For decades industrial operations have used sensors to automate parts of the processes. In many cases, the automation was mainly in the collection of telemetry data. Most processes still required human interaction to push things along.

In recent years, the convergence of IoT technologies with machine learning, artificial intelligence and cloud, along with automation, have raised the possibility of putting smart IoT technology into business processes or workflows with the idea of automating these with minimum human intervention.

In today’s PodChats for FutureIoT, we speak to Seth Ryding, chief sales officer (CSO) Global Sales, Telenor Connexion, to talk about integrating IoT into modern business processes. 

1.       In the context of a typical business operation – for example, a financial institution, hospital or government – what is the business value of IoT?

2.       How do business and operations leaders in these organisations see IoT? Any preconceived ideas that may hinder the adoption of IoT in business processes?

3.       For CIOs and heads of IT, what are the challenges they must address if called to introduce IoT across several business processes – for example, process or workflow automation?

4.       Given the continuing uncertainties arising from the pandemic. Is now the best time to consider adopting IoT into business processes? If yes, what is the better approach to ensure minimal disruption to existing operations, and minimised risks?

5.       What is your advice for CIOs and CTOs to help guide the successful adoption of IoT into the business process?

6.       You spoke about partnerships and core competencies, what is Telenor Connexion’s value proposition in an organisation’s IoT journey?