In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Chris Ricciuti, Founder and CEO of Noteworthy AI, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss how computer vision and AIoT are helping utilities ensure grid reliability, resiliency, and safety. The conversation covers the evolution of computer vision, the challenges faced by utilities, such as aging infrastructure, extreme weather events, and increased demand from electric vehicles and data centers, real-world examples of how computer vision improves grid management, and advice for organizations on adopting AIoT.

Chris Ricciuti is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of software solutions and industry applications. As the Founder & CEO of Noteworthy AI, Chris leads a groundbreaking company that helps electric utilities enhance the reliability, resiliency, and safety of the electric grid using fleet vehicle-mounted cameras, edge computing, and computer vision.

Noteworthy AI provides fleet vehicle-mounted smart cameras and AI that help utilities improve the reliability, resiliency, and safety of the electric distribution grid at scale while reducing O&M costs. By operating autonomously during routine vehicle operations, their technology can increase situational awareness and realize cost savings and efficiencies across various use cases, including geolocation and asset inventory, asset inspection, vegetation management, joint use/attachment compliance, and lighting audits.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:16) Chris Ricciuti and Noteworthy AI

(01:20) Evolution of computer vision

(04:25) Challenges utility companies face

(09:05) Training computer vision models

(11:28) Real examples of computer vision

(14:07) Accelerating extreme weather response times

(17:46) Why utility companies need to adopt AIoT

(19:11) Future of computer vision and AIoT

(20:11) Advice for adopting computer vision and AIoT

(21:30) Learn more and follow up

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On this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Dominik Obermaier, Co-Founder and CTO of HiveMQ, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss unified namespace (UNS). The conversation covers how UNS eases new data architecture adoption, how UNS is changing how enterprises think about data, what makes UNS different from other data architectures, IT/OT convergence, MQTT, trends in industrial data management, advice for transitioning to unified namespace, and unified namespace use cases.

Dominik Obermaier is the Co-Founder and CTO of HiveMQ. He is a member of the OASIS Technical Committee and is part of the standardization committee for MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5. He is the co-author of the book "The Technical Foundations of IoT" and a frequent speaker on IoT, MQTT, and messaging.

HiveMQ empowers businesses to transform with the most trusted MQTT platform. Designed to connect, communicate, and control IoT data under real-world stress, the HiveMQ MQTT Platform is the proven enterprise standard and powers use cases in automotive, energy, logistics, smart manufacturing, transportation, and more. Leading brands like Audi, BMW, Liberty Global, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, and ZF choose HiveMQ to build smarter IoT projects, modernize factories, and create better customer experiences.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:12) Dominik Obermaier and HiveMQ

(00:54) What is unified namespace?

(04:46) How does UNS ease new data architecture adoption?

(07:20) How is UNS changing how enterprises think about data?

(10:00) What makes UNS different and IT/OT convergence

(12:50) What to look for in an MQTT platform when using UNS

(15:21) Trends in industrial data management

(17:08) Advice for transitioning to unified namespace

(18:28) Unified namespace use cases

(20:15) Learn more and follow up

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Frédéric Desbiens, IoT and Edge Computing Program Manager at The Eclipse Foundation, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the latest findings from the 2024 IoT & Embedded Developer Survey Report. The conversation covers the sectors leading the IoT space, such as industrial automation and automotive, trends in sustainability, security, and safety-critical systems, the growing importance of open source, UX design in IoT, industrial IoT protocols and MQTT, and changes in safety certifications.

2024 IoT & Embedded Developer Survey Report: https://outreach.eclipse.foundation/iot-embedded-developer-survey-2024

Frédéric Desbiens is the IoT and Edge Computing Program Manager at The Eclipse Foundation. His job is to help the community innovate by bringing devices and software together. He pairs his domain knowledge, skills, and experience in open source, IoT, and cloud platforms with social engagement to grow Foundation awareness and commercial adoption. He has held positions at Pivotal Software (contributing to the Cloud Foundry open source BOSH project), Cisco, and Oracle.

The Eclipse Foundation provides a global community of individuals and organizations with a business-friendly environment for open source software collaboration and innovation. They host the Eclipse IDE, Adoptium, Software Defined Vehicle, Jakarta EE, and over 420 open source projects, including runtimes, tools, specifications, and frameworks for cloud and embedded applications, IoT, AI, automotive, systems engineering, open processor designs, and many others. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, The Eclipse Foundation is an international non-profit association supported by over 385 members.

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(00:00) Sponsor

(00:34) Intro

(00:48) Frédéric Desbiens and The Eclipse Foundation

(01:32) 2024 IoT & Embedded Developer Survey Report

(03:09) Leading sectors in IoT and use cases

(06:57) The shift to IoT solutions

(08:10) Security priorities in IoT

(12:08) Safety-critical systems and certifications

(16:32) UX and UI design in IoT

(19:24) Industrial IoT protocols and MQTT

(21:32) The importance of open source

(24:19) Developer demographics and insights

(26:48) Learn more and follow up

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader for Network and Edge Computing at Kyndryl, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss taking IoT security seriously. The conversation also covers the IT/OT divide, the challenges of IoT adoption, the security vulnerabilities of legacy infrastructure, the importance of strict security policies and training, the impact of new regulations, when it makes sense to have an in-house security team, strategies for businesses to enhance their security posture, and advice for companies on staying up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats.

Kyndryl Readiness Report: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us/news/readiness-report

Paul Savill is the Global Practice Leader for Network and Edge Computing at Kyndryl. He came to Kyndryl from Lumen Technologies, where he was Senior Vice President of Product Management and Services. He has deep expertise across a range of network and edge domains, including edge/cloud, cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, optical networking, content delivery services, and IT services.

Kyndryl is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, serving thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. The company designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day.

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(00:00) Sponsor

(00:34) Intro

(00:44) Paul Savill and Kyndryl

(03:44) Biggest challenges in IoT adoption

(07:02) How has the IT/OT divide created security threats

(08:37) Security threats of outdated hardware

(10:39) How to secure your organization

(13:40) How to know how secure you are

(15:55) Staying up-to-date on security threats

(17:39) When should security be brought in-house?

(19:22) Learn more and follow up

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of IoT adoption and challenges facing the industry. The conversation covers Eseye's 2024 State of IoT Adoption Report, emerging IoT use cases, IoT device firmware, SGP.32, Amazon's ambitious 'Amazon Key' project, IoT initiatives in Africa, and predictions for IoT in 2025.

2024 State of IoT Adoption Report: https://www.iotforall.com/white-paper/eseye-2024-state-of-iot-adoption-report

Nick Earle is the CEO of Eseye where he spearheads Eseye’s strategy. He firmly believes in connectivity that ‘just works.' He’s a visionary business leader with a distinguished career in technology spanning more than 30 years, oscillating between start-ups and global technology corporations.

Previously, Nick led organizations and cross-company transformation programs for two $50B global corporations; Cisco where he ran the Cloud and Managed Services business as well as their Worldwide Field Services function, and Hewlett Packard where he ran the global Enterprise Marketing function and the internet transformation strategy.

As a world leader in IoT connectivity solutions, Eseye helps customers to realize lasting value from global IoT projects. They bring the deep device expertise needed to integrate, manage, and optimize IoT connectivity for estates of any scale or complexity, seamlessly connecting devices across 190 countries and more than 700 networks. All with near-100% uptime.

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(00:00) Qoitech

(00:35) Intro

(00:49) Nick Earle and Eseye

(01:16) The state of IoT adoption

(05:12) Challenges in IoT connectivity

(09:39) What makes connectivity a challenge?

(14:30) Device firmware and security

(18:02) Predictions for IoT in 2025

(22:57) SGP.32 standard

(27:32) Emerging IoT use cases

(33:52) Learn more and follow up

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In this episode of IoT For All Podcast, Jason Dietrich, Chief Revenue Officer at KORE, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the IoT ecosystem and IoT for good. The conversation covers the evolution and future of the IoT ecosystem, the importance of standardized connectivity and managed services, the challenge of fragmentation, choosing the right connectivity partner, the economic viability of IoT solutions, monetizing IoT services, and sustaining business growth while providing social and environmental benefits.

Jason Dietrich serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at KORE. He brings over 25 years of experience driving high growth software and hardware companies in the manufacturing and IoT space. At KORE, Jason leads the global sales and marketing functions with the goal of capturing the tremendous opportunity that exists in the rapidly growing market for IoT and connectivity use cases. Jason holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a MBA from Lehigh University.

KORE is a pioneer, leader, and trusted advisor delivering mission critical IoT solutions and services. They empower organizations of all sizes to improve operational and business results by simplifying the complexity of IoT. Their deep IoT knowledge and experience, global reach, purpose-built solutions, and deployment agility accelerate and materially impact their customers’ business outcomes.

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Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-dietrich-0b12416/

(00:00) Intro

(00:15) Jason Dietrich and KORE

(02:17) Evolution of the IoT ecosystem

(05:13) The challenge of fragmentation

(09:53) Choosing the right connectivity partner

(13:01) Future of the IoT ecosystem

(14:16) Economic viability of IoT solutions

(17:41) Monetizing IoT services

(19:03) IoT for Good initiatives

(23:33) KORE's future and strategic focus

(24:52) Learn more and follow up

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Chris Baird, President and CEO of OptConnect, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss what it takes to provide a global IoT connectivity solution. The conversation covers the role of managed services in simplifying complex deployments, acquisitions and consolidation in IoT, the challenges and benefits of global expansion, connectivity in different regions, supply chain management, satellite connectivity, 4G and 5G, and innovation in IoT.

Chris Baird started at OptConnect in 2009 as an ATM repair specialist and worked his way up through the ranks into leadership and management roles. After years of hard work and dedicated leadership, Chris was appointed CEO of OptConnect in October of 2018. His various roles within the company over the years have given him deep knowledge and experience of the connectivity business while also giving him a unique ability to relate to what each employee is asked to do, what challenges exist, and how to best empower each employee to be successful.

Since its founding in 2009, OptConnect has emerged as a leading provider of cellular connectivity services for a wide variety of industries and applications, including security systems, ATMs, wireless kiosks, micro markets, smart safes, digital signage, parking and mobility, irrigation systems, and many other M2M applications. Many thousands of customers across the globe rely on OptConnect for its ‘easy button’ approach, plug-and-play hardware, managed services, and world-class customer care.

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Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-baird-85833232/

(00:00) Intro

(00:13) Chris Baird and OptConnect

(03:20) Global expansion and maintaining connectivity

(06:16) Consolidation and acquisitions

(08:58) Connectivity in different regions

(11:18) The value of managed services

(17:39) Challenges of global expansion

(20:10) Remote connectivity and satellite IoT

(23:17) Learn more and follow up

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss trends and strategies in IoT connectivity. The conversation covers Transforma Insights' annual report, the Communications Service Provider (CSP) IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024, the shift towards device-to-cloud solutions, the impact of price erosion, the demand for consulting in IoT, satellite IoT and Starlink, permanent roaming and compliance, IoT regulations, SGP.32, and the growing importance of voice services in IoT applications.

Read the CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024 report: https://transformainsights.com/research/reports/csp-iot-peer-benchmarking-2024

Matt Hatton is a Founding Partner at Transforma Insights. He is a well-respected commentator and technology industry expert with 25 years of experience at the cutting edge of technology research and consulting. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of Machina Research, which was acquired by Gartner in 2016. Prior to Machina Research, Matt was a technology industry analyst, working at firms such as Analysys Mason and Yankee Group. Matt holds an MSc in Telecoms from University College London.

Transforma Insights is a leading research firm focused on the world of IoT, AI, and Digital Transformation. Led by seasoned technology industry analysts, they provide advice, recommendations, and decision support tools for organizations seeking to understand how new technologies will change the markets in which they operate.

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Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthatton/

(00:00) Intro

(00:12) Matt Hatton and Transforma Insights

(00:42) CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024 learnings

(13:06) When will satellite IoT take off?

(15:20) How many satellite IoT companies do we need?

(18:02) Standing out as an IoT connectivity company

(22:39) Is connectivity still part of solutions?

(24:30) Voice services and SGP.32

(29:10) IoT regulations

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Ramtin Massoumzadeh, co-founder and CEO of Quandify, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT for smart water management. The conversation covers the limitations of analog water metering, the use of LoRaWAN for connectivity, real-world water management solutions in residential buildings and camping sites, water awareness and conservation, the adoption process for building owners and managers, and the future potential of IoT in water management.

Ramtin Massoumzadeh leads a team of engineers and entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating smart and sustainable solutions for water consumption. He leverages the latest in technology to develop embedded mechatronic systems that communicate with web interfaces and smartphones to inform users about their water usage and environmental impact. His vision is to pave the way for a more sustainable planet.

Quandify leads the way in revolutionizing water metering and leak prevention with patented state-of-the-art technologies. Their seamless integration of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions pushes the boundaries of water management possibilities. Their focus is on delivering smart products that make water management easy by digitalizing water management to promote sustainable water usage and empower customers to manage their water consumption effectively. The result is an up to 30% decrease in water usage on average and thus an energy usage reduction of 8-16%, paving the way for both sustainability and cost efficiency.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:09) Ramtin Massoumzadeh and Quandify

(00:53) How has water metering been done traditionally?

(02:52) Problems in water metering and leak detection

(05:06) IoT for smart water management

(06:23) IoT adoption process for building owners

(08:24) Implementation challenges

(09:58) What is the typical ROI and feedback?

(10:51) How easy is it to set up a smart water solution?

(11:17) Potential to expand smart water solutions

(12:24) Real-world example of smart water management

(14:25) Learn more and follow up

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On this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Barry Haughian, Global VP for IoT Services at Intellias, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss AI, digital twins, and cutting through the hype. The conversation also covers key trends in IoT across industries, the evolution of IoT from horizontal platforms to vertical solutions, focusing on business value over technology, and AIoT and digital twins in construction and agriculture.

Barry Haughian has 30 years of experience in software and hardware development with a background in IoT, telecommunications, and AI. He has designed, developed, and launched multiple global IoT platforms that have connected over 100 million devices. He has built solutions for numerous verticals including Energy, Telco, Fintech, Automotive, Agriculture, Government, and Health. He is the author of Design, Launch, and Scale IoT: A Practical Business Approach.

Intellias is a global software engineering and digital consulting company and a trusted technology partner to top-tier organizations that helps accelerate the pace of sustainable digitalization. They empower businesses operating in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to embrace innovation at scale. For more than 20 years, Intellias has been building mission-critical projects and delivering measurable outcomes to ensure lasting change for their clients. They are contributing to the success of the world’s leading brands that include HERE Technologies, Rand McNally, TomTom, HelloFresh, and Travis Perkins.

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Connect with Barry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarhaughian/

(00:00) Intro

(00:10) Barry Haughian and Intellias

(00:53) Key trends in IoT across industries

(02:24) Digital twins and challenges

(04:19) What industries use digital twins?

(05:17) IoT in construction

(08:35) The impact of AI

(10:38) AIoT adoption in agriculture

(12:14) Focusing on business value

(14:13) The evolution of IoT solutions

(18:13) Cutting through the AI hype

(23:46) Learn more and follow up

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