IoT For All Podcast

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. Discover more about AI and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about MicroStrategy: https://www.microstrategy.com Connect with Saurabh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabha/ Our sponsor: https://business.teliacompany.com/internet-of-things/iot-connectivity (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 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

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/ Our sponsor: https://business.teliacompany.com/internet-of-things/iot-connectivity (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 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

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. Discover more about AI and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about ElifTech: https://www.eliftech.com Connect with Serhii: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serhii-skoromets/ Our sponsor: https://www.com4.no/ Free IoT Test Kit: https://www.com4.no/en/free-iot-test-kit (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 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

Brian Bronson, Managing Director at Capgemini, discusses AIoT, starting small with IoT projects, AIoT in manufacturing, challenges of IoT adoption, 5G and edge computing, and smart city advancements in the podcast.

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. Discover more about connectivity and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about floLIVE: https://flolive.net Connect with Nir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nir-shalom/ Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/okamoto/ Our sponsor: https://www.com4.no/ Free IoT Test Kit: https://www.com4.no/en/free-iot-test-kit (00:00) Sponsor (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? 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

Gaurav Bansal, VP of Engineering at Blue River Technology—a John Deere subsidiary—shares his expertise on how IoT and AI are revolutionizing smart farming. He discusses the impressive journey from GPS to autonomous tractors, emphasizing the John Deere Operation Center for data-driven decisions. Bansal addresses challenges like population growth and climate change, while highlighting the transformative potential of connectivity solutions such as Starlink. He also shares insights on aiming for fully autonomous farming by 2030, marking a significant shift in agricultural efficiency.

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/ Our sponsor: https://www.wildernesslabs.co/ (00:00) Sponsor (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 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

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. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Intel: https://www.intel.com Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorrin/ (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 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

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 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

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 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