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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Jul 8, 2022 • 48min
EP 136 - How human-first AI creates better algorithms - Christopher Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder, Aitomatic
How can industrial organizations optimize AI's potential to build powerful operational capabilities? Leveraging their existing domain expertise is the key. Aitomatic helps companies level up their AI's competitive edge by combining human and artificial intelligence. In this episode, we sat down with Christopher Nguyen, CEO and Co-Founder of Aitomatic, a knowledge-first app engine for industrial IoT that assists industrial companies in using their domain expertise to build more effective algorithms. We discussed why only 9% of manufacturers currently use AI in their business processes and how they can overcome data availability challenges. We also explored which use cases are best suited for a human-first AI development platform, and which work well with a traditional black box training approach. Key topics: Why are we not seeing AI takeoff in the industrial sector as often as we see it in consumer markets? What are the limits of modern AI solutions in enabling predictive and prescriptive analytics use cases? How can you manage the fundamental challenge of small data sets? How can your engineers and operators embed their know-how in an AI algorithm?
Jul 1, 2022 • 42min
EP 135 - How can AI improve IoT device security - Greg Murphy, CEO, Ordr
In this episode, we discuss the status of the PATCH Act for healthcare device security and the threats that it aims to address. We also explore how AI can be used to track and secure large networks of IoT devices that are impossible to manage with traditional security approaches. Our guest today is Greg Murphy, CEO of Ordr. Ordr is a device security platform that enables companies to see, know, and secure every connected device in their IoT, IT and OT infrastructure. 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
Jun 24, 2022 • 50min
EP 134 - How to build or invest in platform businesses - Alex Moazed, CEO & Founder, Applico
In this episode, we discuss the challenges that traditional businesses face in developing or participating in platform business models and strategies that they can take to improve their chance of success. We also explore the digital business models that are most impactful for industrial companies. Our guest today is Alex Moazed, founder and CEO of Applico. Applico specializes in helping companies build and invest in platform business models. 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
Jun 17, 2022 • 37min
EP 133 - How to connect NB-IoT devices over satellite - Gianluca Redolfi, Chief Commercial Officer, Sateliot
In this episode, we discuss the paradigm shift that is being enabled by a rapid reduction in satellite launch costs and the extension of the terrestrial NB-IoT protocol to space. We also explore the early adopter use cases for satellite connectivity including both primary connection and as a roaming service. Our guest today is Gianluca Redolfi, Chief Commercial Officer of Sateliot. Sateliot is a satellite communications operator that provides global and continuous NB-IoT connectivity to companies that make up the IoT Universe. 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
Jun 9, 2022 • 43min
EP 132 - LatAm digital transformation trends - Charles Lefevre & Rafael Barros, Braincube
In this episode, we discuss digital transformation trends in the Latin American market. We also explore the common challenges associated with defining digitalisation roadmaps in situations where the baseline maturity level is low, but the aspiration level is high. Our guests today are Charles Lefevre and Rafael Barros of Braincube. Braincube is an IIoT platform suite with business and expert apps designed for manufacturing. 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
Jun 6, 2022 • 47min
EP 131 - The future of retail with 3D product technology - Beck Besecker, Founder & CEO, Marxent
In this episode, we discuss the use of the 3D product visualisation, AR and VR platform at enabling full sales cycle, e-commerce for complex consumer offerings such as home renovation. We also explore the challenges related to 3D content, including large file sizes, complex matching between consumer needs and product lines in a new UI and the evolution of sales processes. Our guest today is Beck Besecker, founder and CEO of Marxent. Marxent is the developer of 3D cloud, a 3D leading content management platform, for enterprise retailers and manufacturers. 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
May 27, 2022 • 33min
EP 130 - How to make automation work for you - Gil Mayron, CEO, Cobot Nation
In this episode, we discuss the process for designing custom automation systems for sophisticated requirements. We also explore the strengths and weaknesses of Cobot's relative to traditional robots. Our guest today is Gil Mayron, CEO of Cobot Nation. Cobot Nation delivers full service automation solutions from engineering, to installation, to trading and support. 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
May 20, 2022 • 45min
EP 129 - Bringing IT DevOps best practices to the IoT - Francois Baldassari, CEO, Memfault
In this episode, we discuss the shift away from historical device design to today's environment of affordable low-power computers and machine learning at the edge. We also explore the change in the industry towards subscription business models and what that means for both software and hardware developers in terms of life-cycle expectations, security best practices and analytics needs. Our guest today is Francois Baldassari, CEO of Memfault. Memfault empowers teams to act proactively by enabling them to deploy OTA firm updates, remotely debug and continuously monitor their fleet of connected devices at scale. 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
May 13, 2022 • 38min
EP 128 - IoT platform DevOps from an operator perspective, Mario Pereira, Edge DevOps Engineer, Vopak
In this episode, we discuss the path for operators to develop a sophisticated Edge and Cloud platform from defining the system infrastructure, to prioritise use cases and functionalities. We also explore challenges related to legacy technology to the build verse buy, verse partner decision for elements of the tech stack and finally for the imperative to involve teams and business processes in order to make best use of new technologies. Our guest today is Mario Pereira, Edge DevOps Engineer at Vopak. Vopak has 400 years of experience in storage and transhipment of oils, chemicals, gases, bio fuels and veg oils across 70 terminals and 23 countries. 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
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May 6, 2022 • 46min
EP 127 - Unlock your shadow factory, Saar Yoskovitz, CEO, Augury
Saar Yoskovitz, CEO of Augury, reveals how to save CapEx by unlocking the shadow factory in manufacturing. They discuss AI for predictive maintenance, challenges in data acquisition, partnerships with major manufacturers, and the evolution to a SaaS model. The podcast also covers Pepsi's Industry 4.0 transformation and Augury's recent funding round and strategic partnerships for expansion.


