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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

Once seen as the next big thing, IoT is now facing the reality check of business models, budgets, and bottom lines.

In this episode of IoT Real Talk, Marcel Meyer, Head of IoT Sales at Swisscom, joins the discussion to unpack how the IoT landscape is shifting—from marketing buzz to measurable business value.

Meyer offers a candid perspective on:

-Why the real IoT revolution isn’t about devices; it’s about economics.

-What Swiss precision teaches us about niche global leadership in IoT.

-How telcos can adapt as demand moves from shiny concepts to solid ROI.

It’s time to get real about IoT and what comes next. Stay tuned.

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

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

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Let’s get real. Let’s talk IoT.

Get ready for real stories, real challenges and real insights from the front lines of the IoT industry. In this debut episode of IoT Real Talk, hosts Susanna Song (CMO at Aeris) and Jon Connet (CPO at Aeris) introduce the show, share their backgrounds and explain why the world needs an IoT podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat reality.

From billions of devices to massive global deployments, the complexity of building and scaling IoT programs is real—and so are the lessons and wins along the way. This isn’t another tech fluff show. It's real professionals sharing real experiences to help you make smarter decisions in IoT.

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

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

In this episode:

-Why this podcast exists (spoiler: IoT is hard!)

-Meet your hosts: a cybersecurity strategist and a journalist turned marketer

-What to expect from future episodes: unfiltered conversations, expert guests and tangible takeaways

-Why the "real" in IoT Real Talk matters more than ever

Whether you're building, scaling or securing IoT systems, this podcast is your go-to source for insights from the people doing the work.

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