Industrial IoT Spotlight
Peter Rohde-Chen, Erik Walenza
The Industrial IoT Spotlight Podcast shines a light on digital solutions that are impacting businesses today. Our mission is to feature the companies that are building the next generation of enterprise technologies, from architecture design to data management to business model innovation.
Our hosts, Peter Rohde-Chen and Erik Walenza, are friends and entrepreneurs based in Shanghai, China. The Industrial IoT Spotlight is produced by Asia Growth Partners, a group of technology experts and business leaders, who help technology companies and corporates navigate technology development, implementation, and adoption in Asia.
Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn @asia-growth-partners-agp or visit our website at https://asiagrowthpartners.com. You can contact Erik directly at erik.walenza@asiagrowthpartners.com
Our hosts, Peter Rohde-Chen and Erik Walenza, are friends and entrepreneurs based in Shanghai, China. The Industrial IoT Spotlight is produced by Asia Growth Partners, a group of technology experts and business leaders, who help technology companies and corporates navigate technology development, implementation, and adoption in Asia.
Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn @asia-growth-partners-agp or visit our website at https://asiagrowthpartners.com. You can contact Erik directly at erik.walenza@asiagrowthpartners.com
Episodes
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Oct 29, 2021 • 48min
EP 106 - The present & future of autonomous mobile robots - Mo Shen, VP of Global Key Accounts & Alliances, Geek+
In this episode, we discuss the rapid growth of the autonomous mobile robot market and the domain's next stage of development. We also explore the tech stack, system architecture and business models behind the solutions brought to market by Geek+. Our guest today is Mo Shen, VP of global key accounts and alliances and previously the VP of engineering at Geek+. Geek+ is a technology company that applies advanced robotics and AI technologies to build flexible automation solutions for warehouses, factories and supply chain management. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Oct 22, 2021 • 1h 3min
EP 105 - Decentralized transaction-as-a-service platforms - Harry Behrens, Founder & CTO, BloxMove
In this episode, we discuss digital infrastructure that provides the transactional capabilities required to conduct end-to-end business in real time without the need for a centralised party. We also explored the key benefits of a protocol enabled ecosystem, including unified identities, integration of value-added services, distribution and settlement of liabilities in real time, and the automation of secure B2B transactions. Our guest today is Harry Behrens, Founder and CTO of BloxMove. BloxMove's vision is to revolutionise urban mobility in order to reduce the complexity of the fragmented industry. They build a protocol to seamlessly provide one click hassle free mobility products across different modes of transportation. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Oct 15, 2021 • 57min
EP 104 - The present and future of conversational AI - Joe Bradley, Chief Scientist, LivePerson
In this episode, we discuss the most common conversational AI use cases today and technical and business architecture underpinnings of a successful conversational system. We also explore the potential for broad networks of interlinked AI applications in the future and the challenges in realising this vision. Our guest today is Joe Bradley, Chief Scientist at LivePerson. LivePerson makes life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted conversational AI that empowers consumers to communicate with brands directly. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Oct 8, 2021 • 47min
EP 103 - Predictive algorithms for aging gracefully - Dr. Hugh Rashid, Managing Director, Xavor
In this episode, we discuss Xavor's entry in the Smart Home Nursing Market and specifically the development of applications of Smart Home Technology for the prevention of falls among elderly populations. We also explore the opportunities and challenges facing foreign entrepreneurs who seek to enter Chinese markets. Our guest today is Dr. Hugh Rashid, Managing Director at Xavor. Xavor is both a service provider and a risk taking innovator, with expertise in machine learning, IIoT, Cloud Computing, UX Design, and Embedded Engineering. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Oct 1, 2021 • 49min
EP 102 - Port to port supply chain visibility - Don Miller, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Globe Tracker
In this episode, we discuss the digitalisation of cold chain freight looking at the vessel, the reefer and at reefer generators. We also explore how ROI can be accurately calculated for a complex IoT solution to guide the sales decision process. Our guest today is Don Miller (don.miller@globetracker.com), Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Globe Tracker. Globe Tracker specialises in Supply Chain visibility telematics and sensor data solutions enabling improved performance and customer retention, as well as new revenue streams in key supply chain verticals. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Sep 3, 2021 • 51min
EP 101 - How to build a successful corporate startup - Markus Anding, Managing Partner, Excubate
In this episode, we discuss different strategies for developing innovative new business ventures outside of the traditional organization. We also explore the corporate innovation valleys of death that good ideas must overcome in order to mature into viable long term businesses, and why sometimes being successful is as risky as failing. Our guest today is Markus Anding, Managing Partner of Excubate. Excubate is a management consultancy and company builder that works with clients to digitally transform and innovate their business models by combining the best of the corporate and start-up worlds. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Aug 27, 2021 • 44min
EP 100 - Bringing LoRaWAN global with next generation satellites - Rémi Lorrain, LoRaWAN Networks Director, Semtech
In this episode, we discuss technical advances that make it possible to deploy LoRaWAN networks globally using next generation satellites. We also explore the decision criteria for determining when to use a terrestrial LoRaWAN network, a satellite network, or another alternative such as 5G. Our guest today is Rémi Lorrain, Chair of the LoRa Alliance Operator Community and LoRaWAN Networks Director of Semtech. Semtech is a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Aug 13, 2021 • 49min
EP 099 - The battery free Internet of Things - Srinivas Pattamatta, VP Business Development, Atmosic
In this episode, we discuss the current state of ultra-low power and batteryless wireless solutions for consumers and industry. We also explore the decision criteria for determining which solution is the right fit based on total cost of ownership, form factor, features and connectivity requirements. Our guest today is Srinivas Pattamatta, Vice President at Atmosic technologies. Atmosic is a fabless semiconductor company that designs ultra-low power wireless solutions to dramatically reduce device dependancy on batteries, aiming to deliver forever battery life in the battery free connected Internet of Things. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Aug 6, 2021 • 1h
EP 098 - Updates from the IoT & edge commercial adoption survey - Frederic Desbiens, Program Manager, The Eclipse Foundation
In this episode, we discuss the Eclipse Foundation's recently published IoT and Edge commercial adoption survey, which is released every two years. We explored edge computing adoption trends, future investment plans, common implementation challenges and changing perspectives on the dynamics between edge and cloud. Our guest today is Frederic Desbiens, program manager of IoT and edge computing at the Eclipse Foundation. The Eclipse Foundation provides a mature, scalable and business friendly environment for over 375 open source projects, including frameworks for edge and cloud applications, IoT and AI. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com
Jul 30, 2021 • 48min
EP 097 - Integrating IoT connectivity and device management - Ed Hemphill, Head of Ecosystems, Pelion
In this episode we discuss the value of integrating IoT connectivity with device management and we also explore the uses of edge applications and best practices for keeping edge deployment secure and reliable. Our guest today is Ed Hemphill, head of edge ecosystems at Pelion. Pelion is a division of Arm that provides secure global cellular connectivity and feature rich management for any IoT device or edge application. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com


