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Industrial IoT Spotlight

Peter Rohde-Chen, Erik Walenzawww.iotone.com
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
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Episodes

EP 190 - Transitioning from CAPEX to OPEX-based Offerings with IoT

Today, we have Andrei Ciobotar as our guest, who serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Relayr . Relayr provides comprehensive industrial IoT solutions and data-powered financial services to assist their customers in their transition towards Equipment-as-a-Service. With a decade of experience, Andrei is instrumental in relayr's success across cloud development, edge development, and AI engineering. In this episode, we explored how IoT can facilitate the transition from capital expenditure (CA...

Oct 24, 202341 minEp. 190

EP 189 - Empowering IoT's Edge and Its Game-Changing Innovations

Our guest today is Ross Sabolcik , the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Industrial and Commercial IoT Products at Silicon Labs . Silicon Labs is a renowned technology company specializing in the design and sale of semiconductors and software for manufacturers in the Internet of Things infrastructure sector. Ross boasts an impressive track record with over two decades of experience in this field and holds a Master's Degree in Computer and System Engineering, as well as BSEE from Penn ...

Sep 19, 202338 minEp. 189

EP 188 - Decentralizing the Commercial Energy Landscape

In this week's episode, Erik is in conversation with Gareth Evans , the CEO and founder of VECKTA . VECKTA is dedicated to enabling businesses to embrace competitive energy solutions across their operations, providing them with access to affordable and environmentally friendly energy. With two decades of expertise in the energy and resource sectors, Gareth is a specialist in microgrid and distributed energy planning and design, construction, and monitoring During this discussion, we delve into t...

Sep 12, 202342 minEp. 188

EP 187 - Building the industrial metaverse, step by step

In this week’s episode, Erik is joined by Jan Burian, Associate Vice President and Head of IDC Manufacturing Insights EMEA. His core research coverage includes Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and IT and automation tools. At IDC, their focus lies in aiding IT experts, corporate leaders, and investors in making informed decisions regarding technology investments and business tactics. Our conversation delves into the intricate framework of the industrial Metaverse. Discover how businesses are...

Aug 29, 202336 minEp. 187

EP 186 - How does IoT enable workflow streamlining in cold chains?

During this week's episode, Erik interviewed Gil Dror, the Chief Technology Officer, and Sammy Kolt, the Chief Product Officer at SmartSense. SmartSense offers a solution that empowers organizations to leverage wireless sensors, digital technology, and advanced analytics, resulting in actionable insights based on remote sensing and artificial intelligence. Throughout the discussion, we delved into the ways IoT facilitates workflow streamlining and introduces a novel approach to data-driven decis...

Aug 21, 202347 minEp. 186

EP 185 - Bringing AI to the edge with analog computing

In this episode, we talked with Dave Fick , co-founder and CEO of Mythic. Mythic has developed analog computing technology to deliver high-performance AI processors that are ten times more power-efficient and cost-effective than digital solutions. In this talk, we discussed why analog computing is uniquely well-suited for machine learning on the edge, due to low energy consumption, low latency, and high capability. We also talk about several industrial applications that are using analog computin...

Aug 09, 202345 minEp. 185

EP 184 - Winning the Maintenance Market with a Focus on Simplicity

This week, Erik and Darwin interviewed Paul McCarthy , Founder and CEO of Snapfix . Snapfix is the simplest maintenance platform on the planet, making maintenance easy with a streamlined system of photos and traffic lights that everyone can use. In this special episode of IoT One Podcast, Darwin Wang joined Erik Walenza as his co-host! Darwin is a multifaceted professional with a diverse education and career background, and previously as Head of Innovation at JLL. In this talk, they discussed wh...

Jul 24, 202346 minEp. 184

EP 183 - Making 5G NB-IoT Connectivity Affordable by Satellite

In this episode, Erik talked with Jaume Sanpera , CEO and co-founder of Sateliot . Sateliot is the first satellite communication service provider that will offer satellite IoT connectivity. In this talk, Erik discussed why 85% of the earth remains unserved by terrestrial networks and how modern satellites can bring affordable connectivity to remote NB-IoT devices. He also explored the factors influencing satellite connectivity cost structure, including satellite manufacturing, launch, radio tech...

Jul 13, 202336 min

EP 182 - Bringing Open Standards to Semiconductor Design

This week, we interviewed Jack Kang , Senior Vice President of Business Development and Customer Experience at SiFive . SiFive brings RISC V software and Silicon experts together to innovate with the modern software-driven approach to semiconductors. In this episode, we talked about the importance of the RISC V open standard for semiconductors to provide design freedom, vendor choice, and long-term tech stack flexibility. We also explored how companies, from automotive OEMs to wearable device ma...

Jul 05, 202345 min

EP 181 - Manufacturing Tech Venture Building

In this episode, we talked with Renan Devillieres , founder and CEO of OSS Ventures . OSS Ventures is a start-up studio that invests in the future of factory operations. They ideate, test, build and invest in great ideas to change the future of manufacturing. In this talk, we discussed the role of start-ups in shaping the future of manufacturing and specific areas of breakthrough in this industry. We also covered the best practices for building a new venture like opportunity identification, prod...

Jun 27, 202343 minEp. 181

EP 180 - How to simplify the path from industrial AI pilot to scale

In this episode, we talked with Matt Oberdorfer , founder and CEO of Embassy of Things . Embassy of Things enables industrial enterprises to modernize and build their own operational cloud historians, industrial digital twins, and data lakes. In this talk, we discussed how to modernize industrial data architecture to resolve development bottlenecks and simplify the path from a pilot scale. We also explored the application of generative AI to the industrial environment. Key Questions: ● What is y...

Jun 15, 202342 minEp. 180

EP 179 - Bridging the gap between consumers and factories

In this episode, we talked with Leonard Marano , President of the Americas at Lectra . Lectra provides Industry 4.0 solutions to bridge the gap between the consumer and the factory bringing precision and flexibility to the design to production process. In this talk, we discussed market trends driving Industry 4.0 adoption including mass customization, sustainability, nearshoring, and workforce shortages. We also explored how manufacturing in the fashion industry is evolving its supply chains to ...

Jun 05, 202336 minEp. 179

EP 178 - Replicate human decision making in industrial environments with Autonomous AI

This week, we interviewed Bryan DeBois , director of Industrial AI at RoviSys . RoviSys is a global system integrator that applies the most effective methods for building, analyzing, improving, and maintaining complex autonomous systems. In this episode, we talk about the concept of autonomous AI that integrates deep reinforcement learning based on machine data with machine teaching based on the main expertise and improvement through simulation. We also explored the industrial landscape broadly,...

May 29, 202342 minEp. 178

EP 177 - How to automate on premise data center workflows

In this episode, we talked with Rob Hirschfeld , CEO and founder of RackN . RackN connects the tools people use to manage infrastructure to workflow pipelines through seamless automation across IT systems, platforms, and applications. In this episode, we discussed the challenges of operating on-premise data centers and the need to automate processes as companies adopt edge computing. We also explored the development during the past 25 years of data center evolution, what has improved, and where ...

May 16, 202346 minEp. 177

EP 176 - Transforming healthcare productivity with RTLS

In this week's episode, we interviewed Scott Hondros , Vice President of Professional Services at CenTrak . CenTrak helps healthcare facilities create a safe, and efficient healthcare environment through the deployment of industry-leading real-time location systems. In this episode, we discussed how healthcare providers use IoT systems data to increase productivity, reduce operating costs and transform patient care. We also talked about machine-learning adoption to generate insights into asset u...

May 09, 202342 minEp. 176

EP 175 - How AI co-pilots are transforming the factory floor

For today's episode, we talked with Artem Kroupenev , Head of Strategy for Augury . Augury uses AI to detect machine failures before they occur by empowering the largest process manufacturers to integrate AI into their daily operations. In this talk, we discussed how AI co-pilots transform the factory floor by guiding maintenance, quality, and production decisions with highly accurate diagnostics. We also explored the impact of GPT-4 and other large language models on how manufacturers use unstr...

May 05, 202339 minEp. 175

EP 174- The future of low-code DevOp

In this episode, we talked to Cory O'Daniel , CEO and co-founder at Massdriver . Massdriver helps engineers deploy best-practice cloud architectures with integrated observability and security without being a DevOps expert. In this talk, we discussed the evolution of DevOps and cloud computing and why traditional DevOps practices don't work well for many start-ups today. We also explored the promise of generative AI to alien DevOps programming. Key Questions: What industries are mostly involved i...

Apr 25, 202353 minEp. 174

EP 173 - How can you transition from passive to active safety

This week, we interviewed Francesco Sammartin i, Managing Director of Advanced Microwave Engineering (AME) . AME provides end-to-end active safety solutions based on proprietary technology that helps companies achieve the highest level of safety for workers while maintaining operational efficiency. In this episode, we discussed the transition from passive safety, or minimizing damage, to active safety focused on using intelligent systems to avoid dangers. We also explored the importance of a cus...

Apr 11, 202336 minEp. 173

EP 172 - Building an affordable and scalable IoT network

This week, we interviewed Johan Stokking , CTO and co-founder of The Things Industries . The Things Industries is the industry renown expert that provides an integrated chain of LoRaWAN products and services to help companies start building secured end-to-end solutions for themselves and their customers. In this episode, we discussed the value proposition of LoRaWAN and why it has survived and thrived in the fiercely competitive connectivity ecosystem. We also explored the business project behin...

Apr 04, 202347 minEp. 172

EP 171 - Integrating operations and IT to secure medical devices

Our guest for this week is Shankar Somasundaram, founder and CEO of Asimily. Asimily is a medical IoT risk mediation platform that holistically secures mission-critical healthcare devices through inventory detection, cybersecurity management, and procurement to operation support. In this episode, we discussed the unique challenges in securing the healthcare environment, from heterogeneous device fleets to the broad attack landscape and complex regulations. We also explored the importance of inte...

Mar 28, 202345 minEp. 171

EP 170 - Affordable global coverage - from space

This week, we interviewed Tarun Gupta , co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Skylo Technologies . Skylo provides cost-effective coverage from space across the world by building an ecosystem of satellite operators, cellular providers, and technology partners. We talked about IoT and consumer use cases for the satellite that matured today, as well as the trends that will continue to drive adoption in the coming years. We also explored the importance of simplicity as end-users begin to expect un...

Mar 21, 202346 minEp. 170

EP 169 - API security for modern software services

In this episode, we talked with Pat Clawson , chairman and CEO of Resurface Labs . Resurface Labs is a data-driven API security service that uses continuous API scanning to detect and respond to the attack in real-time. We talked about the growing importance of APIs in modern software architecture and the challenges companies face in managing hundreds or thousands of APIs. We also explored the unique challenges in API security, such as broken object-level authorization, API parameter tampering, ...

Mar 14, 202341 minEp. 169

EP 168 - What is the workplace of the future

In this episode, we talked with Stefan Schwab , CEO of Enlighted. Enlighted is a leading, human-centered prop-tech provider of IoT solutions for space optimization, building management, business productivity, and sustainability. In this talk, we discussed the two megatrends that are reshaping the office today, the need for a hybrid workforce and the drive for sustainable building operations. We also talked about the long tail of use cases that leverage sensor data to improve employee productivit...

Mar 06, 202349 minEp. 168

EP 167 - Entering the era of AI super tools

This week we interviewed Gabriel Rene , CEO of Verses . Verses is the company behind KOSM, the world's first network operating system for distributed intelligence. In this episode, we discussed the coming explosion of AI-based super-tools built on the converging maturation of AI, IoT, robotics, and AR, like ChatGPT. We also explored the challenges facing this technology development, ranging from the need to lay a strong rules-based foundation to build safe AI to engage with governments and integ...

Feb 27, 202356 minEp. 167

EP 166 - Rethink packing with smart 3D packing APIs

In this episode, we talked with James Malley , co-founder and CEO of Paccurate. Paccurate provides containerization technology to the supply chain community that reduces cost, waste, and carbon consumption. We discussed how trends toward higher product mix e-commerce and sustainability awareness impact packaging and shipping. We also explore how smart 3D packing APIs are used to upgrade existing WMS and TMS systems to reduce shipping and labor costs. Key Questions: ● How are decisions in packagi...

Feb 20, 202343 minEp. 166

EP 165 - How to collaborate over real-time operational data

This week, our guest is Krzysztof Malicki , founder and CEO of TrustedTwin . TrustedTwin is an API-first solution for sharing real-time operation data with multiple partners powered by digital twins to build processes and enable services. In this episode, we discussed the technical and business challenges in collaborating with operational data, including ownership, access, and ledger tracking. We also talked about the importance of data sharing to enable new solutions in business models like dev...

Feb 17, 202351 minEp. 165

EP 163 - How is the cloud transforming lab operations

This week, we interviewed Nathan Clark, founder of Ganymede. Ganymede is the cloud-native data platform for life science companies focusing on integrating physical lab instruments with digital workflows. In this episode, we discussed the challenge of integrating and automating processes in life science research labs and manufacturing facilities. We also explored what the lab in the future will look like and how companies are leveraging the cloud today to improve productivity and guarantee compli...

Feb 14, 202350 minEp. 163

EP 162 - How user-centric design improves IoT deployment success

Our guest for this week is Jared Huke , founder and CEO of Daito Design . Daito Design is a strategy, consulting, and design firm focused on creating impactful innovations for enterprises. In this episode, we talked about how user-centric design can improve the success of IoT solution deployment in the energy sector. We also explored the complex interactions between user experience, business design, technology development, and risk management. Key Questions: What is the landscape of digital proj...

Feb 06, 202350 minEp. 162

EP 161 - How to maintain data quality across systems

This week, our guest is Malcolm Hawker , Chief Data Officer of Profisee . Profisee is a cloud-native master data management solution that helps enterprises solve data quality and governance issues. In this talk, we discussed the challenges related to data management, from integration between systems to standardizing workflows. We also explored how blockchain can impact data governance by making it easier to manage data sharing between supply chain partners. Key Questions: How do you segregate jo...

Feb 01, 202359 minEp. 161

EP 162 - How do you scale IoT globally and affordably

This week, we interviewed Ivo Rook , Chief Operating Officer and President of 1NCE . 1NCE is a leading provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate. They offer fast, secure, and reliable cellular connectivity and services in more than 110 countries. In this episode, we discussed trends in IoT adoption and the telecommunications industry that enabled the 1NCE business model to grow rapidly in recent years. We also explored the non-technical challenges related to scaling IoT...

Jan 13, 202353 minEp. 162
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