The IoT Podcast

In episode 22,  we connect with Hima Mukkamala, CEO at Pelion to discover how IoT has advanced toward daily life and what this means for the future!🛸 We start off the episode, exploring Pelion's breakaway from ARM as an independent company now operating as an IoT Platform service, and the challenges that came with transferring from a platform to a company.  Swiftly, we move towards the much-deliberated case of IoT evolution and how IoT is becoming ever more ingrained in everyday life, showcasing emerging use-case examples like sensor embedded labels to track assets.   Tune in and discover:  ▪️  How did you get into IoT?  00:53- 02:40 ▫️  How is Pelion now operating as its own independent business from ARM?  What does this mean for customers?  02:40-05:03 ▪️ What were the biggest challenges transitioning from a platform to a company?  05:03-09:19  ▫️ How has IoT evolved closer to everyday life? 09:19-11:52 ▪️ What are the most transformative use-cases that are evolving? Case study: Real-Time Tracking Labels 11:52-15:10 ▫️ How can IoT device management be simplified? 15:10-18:28 ▪️ Why is trustable data crucial to implement by design?  18:28-21:10 ▫️ What challenges do you envision IoT will have as it grows? 21:10-25:27 ▪️ What are your predictions for the future of IoT? 25:27-31:27 Be the first to find out the latest developments in the fascinating world of IoT from the leading pioneers themselves at theiotpodcast.com

In episode 21, we are joined by Jeffery DeCoux, Chairman of the Autonomy Institute and James Thomason, CTO at EDJX to have a chat about the Public Infrastructure Network Node (PINN),  a revolutionary initiative that will transform the intelligence of Smart cities, autonomous vehicles and connectivity!  Autonomy Institute, a cooperative research consortium focused on enabling autonomy and intelligence in communities, has partnered with EDJX an Edge Computing platform to launch the intelligent infrastructure (PINN) pilot in a Texas mIlitary department with plans to expand into major US cities and globally.  This infrastructure will revolutionise the future of cities from autonomous driving systems to traffic infrastructure and connected things- all components will be intelligently interrelated as a unified system.  Discover the world of autonomous things from the pioneers themselves, and how PINN will address core necessity needs in the US and globally:   -  Introductions and Background - 00:37 : 01:28 - What is the Autonomy Institute, and how was the PINN Infrastructure developed?   01:28: 02:49  - What do EDJX do and how will their Platform accelerate PINN deployment?  02:49-03:30  - What is the Public Infrastructure Network Node Initiative, and how will it transform the deployment of autonomous systems in the real world?   03.30 – 07.31  - Who is involved with PINN?   07.31- 09.11   - What are the short-term and long-term goals with PINN and what are some key use cases?   09.11- 12:38   - What role will Edge Computing play within PINN?  12:38 – 15:32  - What are the use cases leading Edge Computing?  15:32- 19:51   - What do people get wrong about the Edge? 19:51- 24:27   - How do we build out the world of autonomous things?  24:27- 28:09  - What are you most excited about for the future?  28:09- 33:46  - What IoT trends can we expect this year?  33:46- 38:44  Be the first to discover exclusive developments in the fascinating world of IoT from the industry leaders themselves at theiotpodcast.com 

In episode 20, we are joined by Joel Hermanns - Co-Founder & CIO at gridX, to talk all things renewable energy! Audio linked in comments👇 gridX are revolutionising the energy sector and fuelling energy transformation by building a digital infrastructure for the energy transition. Leading the way to a carbon neutral future, gridX provide technology for companies to build their new products/applications/services and create sustainable businesses. Introduction : 00.23- 1:09 Why was gridX created? 01.11- 03:31 How is the XENON Platform leading the march to carbon neutral energy? 03:31-05:43 What are Smart Districts role in reducing energy consumption? 05:43 – 07:18 How is Dynamic charging addressing the issue of EV charging costs and power? 05:43 – 12:13 How will EV adoption grow and what challenges will we see? 12:13- 14:08 How will the innovation increase in the energy space in the years to come? 14:08- 19:15 Be the first to find out exclusive industry updates in the fascinating world of IoT from the leading pioneers themselves! 

In episode 19, we are joined by Hans Nikol, who is VP,  Head of IoT at Signify -the World Leader in Lighting! Hans has over two decades of expertise within the realms of lighting technology, established as a major driver toward innovation within this space.  We explore the fascinating world of Connected Lighting, discover: Hans' background in lighting and how Signify is leading the current Lighting Industry - 00:45 - 02:29 A road map in the emergence of modern Lighting - 02:29 - 05:30 The benefits of LED Lighting on energy consumption and the environment - 05:30-06:54  What is Light-Fidelity, and will it replace Wi-Fi connectivity? - 06:54 - 08:52  How can Lighting take Smart Home adoption forward? - 08:52 - 10:17  Why Signify is leveraging Zigbee as a Network standard - 10:25 - 14:52 How is Connected Lighting making our planet more sustainable (Case study- Food waste) - 14:52 - 17:44  How is UV-C Lighting helping us improve health and safety, and how can it help sanitisation post-pandemic? 17:44 - 24:40  What can we expect to see in the future for Connected Lighting? - 24:04- 26:57 Be the first to discover the latest innovations in the fascinating world of IoT from the Industry Leaders themselves at theiotpodcast.com 

In episode 18, we are joined by IoT logistics leader Erich Hugo, the Managing Director- Business Innovation at DeltaTrak, a company leading IoT cold chain management and temperature monitoring solutions.  Erich is widely recognised as a major mover and shaker within global IoT innovation, transforming the food supply chain across the planet. In this episode we explore the fascinating industry of logistics, lensing in on the perishable supply chain, and how Real-Time Loggers are helping to solve mass food waste.  Tune in to discover how IoT is reshaping the food industry- find out:  ▫️Erich’s Background in IoT and what inspired him to develop Real-Time Logging solutions for food waste : 01.04-19-59 ▪️What are the DeltaTrak Real-Time Loggers, How do they work to prevent food waste across the supply chain? 19:59-27:40 ▫️An example of how Real-Time Logging has worked to find the reason and create the solution for rotting avocados in transit 27:40-31:04 ▪️How can we change habits to combat food waste 31:04-36:19 ▫️What is in store for the future- how will Real-Time Loggers evolve? 36:19-48:00 

In Episode 17 of The IoT Podcast, we are joined by Rob Van Kranenburg - the Founder & CEO of IoT Council.  He is considered globally to be one of the most influential thought-leaders in IoT, renowned for his keynote talks on various topics in the Industry.  Rob has over 20 years of experience analysing the IoT environment to conjure deep meanings and trends in this exciting and fast-paced Industry.  In this episode, we delve into the mind of an innovative thinker- discovering:  - The role of the IoT Council innovating the IoT landscape - The construction in the meaning of IoT - Which Industries will be most impacted by IoT in the coming years - Possible negative impacts of an increasingly connected climate  -Advice to organisations looking to implement IoT into their business model for the first time - How far we can really go with IoT in the future. 

In episode 16, we sat down with Mika Tienhaara, the CEO at Rocsole - a leading Smart Process Imaging company focused within the Oil & Gas Industry. Mika is a prominent thought-leader within the IoT space, notable in scaling up businesses through his strong innovative drive.  With AI & deep learning prediction solutions Rocsole supports operational teams to reduce OPEX, avoid unplanned shutdowns, and monitor product quality to increase revenues. We explore the journey of Oil & Gas digital transformation, addressing key topics:  • Mika’s background in the Oil & Gas Industry • Rocsole’s role in innovative solutions within the Oil & Gas Industry for customers • The evolution of traditional models within the Oil and Gas industry to IoT driven processes that have assisted in sustainability • How Tomographic Technology is used to monitor conditions  • The key indicators that will thrive an IoT business  • The biggest challenges for AI and IoT in both the Oil & Gas Industry and for wider deployment • What is in store for the future of the IoT Oil & Gas Industry 

In episode 15 we spoke to Remco Ploeg, Director- IoT & Digital Twin Europe at Avanade, helping customers find innovative Digital and cloud services, as well as IoT solutions for their business.  As a highly experienced IoT Architect, Remco has led a wealth of successful IoT projects. Remco is the founder of the Azure IoT Community which shares knowledge and challenges between partners and end customers. In this episode, we discover the world of IoT Architecture! •            His background as an IoT Architect and the Microsoft Azure Platform •            The operations of Avanade within the IoT space •            What the Microsoft Azure IoT Community is and the benefits of this community •            How IoT is re-shaping business models and why it is important for companies to start                     considering IoT in their supply chain •            The process of creating an IT Roadmap •            The qualities that make up a successful project manager

In episode 14 of The IoT Podcast, we spoke to guest Bob Sharon, the Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Blue IoT.  An Innovative and award-winning company, disrupting the commercial building space in progression towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly world.  Todays episode explores all things sustainable:  - The role of Blue IoT in bringing the Blue Economy closer through IoT Solutions  - What the Encompass Blue Platform is and how it is innovating sustainability within buildings on to the progression of Smart Cities! - Traditional Vs. New Systems of Smart building monitoring  - Long-term management of COVID-19 and future vulnerabilities through IoT - - Smart building monitoring  - What the future will look like with sustainable IoT Solutions.  - Discussion of Blue IoT’s place at the forefront of innovation and sustainable IoT delivery.

In Episode 13 of The IoT Podcast we are joined by Omar Qaise, the Founder & CEO of OQ Technology to explore the world of satellites and how his company is set to revolutionise the future of 5G coverage through their low earth orbit satellite network, which will enable worldwide cellular coverage, and seamless connectivity for 5G users, even in the most rural of places!    OQ Technology is a global 5G Network Operator, transforming the cellular and satellite communication Industries as we speak.    In this episode we explore:   The background and operations of OQ as an innovative Network Operator  How low Earth Orbit satellites will enable global 5G coverage and value this will bring  How OQ Technology is set apart from competitors The biggest challenges in deployment as a 5G Network Operator The qualities for success as a start-up company  Visions for the future of 5G technology