IoT For All Podcast

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Jim Morrish, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of AIoT. The conversation covers the convergence of AI and IoT, how AIoT differs from IoT and M2M, the benefits of deploying AI on IoT devices, market evolution, leading use cases, the hardware and connectivity aspects of AIoT, regulatory challenges, and what it takes to truly capitalize on AIoT. AIoT Forecast: https://transformainsights.com/research/reports/global-aiot-forecast-2023-33 [https://transformainsights.com/research/reports/global-aiot-forecast-2023-33] Jim Morrish is a Founding Partner of Transforma Insights. He is a respected industry expert with over 25 years of experience in strategy consulting, operations management, and telecoms research. Jim is responsible for the addition of the term Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networking to the lexicon of IoT and is a co-author of the Ignite|IoT project management framework and the accompanying book entitled Enterprise IoT. Transforma Insights is a leading research firm focused on the world of Digital Transformation (DX). Led by seasoned technology industry analysts, they provide advice, recommendations, and decision support tools for organizations seeking to understand how technologies (such as IoT, AI, distributed ledger, edge computing, and autonomous robotic systems) and new business models will change the markets in which they operate and necessitate significant internal transformation. Discover more about IoT and AI at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Transforma Insights: https://transformainsights.com [https://transformainsights.com] Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-morrish-7591a0/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-morrish-7591a0/] (00:00) Intro (00:12) Jim Morrish and Transforma Insights (00:57) What is AIoT? (02:46) IoT market evolution (04:28) How big is the AIoT market? (05:38) Leading AIoT use cases (06:58) Benefits of edge AI and edge computing (08:49) AIoT connectivity (11:15) Considerations for AIoT deployment (13:55) AIoT hardware (15:47) How should we market AIoT? (17:35) Learning from the past (18:33) What it takes to capitalize on AIoT (20:01) 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, Thomas Neubauer, co-founder and CEO of Dimetor, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss how telecom-enabled drones are powering aerial IoT solutions. The conversation covers the evolving role of telecom in drone operations, the convergence of telecom and aviation, drone applications, and regulatory challenges. Thomas Neubauer is the co-founder and CEO of Dimetor. With over two decades of experience in managing and optimizing wireless networks, he has been instrumental in developing solutions that bridge the gap between mobile network operators and the aviation industry. Previously, Neubauer served as VP of Business Development and Innovations at TEOCO. He is also a board member of the Global UTM Association (GUTMA) and leads the Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity (ACJA). Neubauer holds a PhD in telecommunications engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. His work has been recognized through various accolades, including Dimetor's receipt of the EY Scale-Up Award in the SpaceTech and Aviation category in 2024 and 2025. Dimetor is an Austrian technology company specializing in integrating telecommunications with aviation to enable safe and scalable drone operations. Their proprietary platforms, AirborneRF and NAVSentry, provide a unified source for aviation-regulated data and real-time insights into dynamic connectivity and people density, empowering automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight UAV operations and accurate position, navigation, and timing assurance. Discover more about IoT and drones at https://www.iotforall.com [https://www.iotforall.com] Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com [https://marketplace.iotforall.com] More about Dimetor: https://www.dimetor.com [https://www.dimetor.com] Connect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-neubauer-397a671/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-neubauer-397a671/] (00:00) Intro (00:09) Thomas Neubauer and Dimetor (00:47) How will the role of telecom evolve in drone ops? (02:22) What is AirborneRF? (06:19) What are the most promising drone applications? (08:26) The convergence of telecom and aviation (10:27) How do telcos view drones? (12:17) Regulatory challenges (15:05) 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, 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]