Edge Tech Podcast

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A podcast all about technology, specifically edge computing for businesses and consumers. Powered by Simply NUC.

Episodes

  1. Streaming "Impossible" Video: Solving Cellular Limits at the Edge

    12/18/2025

    Streaming "Impossible" Video: Solving Cellular Limits at the Edge

    How do you stream reliable, real-time video when the network is congested, unstable, or barely there? In this episode of the Edge Tech Podcast, David Kosloski sits down with Clive Sawkins (COO) and Dale Hall (Head of Product Engineering) from Digital Barriers to answer that exact question. We cover the mechanics of adaptive video codecs and explore how moving away from dedicated hardware is redefining video surveillance and situational awareness. From congested festivals like Glastonbury to remote border security, we discuss how to maintain mission-critical connectivity anywhere. 🚀 Key Topics Covered: The Bandwidth Bottleneck: Why traditional cellular video fails when you need it most. Intelligent Compression: How Digital Barriers' codec mimics human perception to save data. The Invisible Edge: Why the best edge ai technology works without you noticing it. Beyond Security: Using video as a data sensor for agriculture, telemedicine, and autonomous systems. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Start 01:02 - Podcast Intro: Welcome & Guest Introductions 01:21 - Video Over Cellular: The struggle with LTE and 5G 01:34 - Bandwidth Challenges: Uplink limits & constraints 03:03 - Digital Barriers Tech: Adaptive video compression 04:25 - AI vs Machine Learning: Intelligent video delivery 05:24 - What Is the Edge? Defining edge computing today 06:28 - Border Security Use Case: Surveillance as infrastructure 07:10 - Advanced Camera Support: Thermal, Night Vision, PTZ 07:46 - Rapid Deployments: Mobile & Emergency setups 08:12 - Festival Case Study: Reliable video in crowds 08:53 - Why Phones Fail: Consumer vs. Mission Critical 09:46 - Network Redundancy: Cellular + Satellite 11:07 - Video as a Sensor: AI Analytics 12:12 - Software-Only Model: Deployment flexibility 13:39 - Hardware Independence: Freedom at the edge 14:02 - Video as Data: Driving AI insights 15:08 - Event-Based Streaming: Triggered video 15:36 - Sensors & Power Efficiency: Low-power design 17:03 - Industry Applications: Security & Utilities 18:23 - Unexpected Use Cases: Innovation 19:02 - Extreme Environments: Harsh conditions 20:08 - Invisible Edge Tech: When it just works 21:27 - Closing Thoughts

    22 min
  2. Edge-Ready Kubernetes: Scaling Apps Where They Matter Most

    11/10/2025

    Edge-Ready Kubernetes: Scaling Apps Where They Matter Most

    Kubernetes at the edge is no longer a future trend, it's happening now, and at a massive scale. In this episode of the Edge Tech Podcast, host David Kosloski is joined by Ant Newman and Pedro Oliveira from Spectro Cloud to explore how edge computing is transforming operations across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, QSR, and defense. They unpack: - Why Kubernetes is ideal for edge environments - The challenges of deploying and scaling AI at the edge - What 50% edge Kubernetes adoption tells us about industry shifts - Real-world use cases, from drones and submarines to 100K+ retail stores. - Hardware considerations, air-gapped environments, and connectivity hurdles - Whether you're an architect, operator, or innovator, this episode helps you understand the operational realities of modern edge infrastructure and how to prepare for them. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Guest Welcome 00:28 - What is Kubernetes in simple terms? 01:46 - Why microservices and containers matter 03:14 - Kubernetes: Deploying anywhere—from cloud to car trunk 04:08 - Why Kubernetes is dominating open source 05:22 - The edge opportunity: Why Kubernetes fits 07:05 - Benefits of Kubernetes at the edge: Resilience & Scale 08:18 - How hardware choices impact edge Kubernetes 10:13 - ARM vs. x86: The new challenge for ops 11:00 - Key insights from the "State of Production Kubernetes" 12:12 - AI at the edge: Why location matters 13:03 - Industries adopting edge: Retail, healthcare, defense & more 15:21 - The rise of tactical edge compute 16:10 - Kubernetes is driving AI deployment at scale 16:32 - Why edge is harder than cloud—at massive scale 18:16 - Real-world challenges: Security, scale, and cost 20:00 - Connectivity & bandwidth limitations 22:00 - Air gapped clusters & autonomous operations 23:00 - Automating edge operations: YAML, upgrades, and beyond 24:10 - Final thoughts: Scaling without breaking ops

    37 min
  3. How a 100-Year-Old Foundry Uses Edge Computing to Drive the Future of Manufacturing

    08/20/2025

    How a 100-Year-Old Foundry Uses Edge Computing to Drive the Future of Manufacturing

    In this episode of the Edge Tech Podcast, David Kosloski sits down with Shane Rogers, IT Director at Harrison Steel, to explore how a 100-year-old steel foundry in Attica, Indiana is redefining manufacturing using modern edge computing, data collection and AI vision. From collecting PLC sensor data across an 800,000 sq ft facility to leveraging edge devices for quality control, cost analysis, and even labor efficiency, Harrison Steel is proving that "old school" doesn't mean outdated.   Shane also shares insights on: How extreme factory environments challenge standard equipment The transition from business intelligence to AI-powered automation Why edge computing is critical to their safety and innovation roadmap   ▶️ Watch till the end to hear Shane's vision for ruggedized edge tech and why automation isn't about replacing humans, it's about empowering them.   Chapters:   00:00 - Intro & David Loses His Voice 01:00 - What Harrison Steel Does 02:00 - From Hand-Made to High-Tech 03:00 - How Edge Devices Power Data Collection 04:20 - Using Data for Quality Control & Cost Analysis 06:10 - Safety, Labor Metrics & Automation 07:30 - Challenges of Heat, Dust, and Equipment Failures 08:45 - AI, Vision Systems & Human-in-the-Loop Workflows 10:00 - Custom Building Edge Infrastructure In-House 11:00 - Final Thoughts & Visit Plans   👉 Learn more about real-world edge deployment at https://SNUC.com

    10 min

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