Recorded live at the Things Conference, host Alix Paultre sits down with Avi Rosenthal of the Z-Wave Alliance to unpack how Z-Wave evolved from a proprietary protocol into a fully open, interoperable standard. They explore why the future of IoT is multi-protocol, how backward compatibility can last decades, and what innovations like Z-Wave Long Range and battery-free sensors mean for developers and consumers alike.

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Max Schock explains how Extronics’s explosion-protected industrial equipment and wireless enclosures enable safe deployment of gateways and IoT devices in hazardous areas like oil fields, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities. They discuss the company’s vendor-agnostic approach, real-world use cases, and how Extronics helps clients navigate complex certifications such as ATEX and IECEx. Max also shares insights on how wireless technologies like LoRa and 5G are increasingly entering traditionally high-risk industries, opening new opportunities for innovation and safety.

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At the Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous spoke with Ioannis Charalampidis, CTO of Kudzu Technologies, about the company’s AI-powered platform for LoRaWAN networks. Ioannis explained that while LoRaWAN is easy to deploy, networks can degrade over time, and their platform provides analytics, diagnostics, and actionable insights to keep networks running smoothly. Designed to be vendor-agnostic, it integrates with multiple gateways and servers, offering operators full visibility and control.

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Marc Pous sits down with Allen Chao from M5Stack Technology to explore the company’s innovative stackable IoT modules, including the Stick and ATN series, designed for makers, developers, and industrial applications. They dive into M5Stack’s latest advancements, such as the FiveStack Car Computer – Advanced Version, offline AI modules, and LoRa-enabled devices, while highlighting emerging trends in privacy-focused local AI and modular IoT development. Allen also shares a glimpse of the future, including dual-band Wi-Fi chips and expanded offerings in LoRa and AI technologies.

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On this episode of The Things Podcast, Marc Pous talks with Romain Philipon from Wattsense about simplifying IoT integration for building management systems. They explore how Wattsense's plug-and-play multi-protocol gateway connects LoRaWAN sensors and legacy systems, the role of Edge AI, and the importance of cyber resilience.

Discover how their solutions make BMS accessible for small to large buildings, improve energy efficiency, and enable smarter, more connected environments.

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At The Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous sits down with Paul Martin from SenArch to explore how their solar-powered, off-grid LoRaWAN gateways are redefining IoT deployment. Designed to survive Nordic winters and operate for up to 30 days without sunlight, these gateways make it possible to deploy networks anywhere without relying on grid power. They also discuss real-world use cases from smart cities and environmental monitoring to early wildfire, flood detection and the future of battery-free, sustainable IoT networks.

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Recorded live at The Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous talks with Jeff Crystal from Voltaic Systems about powering IoT devices with solar energy. They discuss real-world asset tracking, ultra-low-power design, and why solar-powered IoT is finally becoming practical and economical at scale.

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Marc Pous sits down with Christian Rouffaert from Teragence to explore how location-specific mobile coverage intelligence is transforming IoT deployments. Learn how Teragence delivers transparent, confidence-based coverage insights, helps reduce deployment risk, cuts costs by up to 20%, and supports both stationary and mobile IoT use cases. A must-watch for IoT service providers, MVNOs, and enterprises deploying connected devices at scale.

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On Day 2 of the Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous sits down with Gavin Brown from RAK Wireless to discuss the state of LoRaWAN, modular IoT hardware, and the future of private wireless networks. Learn how RAK Wireless delivers high-quality, cost-effective gateways, why modular design matters, and how mesh networking is shaping real-world IoT deployments across industries like smart buildings, agriculture, and energy.

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In this episode of the Things Podcast, host Alix Paultre sits down with Tom Trill of Qualinx to explore how Digital RF technology is reshaping IoT connectivity. Tom explains how converting analog radio functions into digital unlocks massive gains in power efficiency, flexibility, and cost—enabling reconfigurable, future-proof devices. From wearables and elder care to scalable hardware-software platforms, this conversation dives into the future of always-on, affordable IoT at the edge.

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