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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Staffan Eriksson, Head of IoT Connectivity at Telia Company, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the current state of 5G in IoT. The conversation covers how 5G empowers IoT use cases, the benefits and challenges of 5G in IoT, the fate of 4G and LTE, how 5G and IoT will develop together, building the 5G ecosystem, real-world examples of 5G, advice for IoT companies considering 5G, hybrid connectivity and satellite, and the future of 5G.



Staffan Eriksson is the Head of IoT Connectivity at Telia Company. With more than a decade of experience in the IoT and telecom industries, Staffan has worked across business, technology, strategy, and execution. While managing the IoT connectivity portfolio at Telia, he abides by the principle that scalability needs simplicity.



Telia Company is a technology pioneer that has been digitalizing society for the past 170 years. Today, their 19,000 employees help to serve 25 million customers across the Nordic and Baltic regions with essential digital infrastructure and services that are fundamental enablers of the modern world.



Within IoT, they have a focus on IoT for the real world. They digitalize businesses, products, and operations by delivering proven IoT solutions and connectivity for a broad range of companies and industries. Whether you need reliable LPWAN or fast and performant connectivity, locally or globally, Telia has you covered.



Discover more about 5G and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

More about Telia Company: https://www.teliacompany.com/en

Telia IoT: https://business.teliacompany.com/internet-of-things

Connect with Staffan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikssonstaffan/



(00:00) Intro

(00:09) Staffan Eriksson and Telia Company

(00:57) The state of 5G in IoT

(03:20) 5G use cases in IoT

(04:35) Benefits and drawbacks of 5G in IoT

(06:23) What will happen to 4G and LTE?

(07:39) What's next for 5G and IoT?

(08:12) Building the 5G ecosystem

(09:54) Real-world applications and testing of 5G in IoT

(13:52) Advice for IoT companies considering 5G

(16:40) Hybrid connectivity and the role of satellite

(18:05) The future of 5G

(19:26) Learn more and follow up



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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Himanshu Mehrotra, Vice President of Product Management at FourKites, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT in the freight industry. The conversation covers how IoT and AI enable revolutionary shipping visibility solutions, such as real-time transport visibility platforms, the importance of IoT in providing real-time data and predictive analytics to ensure timely production and delivery, automating gate operations and utilizing smart labels for granular tracking, data standardization and intermittent connectivity challenges, computer vision and cameras as sensors, and using generative AI to offer recommendations for optimizing the supply chain.



Himanshu Mehrotra is the Vice President of Product Management at FourKites. He oversees the core shipment visibility solutions and the data platform that enables FourKites to connect to external ecosystems of data signals, either from direct integrations, signals from IoT devices, or onboarded devices on assets.



Himanshu has over two decades of experience in supply chain technology. Prior to FourKites, he shaped the solution strategy and go-to-market approach for control tower and logistics solutions at Blue Yonder, where he also leveraged machine learning-based predictive analytics. Himanshu has been at the forefront of the supply chain industry's most transformational changes, witnessing firsthand the profound impact of events such as the pandemic on retail and manufacturing and the revolutionary influence of innovators like Amazon on customer behavior.



FourKites extends real-time visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, stores, and more, tracking over 3.2 million shipments daily across 200+ countries and territories. FourKites combines real-time data and powerful AI to help companies make their supply chain more efficient. Over 1,500 of the world’s most recognized brands - including 9 of the top 10 CPG and 18 of the top 20 food and beverage companies - trust FourKites to reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.



Discover more about supply chain and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

More about FourKites: https://www.fourkites.com

Connect with Himanshu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshu-mehrotra-0401772/



(00:00) Intro

(00:23) Himanshu Mehrotra and FourKites

(03:14) IoT in the freight industry and supply chain

(08:04) Advancements in IoT devices and connectivity

(10:32) What does real-time IoT data enable?

(12:42) Data standardization

(14:07) Intermittent connectivity challenges

(15:47) Turning data into value with AI

(19:39) Using generative AI in the supply chain

(21:03) What is the future of IoT in the freight industry

(23:46) Cameras as sensors and computer vision

(26:30) Learn more and follow up



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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Alex Kotler, SVP of Sales and Partnerships at POND IoT, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss combining satellite and cellular IoT. The conversation covers the concept of multi-IMSI SIM cards that provide seamless connectivity across multiple networks in various countries, beneficial for devices like billboards, ATM machines, and kiosks, the integration of cellular and satellite IoT for applications such as shipping and agriculture, network outages and the importance of redundancy, the challenges of IoT deployment, and educating customers about IoT.



Alex Kotler is the SVP of Sales and Partnerships at POND IoT. Alex has extensive experience in the mobile industry, having worked in various roles across the major mobile network operators - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Alex has played a pivotal role in increasing net revenue retention and customer satisfaction at POND IoT, while also opening new distribution channels.



POND IoT is a dynamic provider of IoT solutions. They offer global multi-IMSI SIM cards with extensive network coverage, internet failover solutions, and IoT & M2M connectivity with flexible data plans. Their major focus is around providing MVNO as a service as well as retail solutions with connectivity-to-POS terminals, vending machines, and ATMs. They also offer custom device manufacturing for all kinds of IoT applications and have added support for Starlink together with Peplink.



Discover more about satellite and cellular IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

More about POND IoT: https://www.pondiot.com

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkotler/

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(00:00) Sponsor

(00:35) Intro

(00:43) Alex Kotler and POND IoT

(03:21) Combining satellite and cellular IoT

(05:09) The future of satellite and cellular IoT

(06:47) Satellite, cellular, or satellite AND cellular?

(08:15) Network outages, AT&T, and redundancy

(10:31) Assessing the outage risk of an IoT solution

(11:52) Challenges of working with customers in IoT

(17:07) IoT customer case study: cheap is expensive

(19:00) Learn more and follow up



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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Fritz Werder, Senior Product Line Director, Life at Silicon Labs, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss connected health and insights from Embedded World. The conversation also covers working with customers on adopting IoT applications, security in connected health, the impact of AI and machine learning in connected health, the latest trends and advancements in the IoT space, future directions for connected health, and the ongoing challenges of device interoperability in delivering seamless user experiences.



Fritz Werder is the Senior Product Line Director for the Life Business Unit at Silicon Labs where he is focused on helping customers deploy connected health devices like continuous glucose monitors and fitness trackers. Prior to joining Silicon Labs, Fritz was Head of North America for Tuya, an IoT PaaS/SaaS solution provider, and earlier spent more than seventeen years with Legrand where he led residential Home Systems businesses.



Silicon Labs is a trailblazer in wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things. Its integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, and unmatched ecosystem support make Silicon Labs the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, and home and life applications. Silicon Labs leads the industry in high performance, low power, and security, supporting the broadest set of multi-protocol solutions.



Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

More about Silicon Labs: https://www.silabs.com

Connect with Fritz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritzwerder/



(00:00) Intro

(00:12) Fritz Werder and Silicon Labs

(01:38) Collaborating with customers on IoT solutions

(04:52) The evolution of connected health

(08:11) Challenges and solutions in hospital connectivity

(11:06) Consumer adoption and the impact of IoT on healthcare

(13:24) The future of connected health and enablers

(15:13) Insights from Embedded World

(17:04) The role of AI and ML in connected health

(19:36) Exciting developments in connected health

(22:39) Interoperability and smart environments

(24:51) Learn more and follow up



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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Tiffani Neilson, CMO at IoT Marketing, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss market changes in the IoT landscape. The conversation covers the evolution of IoT, including rapid technological changes, how the pandemic changed the IoT market, the transition towards end-to-end solutions in IoT, the challenge of IoT security, market consolidation, educating buyers about IoT solutions, the role of AI, and the value of virtual events.



Tiffani Neilson is the CMO at IoT Marketing. She is also the creator and host of Industry Insights Webinars, a virtual event series intended to educate those in need of connected solutions and align them with relevant information from IoT and tech ecosystem partners. Tiffani has extensive business development, marketing, branding, and PR experience, as well as deep knowledge about IoT and other advanced technologies. She was honored as one of the most Influential Business Leaders to Watch in 2024 by Fortunes Crown Magazine, one of the 10 Most Influential Women in Marketing in 2023 by CIO Look Magazine, one of the 10 Most Inspiring CMOs of 2022 by C Level Focus Magazine, and one of the Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022 by IE Magazine.



IoT Marketing specializes in launching and fueling the growth of cutting-edge technology companies by combining deep industry knowledge with integrated and innovative marketing, PR, and production services. The company also helps organizations increase brand awareness and lead generation among its extensive audience of tech industry leaders and professionals through its Industry Insights Webinars series and virtual events. Additionally, IoT Marketing implements business development strategies for clients.



Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

More about IoT Marketing: https://iotmktg.com

Connect with Tiffani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanineilson/



Green Things Summit 2024: https://iotmktg.com/green-things-summit-2024/

Intelligent Thinking AI Summit: https://iotmktg.com/intelligent-thinking-ai-day/

Summit of Things 2024: https://iotmktg.com/summit-of-things-2024/



(00:00) Intro

(00:11) Tiffani Neilson and IoT Marketing

(00:45) Market changes in the IoT landscape

(02:33) How the pandemic changed IoT

(05:15) The shift Towards end-to-end IoT solutions

(08:55) Challenges and consolidation in the IoT industry

(14:47) The impact of AI on IoT

(17:39) Marketing strategies for IoT companies

(23:38) The value of virtual events in IoT

(28:17) Upcoming IoT events



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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Curtis Govan, President of Americas for floLIVE, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss hyperlocal global IoT connectivity. The conversation covers the critical factors companies need to consider when adopting IoT solutions, compatibility and data regulation requirements across different countries, single SIM technology, the benefits of controlling core infrastructure, and upcoming technological advancements, including NB-IoT over satellite.



Curtis Govan is President of Americas for floLIVE. He is an accomplished leader with 25+ years of experience and expertise in technology, business development, and sales. Previously, he was GM and Global VP Dealer and Heavy Equipment at Uptake, an industry leader in industrial artificial intelligence and IoT. He also spent 12 years with Cisco Jasper where he held several roles with the most recent being Head of Global Sales Business Development and Regional Managing Director - Canada.



floLIVE has designed and developed an elastic, robust core cellular infrastructure that is the largest in the world. Through this powerful infrastructure, the company offers numerous services to mobile operators, IoT MVNOs, and global enterprises seeking seamless, compliant, high performance connectivity anywhere in the world. With a global carrier library that is based on interconnected local core mobile networks, floLIVE ensures low latency, high performance, and full compliance with privacy acts, data regulations, and roaming restrictions.



More than 20 mobile operators are on board the platform, giving companies multi-tier connectivity access. Through direct access to their network, customers can monitor their devices, access real-time network events and usage, switch operators remotely, and troubleshoot failures ahead of time, providing a seamless experience that keeps devices connected at all times. Through one integration, one SKU, and one platform, customers have endless possibilities for connectivity.



Discover more about connectivity and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com

More about floLIVE: https://flolive.net

Connect with Curtis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-govan-53b0144/



(00:00) Intro

(00:08) Curtis Govan and floLIVE

(01:42) The connectivity component of IoT

(03:53) Exploring hyperlocal global connectivity

(13:48) The benefits of owning core infrastructure

(16:27) Connectivity considerations for IoT buyers

(19:15) Looking ahead: NB-IoT over satellite

(21:34) Learn more and follow up



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