IoT For All Podcast Industrial IoT and Connectivity | Simply Embedded's Chris Karaplis | Internet of Things Podcast
Nov 11, 2025
In this conversation, Chris Karaplis, Founder and CEO of Simply Embedded, shares his expertise on industrial IoT. He discusses the evolution from wired to wireless systems and the benefits of bidirectional communication for fleet management. Chris highlights the emerging use of satellite connectivity for remote telemetry and the challenges faced during IoT adoption, including trust and cost. He also emphasizes the importance of proving ROI with small pilots and his vision for the future of industrial IoT, focusing on cybersecurity and greater connectivity solutions.
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Humble Consulting Origins
- Chris started Simply Embedded as an independent consulting gig after taking a contract away from his home city.
- Consulting funded credibility while he worked toward his original goal of building products.
Industrial IoT Moved To B2B
- Industrial IoT has shifted from consumer-facing devices to heavy industrial and B2B applications.
- Chris emphasizes manufacturing, telemetry, and remote diagnostics as core industrial IoT areas.
Satellite And eSIM Tech Taking Off
- Satellite NTN networks are finally becoming practical for low-power industrial telemetry.
- Remote SIM provisioning (SGP32) ratification this year will accelerate deployments.