IoT For All Podcast

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Jingyi Chew, Marketing Specialist at Milesight, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of smart buildings. The conversation covers wireless IoT solutions, people sensing, LoRaWAN, the challenges of making buildings smart, real-world smart building use cases and success stories, the importance of partners in IoT, and advice for deploying smart building solutions. Jingyi Chew is a Marketing Specialist at Milesight, where she is instrumental in expanding brand reach and customer engagement. With years of hands-on experience in the IoT industry, Chew architects and executes data-driven digital marketing campaigns that elevate product visibility and drive measurable growth. As a dynamic communicator and avid advocate for innovation, she regularly contributes thought leadership and stays at the forefront of emerging IoT trends. Milesight offers a broad portfolio of multi-dimensional sensing products designed to capture the most meaningful data and make it accessible across diverse applications. These IoT products leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, 5G, and LoRaWAN to provide smart solutions for smart buildings, smart cities, and smart agriculture. With a commitment to making sensing matter, Milesight quickly responds to customer-specific challenges and collaborates with an expanding network of partners to deliver unique data value. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Milesight: https://www.milesight.com [https://www.milesight.com] Connect with Jingyi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jingyi-chew-94280a161/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jingyi-chew-94280a161/] (00:00) Intro (00:08) Jingyi Chew and Milesight (00:57) The state of smart buildings (02:32) What are people sensing-driven smart buildings? (04:45) Differentiation in smart building solutions (06:04) Challenges of legacy infrastructure (07:18) Real-world smart building applications and benefits (09:15) The role of LoRaWAN in smart buildings (10:31) The importance of partners in IoT (11:33) Smart building success stories (13:26) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm [https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm] Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.com [https://newsletter.iotforall.com] Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all [https://linktr.ee/iot4all]

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Anthony Protopsaltis, Principal at Velocity IoT, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss how AI is reshaping IoT. The conversation covers the importance of resilient infrastructure, planning an IoT deployment, strategies for seamless communication and long-term reliability, the complexities of IoT connectivity, SGP.32, multi-IMSI, NTN, and advice for companies aiming to future-proof their IoT connectivity. Anthony Protopsaltis is a seasoned entrepreneur and connectivity expert with over 25 years of experience across IT, M2M, and wireless technologies. He is currently a co-founder and principal at Velocity IoT, where he leads the company’s mission to deliver seamless, software-defined IoT connectivity on a global scale. Prior to Velocity IoT, Anthony served as Sales Director at U-blox. His background also includes founding and scaling multiple technology ventures in the IoT and IT sectors, along with leadership roles focused on product development and infrastructure strategy. Velocity IoT empowers businesses of all sizes to deploy and scale smart connectivity with ease. Through a single SIM and vendor relationship, they eliminate complexity and deliver seamless, compliant, high-performance IoT connectivity – anywhere in the world. Their solution includes multi-network access via both multi-IMSI and eUICC technologies, ensuring global reach, network redundancy, and reliable uptime. Designed specifically for IoT applications, it also features remote SIM provisioning, automatic carrier switching, and local packet gateways that reduce latency and extend device battery life. They support a wide range of technologies – from 2G to 5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and Satellite NTN – making it easy to future-proof deployments. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Velocity IoT: https://velocityiot.io [https://velocityiot.io] Connect with Anthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-protopsaltis-09577221/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-protopsaltis-09577221/] (00:00) Intro (00:09) Anthony Protopsaltis and Velocity IoT (00:33) How is AI reshaping IoT? (01:57) Understanding resilient infrastructure (05:14) Real-world example of AI-driven connectivity (07:49) How to decide between connectivity options (11:25) Why is pre-deployment testing so critical? (15:00) What to look for in a connectivity partner (18:00) Dealing with customer expectations (20:11) Future-proofing your connectivity strategy (21:42) Learn more and follow up Subscribe to the Channel: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm [https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm] Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.com [https://newsletter.iotforall.com] Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all [https://linktr.ee/iot4all]

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Eystein Stenberg, CTO and co-founder of Northern.tech, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the critical role of device lifecycle management and over-the-air (OTA) updates for OEMs in today's software-driven world. The conversation covers the five stages of device lifecycle management, the challenges OEMs face when transitioning to software-driven models, how OTA updates maintain cybersecurity and system resilience, the impact of regulations and the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and insights from Northern.tech's latest report. The State of Industrial IoT Device Lifecycle Management: https://northern.tech/dlm-industry-report-2025 [https://northern.tech/dlm-industry-report-2025] Eystein Stenberg is the CTO and co-founder of Northern.tech. With over 15 years of experience in security and systems management, Stenberg has served on the frontlines of some of the largest production environments and possesses in-depth knowledge on solving real-world system security challenges. An expert in embedded system security and IoT device management, Stenberg routinely shares his insights at industry conferences. Stenberg holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics with a focus on cryptography from the University of Tromsø in Norway. Northern.tech is the leader in device lifecycle management with a mission to secure the world’s connected devices. Established in 2008, Northern.tech showcases a long history of enterprise technology management before lloT and loT became buzzwords. Northern.tech is the company behind CFEngine, the pioneer in server configuration management, to automate large-scale IT operations and compliance. In 2015, Northern.tech released the first version of Mender, the market leader in over-the-air software update management. Mender offers robust, secure, and customizable OTA software updates for smart devices. Mender boasts a proven track record with Fortune 1000 clients, including Airbus, Lyft, Volkswagen, Siemens, Thales, and ZF Group. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Northern.tech: https://northern.tech [https://northern.tech] Connect with Eystein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eysteinstenberg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eysteinstenberg/] (00:00) Intro (00:10) Eystein Stenberg and Northern.tech (00:41) Why is device lifecycle management essential? (02:18) What is device lifecycle management? (04:42) Challenges OEMs face in becoming software-driven (07:26) Are over-the-air updates more than a feature? (09:28) Real-world examples of DLM and OTA impact (11:43) Risks of neglecting device lifecycle management (13:21) Impact of regulatory compliance (14:29) Advice for OEMs to future proof devices (15:27) The role of AI in device management (16:48) Insights from Northern.tech's report Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm [https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm] Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.com [https://newsletter.iotforall.com] Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all [https://linktr.ee/iot4all]

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Michael Zolotov, CTO and co-founder of Razor Labs, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss AI and IoT in the mining industry. The conversation covers predictive maintenance, AI sensor fusion, real-world examples of predictive maintenance, the importance of automation, the impact of generative AI, and advice for companies looking to deploy solutions in harsh environments and heavy industries. Michael Zolotov is CTO and co-founder of Razor Labs. Michael is reshaping how mining operations harness machine-generated data by pioneering advanced solutions that turns data into actionable operational intelligence. Recognized as one of the field’s leading innovators, Michael has over a decade of experience driving technological breakthroughs into real-world business impact. Beyond Razor Labs, Michael is a co-founder and board member of Axon Pulse, Axon Vision, and Compie Technologies. Previously, Michael led large-scale artificial intelligence programs focused on sensor fusion and airborne radar systems. His groundbreaking work earned him a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Michael holds a Master's degree from Tel Aviv University. Razor Labs, a leader in the mining technology sector, specializes in predictive maintenance with its flagship product, DataMind AI. Their award-winning advanced AI Sensor Fusion technology forecasts equipment failures, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. As a publicly traded company, they maintain a strong presence in key mining hubs, including Australia, South Africa, the United States, and Colombia, where their solutions have driven significant improvements. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Razor Labs: https://www.razor-labs.com [https://www.razor-labs.com] Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zolotov-33a2b26b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zolotov-33a2b26b/] (00:00) Intro (00:10) Michael Zolotov and Razor Labs (01:03) Predictive maintenance in mining (02:28) AI sensor fusion (05:53) Real-world examples (09:03) Benefits of vision AI in mining (11:15) Challenges in the mining industry (13:55) How does the mining industry view digital technology? (15:08) Is there interest in generative AI? (17:33) Advice for deploying solutions in heavy industries (18:44) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm [https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm] Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.com [https://newsletter.iotforall.com] Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all [https://linktr.ee/iot4all]

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Christian Rouffaert, Founder and CEO of Teragence, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss achieving reliable IoT connectivity with crowdsourced data. Specialist IoT connectivity providers rely on the connectivity provided by local operators and do not receive any honest information on the level of coverage, leaving everyone at the mercy of the incumbents. Teragence aims to change change that by providing location-specific, transparent data about every licensed operators' level of coverage. Christian Rouffaert studied engineering in Belgium and acquired an MBA from London Business School. He is the founder and CEO of Teragence. As a jack-of-all trades, Christian has worked across a wide range of domains in the telecoms sector, including data centers, mobile networks, finance, and sales in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Previously, he worked as a management consultant at Accenture. Teragence uses crowdsourced data to deliver actionable network insights in a bite-sized format. Their data is crowdsourced from handsets and IoT devices and is combined with advanced geospatial analytics and machine learning to deliver actionable network insights – information about mobile networks that is useful and practical. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Teragence: https://teragence.com [https://teragence.com] Connect with Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-rouffaert-347993/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-rouffaert-347993/] (00:00) Intro (00:11) Christian Rouffaert and Teragence (01:00) The importance of reliable cellular connectivity (02:29) Challenges of IoT connectivity (04:21) Navigating the IoT ecosystem and value chain (07:55) Convincing customers that their problem is solvable (12:04) Transparency issues with mobile operators (14:10) Alternatives to local operator coverage data (16:31) Real-world success stories (19:39) Gathering coverage data internationally (21:39) The future of connectivity intelligence (23:04) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm [https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm] Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.com [https://newsletter.iotforall.com] Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all [https://linktr.ee/iot4all]