Retail stores. Restaurants. Healthcare clinics.

More businesses than ever rely on cellular-connected IoT devices to keep operations running.

But many of those connections sit outside the traditional enterprise security stack, bypassing SD-WAN/SASE platforms and enterprise firewalls entirely.

As wireless connectivity moves beyond backup, businesses must rethink how they manage and secure devices at the edge.

In this episode of "IoT Real Talk," the Aeris team is joined by Kevin Winchester, CEO of MergeWiFi, an innovator in enterprise wireless gateway technology.

They dig into:

-What's creating the cellular security blind spot many companies are now facing

-Why relying on a single carrier is becoming a liability for distributed enterprises

-What it will take for enterprises to get ready for a wireless-first future

See how Aeris closes the cellular security gap: https://www.aeris.com/iot-watchtower/

Discover how Aeris serves Enterprise industries: https://www.aeris.com/who-we-serve/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

Smartwatches. Asset trackers. Utility meters.

Connected products are everywhere, but many still ship without a clear path to revenue after the sale.

The real differentiator isn’t the hardware — it’s how connectivity is embedded, activated, and monetized from day one.

In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” the hosts are joined by Vinay Bharadwaj, Founder and CEO of Spenza, aka “The Shopify of Telecom.” Working closely with partners like Aeris, Spenza helps businesses turn connected devices into subscription-based services — fast.

This conversation dives into:

• Why IoT monetization often stalls after devices ship

• How early connectivity decisions determine speed, scale, and margins

• How activation, billing, and customer journeys drive long-term value

The episode also shares a real-world example of how Spenza and Aeris helped one company turn connected devices into cash flow.

Aeris celebrates surpassing 100 million connected devices: https://www.aeris.com/100-million/

Explore Aeris real-time IoT device management platform: https://www.aeris.com/platform/device-management/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

With more than 4,000 exhibitors and 148,000 attendees, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show once again proved why it’s the world’s biggest technology event for first looks at what’s next.

Aeris Founder and Chief Evangelist Syed Zaeem Hosain — Z, for short — was on the ground in Las Vegas and joins “IoT Real Talk” to share his takeaways from the show and what they mean for connected tech.

The episode unpacks:

-Why software-defined vehicles are moving from roadmap to reality

-Where edge AI is delivering value — and where it’s still smoke and mirrors

-How RedCap, Wi-Fi 8 and satellite are changing the economics of IoT at scale

Learn more about the future of IoT: https://www.aeris.com/resources/the-future-of-iot-visibility-why-operations-teams-demand-more-than-just-connectivity/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

Nearly half of enterprises (48%) say security is their top barrier to scaling cellular IoT— and lack of visibility is a big reason why.

When it comes to IoT security, you can’t protect what you can’t see. Blind spots across devices, networks and data flows raise risks, drive up costs and slow growth.

In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” we’re joined by Steffen Sorrell, Chief of Research at Kaleido Intelligence, to explore:

• Why visibility is the “missing link” in cellular IoT security.

• How new global regulations are redefining what IoT security means

• And what enterprises can do right now to build trusted IoT programs that scale.

Tune in to find out how visibility is redefining IoT security.

Learn more about improving IoT visibility: https://www.aeris.com/iot-watchtower-monitoring-and-analysis/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

IoT at the edge is evolving, and 5G is leading the way.

Across retail, construction, and industrial IoT, a wireless-first mindset is freeing businesses from the limits of fiber and redefining what is possible for connected operations.

In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” the hosts are joined by Mike Saxby, VP of Sales for managed service provider Blue Heron Systems.

They dig into:

-How fixed wireless access is scaling enterprise IoT

-Why managed 5G keeps IoT data flowing securely

And

-What is really behind the move from fiber-first to wireless-ready

Learn more about moving from fiber-first to wireless-ready IoT connectivity: https://www.aeris.com/fixed-wireless-access/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

IoT has gone from buzzword to business-critical — but the big question is, what’s next?

In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” recorded live at the Aeris Accelerate IoT Partner Summit in Chicago, Susanna Song speaks with Aeris partners, who are among the world’s leading carriers, including Orange Business Belgium, Bell Canada, PCCW Global, Swisscom and Telenor Connexion.

Together, they tackle two big questions:

-What is the future of IoT?

-And how can Aeris IoT Accelerator help us get there?

Listeners get a front-row look at where IoT is headed next.

Learn more about the future of IoT visibility here: https://www.aeris.com/resources/the-future-of-iot-visibility-why-operations-teams-demand-more-than-just-connectivity/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

Cars are no longer just machines — they’re connected platforms, shaped by IoT and defined by software.

In this episode or IoT Real Talk, Raj Kanaya, GM of the Automotive Business Unit at Aeris, explains how automotive IoT solutions are transforming the auto industry by:

-Enabling over-the-air updates that make vehicles smarter and safer

-Turning cars into software-defined systems that evolve over time

-Forcing automakers to think — and act — more like tech companies

Whether you’re in the automotive industry, IoT industry or just curious about the future of connected vehicles, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about automotive IoT with Aeris: https://www.aeris.com/automotive/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

What if one of the most powerful IoT applications isn’t in factories, fleets, or cities... but in consumer kitchens?

In this episode of IoT Real Talk, the team sits down with Ben Jeffreys, CEO of ATEC Global, to explore how IoT-enabled cookstoves are:

-Cutting carbon emissions

-Improving health

-Unlocking new economic value...for families using wood-burning stoves in Asia and Africa.

Stay tuned for a surprising — and inspiring — look at how IoT in the kitchen is changing the climate and transforming lives, one cookstove at a time.

Connect and manage IoT appliances with Aeris: https://www.aeris.com/who-we-serve/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

In this episode of IoT Real Talk, the team sits down with IoT leader Danny Johnson from Verizon Business Group to explore how IoT has quietly evolved from device connectivity to a real-time data engine driving global innovation.

They discuss:

-Why devices are not just endpoints, but data generators

-How cameras and sensors are now intelligent analytics tools

-And how the convergence of IoT and AI is reshaping automation, insight, and decision-making at scale

Stay tuned to learn more about the unseen infrastructure powering how we live, work, and innovate.

Explore Aeris IoT Solutions: https://www.aeris.com/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

The rise of the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) is reshaping the edge—enabling smarter decisions, better privacy privacy and lower costs. While the promise is big, the execution is still a work in progress.

To separate the signal from the noise, this episode features Jim Morrish, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights and a leading authority on IoT trends.

In this episode of IoT Real Talk, Jim breaks down:

-Why AIoT is more than just AI applied to IoT data

-The surprising pace of hardware innovation at the edge

-What’s missing from today’s platforms—and who might fix it

Stay tuned for the latest on AIoT.

Explore Aeris IoT Solutions: https://www.aeris.com/

Keep up with our IoT podcast: https://www.aeris.com/resources/iotpodcast/

Got questions, ideas or want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.