) IoT in the supply chain post-pandemic (04:49) Problems in the supply chain that IoT solves (08:14) How critical are partnerships? (11:43) Who's responsible for having domain knowledge? (14:55) How has AI changed the supply chain? (17:14) Advice for adopting IoT (21:15) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
The Importance of UX Design for IoT Adoption | Velavu's Rob Shudra & Dominic Peters | Internet of Things Podcast
Oct 24 2023
The Importance of UX Design for IoT Adoption | Velavu's Rob Shudra & Dominic Peters | Internet of Things Podcast
Good UX design is a must for IoT, and the addition of hardware creates unique challenges. Rob Shudra and Dominic Peters from Velavu join Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss the importance of UX design for IoT adoption. They talk about what to consider in UX design, the clash between design and development, the challenges of IoT user experiences, building for different types of users, UX design and marketing, barriers to IoT adoption and remedies, and managing customer expectations. Rob Shudra is an award-winning industrial designer and entrepreneur from Ottawa, Canada. At Velavu, Rob has been instrumental in shaping the company's growth and success. As a founder and creative director, Rob oversees all design aspects within Velavu, from industrial design to branding to UI/UX, ensuring a cohesive and compelling user experience across the company's products and services. Dominic Peters is an accomplished engineer with a passion for electronics and technology. As co-founder and CTO of Velavu, Dominic plays a key role in Velavu's product development and implementation while leading the engineering team. Dominic's expertise extends to overseeing the development of hardware and platform architecture, ensuring seamless alignment between day-to-day operations and the company's long-term aspirations. Velavu is an award-winning asset tracking technology company based in Ottawa, Canada. The Velavu ecosystem is a simple yet powerful experience to oversee your assets, inventory, and processes through customized solutions and exceptionally crafted software and devices. Discover more about UX and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Velavu: https://www.velavu.com Our sponsor: https://dainstudios.com (00:00) Sponsor (00:26) Intro (00:38) Rob Shudra, Dominic Peters, and Velavu (03:04) The importance of UX design (04:30) What to consider in UX design (06:14) Is there a clash between design and development? (07:58) Challenges of IoT user experience (11:02) Building for different types of users (13:01) Role of good UX design in marketing (14:40) Barriers to IoT adoption and remedies (16:12) How do you manage customer expectations? (18:22) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview
Scaling an IoT Business | Vutility's Stephen Prince | Internet of Things Podcast
Oct 17 2023
Scaling an IoT Business | Vutility's Stephen Prince | Internet of Things Podcast
Scaling IoT comes with many challenges. Stephen Prince, CEO and President of Vutility, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss scaling an IoT business. They talk about what is unique about scaling an IoT business, the challenges of scaling hardware, the importance of partners in successful IoT, IoT pilots and moving beyond the pilot stage, horizontal versus vertical IoT solutions, and advice for succeeding in IoT. Stephen Prince has served as CEO and President at leading energy technology and services organizations, including Centrica Business Solutions NA, Younicos, and Optisense Network where he consistently increased commercial adoption through global expansion and the growth of partnership structures. He has additionally held executive leadership roles globally at organizations such as Oracle, Largo, and Edison International. Vutility is the leading provider of real-time IoT and cloud-enabled energy management solutions. By providing greater visibility into energy use, Vutility enables organizations to make better informed decisions to optimize their performance and reduce energy costs, achieve sustainability goals, and generate revenues with real-time insights. Vutility's scalable energy monitoring technologies are used in a wide range of industries by organizations of all sizes with solutions deployed commercially in over 20 countries and protected by over 20 international patents. Vutility is backed by leading venture investors including Chevron, Constellation Energy, Cycle Capital, and Kickstart Fund. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Vutility: https://vutility.com Our sponsor: https://dainstudios.com (00:00) Intro (00:14) Stephen Prince and Vutility (02:38) Scaling an IoT business (04:55) What is unique about scaling an IoT business? (06:37) Challenges of scaling hardware (11:02) Importance of partners in successful IoT (13:29) Moving beyond the pilot stage (16:11) Horizontal vs vertical IoT solutions (20:10) How to succeed in IoT (23:31) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview