EP 213 - Making IoT Accessible: Plug-and-Play Solutions for Complex Systems

In this episode, we talked with Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect, about the evolving IoT landscape and the strategies driving enterprise adoption. Our conversation explored key growth drivers in IoT, the challenges of scaling connectivity, and the technologies poised to redefine the industry, including Edge AI and the promise of 6G. Chris shared insights into how regulatory and environmental factors are accelerating IoT adoption, the impact of turnkey solutions on reducing total cost of ownership, and the pivotal role of simplicity in scaling IoT deployments.

Key Insights:

• What drives IoT growth? Regulatory shifts, environmental needs, and cellular ubiquity fuel adoption.
• How do you cut IoT costs? Simplified plug-and-play solutions reduce complexity and hidden expenses.
• Why has 5G underdelivered? 6G offers transformative potential in cost, latency, and scalability.
• What’s next for IoT? Edge AI enables smarter systems and expands use cases like healthcare and security.
• Where is IoT thriving? Retail, water management, and medical devices show rapid adoption.

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