In this episode, we sit down with Paul Davis, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Atmosic Technologies, to discuss cutting-edge advancements in ultra-low-power and batteryless solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Atmosic is pioneering energy-efficient wireless solutions that can drastically reduce the need for batteries in connected devices, making a significant impact on sustainability and the future of IoT. We explore the latest developments in energy harvesting, Atmosic’s adoption of Thread and Matter protocols, and the growing importance of tiny-ML and edge AI applications.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Innovations in energy harvesting, including printed photovoltaic cells for device casing.

• Adoption of Thread and Matter protocols for smarter, more connected homes.

• Industry adoption trends in retail, asset tracking, and sustainability efforts.

• The future of ultra-low-power AI with Tiny-ML and edge computing.

Connect with Paul Davis:

• Website: https://atmosic.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-davis-2a749

IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies

Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/

In this episode of the Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast, we spoke with Robert Plotkin, Founding Partner of Blueshift IP and author of AI Armor: Securing the Future of Your AI Company With Strategic Intellectual Property. We delved into the evolving landscape of AI and intellectual property, discussing how AI is revolutionizing innovation and the patent process. Robert shared his expertise on developing systematic IP strategies for AI-driven companies, highlighting the importance of protecting AI-generated content and navigating the complexities of patent law in the AI era.

Key Topics:

• Systematic IP Strategy for AI: How to create a comprehensive patent strategy that maximizes the value of AI-driven innovations.

• AI’s Impact on Innovation: Exploring the ways AI is automating research and development, and its implications for inventors and companies.

• Patent Rights for AI-Generated Content: Understanding the legal landscape around patenting technologies, algorithms, and content created by AI.

• Defending Against Patent Workarounds: Strategies to broaden patent scope and protect innovations from clever loopholes.

• AI Litigation: How smaller players can defend themselves against larger competitors in court.

• Trade Secrets vs. Patents: When it might be better to protect intellectual property as a trade secret instead of pursuing a patent.

Connect with Robert Plotkin:

• Website: https://blueshiftip.com/

• Book: AI Armor: Securing the Future of Your AI Company With Strategic Intellectual Property

• LinkedIn: Robert Plotkin

IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies

Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/

In this episode of the Industrial IoT Spotlight Podcast, we interviewed Bert Baeck, Co-founder and CEO of Timeseer.AI. Timeseer.AI is revolutionizing time-series data operations by automating data orchestration across organizations. Bert shared his journey from a background in data science to becoming a serial entrepreneur, with successful ventures like TrendMiner and now Timeseer.AI.

We discussed the impacts of data downtime and strategies to ensure data quality, empowering data teams to detect, prioritize, and investigate data quality issues before they affect operations.

Key Discussion Points:

• The critical role of data quality in industrial IoT and OT environments.
• How to establish metrics for measuring data quality.
• Real-world examples where data quality significantly impacts business operations.
• Timeseer.AI’s philosophy of scanning data where it resides, whether on the edge, in storage units, or in the cloud.
• The interplay between IT and OT teams in ensuring data quality.

To learn more about our guest, you can find him at:

Website: https://www.timeseer.ai/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertbaeck/?originalSubdomain=be

In this episode, we spoke with David Puron, CEO of Barbara. Barbara specializes in secure edge computing platforms designed to enhance industrial operations. David shared insights on how edge computing enables real-time decision-making, improves data security, and optimizes network efficiency in various industrial applications.

During our discussion, we delved into the practical strategies and real-world implementations that are shaping the future of industrial IoT through edge computing.

Key Discussion Points:

💡 What practical applications are revolutionizing industrial operations through edge computing?

💡 How does edge computing enhance real-time decision-making on the factory floor?

💡 What are the key benefits of edge computing for data security in industrial settings?

💡 How does Barbara optimize network efficiency in industrial IoT environments?

💡 How is Barbara prepared for ongoing advancements in edge computing and data processing?

Connect with David Puron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpuron/

Barbara: https://www.barbara.tech/

IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies

Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/

In today's episode, we're joined by Nikunj Mehta, Founder and CEO of Falkonry, a company revolutionizing plant operations with AI-driven insights. We explore the evolution of AI from project-based work to scalable software solutions, discussing the role of generative AI in automating data processing and simplifying output delivery. Nikunj shares insights on building trust in AI systems and leveraging wearables for real-time insights on the shop floor.

Key Discussion Points:

• Falkonry's platform analyzes industrial equipment data to identify issues and trends.
• Software-based AI reduces implementation time and resources for companies.
• Challenges in AI adoption include building trust in AI systems and integrating diverse data sources.

To learn more about our guest, you can find him at:

Website: https://falkonry.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrmehta/

In this podcast, Erik hosts Ron Konezny from Digi, a company with a long-standing history in providing reliable hardware but has evolved to become a solutions provider focusing on IoT. Ron details his journey from his initial steps in the wireless communications industry to his role in integrating technology and business models at Digi, aiming to transform it into a solutions provider with a significant portion of its revenue being recurring.

They discuss how IoT has evolved, the importance of considering a holistic system rather than fragmented pieces, and the challenges of managing IoT solutions. Ron emphasizes the shift towards hardware-enabled recurring revenue models and the integration of software and services to create more resilient and adaptable solutions.

The conversation covers the role of AI in refining IoT data analysis, the potential and limitations of technologies like 5G and LoRa, and the strategic movement towards offering more comprehensive IoT solutions that allow customers to focus on leveraging data insights. Additionally, Ron reflects on Digi's venture into vertical integration with SmartSense, offering a turnkey IoT solution for condition monitoring, underlining the importance of domain expertise in developing impactful IoT applications.


00:11 The Evolution of IoT and Digi's Journey
01:32 The Transformation from Hardware to Solutions Provider
02:29 Navigating the IoT Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
04:30 The Role of Services in IoT Solutions
16:27 Exploring Use Cases and the Impact of IoT
31:53 The Future of IoT: Technologies and Trends
36:24 Digi's Strategic Focus and Vision for IoT

• Five elements of the NFC Forum's technology development roadmap: power harvesting, range extension, device-to-device connectivity, multi-tap use cases, and digital product passports
• Potential applications of NFC technology beyond payment transactions, including access control, digital keys, and business card exchanges
• NFC's role in car connectivity and potential use in tracking high-value items through blockchain technology
• Disruption of QR code-based payment systems by NFC technology in retail environments

The NFC Forum, established in 2004, is a non-profit industry association comprised of leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies. Its mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability, and educating the market about NFC technology. The NFC Forum's global member companies share skills, technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop specifications and protocols for interoperable data exchange, device-independent service delivery, and device capability. Forum’s supporting certification program and user marks enhance and promote a consistent, reliable, seamless and secure NFC user experience. To learn more about joining the Forum, visit https://nfc-forum.org/

In this episode of the Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast, Kenta Yasukawa, CTO of Soracom, and Erik Walenza, CEO of IoT ONE, discuss the integration of generative AI with IoT. Kenta highlights how gen AI lowers the barrier to entry for AI and IoT solutions, enabling a broader audience to leverage machine learning without extensive data collection or model building. He outlines Soracom's platform capabilities, including secure connectivity and application integration, and its role in facilitating innovation for diverse organizations. They explore the value of IoT data in various applications and the importance of human involvement in AI decision-making. The episode emphasizes Soracom's commitment to customer-driven platform evolution and the potential of AI and IoT to revolutionize industrial connectivity.

Tune in to learn:

• Potential applications of generative AI (gen AI) in IoT

• Soracom's efforts in incorporating gen AI into its IoT platform

• Challenges and opportunities in the collaboration between humans and AI in IoT scenarios

• Use of gen AI to streamline processes and aid in logo design

• Potential value of IoT data and its incremental value to different stakeholders

• Bottom-up nature of AI solutions and its potential for driving innovation and connectivity in the industrial IoT space