In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Near Field Communication (NFC) with Mike McCamon, the Executive Director of the NFC Forum. The NFC Forum has been at the forefront of NFC innovation, pushing the boundaries of how this technology integrates with and enhances IoT solutions.

From secure payments to seamless connectivity, join us as we explore the transformative power of NFC in our connected world, straight from the expert leading the charge.

#iot #nfc #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

00:48 Introducing Mike McCamon and the NFC Forum

02:38 Understanding NFC and Its Applications

14:07 The Role of NFC in Automotive Industry

15:55 NFC and Wireless Power

18:15 The Future of NFC in IoT

19:16 Challenges and Opportunities in NFC Adoption

28:16 The NFC Forum's Technology Roadmap

32:11 Advice for Developers and Innovators on NFC Integration

Show notes:

Mike McCamon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccamon/

About the NFC Forum

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/engage/join.

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica—the Engineers of Evolution.

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

We now live in a world where every device communicates, and every data point tells a story. And 2023 definitely will be remembered as the year of Artificial intelligence. Joining us today is David Ly, CEO of Iveda. They provide global solutions for cloud-based video AI search and surveillance technologies. We'll explore how integrating IoT and AI can revolutionize everything from smart cities to telehealth and advanced security systems.

#iot #ai #smartcity #healthcare #climatechange #wetalkiot

Summary of this week’s episode:

01:39 Introducing David Ly

02:23 Understanding the Evolution of Video Surveillance

03:31 The Role of IoT and AI in Smart Cities

05:47 The Concept of Smart Poles in Smart Cities

09:55 Predictive Modeling in Disaster Management

13:04 Challenges in Integrating IoT Solutions

16:41 Role of IoT and AI in Healthcare

26:56 The Future of Smart Cities

Show notes:

David Ly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david1ly/

David’s soundtrack:

Eminem, The Real Slim Shady: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/3yfqSUWxFvZELEM4PmlwIR?si=da5d61b3627343ef

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica. The Engineers of Evolution.

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

Together with Mohammed Dogar (VP, Global Business Development and Ecosystem), we'll explore the AI Center of Excellence at Renesas, unravel some common misconceptions about AI in the IoT space, and discuss the opportunities in real-time analytics.

We'll also delve into how technology is evolving in areas like voice, vision, and audio analytics, and how engineers can navigate this AI-centric landscape despite not being data scientists.

#iot #ai #analytics #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

00:53 Introduction

02:00 The Evolution of AI and IoT

03:25 AI Center of Excellence and Its Goals

07:17 Misconceptions about AI in Embedded Systems

09:05 Enabling Engineers to Implement AI

12:55 Real World Applications of AI

20:20 AI Segmentation in the Embedded Space

24:20 The Future of AI and IoT

26:30 Advice for Engineers and Developers

Show notes:

Mohammed Dogar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-umar-dogar-67b49b1/

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica—the Engineers of Evolution.

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

Welcome to a special International Women's Day episode of 'We Talk IoT,' where we shine a light on the women shaping the future of technology.

Today, we are honored to host Jackie Mattox, the founder of Women in Electronics, a pivotal force advocating for diversity and empowerment in the tech industry.

Join us as we delve into Jackie's inspiring journey, the work of Women in Electronics, and the crucial role of mentorship and inclusion in driving innovation.

#iwd2024 #InspireInclusion #electronics #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

01:04 Introductions

03:35 The Evolution of Women in Electronics

05:04 The Impact of Mentorship and Inclusion

07:53 The Importance of Action Over Awareness

08:29 The Role of Women in Electronics in Driving Change

09:42 The Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Tech

22:28 The Power of Mentorship and Career Coaching

26:32 Advice for Young Women Contemplating a Future in Electronics

30:23 The Importance of Unity and Inclusion

Show notes:

Jackie Mattox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-mattox-a67ab139/

Women in Electronics: https://www.womeninelectronics.com/

WE presentation with facts and figures: https://we.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Corporate%20Presentation.pdf

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica—the Engineers of Evolution.

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

We discuss key breakthroughs in IoT, including 5G integration for fully wireless smart factories, the role of AI in the IoT value chain, and the transformation brought about by eSIMs. Divya Wakankar - Executive VP Enterprise Business & CMO at BICS - also explores current challenges businesses face amidst global digital transformation, such as high customer expectations, regulatory compliance, and the need for innovative business models. The role of AI in reshaping traditional IoT value chains, the potential of eSIM for both businesses and consumers, and the importance of continued learning and curiosity in the face of digital transformation are also covered.

#iot #ai #transformation #5g #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

00:03 Introduction to the Future of IoT

00:55 Exploring the Landscape of IoT with Divya Wakankar

02:14 Challenges in the Global Digital Transformation Era

12:50 The Role of AI in the IoT Value Chain

22:18 The Game Changing Technology of eSIMs

Show notes:

Divya Wakankar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-ghai-wakankar-5a41976/

Divya’s soundtrack:

Jason Mraz – Have it all (https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/7BXW1QCg56yzEBV8pW8pah?si=22a8de158b53448a)

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica—the Engineers of Evolution: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/.

We have a special treat for you as we bring together two engineers from Avnet, each representing a different generation in the hardware engineering field.

We'll be discussing the enduring allure of hardware engineering, comparing perspectives on career choices, sustainability, future visions, and mindsets. Join us as we bridge the generational gap and explore why hardware engineering remains a cool and relevant industry.

#iot #ai #engineering #hardware #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

00:45 The Role of Hardware Engineering in IoT

00:50 Bridging the Generational Gap in Hardware Engineering

01:08 The Journey of a Graduate Engineer

03:17 The Evolution of Hardware Engineering

10:23 The Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Hardware Engineering

10:05 The Importance of Collaboration in Hardware Engineering

12:12 The Role of Hardware Engineering in Sustainability

21:40 The Future of Hardware Engineering

28:15 Sustainability in Hardware Engineering

Show notes:

Edward Brodbelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardbrodbelt/

Lucio Fornuto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucio-fornuto-547b7832/

More info about the graduate training program: https://my.avnet.com/emea/about-us/careers/young-professionals#egp

If you want to check out the “How IoT Protects Forests and Combats Climate Change” listen to Episode 34: https://www.podbean.eu/ep/pb-64tnj-d4d765

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica—the Engineers of Evolution.

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/.

In today's episode of 'We Talk IoT‘, we dive into the world of R&D, where traditional methods of analyzing heaps of data quickly become obsolete. Our guest is Alexander Wechsler, a cloud solution architect, and CEO of Wechsler Consulting.

We will talk about the shift from manual, file-based data analysis to the seamless cloud solutions of big data analytics. Envision automated reports, AI-driven insights, and rapid feedback loops that dramatically speed up time-to-market.

#iot #analytics #cloud #bigdata #migration #wetalkiot

Summary of this week’s episode:

01:44 Introduction: Alexander Wechsler

02:13 The Shift to Cloud Solutions

03:20 Benefits of Moving to a Cloud Platform

06:55 Challenges of Cloud Migration

15:03 The Role of AI and Machine Learning

16:44 Success Stories and Future Prospects

20:07 Common Misconceptions about Cloud Migration

21:22 Advice for Sceptical Companies

Show notes:

Alexander Wechsler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-wechsler-68677/

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/.

With the rapid growth of IoT devices around us, imagine if our gadgets could not only process information but also understand and respond to our emotions.

Today’s special guest is Nina Holzer. She is a researcher from the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and the team lead for 'Multimodal Human Sensing'.

Together, we'll explore the fascinating intersection of human emotions, artificial intelligence, and the future of human-computer interaction. So, tune in as we delve deep into the heartbeats of our machines.

#affectivecomputing #humanmachineinteraction #ai #wetalkiot

Summary of this week's episode:

(01:59) Introductions

(02:32) What is affective computing

(04:35) Use cases for affective computing

(11:03) Challenges in decoding emotions

(16:31) Ethical considerations

(19:32) Researching cognitive load

(23:48) The relationship between humans and machines

Show notes:

Nina Holzer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-holzer-15357b262/

Mental Overload Database: https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en/ff/sse/sse-automotive/multimodal-data-set-for-mental-overload-adabase.html

Research on affective computing: https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en/ff/sse/affective-computing.html

About Avnet Silica:

This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/

You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/.