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

In episode 12 of The IoT podcast, we dive into the world of IoT as a potential solution to climate change with Musstanser Tinauli, the Chief Digital Officer of HAYK and Founder of Fori inc. Musstanser is a prominent figure within IoT, spreading awareness for IoT at a solution to global challenges such as climate change. In this episode, we discussed: - His background as an entrepreneur in IoT with HAYK and Fori, and past projects. - Ways in which IoT solutions could be involved in the awareness of climate change, and potentially, the solutions. - Whether IoT could potentially hinder climate change in any way and the challenges specialists have faced with IoT as the issues change. - Future prospects for Musstanser, HAYK and Fori Find out the latest innovations in the world of IoT from the Industry and Thought-leaders themselves at https://theiotpodcast.com/ Subscribe to The IoT Podcast on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hqqxkx... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR... Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-... Follow us on Twitter: @TheIoTPodcast

In Episode 11 of The IoT Podcast we dive into the world of Augmented Intelligence with Erik Bjontegard known widely for Inventing and Founding the Spark Compass Platform as the President of Total Communicator Solutions, Inc.   Erik is leading innovation in Augmented Experience for a globally connected space, and paving the way to an increasingly intelligent world where data can predict, act on and encourage behaviour whether that be bringing a football match experience to your home or controlling the pandemic spread.   Erik answers these topics:   His background in the IoT Space sector and how he found his company Total Communicator Solutions, Inc. What the Spark Compass Augmented Intelligence Platform is and what Solutions it brings to our daily lives The role of Augmented Intelligence in transforming healthcare innovation amongst the pandemic His biggest challenges as an entrepreneur and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs What he forecasts for the future in relation to Augmented Intelligence   Find out the latest innovations in the world of IoT from the Industry and Thought-leaders themselves at https://theiotpodcast.com/ Subscribe to The IoT Podcast on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hqqxkx... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR... Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-... Follow us on Twitter: @TheIoTPodcast SHOW LESS

In Episode 10 of The IoT Podcast we delve into the realm of Industry 4.0. with Ersan Guenes the Co-Founder and CEO at INTRANAV, a leading location and data service provider that is changing Industry 4.0. and automation in the SMART Factory and Warehouse.  Ersan holds comprehensive system engineering experience under his belt, with high knowledge about RTLS and UWB Technology. In this episode Ersan explores these questions: - Could you explain your background in IoT Sensor Connectivity? - What is INTRANAV’s role in innovating indoor and outdoor location tracking to automate industry 4.0 in factories and warehouses? - Could you explain INTRANAV’s choice to adopt UWB technology and the benefits of this technology in optimising future applications? - What involvement does RTLS play in social distancing monitoring and how this can be implemented into other industries? - What can we expect to see in the future for SMART Factories and Warehouses? Find out the latest innovations in the world of IoT from the Industry and Thought-leaders themselves at https://theiotpodcast.com/ Subscribe to The IoT Podcast on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Hqqxkx... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...

In Episode 9 of The IoT Podcast, we explore the world of smart farming and non-digital asset monitoring with Marcos Arizti, CEO at StalkIT one of the world’s largest NB-IoT tracking providers delivering innovative IoT tracking solutions to digitalise the waste, livestock, and asset industries.  Marcos answers these questions:  - What is your background in IoT and NB-IoT Tracking?  - What value does StalkIT bring for customers who wish to deploy IoT tracking solutions into their business, especially within the waste and agricultural Industries?  - How does NB-IoT help visibility?  - How has coronavirus impacted the IoT tracking industries in the agricultural and recycling market, what are the long- term changes?  - Where do you see the future of waste and asset tracking heading? Will we see a more sustainable world?