The Things Podcast

Podcast by The Things Industries

LoRa Meets Mesh: Decentralized, Low-Power Networks with NeoCortec

This episode explores decentralized mesh networking over LoRa with Thomas Steen Halkier from NeoCortec. The discussion covers how NeoMesh differs from traditional mesh architectures, why LoRa is a powerful physical layer for noisy environments, real-world use cases like smart agriculture, and what the future holds for scalable, low-power IoT networks. Learn more about NeoCortec: https://neocortec.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-19
08:07

LoRa Plus and the Power of Ecosystems: Inside the Future of Low-Power IoT

This episode features Olivier Beaujard from Semtech discussing the evolution of the LoRa ecosystem. The conversation covers the role of the LoRa Alliance, the launch of LoRa Plus (Gen 4), key market trends in utilities and smart cities, and how low-power connectivity is shaping the future of IoT. Learn more about Semtech: https://www.semtech.com/ Learn more about LoRa Alliance: https://lora-alliance.org/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-19
09:44

Multi-Protocol IoT, Mesh Networks, and the Future of Low-Power Connectivity

This episode explores how IoT connectivity is evolving beyond LoRaWAN. Host Marc Pous speaks with Fabio Bonizzi, CEO of Embit, about multi-protocol IoT modules, LoRa-based mesh networking, real-world use cases across industrial automation, logistics, and smart buildings, and what the future holds for low-power, energy-efficient IoT solutions. Learn more about Embit S.r.l.: www.embit.eu --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-18
09:17

Making IoT Work: Insights from MCCI Founder Terry Moore

Terry Moore, founder of MCCI Corp, shares how IoT is finally moving from hype to real business value. He explains how smart sensor networks and AI are helping companies monitor and control processes more effectively. Terry also highlights the importance of delivering solutions that customers actually want, not just pushing technology. Plus, he gives a peek into the evolving, collaborative IoT ecosystem at The Things Conference. Learn more about MCCI: https://mcci.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-11
09:06

How IRNAS is Solving IoT Challenges Across LoRa, NB-IoT, and LTE-M

In this episode, Luka Mustafa from IRNAS takes us behind the scenes of building connected solutions that actually work. From tracking thousands of sheep on farms to industrial monitoring, Luka explains how his team picks the right connectivity — LoRa, NB-IoT, LTE-M, or Wi-Fi — for each unique project. We dive into the challenges of IoT today, the future of software-configurable modules, and why solving real problems is way more important than dashboards full of data. Additionally, Luka shares his thoughts on how IoT is moving past hype, becoming more strategic, and why collaboration across the ecosystem is key. Learn more about IRNAS: www.irnas.eu --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-11
08:07

From Pre-IoT to AI: Bosch’s Kai Hackbarth on the Future of Connected Devices

Kai Hackbarth of Bosch shares insights from over 25 years of experience in IoT, exploring how the industry has evolved from early device connectivity to today’s mature, multi-protocol ecosystems. He discusses the role of AI in unlocking the value of sensor data, the ongoing challenge of fragmentation, and the importance of openness and interoperability for accelerating adoption. --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-11
08:10

IoT Maturity and Business Value: Insights with Allen Proithis

In this episode of the Things podcast, Allen Proithis and Charles Anderson discuss the evolution of IoT from hype to practical impact. They explore how the industry has matured over the past decade, the importance of ROI and lifecycle management, and how connectivity technologies like LoRa, NB-IoT, and Bluetooth can coexist to deliver real business value. --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-05
09:38

eSIMs and IoT: Unlocking Remote Connectivity with Kigen

In this episode, Paul Bradley from Kigen explains how eSIM technology is revolutionizing IoT. He discusses how remote SIM provisioning enables devices to switch operators, comply with regulatory requirements, and stay connected globally. The conversation also explores secure data management with IoT Safe, in-factory provisioning, and how Kigen supports customers throughout the device lifecycle. Learn more about Kigen: https://kigen.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-05
12:14

From Asset Tracking to Smart Buildings: How Silicon Labs Enables Scalable IoT

This episode takes listeners inside the world of advanced wireless design as we speak with Tristan Cool from Silicon Labs. He outlines how the company’s low-power radio solutions enable scalable IoT applications across asset tracking, smart buildings, industrial systems, and consumer products. The conversation covers critical considerations for bringing connected devices to market, including RF performance, power efficiency, and wireless coexistence, while highlighting how Silicon Labs supports developers through robust ecosystems and comprehensive development tools. Learn more about Silicon Labs: www.silabs.com --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

12-05
07:59

Dracula Technologies: Battery-Free IoT with Ambient Energy

In this episode of The Things Podcast, we talk with Roelof Koopmans from Dracula Technologies about the future of battery-free IoT. Discover how their organic photovoltaic cells harvest indoor light to power sensors, eliminating the need for battery replacements. Roelof explains how their solutions enable scalable, sustainable, and maintenance-free IoT deployments, and offers practical advice for integrating energy-harvesting technology into your products. Learn more about Dracula Technologies: https://dracula-technologies.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-27
08:19

Harvesting Ambient Energy: Powering IoT Without Batteries

On this episode of The Things Podcast, we chat with Pierre Gelpi from e-peas about how modern energy harvesting is revolutionizing IoT devices. Discover how e-peas’s power management chips capture energy from light, kinetic motion, and other ambient sources, store it efficiently in batteries or supercaps, and fuel your devices—eliminating or extending the need for traditional batteries. Learn more about e-peas: https://e-peas.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-27
08:01

The Forever Power Source: Epishine's Indoor PV Revolution

In this episode, we sit down with Niklas Forsgren from Epishine to explore how organic printed photovoltaics are reshaping indoor energy harvesting. From smart buildings to asset tracking and remote controls, learn where indoor solar makes the biggest impact and how companies can integrate these solutions into their products. Learn more about Epishine: https://www.epishine.com --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-27
08:30

Exploring Mesh Networking and Meshtastic in IoT

Discover how Meshtastic Solutions, the innovative open-source mesh networking solution, is changing the IoT landscape. Thomas Göttgens shares how Meshtastic enables devices to communicate directly, form ad hoc networks, and scale from hobbyist projects to industrial applications worldwide. Tune in to learn how decentralized mesh networks are powering the future of IoT. Learn more about Meshtastic Solutions: https://meshtastic.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-21
07:30

Terrestrial and Satellite IoT: Nordic Semiconductor’s Next-Gen Connectivity

In this episode of The Things Podcast, Kristian Saether from Nordic Semiconductor joins the show to discuss the future of IoT connectivity. From terrestrial LTE-M and NB-IoT to satellite integration, Kristian explains how Nordic’s chipsets and modules enable global low-power IoT devices, including asset trackers and remote sensors. Learn more about Nordic Semiconductor: https://www.nordicsemi.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-21
08:16

Building Smarter IoT: From Idea to Deployment with DPTechnics

In this episode of The Things Podcast, Robert Heerekop sits down with Daan Pape from DPTechnics to explore how their team helps companies turn IoT ideas into real products—fast. Dan introduces Walter, their multi-radio ESP32-based module designed to cut engineering time, reduce certification costs, and simplify deployment. They discuss upgrading existing devices, avoiding lock-in, and managing fleets with the Blue Cherry platform. A concise, practical look at building scalable IoT solutions. Learn more about DPTechnics: https://www.dptechnics.com --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-21
08:48

FOSSA Systems: Satellite IoT Connecting LoRa from Space

Discover how FOSSA Systems is bringing LoRa connectivity to the skies. Julián Fernandez, CEO of FOSSA, explains their satellite network, the FOSSA Nexus gateway for off-the-shelf LoRa devices, and a compact LoRa module for direct satellite uplink. Learn how global IoT communication is becoming low-cost, resilient, and accessible anywhere in the world. Learn more about FOSSA Systems: https://fossa.systems/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-14
09:04

Future-Ready IoT: Mikrotik's New Sensors, Trackers & Matter Devices

From next-gen LoRaWAN gateways to a sleek indoor air-quality sensor with Matter and Thread support, Mikrotik is pushing standardized, user-friendly connectivity forward. Deniss also reveals a soon-to-launch global tracker with GNSS, Wi-Fi positioning, and built-in cellular service. Learn more about Mikrotik: https://mikrotik.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-14
08:33

Battery-Free Tracking: The Future of Scalable IoT

What if your IoT trackers never needed a battery change? Join host Alix Paultre and Truvami’s Chiara Koopmans live from The Things Conference as they discuss how photovoltaic energy harvesting is making IoT smarter, simpler, and greener. Discover how Truvami’s smart labels are transforming warehouse visibility, medical equipment tracking, and asset management — all without the maintenance burden of traditional devices. Learn more about Truvami: https://truvami.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-13
09:34

Unlocking IoT Data: Time Series, Edge AI, and Real-Time Insights with InfluxDB

IoT is exploding, and so is the data it generates. In this episode of Things Podcast, Alix Paultre chats with Suyash Joshi from Influx Data about how InfluxDB is powering real-time analytics, edge AI, and industrial IoT use cases—from energy monitoring in wind farms to autonomous robotics and digital twins. Learn more about InfluxDB: https://www.influxdata.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-06
08:08

Navigating IoT Security, Standards, and the Cyber Resilience Act

Join Alix Paultre and Michel Wouters as they explore the critical role of compliance in the rapidly evolving IoT landscape, from wireless technology and EMC testing to cybersecurity and supply chain trust. Michel shares why starting compliance from the very first idea—even on a simple piece of paper—is essential to avoid costly mistakes, safeguard health and security, and ensure your product meets European and global standards. With the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act and increasingly connected devices, this conversation is essential listening for anyone building smart, secure, and market-ready IoT solutions. Learn more about IoT Consulting Partners Group: https://www.iotapproval.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

11-06
09:34

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