In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, we dive into the future of IoT with Dhiraj Sogani, Sr. Director of Wireless Product Marketing at Silicon Labs. Dhiraj shares insights on ambient IoT, energy harvesting technologies, and the innovative ways Silicon Labs is shaping low-power, sustainable IoT solutions. From Bluetooth advancements to machine learning at the edge, explore the cutting-edge trends driving the IoT ecosystem. Dhiraj’s Top 3 Songs with Meaning: “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson: http...
Nov 26, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 210
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, we zoom out to the big picture of global supply chains with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economics Correspondent for The New York Times. Goodman explores how cost-cutting, deregulation, and "just-in-time" practices strained supply chains, leading to shortages during COVID-19. Through insights from his new book, How the World Ran Out of Everything, Goodman shares powerful stories on resilience, corporate interests, and the need for a sustainable global econo...
Nov 12, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 209
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Nitin Kamboj, Head of Strategy for Digital Supply Chain at Royal Mail, discusses how ambient IoT is transforming Royal Mail’s logistics. Learn how the 500-year-old institution uses IoT to track assets, boost efficiency, and reduce costs with over 800,000 IoT tags. Kamboj also shares insights on scaling this technology, future applications, and its role in Royal Mail’s sustainability efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 208
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, Damon Barnes from Bluetooth SIG discusses the groundbreaking features of Bluetooth Core Specification version 6.0, including channel sounding, which offers precise range finding with centimeter-level accuracy. Learn how this innovation, along with other Bluetooth Core Specification version 6.0 updates, is set to transform industries like automotive and IoT, enabling accurate, cost-effective distance measurement. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts and an...
Oct 15, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 207
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Matan Epstein from Wiliot discusses the real-world impact of ambient IoT, from tracking COVID-19 vaccine temperatures to optimizing supply chains. With over 50 pilot projects, Matan shares insights on deploying battery-free Bluetooth tags, providing continuous visibility into goods movement, and improving operational efficiency. He also reflects on his career, problem-solving approach, and love for music. Tune in for an expert’s perspective on how ambie...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 206
This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast, Simon Ford, founder of Blecon and IoT expert, discusses how Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is revolutionizing industries like healthcare, logistics, and asset tracking. With over 17 years at ARM, Simon shares insights on building scalable IoT solutions and Blecon’s role in transforming BLE for business applications. Tune in to explore the future of IoT connectivity, real-time asset tracking, and the challenges of integrating BLE into modern infrastructure. Simon’...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 205
In this episode, Pete Bernard, CEO of TinyML.org, explores the groundbreaking world of TinyML—AI running on edge devices like wearables and sensors. We discuss how TinyML is revolutionizing industries by enabling AI in resource-constrained environments, covering real-world applications from agriculture to IoT. Tune in to discover how TinyML is set to redefine the future of AI and edge computing. Pete’s Favorite Songs: “Samba Pa Ti” by Santana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=timZoOs9ozo “Can’t Y...
Aug 22, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 204
In this Mr. Beacon Podcast episode, Wyatt Meek, CCO of AiRISTA, discusses the company's innovations in real-time location systems (RTLS) and IoT. He explains AiRISTA's multi-technology approach using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, and GPS, and their recognition in Gartner's Magic Quadrant. Wyatt shares industry use cases in manufacturing and healthcare, highlights a consultative sales approach, and discusses his career journey. The episode concludes with his vision for the future of RTLS and IoT. Wyatt...
Aug 06, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Explore healthcare innovation with Navenio's COO and VP of Engineering, Bill Kloes and Sven Albrecht, on The Mr. Beacon Podcast. Learn how their infrastructure-free solutions, developed from Oxford University research, revolutionize indoor location tracking for patients, staff, and assets. Discover applications in the US and UK, business challenges addressed, and the advantages of mobile device strategies. Tune in for insights on the future of healthcare technology, improving efficiency, reducin...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 202
This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast, we delve into Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and their vast opportunities in the IoT. Join expert Lauren Roman and myself as we explore the EU's new DPP legislation and its impact on various industries, including automotive, apparel, and electronics. Lauren, Chair of the NAATBatt Track and Trace Committee and Vice Chair of the Society of Automotive Engineers Battery Global Traceability Standards Committee, shares insights on DPPs, product transparency, and ...
Jul 09, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 201
In episode 200 of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, I speak with SATO Healthcare's VP, Kevin Allart, covering their journey from bamboo packaging to healthcare tech leader. Learn about their IoT solutions transforming healthcare, collaboration with Wiliot for IoT Pixel tags, and navigating MDR compliance. Plus, delve into Kevin Allart's personal journey from France to Japan. Kevin’s Favorite Songs: Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7dTBoW5H9k Good Vibrations by The...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 200
This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast we have Steve Gorretta, VP of Marketing at Rigado. We’ll talk about Rigado's Cascade Bluetooth gateway, navigating the complexities of IoT deployment and its transformative impact on industries like grocery. Gain insights into managing IoT data with scalable software solutions and driving efficiency. Join us as we unravel the future of IoT deployments and the crucial role of management solutions in industry sustainability. Steve’s Favorite Songs: Power of Love...
Apr 16, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 199
This week on Mr. Beacon, we interview Marty Beard, Co-Founder/CEO of alwaysAI. The company employs computer vision for practical AI solutions, focusing on areas like mining efficiency and retail enhancement while addressing privacy concerns. We discuss the significance of multimodal AI and compare alwaysAI with ChatGPT. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of technology, strategy, and philosophy, envisioning a future shaped by AI and Computer Vision. Marty’s 3 Favorite songs Tangled up i...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Join us on Mr. Beacon as Thaddeus Sergura, VP of Data Products at Wiliot, discusses the transformative power of ambient IoT in retail, live from NRF. Explore how low-cost devices revolutionize data acquisition, replacing unreliable inventory methods. We’ll challenge handheld scanners' efficiency and debate the pros and cons of subscription models. Reshape retail experiences and redefine industry standards in this must-listen episode for tech and commerce enthusiasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Feb 13, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 197
This week, guest Curt Schacker, Co-Founder of TrackVision AI, joins us to discuss supply chain visibility. Discover how TrackVision AI tackles challenges through EPCIS 2.0 and Digital Link, promoting interoperability and simplifying collaboration. Explore applications like food safety and carbon tracking, challenging traditional methods. Curt's insights, inspired by his work on the Hubble Space Telescope, shed light on the evolving tech landscape. Illuminate the future of supply chain with Track...
Jan 23, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 196
This week on Mr. Beacon, we delve into the world of RFID innovation with Pierre Muller from EM Microelectronic. Recorded at the AIPIA SHOW in Amsterdam, we explore EM Microelectronic's roots, UHF and NFC dynamics. We cover topics ranging from dual-frequency chips, sustainability in smart packaging, and the RFID RAIN Alliance's role. Uncover the intricacies of the semiconductor industry, and potential synergies between competing RF technologies. Pierre’s Top 3 Songs: Mack the Knife by Louis Armst...
Jan 09, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 195
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Dominique Guinard, VP of Innovation at Digimarc, discusses the concept of Digital Product Passports (DPP). With the potential to disrupt the US, DPP originates from the EU's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, DPP empowers consumers with vital information on product carbon footprints, revolutionizing conscious consumerism. Dominique explores the shift from a "nice to have" to a "must have," impacting global brands and combating greenwashing. We’ll ...
Dec 26, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Welcome to the Mr. Beacon Podcast! In this episode, Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of IoT Business at Identiv, discusses the latest in RFID and IoT innovation. He shares updates on Identiv's business, the launch of their cloud software, bitse.io, and highlights the company's evolution from access control. Amir delves into the dual focus on RFID and IoT devices. The conversation explores battery-assisted pixels, asset tracking in various industries, and Amir's involvement with the nonprofit Gentleme...
Dec 12, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 193
This week on Mr. Beacon, we explore healthcare tracking tech with Andreas Stavropoulos. Director of Product at Vizzia Technologies. Learn how he creates cutting-edge software, ensuring transparency in healthcare. Discover real-world scenarios, information transmission methods, and innovative use cases like asset tracking. Uncover challenges hindering RTLS adoption and the revolutionary role of Bluetooth tags in medical supply billing. I hope you enjoy this episode with Andreas, I found it fascin...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 192
This week on Mr. Beacon we have Ollie Smeenk, co-founder of SODAQ, back on the podcast. SODAQ is a Netherlands-based IoT hardware company that makes thin-powered tracking and sensing tags that improve medicine and asset monitoring. Ollie discusses the advantages of NB IoT over regular cellular networks for IoT applications as well as SODAQ's business model. Ollie shares his vision for the future of IoT tracking technology, including printable solutions and mobile phone gateways. We hope you enjo...
Nov 14, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 191
This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast we welcome IBM's Wiggs Civitillo to discuss IBM Food Trust. This innovative project, powered by blockchain technology, enhances food safety and sustainability in supply chains. Explore the impact of GS1 and EPCIS standards, as well as the collaboration with iFoodDS, poised to revolutionize global food traceability. Song links: “And Your Bird Can Sing” by The Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g2eU9YGwWQ “Amo Soltanto Te” by Andrea Bocelli and Ed Sheeran...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 190
Welcome to the Mr. Beacon Podcast! Gery Pollet, Founder of Blyott, is back to discuss his mission to revolutionize healthcare equipment tracking. Blyott's innovative Bluetooth tags address healthcare's unique challenges in a 9.5 trillion-dollar industry. They offer heat-resistant tags, paper battery tags and tiny tags. Discover implementation challenges and a compelling use case. Join us in this discussion on Blyott's role in healthcare innovation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Oct 17, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 189
In this Mr. Beacon episode, we delve into Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and how the IoT is revolutionizing them, featuring insights from independent consultant Rick Buttner. We discuss QSR efficiency, supply chain tech, and the pressing FSMA 204 deadline, shedding light on how IoT is reshaping this dynamic industry. Song links: Hotel California, The Eagles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n04BL8pzFc8 Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHFxncb1gRY I Can Only Imagi...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 188
This week on Mr. Beacon, we're talking with Garrett Kinsman, Co-Founder at Nodle, a company revolutionizing networks of IoT devices. Nodle connects physical and digital worlds using smartphone and Bluetooth tech. Nodle keeps data decentralized while rewarding users/contributors with crypto. Learn about their new N1 prototype, an IoT device with a sticker form factor. If you're into wireless networks and IoT, don't miss this episode! Song links: Viva la vida (ad) - Coldplay: https://www.youtube.c...
Sep 19, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 187
In this episode of Mr. Beacon Podcast, I chat with Julie McGill, VP of Supply Chain Strategy at Trustwell, exploring food safety and traceability. Trustwell links food and data for better supply chain control. Learn about traceability, recalls, and protocols ensuring safe food. We’ll talk about EDI, Blockchain, FSMA Section 204, and much more on this episode of Mr. Beacon! Song links: “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans” - Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LwaTQtxtWw ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 186
This episode we have on the Senior Product Marketing Manager from Bluetooth SIG, Kayla Myrhow, and together, we're diving into a rapidly growing segment of IoT which is changing retail and spreading the connectivity that is a back bone of ambient IoT; Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) powered by Bluetooth technology. From discussing the Bluetooth ESL standard, its secure and stable attributes, to exploring the adoption of ESLs in the US market, we'll journey through the projections that estimate ES...
Aug 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Today on Mr. Beacon we're joined once again by Amichai Sanderovich, Wiliot's Standards Representative, as we explore the latest Ambient IoT standards, including 5G Advanced. Discover how Cellular IoT benefits medicine, tracking, and more. Learn about negotiations among tech giants and Wiliot's innovative use of frequencies for data and power. Tune in for insights on the future of IoT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 184
In this episode of Mr. Beacon, we discuss food safety with Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response for the FDA. We’ll explore the transformative Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, aiming to enhance food traceability. Frank's insights shed light on the urgency for improved measures after past foodborne illness outbreaks. Join the conversation to learn how this law is shaping a safer food supply chain. Song links: Synchronicity II - The Police: https:...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Today we’re joined by HaiLa Technologies. We talk with Charlotte Savage, the visionary Founder, about their ultra-low-power communication platform, Wi-Fi backscatter, and their mission to create battery-free IoT devices. Explore the future of Wi-Fi protocols and their commitment to environmental sustainability. Check out their website: https://www.haila.io/about-us Song links: Dream On - Aerosmith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6H58swdugE Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Jul 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 182
On this week’s Mr. Beacon, we further explore the indoor navigation space with IndoorAtlas CEO Erik Piehl. Using Earth's magnetic field and smartphones, IndoorAtlas offers GPS-like experiences indoors, with less infrastructure, simplifying navigation for businesses in any building type. Song links: Red Barchetta by Rush: https://youtu.be/_LXKZq0fYDw Indestructible by Disturbed: https://youtu.be/Hj2vU2nr5Jw Dreaming by gattobus: https://youtu.be/bxSDXqBFxGU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Jul 11, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 181
