In this episode, we discuss the Eclipse Foundation’s recently published IoT and Edge commercial adoption survey, which is released every two years. We explored edge computing adoption trends, future investment plans, common implementation challenges and changing perspectives on the dynamics between edge and cloud. 

Our guest today is Frederic Desbiens, program manager of IoT and edge computing at the Eclipse Foundation. The Eclipse Foundation provides a mature, scalable and business friendly environment for over 375 open source projects, including frameworks for edge and cloud applications, IoT and AI.

In this episode, we discuss the cybersecurity threat factor landscape and the growing security risk of data generated by IoT devices. The importance of spending as much as possible in problem space and thinking from the perspective of a hacker.

Gabe is the Chief Innovation Officer at Spirion. Spirion is the critical first step toward data privacy and security. We build and deliver the most accurate data discovery and classification solutions on the planet to position our customers for unparalleled data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Since 2006, Spirion has empowered the data privacy, security, and compliance strategies of thousands of organizations worldwide and across multiple industries. spirion.com

Gabe's podcast: Privacy Please

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