In this episode, we discuss the use of machine health platforms to solve critical issues with machines in industrial manufacturing, and the tradeoffs between the traditional rules based systems and machine learning approaches.

Jeremy is the Co-Founder and CEO of KCF Technologies. KCF Technologies is a technology development company bringing embedded intelligence, especially wireless condition monitoring sensors, into widespread use in industry. KCF’s core capability is to solve industrial problems with innovation, especially in condition monitoring of rotating machinery. https://kcftech.com/ 

In this episode, we discuss the existing suite of IoT development tools available, and the trade offs between the leading infrastructure providers. We also explore the evolution of IoT development from bottom up engineer led projects to top down strategic initiatives.

Rob is the CTO of ThingLogix. ThingLogix is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, solution components, development services, and advisory services. We offer Foundry, a proprietary cloud platform architected on Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Foundry Packages, a series of related component applications, to enable IoT solutions for multiple industries and use cases. thinglogix.com

Contact Rob: rob@thinglogix.com 

In this episode, we discuss the value of location data across a wide range of use cases from tracking hockey team performance to hospital safety. We also explore the tradeoff between battery life range and other factors that must be considered when finding best fit solutions for location tracking. 

Tom is the VP of Americas at Quuppa. Quuppa is a leading provider of Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS), with 2600+ deployments in 55+ countries and over 200 partners worldwide. Quuppa Intelligent Locating System™ is a powerful technology platform for Location Based Services and Applications. It enables real-time tracking of Bluetooth Smart Tags and devices, with accuracy even down to a few centimeters. It is a reliable, versatile, highly customisable, fully scalable and cost efficient solution. quuppa.com

In this episode, we discuss the tradeoffs between alternative wireless connectivity solutions and how LoRa is being used in applications to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Alistair is the Vice President and General Manager of Semtech's Wireless and Sensing Products Group. Semtech Corporation is the creator of LoRa and is a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. www.semtech.com. 

In this episode, we discuss diverse forms of smart factories, common process changes and people challenges related to smart factory implementation.

Thomas is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Staufen Neonex. STAUFEN NEONEX is the consulting and qualification company for the digital transformation of the industry and B2B companies. STAUFEN NEONEX develops and implements tailor-made strategies and pragmatic concepts to accompany those responsible in the fields of mechanical engineering, automotive and aviation on their way to peak performance. staufen-neonex.de

In this episode, we discuss end to end process for developing IoT products from market validation to manufacturing. We also explore technical challenges for integration energy management and selection of communication protocols and technology.

Mitch is the President and Co-Founder of Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS), a company that delivers a new model for software and hardware product development, integrating the full spectrum of design and engineering disciplines as a single source solution. Always espousing a hands-on approach to design, he holds a portfolio of United States and international patents and has more than 30 years of product design experience. He can be reached at mitchm@ips-yes.com.

In this episode, we discuss the democratisation of data analytics and trends in the future of data analytics related to 5G, big data and the breaking down of data silos.

Rick Hall  is a software entrepreneur focused on the analytics market. He has led the development of over a dozen software products and taken several companies from the early stage to an eventual sale. He has been working in analytics and software for 30 years and has been apart of the evolution of several generations of technology and practices. Currently, he is the CEO at Aginity Corporation--Supercharge your SQL Experience with Analytics Management. Aginity Corporation is the only next-generation analytics management toolset designed specifically to empower analytic teams to take advantage of the top analytic platforms.

In this episode, we discussed how 5G will usher in a new generation of cities and complex spaces such as airports. We also explore use case adoption trends in rapidly growing areas such as population health management, remote education and construction monitoring.

Sanjeet Pandit is the Global Head of Smart Cities at Qualcomm. Qualcomm announced the Qualcomm IoT Services Suite, which delivers comprehensive, end-to-end, IoT as a Service (IoTaaS) solutions, enabling digital transformation of smart cities and smart connected spaces globally. Qualcomm is known for leadership in mobile and 5G, and is now working with ~300 global ecosystem members through the  Smart Cities Accelerator Program to enable the creation of smart, connected spaces for enterprises and cities.

Qualcomm Advantage Network: https://www.qualcomm.com/support/qan

In this episode, we discuss the rapidly evolving cybersecurity environment and what it takes to secure a system today, and the impact of remote work and remote system access on cybersecurity.

Eric Cole is the CEO and Founder of Secure Anchor Consulting. Secure Anchor Consulting provides high-touch cybersecurity services that help organizations prevent security breaches, detect network intrusions, and respond to advanced threats.

@drericcole

secure-anchor.com

ecole@secure-anchor.com

In this episode, we discuss the spectrum of enterprise connectivity solutions from private LTE to LoRaWan, and how IoT 5G edge computing networks drive industrial innovation.

Daniel Quant is Vice President of Strategic Development responsible for developing corporate strategies that grow market share and brand within high growth markets. MultiTech designs, develops and manufactures components, devices and end-to-end solutions for the industrial and commercial Internet of Things. Offerings include first-to-market innovations in low power, wireless access and broadband, low-latency communication technologies, machine protocols, integrated sensors and mobile applications which enable monitoring and management of smart assets, durables and industrial consumables. multitech.com

In this episode, we discuss industrial edge computing from the perspective of benefits, properties, and system architecture. We also explore the potential positive impacts of 5G bases stations on industrial edge computing.

Chuck Byers is the Associate CTO of the Industrial Internet Consortium. The Industrial Internet Consortium is the world’s leading organization transforming business and society by accelerating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Our mission is to deliver a trustworthy IIoT in which the world’s systems and devices are securely connected and controlled to deliver transformational outcomes. iiconsortium.org 

In this episode, we discuss Passive Logic’s approach to applying edge computing based on hive controllers and swarm sensors, and the application of deep physics models for building a digital twin foundation to optimize building automation. A building can only be built once, and it has to be right the first time.

Troy is the CEO of Passive Logic. Troy Harvey co-founded and leads PassiveLogic. He is an American technologist and entrepreneur, and the visionary behind Autonomous Building Systems. As the co-founder and CEO of PassiveLogic, Troy leads the product design, engineering and manufacturing of the company's autonomous systems platform, deep physics compute engine, and digital twin standard. In a world increasingly impacted by climate change, PassiveLogic has developed a way to save one-third of building energy consumption by making building controls truly intelligent. passive-logic.com 

In this episode, we discuss how product engineers can design cybersecurity into product components from the beginning and maintain it throughout the product lifecycle. We also explain the differences of implementing Public Key Infrastructure between IoT and typical enterprise applications.

Ellen Boehm is the Director of IoT Product Management at Keyfactor.  Ellen leads the product strategy and go to market approach, focusing around digital identity security solutions for the IoT device manufacturer market. Keyfactor is in the digital security management space, providing the tools and support needed to secure a company’s digital identity, giving IT and infosec teams the ability to easily manage their digital certificates and keys – whether its protecting data, devices and/or applications across an enterprise. Keyfactor enables manufacturers of connected IoT products to free themselves from the risk of costly warranty recalls and emerging threats by making it easy and affordable to build in high-assurance security identity at each step of the IoT device lifecycle. www.keyfactor.com

In this episode, we discuss a hard tech startup’s journey from customer development to product design and prototyping to business viability and sustainable market growth.

Thierry van Landegem is Executive Director at mHUb Chicago. mHUB's mission is to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem around physical product development and manufacturing, and to accelerate industry growth by cultivating a community of collaboration between entrepreneurs, innovators and manufacturers. mHUB is a mission-driven 501 (c) 3 organization designed to support the future economy through the fostering of ideas into sustainable businesses and development of talent. As a leading physical product and manufacturing innovation center in the U.S., mHUB is dedicated to supporting startups and businesses by creating the conditions for product innovation to thrive. mhubchicago.com mhubaccelerator.com

Contact Thierry:

Thierry@mhubchicago.com

n this episode, we discuss the importance of air compressor performance in manufacturing, impacting energy loss and downtime. We also explore using dynamic, cloud based, AI systems that optimize performance of industrial assets.

Aviran Yaacov, CEO, and Co-founder of EcoPlant. Aviran has over ten years of experience and expertise in operations, finance, sales, and people management in the IT industry. Ecoplant has developed a SaaS solution that connects to air compressors' controllers and property sensors to monitor and continuously optimize the entire system. Using predictive AI algorithms, Ecoplant conducts ongoing energy surveys and dynamically controls each compressor and the whole system, to significantly reduce energy waste, increase reliability, and optimize maintenance. This enables continuous savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Ecoplant's proprietary algorithms can also be applied in settings such as hospitals and commercial buildings, as well as critical infrastructure equipment like pumps and chillers. http://www.ecoplant.co/

Aviran’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviran-yaacov-2929a297/

In this episode, we discuss the ethical hacking IoT cybersecurity attack service and the best practices for securing IoT products. Steps system operators and end users can take to ensure system security as they progress through digital transformation. 

Ted Harrington is an Executive Partner of Independent Security Evaluators. ISE is an ethical hacking firm that identifies and resolves cybersecurity vulnerabilities. ISE is dedicated to securing high value assets for global enterprises and performing groundbreaking security research. Using an adversary-centric perspective, ISE improves overall security posture, protect digital assets, harden existing technologies, secure infrastructures, and work with development teams to ensure product security prior to deployment. ise.io/research

Contact Ted:

ted@ise.io

https://www.linkedin.com/in/securityted/

Ted’s new book: hackablebook.com 

In this episode, we discuss trends in edge computing, relationship between the cloud and the edge in on premise environments, and low code development environments to allow operations to participate directly in applications development to reduce lifetime cost of a solution.

Martin is the CEO and co-founder of Crosser. Crosser designs and develops real-time software solutions for Edge Computing and next-generation real-time Enterprise Integration. The Crosser Edge Computing solution offloads Cloud services, provides real-time data processing and decision-making capabilities close to IoT sensors and IoT devices. https://crosser.io/

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of cellular IoT chipsets from 1G to CAT-M1 and NB-IoT, the rollout of 5g and the implications of low power, low cost, high reliability connectivity for business model innovation.

Dima Feldman is the VP of Product Management and Marketing at Sony Semiconductor Israel. Altair Semiconductor (Sony Semiconductor Israel), a Sony Group Company, is a leading provider of Cellular IoT chipsets, playing a pivotal role in realizing the vision of the Internet of Things (IoT). Altair’s ultra-low-power and ultra-small chipset solutions are turning Cellular IoT into reality. Altair chipsets can be found in wearables, vehicle telematics, smart utility meters, personal & logistics trackers, home appliances, consumer electronics, and many other IoT devices.

Website: altair-semi.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altair-semiconductor/

In this episode, we discuss the value of connectivity as a service for improving performance and cost structure of industrial use cases, and the rollout of 5G and implications for edge computing use cases, from AGVs to large scale device management. 

Brian Watkins is the Vice President of Connectivity Solutions at Federated Wireless. Brian leads business development and sales for cloud-based private LTE and 5G connectivity solutions. He creates and leads GTM sales through cloud channel partners and builds GTM efforts with ecosystem partners including OEMs and ISVs. Federated Wireless leads the industry in development of shared spectrum CBRS capabilities.

In this episode, we discuss Terbine’s approach to contextualising and indexing data feeds to increase usability, the challenges of monetising IoT data, and how colocating servers with cell towers can enable edge computing use cases. 

David Knight is the CEO of Terbine. Terbine is the digital marketplace for IoT/sensor data about the physical world – things like ocean salinity, railcar movements, carbon emissions, and crop density. terbine.com