In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Anthony Protopsaltis, Principal at Velocity IoT, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss how AI is reshaping IoT. The conversation covers the importance of resilient infrastructure, planning an IoT deployment, strategies for seamless communication and long-term reliability, the complexities of IoT connectivity, SGP.32, multi-IMSI, NTN, and advice for companies aiming to future-proof their IoT connectivity.
Anthony Protopsaltis is a seasoned entrepreneur and connectivity expert with over 25 years of experience across IT, M2M, and wireless technologies. He is currently a co-founder and principal at Velocity IoT, where he leads the company’s mission to deliver seamless, software-defined IoT connectivity on a global scale. Prior to Velocity IoT, Anthony served as Sales Director at U-blox. His background also includes founding and scaling multiple technology ventures in the IoT and IT sectors, along with leadership roles focused on product development and infrastructure strategy.
Velocity IoT empowers businesses of all sizes to deploy and scale smart connectivity with ease. Through a single SIM and vendor relationship, they eliminate complexity and deliver seamless, compliant, high-performance IoT connectivity – anywhere in the world. Their solution includes multi-network access via both multi-IMSI and eUICC technologies, ensuring global reach, network redundancy, and reliable uptime. Designed specifically for IoT applications, it also features remote SIM provisioning, automatic carrier switching, and local packet gateways that reduce latency and extend device battery life. They support a wide range of technologies – from 2G to 5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and Satellite NTN – making it easy to future-proof deployments.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:09) Anthony Protopsaltis and Velocity IoT
(00:33) How is AI reshaping IoT?
(01:57) Understanding resilient infrastructure
(05:14) Real-world example of AI-driven connectivity
(07:49) How to decide between connectivity options
(11:25) Why is pre-deployment testing so critical?
(15:00) What to look for in a connectivity partner
(18:00) Dealing with customer expectations
(20:11) Future-proofing your connectivity strategy
(21:42) Learn more and follow up
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