The IoT Podcast

The IoT Podcast
The IoT Podcast

IoT Talks and Tales The IoT Podcast is joined by the most influential leaders in IoT every Thursday to break down the current and up & coming IoT trends, unravel the misconceptions, doubts and forecast predictions on the ongoing journey for the Internet of Things. This podcast will have something for everyone, whether you’re an entrepreneur searching for fresh ideas or the lessons learned, an engineer always looking to be one step ahead with the latest solutions, or someone with a pure enthusiasm for IoT. Every episode is unique and has a significant practical takeaway that you can use in your application or for your own inspiration or business. Ready to explore? Discover now.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Supercharge Your ROI with That Killer IoT Use Case | Ross Sabolcik - SVP & GM Industrial & Commercial IoT at Silicon Labs

    In this episode, Ross Sabolcik from Silicon Labs discusses the applications of IoT in industrial settings beyond factory automation. He explains how IoT is being used in smart cities, commercial buildings, and utilities to solve large-scale problems and drive business outcomes - finding the killer use case! Ross also highlights the challenges of edge devices and the importance of energy harvesting. He emphasises the need for technology to be easy to use, robust, and scalable, allowing customers to focus on their business goals. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of AI and edge computing in industrial IoT. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apologies 01:24 Overview of Silicon Labs 03:06 Industrial IoT Beyond Factory Automation 06:52 Smart Cities and Commercial Applications 11:40 Benefits of IoT in Industrial Applications 18:15 Challenges of Edge Devices and Energy Harvesting 22:07 The Future of AI and Edge in Industrial IoT 25:23 Privacy and Edge Processing 28:37 The Importance of Business Outcomes in IoT 36:53 Quick Fire Questions   And much more!   Thank you to our season sponsor 5V Tech: Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/   ABOUT THE GUEST   Ross Sabolcik heads Silicon Labs' Industrial and Commercial IoT division, overseeing applications like metering, industrial automation, commercial lighting, building automation, and connected retail. With a wide portfolio spanning ZigBee, Thread, WiFi, Sub-GHz Proprietary, Bluetooth, MCUs, and sensors, he's committed to providing innovative solutions. Responsible for P&L, roadmap, new product development, business expansion, sales support, and team leadership, Ross drives Silicon Labs' leadership in IoT. Connect with Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssabolcik/   ABOUT SILICON LABS   Silicon Labs, founded in 1996, is a designer and manufacturer of hardware and software for the Internet of Things (IoT) world. They focus on creating the secure and intelligent wireless tech that makes these connections possible.   Find out more about Silicon Labs: https://www.silabs.com/wireless/wi-fi?s_kwcid=AL!16736!3!582344978772!!!g!!&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xd7gFzKRM0Bn3HyNtliIn9JcpAnAaeJDjd3YPeZxOPV4mkT8ZCTNzRoC4xgQAvD_BwE  Follow Silicon Labs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siliconlabs/    SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White:   / tom5values

    42 min
  2. EPISODE 2

    The Big Potential of Large Language models in IoT | Eric Bowman | The IoT Podcast

    In this episode, we're joined by Eric Bowman - Recent CTO at King and Former CTO at TomTom to uncover the new possibilities large language learning models unlock for IoT. We discuss why large language models might be a game-changer for IoT, the power of small language models at the edge for human-device interaction, AI security risks and the recent NY Times lawsuit against OpenAI and more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:50 TomTom as an IoT Business 05:16 The Interpretation of IoT Data 08:48 Skills Needed for IoT Development 13:08 Technological Advancements in IoT (Large Language Learning Models) 23:11 The Potential of AI and IoT Interaction 27:27 Security and Privacy Concerns in IoT 30:14 The Challenges of Quantum Computing in IoT 33:06 The Pace of Innovation in Technology 35:23 The Need for Advanced Productivity Tools And much more! Thank you to our season sponsor, 5V Tech: Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Eric is the current Chief Technology Officer at King, a mobile gaming powerhouse acquired by Microsoft, they lead strategic technology initiatives aimed at enhancing player experience. Prior to his role at King, he served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and CTO at TomTom, spearheading transformative efforts in product portfolios for an AI-driven future. His career spans pivotal roles at Zalando, Gilt Groupe, and LooCee, where he drove technological innovation and scalability. Notably, Eric contributed to pioneering projects like the world's first 3G Service Delivery Platform and the development of The Sims 1.0 franchise, the top-selling PC game. Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boboco/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

    42 min
  3. EPISODE 3

    The IoT Puzzle: Exploring Value Drivers Across Industries | Garima Singh - Ingka Group (IKEA)

    In this episode of The IoT Podcast, we connect with Garima Singh - Global VP and Chief Architect at Ingka Group (IKEA) to break down the different unique value drivers for IoT across industries and explore if a one size fit all approach can truly exist? We get into the different digital transformation value drivers across industries, the main value drivers that non-IT companies are recognising when it comes to digital transformation and how the consumer (and sustainability) is shaping, re-shaping and changing IoT value drivers. Garima brings 18 years of experience across telecommunications, investment banking, IIoT and automotive to the table for this episode. Chapters... 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:05 Benefits of Working in Different Industries 04:24 Value Drivers in IoT for Automotive 07:13 Effective Strategies for Demonstrating IoT Value 09:26 The Importance of Purpose in Digital Transformation 11:31 The Role of Human Transformation in IoT 12:31 Making IoT More Accessible and Understandable 14:07 The Role of IoT in Sustainability 23:53 The Role of IoT in Digital Twins 25:47 Challenges in IoT and Data Interoperability 34:12 The Future of IoT and Convenience for Consumers 39:24 Conclusion Thank you to our season sponsor, 5V Tech: Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Garima is the Global VP and Chief Architect at IKEA, leading digital strategy, architecture, and engineering teams for the Ingka Group. She's a tech enthusiast with a track record in successful digital transformation and product development. Garima began her tech journey in 2005 as a software developer and has since held senior leadership roles in various industries, including automotive and telecommunications. She's won three Nordic tech awards and co-authored three ISO standards in automotive. Garima is a renowned keynote and inspirational speaker at international tech forums. Connect with Garima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-singh-2ab20017/ ABOUT INGKA GROUP: INGKA Group is the face of IKEA for millions of customers, operating IKEA stores and more across 32 countries. Their core business is IKEA Retail, running stores and seeing over 680 million customers in a recent year. INGKA Group also owns Ingka Centres, which develops shopping centers around IKEA stores, and Ingka Investments, focused on IKEA's long-term sustainability and financial goals. Committed to sustainability, INGKA Group even generates enough renewable energy to power their own operations. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/exclusive-access Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

    42 min
  4. EPISODE 4

    Stopping 70% of Cyber Attacks with CHERI Technology | Codasip's Ron Black, CEO & Carl Shaw Safety and Security Architect

    In this episode, Codasip's CEO Ron Black & Safety & Security Architect Carl Shaw join The IoT Podcast to discuss the first commercially viable implementation of CHERI (RISC-V) Technology. With the increasing number of vulnerabilities and companies having problems in cybersecurity, like the recent Netgear router and iOS vulnerabilities. The stakes for robust cyber security have never been higher. And of the cyberattacks, 70% exploit vulnerabilities related to how programs access and manipulate memory. We'll be diving into how this groundbreaking technology is helping to protect against potential attacks by making memory exploitation more difficult. Plus more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:04 What does Codasip do? 10:40 Analysis of cyber security issues and attacks in the world 16:10 What is CHERI? Why is it here? 23:18 How CHERI has the potential to prevent 70% of cyber attacks 25:35 Changing mindsets on security 29:37 How to implement CHERI 32:52 What industries benefit (ALL) 39:05 The future And much more! Thank you to our season sponsor 5V Tech. Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUESTS Ron Black boasts over 30 years of industry experience. Before joing Codasip, he's held leadership positions at Imagination Technologies, Rambus, MobiWire, UPEK, and Wavecom. With a background in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Cornell University, his expertise spans processors including PowerPC, network processors, security processors, and GPUs. Carl Shaw is a hands-on expert in embedded systems and security engineering, focusing on software-defined hardware architectures for security and safety. Skilled in security analysis, firmware, RISC-V, and team leadership. Connect with Ron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rondblack/ Connect with Carl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawcarl/ ABOUT CODASIP Codasip is a hardware design company specializing in empowering developers to create unique processors for the Internet of Things (IoT) and beyond. Founded in 2014, they focus on RISC-V technology, an open-source instruction set architecture. CHERI is a security boost for RISC-V processors. It uses special "capabilities" to tightly control memory access, preventing common attacks. Codasip first brought CHERI to market, offering processors with built-in security and compatibility with existing code. This combo makes RISC-V systems much more secure. Find out more about Codasip and CHERI: https://codasip.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

    42 min
  5. EPISODE 5

    How is the EU Cyber Resilience Act Raising the Bar for IoT Security? with Shahram Mossayebi - Founder & CEO at Crypto Quantique

    In this episode of The IoT Podcast, we continue the IoT security conversation with Shahram Mossayebi - Founder & CEO at Crypto Quantique, who breaks down the implications of the recently passed EU’s Cyber Resilience Act for manufacturers and businesses and why traditional security approaches just won’t cut it. We dive into why security isn't just an expense—it's an investment in the ongoing battle against cyber threats and the changing mindset to this. We also lens in on how even the most seemingly harmless devices like a fish tank thermometer can become a cybercriminals gateway and how quantum resistant cryptography can offer future-proof solutions for unbreakable encryption. Chapters... 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:03 The Importance of IoT Security 08:11 Crypto Quantique's Approach to IoT Security 14:00 The EU Cyber Resilience Act 27:20 IoT Security Regulations 28:01 Challenges of Selling IoT Security 29:08 Accountability for IoT Security 30:22 Paradigm Shift in Security Consciousness 31:19 Enforcement of IoT Security Regulations 32:26 Quantum Security and CryptoQuantique 33:47 Advantages and Integration of Quantum Security 36:36 Post-Quantum Cryptography 38:13 Quantum Randomness and Root of Trust 43:17 Working with the Open Source Community 48:54 Challenges in Recruitment 52:06 Gadget You Can't Live Without 53:29 Passion for Problem Solving And much more! Thank you to our season sponsor 5V Tech. Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Shahram Mossayebi, Founder and CEO of Crypto Quantique, is dedicated to revolutionising IoT security. With a background in physics and cryptography, combined with years in cybersecurity, Shahram founded Crypto Quantique to offer a holistic, user-friendly solution. Their groundbreaking approach integrates physics advancements into low-cost devices and intuitive software, ensuring robust security for IoT applications. Connect with Shahram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mossayebi/ ABOUT CRYPTO QUANTIQUE Crypto Quantique pioneers transformative solutions in IoT security. Committed to revolutioniSing the landscape of cybersecurity, Crypto Quantique combines cutting-edge advancements in physics and cryptography with intuitive software to deliver robust, scalable security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. By integrating groundbreaking physics innovations into cost-effective devices and user-friendly software, Crypto Quantique ensures comprehensive protection across diverse IoT applications, from connected cars to high-end consumer goods. Find out more about Crypto Quantique:https://www.cryptoquantique.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

    59 min
  6. EPISODE 6

    How To Supercharge Revenue Streams Using IoT | Sebastian van Wickern | The IoT Podcast

    In this episode of The IoT Podcast, Sebastian van Wickern -CEO at Smart IoT joins us to break down how companies can maximise revenue with IoT, supercharge adoption and ensure product adaptability for the future. Chapters… 03:00 Introduction to Sebastian 05:10 Accelerating market entry and revenue 08:30 Product quality 100% of the time is key 12:01 Ensuring adaptability for the future 15:10 Debunking IoT myths 17:55 Case studies of helping companies be successful within their products 24:50 Emerging business models (SaaS and microtransatian) pros and cons 30:20 Quick fire questions And much more! Thank you to our season sponsor 5V Tech. Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Sebastian is the CEO at Smart IoT (IoT Software & Platform Development). He is an expert in Digital Product Development & Consulting. Connect with Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-van-wickern-213056b4/ ABOUT Smart IoT Smart IoT has established itself as a leading innovator in the connected product space for the past decade. The company bridges the physical and digital worlds, partnering with businesses to develop next-generation products that leverage the power of the Internet of Things (IoT). Their expertise lies in transforming ideas into reality, crafting hardware and firmware that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure. They don't just focus on creating new products, but also breathe new life into existing offerings by adding IoT capabilities, ensuring a competitive edge in the market. Find out more about Smart IoT: https://www.smart-iot.solutions/en/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/get-exclusive-access/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values

    34 min

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IoT Talks and Tales The IoT Podcast is joined by the most influential leaders in IoT every Thursday to break down the current and up & coming IoT trends, unravel the misconceptions, doubts and forecast predictions on the ongoing journey for the Internet of Things. This podcast will have something for everyone, whether you’re an entrepreneur searching for fresh ideas or the lessons learned, an engineer always looking to be one step ahead with the latest solutions, or someone with a pure enthusiasm for IoT. Every episode is unique and has a significant practical takeaway that you can use in your application or for your own inspiration or business. Ready to explore? Discover now.

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