EP 49 | What It Really Takes to Build an IoT Startup After 50

EP 49 | What It Really Takes to Build an IoT Startup After 50

What does it really take to build an IoT startup after 50?In Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 49, Zura Huzali sits down with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Co-Founder and CEO of Favoriot, to talk about the honest story behind starting an IoT company at the age of 56.This is not the usual startup fairy tale.No overnight success.No easy funding story.No straight road.Instead, this episode explores the real journey behind Favoriot, from Dr. Mazlan’s early career in academia, telco, and research, to the Silicon Valley trip that sparked one powerful question:“If they can do it, why not us?”The conversation also looks at the early products behind Favoriot, including Raqib, an IoT-enabled smartwatch for elderly care and Hajj safety, plus the hard lessons from product pivots such as Favorsense and Dscover. Each product may have changed direction, but each one helped shape the Favoriot IoT Platform into what it is today.In this episode, we discuss:Why starting a startup after 50 can be an advantageHow decades of experience can become founder strengthWhy Raqib started from empathy, not technologyWhat real-world Hajj testing taught the teamWhy some products must end so the platform can growHow Favoriot shifted from apps to platform thinkingWhy IoT is moving toward AIoTHow partners help Favoriot scale across countriesWhy waiting too long has its own hidden costThis episode is suitable for entrepreneurs, engineers, lecturers, students, system integrators, and anyone who has ever wondered whether it is too late to start something meaningful.Maybe the better question is not, “Am I too late?”Maybe the better question is:“What knowledge have I collected, and what problem am I finally ready to solve?”Watch Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 49 and discover the real story behind building an IoT startup after 50.Website: www.favoriot.comEmail: info@favoriot.com#Favoriot [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/favoriot] #SembangSantai [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sembangsantai] #IoT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iot] #AIoT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiot] #StartupJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startupjourney] #MazlanAbbas [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mazlanabbas] #InternetOfThings [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/internetofthings] #TechEntrepreneurship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/techentrepreneurship] #MalaysianStartup [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/malaysianstartup] #SmartCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartcity] #DigitalTransformation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitaltransformation] #IoTPlatform [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iotplatform] #Entrepreneurship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship] #Innovation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/innovation] #TechnologyMalaysia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/technologymalaysia]

EP 48 | What Jobs and Careers Will IoT Create?

Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 48: What Jobs and Careers Will IoT Create?IoT is not just about sensors, dashboards, and devices.It is also creating new jobs, new skills, and new career opportunities.In this episode of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali sits down with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Co-Founder and CEO of Favoriot, to discuss how the Internet of Things is shaping the future of work.Many students still think IoT is only for engineers.But the reality is much wider.IoT needs solution architects, embedded systems engineers, platform developers, data analysts, cybersecurity specialists, system integrators, AIoT engineers, smart city consultants, trainers, project managers, and many more.The big question is no longer whether IoT will create careers.The real question is whether students, graduates, lecturers, and industry players are preparing for them.In this episode, we discuss:What kinds of jobs IoT is already creating todayWhy IoT is not only for electronics or engineering studentsHow AIoT is changing the future of IoT careersWhy cybersecurity is becoming more important in connected systemsHow system integrators play a major role in real IoT projectsWhy smart cities need people who understand technology, governance, and operationsHow students can build a simple IoT portfolio before entering the job marketWhy employers want to see real projects, not just certificatesDr. Mazlan also shares practical advice for students, parents, lecturers, and job seekers who want to understand where IoT careers are heading.If you are a student wondering what skills to learn, a lecturer preparing students for industry, a parent thinking about your child’s future career, or a company exploring IoT talent, this episode is for you.IoT is not only connecting devices.IoT is connecting people to new opportunities.Watch Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 48 and discover how IoT can open doors to future careers.Visit: www.favoriot.comEmail: info@favoriot.com#Favoriot [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/favoriot] #FavoriotSembangSantai [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/favoriotsembangsantai] #IoT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iot] #AIoT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiot] #IoTCareers [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iotcareers] #InternetOfThings [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/internetofthings] #SmartCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartcity] #IoTJobs [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iotjobs] #FutureJobs [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futurejobs] #DigitalSkills [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitalskills] #IoTTraining [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iottraining] #FavoriotAcademy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/favoriotacademy] #DrMazlanAbbas [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/drmazlanabbas] #ZuraHuzali [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/zurahuzali]

EP 47 | One IoT Platform, Many Players

Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 47: One IoT Platform, Many PlayersIn this episode of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali speaks with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Co-founder and CEO of FAVORIOT, about the important role of system integrators in building real IoT businesses.Many people think IoT is only about sensors, dashboards, gateways, and cloud platforms. But in the real world, IoT projects need people who understand customer problems, site conditions, workflows, deployment challenges, and long-term support.That is where system integrators become important.In Episode 47, we discuss how system integrators can move beyond one-off projects and start building specialised IoT services on top of a common platform like FAVORIOT.Instead of competing only on hardware price, installation cost, or dashboard features, system integrators can create their own vertical solutions for industries such as:Smart buildingsSmart agricultureCold chain logisticsFleet monitoringFactory utilitiesSmart citiesWater monitoringEnvironmental monitoringAsset trackingThe key message is simple. An IoT platform is not the final product. It is the foundation.The real value comes when system integrators build service layers on top of the platform. These service layers include industry-specific dashboards, alert rules, reports, workflows, training, maintenance, and managed services.In this episode, we also talk about why system integrators should choose a vertical focus, how they can turn project experience into repeatable business packages, and why recurring revenue is a stronger model than depending only on one-time project income.Topics CoveredWhat system integrators really do in IoTWhy the IoT platform is only the foundationHow system integrators create industry-specific valueWhy generic IoT offerings often lead to price competitionHow to build a service layer on top of FAVORIOTExamples from smart buildings, smart agriculture, and cold chain logisticsHow system integrators can move from project revenue to recurring revenueWhy vertical focus makes an IoT business strongerHow FAVORIOT supports partners and system integratorsThe future role of system integrators in AIoTKey TakeawaySystem integrators should not see themselves only as project contractors.They already have valuable knowledge from customers, sites, devices, industries, and real deployment challenges. That knowledge can become a strong business asset when it is structured into templates, service packages, dashboards, reports, support models, and managed services.One IoT platform can support many players.The platform provides the foundation.The system integrator creates the industry-specific value.The customer gets a solution that solves real operational problems.Watch This Episode If You AreA system integrator exploring IoT opportunitiesA technology partner looking for a platform to build solutionsA startup building an IoT or AIoT productA young engineer interested in IoT business modelsA company planning to adopt IoTA university or training provider teaching IoTA smart city, building, agriculture, logistics, or manufacturing decision-makerAbout FAVORIOTFAVORIOT is an IoT platform that helps users connect devices, collect data, build dashboards, manage alerts, and create IoT applications for education, industry, smart cities, and enterprise use cases.Website: www.favoriot.comEmail: info@favoriot.comSubscribeSubscribe to this channel for more episodes of Favoriot Sembang Santai, where we discuss IoT, AIoT, smart cities, technology adoption, entrepreneurship, and real-world digital solutions in a relaxed and practical way. #Favoriot [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/favoriot] #SembangSantai [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sembangsantai] #IoT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iot] #AIoT [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiot] #SystemIntegrator [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/systemintegrator] #SmartCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartcity] #SmartBuilding [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartbuilding] #SmartAgriculture [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartagriculture] #ColdChain [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coldchain] #DigitalTransformation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitaltransformation] #InternetOfThings [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/internetofthings] #IoTPlatform [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iotplatform] #MazlanAbbas [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mazlanabbas] #ZuraHuzali [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/zurahuzali]

EP46 | Your data is already talking. But is your operation listening?

Your data is already talking. But is your operation listening? Reference article - https://iotworld.co/2026/05/how-do-make-your-data-talks-and-operation-listens-using-favoriot/ In Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 46, host Zura Huzali speaks with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Co-founder and CEO of Favoriot, about why IoT projects must go beyond sensors, dashboards, and reports. Many organisations already collect real-time data. They have devices installed, dashboards running, and reports being generated. But the real question is this: Does the data help the team make faster decisions? In this episode, we discuss how organisations can move from simply monitoring data to creating real operational response using Favoriot. We explore why many IoT projects fail to create impact, how dashboards can become “expensive wall art,” and why every IoT project should be designed around clear action, not just beautiful charts. In this episode, we discuss: * Why collecting data is only the beginning * The danger of stopping at dashboards * How to move from data to decisions * Why IoT should be treated as an operational improvement project * The importance of alerts, workflows, and escalation * How Favoriot helps organisations Connect, Understand, and Act * Use cases in smart cities, agriculture, energy, flood monitoring, and industry * Why project briefs and tenders should ask for action support, not just sensors * How to start small, prove value, and scale with confidence A sensor reading alone does not save time. A dashboard alone does not reduce downtime. A report alone does not improve operations. The real value begins when data reaches the right person, at the right time, with the right meaning, so the right action can be taken. Your Data Is Talking. Is Your Operation Listening? This episode is based on the article: How Do Make Your Data Talks and Operation Listens Using Favoriot https://iotworld.co/2026/05/how-do-make-your-data-talks-and-operation-listens-using-favoriot/ [https://iotworld.co/2026/05/how-do-make-your-data-talks-and-operation-listens-using-favoriot/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Host: Zura Huzali Guest: Dr. Mazlan Abbas Co-founder & CEO, Favoriot Website: https://www.favoriot.com [https://www.favoriot.com/] IoT World: https://iotworld.co [https://iotworld.co/] Contact: info@favoriot.com #Favoriot #FavoriotSembangSantai #IoT #AIoT #InternetOfThings #SmartCity #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #OperationalTechnology #DataToDecisions #IoTPlatform #MalaysiaIoT #IndustrialIoT #SmartAgriculture #FloodMonitoring #EnergyMonitoring What You Will LearnKey MessageFeatured TopicSpeakerLearn More About FavoriotHashtags

EP 45 | Why 90% of IoT Projects Fail and How to Avoid Them

🎙️ Favoriot Sembang Santai – Episode 45 🔥 Why 90% of IoT Projects Fail… And How to Turn Them Around in 30 Days Most IoT projects do not fail because of sensors, dashboards, AI, or cloud technology. They fail because: ❌ No clear outcome ❌ Too much irrelevant data ❌ Dashboards without action ❌ No ownership ❌ Pilot projects that never scale In this episode of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali and Dr. Mazlan Abbas break down the real reasons why many IoT projects fail to deliver business value, even after large investments. This is not another technical discussion filled with buzzwords. This is a practical and honest conversation about: ✅ Why organisations struggle with IoT adoption ✅ The “dashboard trap” many companies fall into ✅ Why collecting more data can make things worse ✅ The missing link between data and operational action ✅ How to define meaningful IoT outcomes ✅ The 30-day framework to recover struggling IoT projects ✅ Real examples from manufacturing, utilities, smart cities, and operations Dr. Mazlan also shares a simple 4-week roadmap: 🟣 Week 1 — Define the Outcome 🟣 Week 2 — Identify Critical Data Points 🟣 Week 3 — Connect Data to Action 🟣 Week 4 — Deploy & Validate If you are: * Building an IoT project * Managing operational systems * Leading digital transformation * Developing smart city initiatives * Working on AIoT solutions * A system integrator, engineer, lecturer, or student …this episode will help you rethink how IoT should actually deliver value. Because IoT is not about collecting data. 👉 It is about creating actions that improve operations. ⸻ 🌐 Website: http://www.favoriot.com 📧 Email: info@favoriot.com 📰 IoT Insights & Articles: http://iotworld.co [http://iotworld.co/] ⸻ #IoT #AIoT #Favoriot #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #Industry40 #PredictiveMaintenance #OperationalTechnology #IoTProjects #DataToDecisions #InternetOfThings #Automation #IndustrialIoT #IoTSolutions #IoTPlatform