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...
May 20, 2022•45 min•Ep. 129
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 Vo...
May 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 128
In this episode, we discuss how manufacturers can save millions in CapEx and excess inventory by unlocking the shadow factory hidden in the operational inefficiencies. We also explore the value and complexity that comes with providing a full stack solution that integrates hardware, software and services. Our guest today is Saar Yoskivitz , CEO of Augury. Augury eliminates downtime and improves productivity with world leading machine health diagnostics. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advi...
May 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 127
In this episode, we discuss the need for technology sales teams to adopt an executive mindset and learn to communicate value rather than features. We also explore the challenges of selling a value proposition around strategic objectives rather than improvement of hard KPIs that can be qualified in a business case. Our guest today is Stephen Timme , CEO of FinListics. FinListics provides analysis of customers to help enterprise sales organisations harness and leverage the power of insight-led sel...
May 03, 2022•56 min•Ep. 126
In this episode, we discuss the state of maturity of IoT, cloud computing and edge computing today. We also explore how edge computing is inherently enabled by cloud computing. After all, without the cloud, the edge is simply an on premise computer. Our guest today is Jason Shepherd, VP of Ecosystem at ZEDEDA. ZEDEDA provides edge virtualisation to deliver visibility, control and protection for distributed edge gateways, applications and networks at the enterprise edge as a cloud-based service. ...
Apr 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 125
In this episode, we discuss challenges related to building real-time cloud native systems that are able to scale globally, across millions of devices. We also explore the importance of reactive microservice frameworks for providing the on premise flexibility that enterprises often require. Our guest today is Brad Murdoch, Executive Vice President at Lightbend. Lightbend equips development teams to build microservices that are resilient to failure, scale effortlessly and instantaneously process d...
Apr 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 124
In this episode, we discuss challenges related to data acquisition and management in systems with dispersed sources and ultra-low latency requirements. We also explore the uses and limits of low-code systems as companies strive to empower their domain experts to create their own applications. Our guest today is Robert Cooke, CTO and founder of 3forge. 3forge empowers developers with a hybrid low-code development platform used to rapidly build enterprise applications that require real-time stream...
Apr 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 123
In this episode, we discuss how to integrate an AI engine with content tools to provide real time advice on brand, tone, clarity, compliance and consistency. We also explore how to build efficient processes to work around the limits of AI systems when it comes to automating mass updates across thousands of documents. Our guest today is Christopher Willis, Chief Marketing Officer of Acrolinx. Acrolinx is an AI platform with a unique linguistic and analytics engine to read all your content and pro...
Apr 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, we discuss the supply chain implications of IoT sensors that track location and environmental conditions that cost pennies and are the size of postage stamps. We also explore the importance of partner ecosystems in scaling IoT systems around innovation in a core technology. Our guest today is Stephen Statler , SVP of marketing at Wiliot. Wiliot is a leader in battery-free bluetooth semiconductors and sensor management cloud services, scaling the IoT by connecting people with pro...
Apr 08, 2022•55 min•Ep. 121
In this episode, we discuss the technology behind digital keys and their uses in the automotive industry and beyond. We also explore the use of underlying digital key technology to enable capabilities such proximity tracking, alerts and process automation. Our guest today is Chuck Sabin, senior director of market development at Bluetooth SIG. Bluetooth SIG expands bluetooth technology by fostering member collaboration to create improved specifications, drive global interoperability and grow adop...
Apr 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 120
In this episode, we discuss how conversational AI can transform business processes to enable knowledge workers to spend less time doing routine processes and more time solving problems. We also explore the problem of proliferation of apps in user interfaces which requires constant learning from your teams and are often either used improperly or often not at all. Our guest today is John Michelsen , CEO of Krista. Krista is a nothing like code intelligent automation platform that builds and integr...
Mar 25, 2022•57 min•Ep. 119
In this episode, we discuss the role of a middleware platform in the IoT product development process including hardware integration, connectivity management and troubleshooting. We also explore the technical and organisational challenges in the journey from idea to MVP to production for an IoT product. Our guest today is Jonathan Beri, CEO of Golioth. Golioth is an IoT development platform built to speed up development and increase the chance that your pilots will be put into production. IoT ONE...
Mar 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 118
In this episode, we discuss how traditional companies can turn their access to unique data sets into a competitive advantage. We also explore the challenges that companies face in setting up a data factory, from high risk strategic IT investments to the lack of technical talent. Our guest today is Tarush Aggarwal, CEO of 5X. 5X offers data reporting as a managed service on the latest technology platforms, so users can make data-driven decisions faster and adapt their architecture on demand. IoT ...
Mar 04, 2022•46 min•Ep. 117
In this episode, we discuss the uses of advanced algorithms, combined with prescriptive insights to optimise production processes at the batch or even at the unit level and we also explored the purpose of an IIoT platform in addressing the challenges that IT and OT leaders are facing, as expectations increase for high quality, low lead times, and predictive visibility. Our guest today is Laurent Laporte, CEO of Braincube. Braincube is an IIoT platform suite with business and expert apps that’s d...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, we discuss a smart city initiative by the town of Cary, SAS and Semtech to improve community services and environmental monitoring for the town. We also explore the process of evaluating a use case and finding the right tech stack to balance cost, capability and convenience. Our guest today is Richard Lansdowne, Senior Director of business development at Semtech . Semtech’s LoRa is a leading long range low power wireless platform for Internet of Things devices. IoT ONE is an IoT...
Feb 04, 2022•50 min•Ep. 115
In this episode, we discuss the current status of wireless charging and the alternative solutions for consumer, industrial environments. We also explore the potential for a distributed wireless energy network that leverages existing infrastructure to ensure that energy is available on demand. Our guest today is Dr. Ahmad Glover, founder and CEO of WiGL. WiGL sends targeted energy through an over the air wireless electrical power network in order to power or recharge devices without cords and wir...
Jan 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 114
In this episode, we discuss the concept of a trusted trip or a trip whose attributes are certified by authorised entities or devices in a decentralised network. We also explore early use cases such as supply train parts traceability for EV batteries, trusted carbon emissions tracking to verify emissions claims and usage-based fees, such as tolling, insurance and electric charging. Our guests today are Tram Vo, Co-director and Founder of MOBI and Rajat Rajbhandari, MOBI Working Groups Lead. MOBI ...
Jan 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 113
In this episode, we discuss the use of private spectrum for LTE and 5G wireless to provide high quality connections, to connect IoT devices in large facilities and campuses. We also explore the practice of micro slicing to translate enterprise IT and industrial IoT requirements for specific use cases to a 5G LAN. Our guest today is Ozer Dondurmacioglu, VP of Marketing at Celona. Celona provides the ingredients required for enterprise IT and industrial IoT teams to set up their own 5G cellular wi...
Jan 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 112
In this episode, we discuss the growing importance of APIs, as we shift from human centric internet to a hybrid internet in which the majority of interactions are system-to-system, or machine-to-machine. We also explore the challenge of defending APIs from increasingly sophisticated criminal organisations that use internal agents and best in class software, rather than brute-force to exploit vulnerabilities. Our guest today is Rob Dickinson, CEO of Resurface Labs. Resurface Labs is a database wh...
Jan 07, 2022•56 min•Ep. 111
I n this episode, we discuss the impact of air quality on productivity, sick days, employee retention, patient recovery times and other wellness factors. We also explore the challenges of building modern software solutions for the building industry due to legacy equipment and facilities and the lack of good benchmarking data to demonstrate ROI. Our guest today is Michael Driedger, CEO of Airsset. Airsset monitors indoor air and provides insights and solutions to improve air quality. IoT ONE is a...
Dec 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 110
In this episode, we discuss how the insurance industry is using IoT data to more accurately assess risk and to customise insurance premiums. We also explore the challenges of applying data analytics to areas related to consumer health due to privacy concerns and to the long tail of B2B use cases due to complexity. Our guest today is Graham Gordon, product and strategy director of Sapiens. Sapiens is a leading global provider of software and data solutions for the insurance industry. IoT ONE is a...
Dec 17, 2021•53 min•Ep. 109
In this episode we discuss new technologies that enable AI developers to build, optimise and deploy faster and more accurate models for any environment, from the cloud to the edge. We also explore the development processes that commonly lead to long delays in deployment and unexpected costs when migrating from development environment to an operating environment. Our guest today is Yonatan Geifman, Co-Founder and CEO of Deci . Deci provides a proprietary optimisation technology for deep learning ...
Dec 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 108
In this episode, we discuss how telemachine builders and production line integrators can differentiate themselves by providing data enabled services on top of their asset bases. We also explored the challenges of both gaining access to factory data and of gaining customer willingness to purchase software from non traditional software providers. Our guest today is Florian Weihard , CTO of ruhlamat Automation Technologies and board member of ShopWorx. ShopWorx is an IIoT platform designed to make ...
Nov 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 107
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, f...
Oct 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 106
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...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 105
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 comm...
Oct 15, 2021•57 min•Ep. 104
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...
Oct 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 103
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 retentio...
Oct 01, 2021•49 min•Ep. 102
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 tran...
Sep 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 101
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 semiconductor...
Aug 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 100
