IoT For All Podcast

A discussion on custom versus off-the-shelf IoT solutions with Richard Beranek from Brash Inc. They cover risks, factors influencing decisions, and advice for companies starting their IoT journey. Beranek's background in engineering and product development adds depth to the conversation, emphasizing the importance of creative problem-solving. The podcast provides valuable insights into the decision-making process for companies considering customized IoT solutions.

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

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

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

Dennis Gingrich from The Niello Company talks about IoT solutions in car dealerships for efficient lot and key inventory management, revenue generation, and theft protection. He envisions IoT expanding to improve vehicle maintenance scheduling and tracking in the future.

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

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

Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, discusses IoT trends for 2024 including regulations, AI in deployments, demand for solutions, and key factors for adoption. They also cover technological fragmentation, market segmentation, and the role of security in IoT solutions.

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

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