
The IoT Podcast
IoT Talks and Tales The IoT Podcast is joined by the most influential leaders in IoT every Thursday to break down the current and up & coming IoT trends, unravel the misconceptions, doubts and forecast predictions on the ongoing journey for the Internet of Things.
This podcast will have something for everyone, whether you’re an entrepreneur searching for fresh ideas or the lessons learned, an engineer always looking to be one step ahead with the latest solutions, or someone with a pure enthusiasm for IoT.
Every episode is unique and has a significant practical takeaway that you can use in your application or for your own inspiration or business.
Ready to explore? Discover now.
Latest episodes

Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 22min
E03 | Digital Twins: Creating new enriched human experiences | Tom Winstanley, CTO & Laurence Norman, VP Sports Tech at NTT Data
In E03 of The 5V Podcast, we connect with Tom Winstanley, CTO & Laurence Norman VP of Sports Technology at NTT Data to discover the IoT and digital twin use cases that are creating more enriched human experiences ⛳️, saving the planet 🌍 and opening up a new society - Society 5.0 🌇.
Know what you're looking for? Check out the chapters below…
Society 5.0, Internet of Trees and Environmental use cases
🎙 Tom's background 01:07
🎙 Laurence's background 03:06
🎙 History of NTT Data 04:50
🎙 What is Society 5.0? 06:49
🎙 The Internet of Trees and forestry management with IoT 11:06
🎙 What has made the Internet of Trees possible? 14:23
🎙 Carbon capture IoT use cases 16:20
🎙 Collaborating with the Japan Space agency 20:30
🎙 The civil service data challenge and NTT Data Foundation e-Awards 25:19
Digital Twins!
🎙 Getting the most accurate(ish) definition of a digital twin 27:32
🎙 Spectrum of digital twin use cases 29:35
🎙 Real-time cardiovascular monitoring with digital twins 30:58
🎙 Bringing it down to some current digital twin examples 34:40
🎙 Digital twins in sports! 40:38
🎙 Tour de France digital twin use cases creating new engaging experiences for fans 42:55
🎙 The importance of context and purpose in the data we collect 48:40
🎙 Digital Twins at The Open (golf) 50:40
🎙 How is Drone technology being used to build accurate models? 52:55
Future thinking
🎙 Tech advancements in sports - opportunity driven through drones? 58:55
🎙 The different ecosystems that can come as a result of creating a digital twin 01:05:27
🎙 How is tech making more enriched experiences without harming the planet? 01:09:58
🎙 Future of these technologies 01:11:10
🎙 Quick fire questions 01:18:36
ABOUT Tom
With over 20 years of experience in consulting and programme delivery with a focus on the interface between business, customer experience and technology innovation in the telecommunications, financial service, retail and public sector, Tom Winstanley leads NTT DATA UK’s New Ventures unit, working with clients and partners from startups to alliances to develop new business opportunities.
Connect with Tom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwinstanley/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/twinstan
ABOUT Laurence
Laurence is the VP of Sports Technology at NTT DATA. He has held various roles across the company since 2013 including lead enterprise architect and VP of technology consulting. Laurence has further experience across the Telco sector having worked with T-Mobile International for more than 10 years.
Connect with Laurence
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencenorman/
ABOUT NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo and operating in more than 50 countries. For them, work is not only for technological innovation, it is about connecting people to create better solutions for everyday life. NTT DATA offers an advanced portfolio of consulting, application, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services to businesses and governments worldwide.
Find out more about NTT Data here: https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/
Discover more about the NTT Data Foundation e-Awards: https://www.nttdatafoundation.com/es-en/projects/eawards
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Oct 25, 2022 • 58min
E02 | How Can Tech Businesses Be More Sustainable? | Victoria Bunyard -CTO, IBM Northern Europe
In E02 Victoria Bunyard, CTO at IBM Northern Europe tells all on the purpose-led approach when it comes to sustainability for business and lets us in on the progress of the ground-breaking autonomous boat "The Mayflower," which is revolutionising how we understand the ocean and the larger climate 🌊🌍.
This episode showcases…
🎙Victoria’s IoT journey from the defence industry to IBM - 00:00
🎙Having access to everything vs. being focused in one particular area - which is more daunting? – 05:27
Considering how we can be more sustainable as tech businesses
🎙What does sustainability mean to you? 07:00
🎙IoT is a team sport 07:29
🎙Considering what the impact of what we do 08:35
🎙The do no harm mindset 09:16
🎙What is the long-term outcome when it comes to IoT and tech tackling the challenges we face? 12:15
The Mayflower Autonomous Boat
🎙The journey of the Mayflower autonomous boat 12:57
🎙If we can’t understand the ocean, how can we understand climate change? 16:01
🎙How is the Mayflower transforming the way we operate and know the ocean? 17:58
🎙What experiments are on the Mayflower? 21:54
🎙Whales are massive carbon sinks 22:37
The importance of ethical data and purpose
🎙The importance of a purpose-led approach 25:45
🎙The problem of having access to good data 27:30
🎙Ethics and AI – How can we data in a way that's ethical? 32:07
Inclusivity and Women in IoT
🎙How can we drive innovation forward with diversity and inclusivity in tech? 40:59
🎙Women in STEM and nurturing talent 44:12
🎙How often are IoT and tech affecting our daily lives? 50:05
🎙Quick fire questions! 53:45
ABOUT Victoria
Victoria Bunyard is the CTO for IBM Northern Europe. She has an extensive background in Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture and Technology Transformation. She firmly believes that technology can be ‘the answer’, but only when we truly understand ‘the question’ – and that it is not about how great the tech is, but about how great we can be when we are backed by great tech. Having worked in many industries she has learned the three fundamentals at the center of successful technology transformation: 1) Context is key, 2) The devil is in the dependency, 3) Technology is a team sport.
Connect with Victoria
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-bunyard/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VBunyard
ABOUT IBM
At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you.
We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything.
Find out more about IBM here: https://www.ibm.com
Discover more on the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project here: https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/cloud/automation/mayflower-autonomous-ship
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Connect with today’s Host Tom White aka. MR IoT – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom5values/
What is The 5V Podcast?
The 5V Podcast is a special one-off season that we put together as a celebration of our company values after we launched 5V Media; a media provider for the IoT and wider tech world. 5V Media powers The IoT Podcast, events, video content and much more!
Until next time sit back, relax, tun

Oct 18, 2022 • 49min
E01 | Food Production & Sustainability | Tim Paridaens, Deloitte
In E01 of The 5V Podcast, Tim Paridaens - Chief IoT Architect at Deloitte kicks of the season to share the IoT initiatives empowering sustainability and driving a better world.
This episode showcases…
- What projects and initiatives Deloitte are at involved with in IoT
- What’s going on with IoT and food production sustainability? Is IoT the answer?
- The glucose monitoring device transforming healthcare – What’s health as a subscription?
- What market trends you need to know about (right now!)
- Evidence vs. action for IoT – is there a winner?
- How can we be more open and transparent as an industry?
And much more!
ABOUT TIM
Tim is IoT leader at Deloitte Belgium and Chief IoT Architect at Deloitte global CoE.has worked on the border between technology and business, always challenging the status quo and seeing how new technology can support the businesses in their problems. Innovation lead by IoT has become his spirits.
Connect with Tim
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timparidaens/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TParidaens
ABOUT DELOITTE
Deloitte is a global IoT consulting market leader with a broad range of IoT services designed to meet client needs across industries. The end-to-end IoT service offering ranges from ideation to strategy to implementation. On a daily basis, Deloitte work on new IoT solutions where all of them have the potential to revolutionize the way we lead our lives and run our businesses. Deloitte’s IoT offering combines deep industry knowledge with cross-competency delivery capabilities.
Find about more about Deloitte – https://www.deloitte.com/
Thank you to Hardware Pioneers Max 2022 for sponsoring today’s episode. Join the conference on Tuesday 25th October in London featuring speakers from NXP, Edge impulse and Ublox. And get 50% off your ticket using our code IPMAX50. Links to the sign up here: https://www.hardwarepioneers.com/registration
We’re excited to see you there!
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Connect with today’s Host Tom White aka. MR IoT – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom5values/
What is The 5V Podcast?
The 5V Podcast is a special one-off season that we put together as a celebration of our company values after we launched 5V Media; a media provider for the IoT and wider tech world. 5V Media powers The IoT Podcast, events, video content and much more!
Until next time sit back, relax, tune in a discover the people, initiatives and communities driving technology as a force for good!

Aug 4, 2022 • 33min
S2 E28 | Why the Future of IoT Depends on Blockchain | David Palmer, Vodafone Business
To wrap up season two, we are joined by no other than David Palmer - Blockchain Lead IoT at Vodafone Business to find out how Blockchain and web3 technologies are bringing trust and payments to billions of IoT devices and paving the way for the Economy of Things!⛓️🔒 🚗 💳 📲
Sit back, relax, tune in and be the first to discover...
⛓️ David's background in IoT and his journey to Vodafone
💳 Where is the industry at with Blockchain and IoT convergence?
🚗 What has Vodafone been doing to innovate Blockchain and IoT? What use cases have emerged?
⛓️ What is the Vodafone Digital Asset Broker Platform?
💳 What is the Economy of Things?
🚗 What are the opportunities for Blockchain in the Metaverse?
And much more!
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Follow David:
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Find out more about Vodafone Business IoT: https://www.vodafone.com/business/iot
Read more about the Digital Asset Broker: https://www.vodafone.com/business/new

Jul 21, 2022 • 29min
S2 E27 | Smart Textiles: The Future of Clothing! | Christian Dalsgaard, Smart Textile Alliance
In S2 episode 27 Christian Dalsgaard- CEO, of Smart Textile Alliance unpins the world of smart textiles from what smart textiles can be used for, the current climate and what's in store for the future👖👕🩱👗
Sit back, relax, tune in and be the first to discover...
👕 Christian's background in smart textiles
👖 What is the current market overview for the smart textile sector?
👗 What hurdles are there for the smart textile sector?
👕 What is the Smart Textile Alliance?
👖 How is the Smart Textile Alliance helping support product development?
👗 What is forecasted for the future of smart textiles?
And much more!
LISTEN ON THE GO👇
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Follow Christian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-dalsgaard-aarhus/
Find out more about Smart Textile Alliance: https://smarttextilealliance.com/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzIiO0mEKatPdQevN86Iyw
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Christian Dalsgaard is the CEO of Smart Textile Alliance driving to bring standards to support innovation and growth in the emerging industry of smart textiles.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
This episode is proudly sponsored by The IoT Jobsite, the world's only dedicated job site for IoT. To find out more contact letstalk@theiotjobsite.com
Check out The IoT Jobsite here: https://www.theiotjobsite.com

Jul 7, 2022 • 23min
S2 E26 | How to Test Your IoT Product! | Tim Winters, QA Cafe
In S2 episode 26, Tim Winters- CTO at QA Cafe tells us more about the testing that goes into an IoT product📲, from the processes of testing, the barriers and the security aspects for different use cases🔒
Sit back, relax, tune in and be the first to discover...
💥 Tim's background
💥 What does QA Cafe do?
💥 Where is the Smart Home industry at currently and what are the barriers when it comes to testing?
💥 How is the QA Cafe Passport Automated IoT helping increase the reliability of smart home devices?
💥 What are the processes involved when it comes to testing?
💥 How can we improve the interoperability of devices?
💥 How is testing helping businesses accelerate IoT deployments?
💥 Will there more innovation when it comes to testing IoT devices in the future?
And much more!
LISTEN ON THE GO👇
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Join the community and stay up to date🗓
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-iot-podcast/
Twitter: @theiotpodcast
Follow Tim:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-winters-3192822/
Find out more about QA Cafe and Passport Automated IoT: https://www.qacafe.com/
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Tim Winters is the CTO at QA Cafe, a dynamic software company composed of experts in networking, consumer electronics, and security. They develop industry-leading network device test solutions and network analysis tools for business use while providing customers with world-class support.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
This episode is proudly sponsored by The IoT Jobsite, the world's only dedicated job site for IoT. To find out more contact letstalk@theiotjobsite.com
Check out The IoT Jobsite here: https://www.theiotjobsite.com

Jun 23, 2022 • 26min
S2 E25 | Unpot the World of Connected Plant Tech | Claudia Nassif & Sylvie Basler, FYTA
In S2 episode 24, Claudia Nasiff and Sylvie Basler Co-Founders at FYTA🌿connect with the show to unpot the world of connected plant technology, how we can track plant health and how FYTA's solution is transforming the way we care for plants!
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What inspired Claudia and Sylvie to found FYTA
What does the FYTA do?
How does the FYTA Beam Sensor work and integrate with the App and store?
What technologies are implemented and how is this innovating the way we look after plants?
How is the FYTA e-commerce store differentiating FYTA's offering?
What plans does FYTA have for the future after their product launch last April?
And much more!
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Join the community and stay up to date🗓
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Twitter: @theiotpodcast
Follow Sylvie and Claudia:
Sylvie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-basler-haselhorst/
Claudia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnassif-bln/
Find out more about FYTA: https://fyta.de/
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Sylvie Basler-Haselhorst- CMO & Founder and Claudia Nassif – CEO & Co-Founder at FYTA a Berlin-based start-up that develops products for people who love plants and indoor gardening.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
This episode is proudly sponsored by The IoT Jobsite, the world's only dedicated job site for IoT. To find out more contact letstalk@theiotjobsite.com
Check out The IoT Jobsite here: https://www.theiotjobsite.com

Jun 9, 2022 • 39min
S2 E24 | Translate Digital Potential into Business Results with IoT | Francis Cepero, A1 Digital
In S2 episode 24, Francis Cepero - Director of Vertical Market Solutions at A1 Digital joins the show to talk about all things digital transformation - from what needs to be considered when moving forward with IoT🤔 and the integral role edge computing will play as IoT grows!📈
Sit back, relax, tune in and be the first to discover...
💫 Francis' background in IoT
💫 What A1 Digital does and the key solutions they offer
💫 What is it that most people get wrong when it comes to developing IoT Solutions? How is A1 Digital helping address these blocks?
💫 What use cases are you seeing trend?
💫 Why is edge computing so integral, especially as the IoT market grows?
💫 What industries do you see edge making the biggest impact?
And much more!
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Follow Francis:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciscepero/
Find out more about A1 Digital: https://www.a1.digital/en-de/
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Francis Cepero is the Director Vertical Market Solutions at A1 Digital, an innovative company that realises digitalisation projects together with businesses. Their focus is on industry-specific applications in IoT, as well as cloud-based products for modern workplace and security solutions.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
This episode is proudly sponsored by The IoT Jobsite, the world's only dedicated job site for IoT. To find out more contact letstalk@theiotjobsite.com
Check out The IoT Jobsite here: https://www.theiotjobsite.com

May 26, 2022 • 31min
S2 E23 | Enabling the Smart Cities of Tomorrow | Ralph Varcoe - MD, Connexin
In S2 episode 23, Ralph Varcoe MD and Chief Growth Officer at Connexin joins the show to talk about the impact of smart cities 🏙🌱 on communities, and optimising tech in order to make it more accessible for local authorities.
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🏙 Ralph's background in IoT 00:00-05:53
🌱 What are the key IoT Solutions that Connexin cover? 05:53-09:55
🏙 What industries are seeing the most prominent growth? 05:53-09:55
🌱 What are the common challenges faced by cities and communities? 09:55-15:33
🏙 How are IoT and Connexin’s Smart City Solutions enabling innovation in this area to improve these barriers? 15:33-18:44
🌱 What needs to be done to get more governments and councils on board to build sustainable cities that address the challenges of our time? 15:33-18:44
🏙 What role with Connexin play in the future so Smart City communities? 15:33-30:59
And much more!
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Follow Ralph:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphvarcoe/
Find out more about Connexin: https://www.connexin.co.uk/
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Ralph Varcoe is the MD and Chief Growth Officer at Connexin, an innovative and disruptive technology company specialising in building and operating award-winning Smart City Infrastructure to support the Internet of Things.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
This episode is proudly sponsored by The IoT Jobsite, the world's only dedicated job site for IoT. To find out more contact letstalk@theiotjobsite.com
Check out The IoT Jobsite here: https://www.theiotjobsite.com

May 12, 2022 • 21min
S2 E22 | Low Earth Orbit Satellites: Connecting IoT Devices Anywhere | Eric Hewitson, Wyld Networks
🛰️In S2 episode 22, Eric Hewitson - Business Development Manager, Wyld Networks connects with us to tell us how Wyld are solving key connectivity issues in even the most remote corners of the globe through low earth orbit satellite technology 🛰️ 🌎 and how they are improving sustainability for customers♻️🌱.
Sit back relax, tune in and be the first to discover...
🛰️ Eric's background in IoT 00:00-02:13
🛰️ What Wyld Networks is doing in the connectivity world 02:13-03:49
🛰️ How is Wyld solving key connectivity problems by extending terrestrial network reach? 03:49-05:37
🛰️ What are the key industries benefitting from low earth orbit satellites? 05:37-07:02
🛰️ How is Wyld using these low earth orbit satellites to democratise data and improve sustainability? 07:02-11:30
🛰️ What challenges have you faced on this IoT journey? 11:30-13:13
🛰️ What's next for Wyld and how much more potential is there for the technology? 13:13-17:40
And much more!
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Follow Eric:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-hewitson-b2762a114/
Find out more about Wyld Networks: https://wyldnetworks.com/
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Eric Hewitson is the Business Development Manager at Wyld Networks, enabling low power, low-cost global connectivity for the Internet of Things via low earth orbit satellites using LoRa protocol.
Eric is an experienced hardware, software and SaaS business development manager. He has worked on mobile mesh networks and LPWAN solutions for the IoT including direct sensor to satellite LoRaWAN. Projects he has been involved with include agritech, utility metering, maritime and environment.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
This episode is proudly sponsored by The IoT Jobsite, the world's only dedicated job site for IoT. To find out more contact letstalk@theiotjobsite.com
Check out The IoT Jobsite here: https://www.theiotjobsite.com