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 communicate with brands directly. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com 

Industrial IoT Spotlight

EP 105 - The Present and Future of Conversational AI - Joe Bradley, Chief Scientist, LivePerson

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, UX Design, and Embedded Engineering.  IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 104 - Predictive algorithms for aging gracefully - Dr. Hugh Rashid, Managing Director, Xavor

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 retention, as well as new revenue streams in key supply chain verticals.  IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 103 - Port to port supply chain visibility - Don Miller, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Globe Tracker

In this episode, we discuss the difference in developing and deploying digital solutions in China as compared to the West, with a focus on Germany. We also explore the specific aspects of Chinese society that enabled greater speed and flexibility including demographics, mindsets, regulations, and competitive dynamics. Our guest today is Joerg Storm. CIO of service and parts for Mercedes Benz in  Greater China. Mercedes Benz is a manufacturer of luxury sedans, SUVs, roadsters, convertibles and other vehicles.  IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com  

EP 102 - Leverage "China speed" for digital innovation - Joerg Storm, CIO of Service and Parts, Mercedes Benz

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 transform and innovate their business models by combining the best of the corporate and start-up worlds. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 101 - How to Build a Successful Corporate Startup - Markus Anding, Managing Partner, Excubate

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 semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 100 - Bringing LoRaWAN global with next generation satellites - Rémi Lorrain, LoRaWAN Networks Director, Semtech

In this episode, we discuss the current state of ultra-low power and batteryless wireless solutions for consumers and industry. We also explore the decision criteria for determining which solution is the right fit based on total cost of ownership, form factor, features and connectivity requirements.  Our guest today is Srinivas Pattamatta, Vice President at Atmosic technologies. Atmosic is a fabless semiconductor company that designs ultra-low power wireless solutions to dramatically reduce device dependancy on batteries, aiming to deliver forever battery life in the battery free connected Internet of Things. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 099 - The battery free Internet of Things - Srinivas Pattamatta, VP Business Development, Atmosic

In this episode, we discuss the Eclipse Foundation’s recently published IoT and Edge commercial adoption survey, which is released every two years. We explored edge computing adoption trends, future investment plans, common implementation challenges and changing perspectives on the dynamics between edge and cloud.  Our guest today is Frederic Desbiens, program manager of IoT and edge computing at the Eclipse Foundation. The Eclipse Foundation provides a mature, scalable and business friendly environment for over 375 open source projects, including frameworks for edge and cloud applications, IoT and AI. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 098 - Updates from the IoT & Edge Commercial Adoption Survey - Frederic Desbiens, Program Manager, The Eclipse Foundation

In this episode we discuss the value of integrating IoT connectivity with device management and we also explore the uses of edge applications and best practices for keeping edge deployment secure and reliable.  Our guest today is Ed Hemphill, head of edge ecosystems at Pelion. Pelion is a division of Arm that provides secure global cellular connectivity and feature rich management for any IoT device or edge application. IoT ONE is an IoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 097 - Integrating IoT connectivity and device management - Ed Hemphill, Head of Ecosystems, Pelion

In this episode, we discuss the rapidly evolving space ecosystem and the challenges being created by an explosion in satellite launches. We also explore how data provided by satellites will increasingly drive business innovation for a wide range of industries from shipping to farming.  Luca Rossettini is the CEO of D-Orbit. D-Orbit develops solutions that enable the optimisation of operations for satellites, orbital transportation, space logistics and space waste management. IoT ONE is a IIoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com  

EP 096 - Edge computing for space logistics, Luca Rossettini, CEO, D-Orbit

In this episode, we discuss the role of eSIM and of the new iSIM in establishing a certificate based security chain from production through the entire device lifecycle. We also explored how iSIM can enable smaller form factors reduce cost and improve battery life on IoT devices by consolidated functionality on to fewer chips. Vincent Konstanje is the CEO of Kigen. Kigen was founded by Arm and focuses on developing the new on chip form factor called iSIM as a basis of connected device secure identity.  oT ONE is a IIoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 095 - iSIM for connected device secure identity - Vincent Korstanje, CEO Kigen

In this episode, we discuss new features being launched by bluetooth including long range mode, high speed mode and mesh networking. We also explore the many uses of bluetooth for direction finding, using angle of arrival and angle of departure. Mohammad Afeneh is the Bluetooth Developer Advocate at Bluetooth SIG. Bluetooth SIG, or Special Interests Group is the standards organisation that oversees  the development of bluetooth standards and the licensing of bluetooth technologies. IoT ONE is a IIoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit www.iotone.com

EP 094 - Next-generation Bluetooth for IoT devices - Mohammad Afaneh, Bluetooth Developer Advocate at Bluetooth SIG

In this episode we discuss the importance of specilized processors for enabling machine vision on the edge. We also explore ways that edge processing can lead to cost reduction and improved performance for tasks such as inspection and quality assurance.  Orr Danon is the CEO of Hailo. Hailo specialises in Artificial intelligence, processors to deliver data centre class performance to edge devices. oT ONE is a IIoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP-093 - Enabling machine vision on the edge - Orr Dannon CEO, Hailo

In this episode we discuss the important role low code platforms have in reducing the time and cost to deploy an IoT system and we also explore diverse use cases for edge data and machine learning to improve sustainability, efficiency, safety and overall profitability. Lucas Funes and Cecilia Flores are CEO & COO of Webee. Webee’s low-code platform lets business users in manufacturing, agriculture, smart cities, utilities, and more, to use natural language to make sense of all their sensor-generated data as easily as doing a Google search. Its drag-and-drop interface doesn’t require technical expertise to build custom IoT apps or to connect sensors and third party sources like weather forecasts and historical data sets. For more information, please visit webee.io IoT ONE is a IIoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com    

EP - 092 - The importance of low code platforms - Lucas Funes & Cecilia Flores, CEO & COO of Webee

In this episode, we discuss the cybersecurity threat factor landscape and the growing security risk of data generated by IoT devices. The importance of spending as much as possible in problem space and thinking from the perspective of a hacker.   Gabe is the Chief Innovation Officer at Spirion. Spirion is the critical first step toward data privacy and security. We build and deliver the most accurate data discovery and classification solutions on the planet to position our customers for unparalleled data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Since 2006, Spirion has empowered the data privacy, security, and compliance strategies of thousands of organizations worldwide and across multiple industries. spirion.com  Gabe's podcast, Privacy Please: https://www.spirion.com/privacy-please-podcast/    IoT ONE is a IIoT focused research and advisory firm. We provide research to enable you to grow in the digital age. Our services include market research, competitor information, customer research, market entry, partner scouting, and innovation programs. For more information, please visit iotone.com

EP 091 - Manage your IoT cybersecurity landscape - Gabe Gumbs, Chief Innovation Officer, Spirion

The IIoT Spotlight Podcast shines a light on Industrial IoT solutions that are impacting businesses today. Every week, we interview an expert about IoT markets, technologies, or use cases. Our goal is to provide insight into the planning and implementation of IIoT systems, from new business models to technology architecture selection to data ownership and security. The IIoT Spotlight is produced by IoT ONE, an information platform that provides market insight, partner development, and go-to-market support for technology providers, end users, and investors. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @iotonehq or visit our website at www.iotone.com. You can contact me directly at erik.walenza@iotone.com.

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