The IoT Integrator Wire

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Lesek Demont, Global OT-SI Strategy Manager at Intel. Lesek focuses on Intel’s channel strategy with an emphasis on management of partner relationships and channel partner development. She has more than 15 years of experience in partner programs and IoT partner business development. She discusses what is fueling the demand for solutions in IoT today and what we can expect in the future. Lesek describes how Intel built its thriving ecosystem of 480+ market-ready IoT solutions that have now been deployed more than 50,000 times globally. She also offers advice for solution integrators on how to join Intel’s ecosystem and form cohesive, successful technology alliances.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Praveen Penmetsa, CEO and Co-founder at Monarch Tractor based in Livermore, California. He’s an expert in building teams that develop and scale the next generation of robotic solutions for mobility, food, and automation. His company, Monarch Tractor, is the manufacturer of the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor, which uses a trifecta of electrification, automation, and data analysis tools. By utilizing smart technology on a fully electric tractor platform, Monarch Tractor intends to be a leader in the digital transformation of farming.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Andy Timm, who is a digital orchestrator, ecosystem architect, and advisor for New Vision Solutions. Based in Round Rock, Texas, Andy is an expert in assembling an ecosystem of partners to identify business solutions, develop them, and leverage multiple channels to bring them to market. He’s also a member of the IoT Advisory Board at The Channel Company. In our podcast, Andy talks about how to tap into the real business value of IoT technology and how he organizes development using an "external innovation lab" process. He also describes how IoT projects have hundreds of moving parts--hardware, software, sensors, and services—and because of that, success in the IoT ecosystem often requires competitive partners to work collaboratively. You can get in touch with Andy on email at: info@nvgo.com and find more information about New Vision at www.nvgo.com.

The pandemic turned the consumer shopping experience upside down. As retailers emerge, they’ve had to transform to accommodate customers, with a shortlist that includes a seamless shopping experience, ironclad data security, and personalized interactions. The in-store experience now needs flashy AV tech such as beacons, VR, and holograms that can grab a customer's attention. To make this magic happen, companies need expertise. At the ready is Wachter, a technology integration company focused on helping companies stay ahead of the digital disruption curve. In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Matt Tyler, Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Business Development at Wachter. Matt has more than 20 years of success in IT/OT within retail, healthcare, industrial, and commercial markets. He holds a key leadership position in IoT for Wachter, as he works with customers and manufacturers to architect solutions and drive collaboration. Matt also currently serves on The Channel Company’s IoT advisory board, and he is an Advisory Board Member for Intel. Learn more about Wachter at https://www.wachter.com/ or follow the company on Twitter @WachterInc.

As the number of edge computing continues to increase, so does the volume of available data. Now, organizations are in dire need of ways for the workforce to better interpret meaningful information from all the data generated from disparate IT/OT systems. In this podcast, IoT Integrator Wire editors chat with Kelly Ireland, Founder, CTO, and CEO at CBT. She talks about how we have moved into the "fun stage" of IoT development. She shares insights about some of the innovative solutions built by CBT, including her company’s Connected Worker technology that can enable workers to use smart devices to visualize and consume real-time data and collaborate more efficiently.

The connected landscape is rapidly changing in all industries, with 30 billion OT and IoT devices already in use and predicted to grow exponentially in 2022. According to the Unit 42 IoT threat report, 57 percent of IoT devices are vulnerable to medium- or high-severity attacks, making IoT the low-hanging fruit for attackers. To understand how solution integrators are fighting back against threats, the IoT Integrator Wire editors in this episode talk with Kristy Davis, who is a cybersecurity expert and a Senior Strategy & Marketing Consultant at Audienz. She focuses on IoT and OT security and emerging markets and develops partner and sales enablement strategies. Kristy is also the chair of the IoT Advisory Board at The Channel Company.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Kasia Hanson, who is Global IoT Video Sales Director at Intel, focusing on Safety & Security, Safe Cities and Venues. She is tasked with developing a global ecosystem to accelerate adoption of AI, computer vision, and deep learning technologies in physical security and public safety with Intel’s edge AI, software tools, and security features. She’s also a board member on Women of the Channel and Chair of the Women in Security Forum.

To see what’s cooking in the world of 3D food printing, the IoT Integrator Wire editors checked in with an expert in the technology and design of 3D printed foods, Kyle von Hasseln, CEO and founder of CURRANT™ 3D. His company has built a formidable library of 3D food content and workflows that it uses to produce thousands of printed products in a commercial retail kitchen in Los Angeles called the Sugar Lab. Hear Hasseln’s insights on the technology he uses to creates intricate food designs and how 3D food printing might be a more sustainable way to design and create ingredients and edibles than traditional food manufacturing.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Rob Risany, Director of Edge AI Solutions Architecture at Intel Corporation. Rob is a visionary technology evangelist. He has more than 20 years of experience working with companies, partners, and integrators in a variety of industries who are creating smart, connected IoT and edge solutions. Rob talks about the biggest growth areas for IoT innovation. He also discusses the "buy vs. build" question for integrators launching edge computing projects and the driving forces in the market that are creating the need for repeatable solutions.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Erin Barrett, Chief Revenue Officer at Eigen Innovations, an industrial software provider focused on helping manufacturers redefine how they extract value from machine vision solutions in the factory. Erin’s focus is on scaling the business through expansion and new customer acquisition and accelerating Eigen’s partnership strategy. She talks about the newest machine vision and AI solutions in manufacturing that are disrupting the status quo and helping manufacturers move from defect detection to defect prevention.

A staffing shortage in hospitality has opened the door for more automation and intelligence to fill in for desperately needed service staff. Rolling into that void is a new generation of service robots who can deliver food, towels, and coffee to hotel guests. Listen to our podcast as the IoT editors talk with Steve Cousins, Founder and CEO of Savioke, a San Jose, California-based company that is creating autonomous robotic technology to help people in the services industry. Steve describes the value robots can have, including two guest-pleasing features: they don’t sneeze on anyone, and they don’t need tips.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Tina Rosario, Data Innovator and Chief Data Officer at SAP. Tina leads enterprise initiatives such as advanced analytics, data governance and management, simplified operations, and end-to-end process excellence. SAP is known for taking data in different formats and different platforms, combining the data, and making it meaningful for business. Tina describes how organizations are using their IoT data and combining it with their business data to make more informed decisions. She also talks about the biggest growth areas right now in the IoT ecosystem. And she describes how companies are tapping into IoT data to inform and direct their sustainability-related decisions.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Sunnie Weber, IoT Ecosystem Strategy Leader at Intel. Sunnie’s role at Intel is focused on simplifying the complexity of connectivity in the IoT Ecosystem by building bridges for scalable growth. Sunnie talks about the astounding growth happening in IoT solution development and what types of applications are in high demand right now. She also shares how the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the rollout of IoT projects. She outlines Intel’s IoT matchmaking process and talks about the types of partnerships and relationships that are needed for solution integrators to succeed in the IoT ecosystem.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Mike Trojecki, who is a Director of Edge and AI Scale at Intel. Mike is an IoT solutions expert and has more than 20 years of experience in designing solutions and managing partnerships around emerging digital technologies. He is also the former host of the IoT Trojectory podcast series. Mike talks about the IoT deployments in retail and healthcare that really made a difference in all our lives during the pandemic. He shares his thoughts on the current state of artificial intelligence and predicts what he sees as the four biggest growth areas for IoT in 2022. 

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Dave Austin, Senior Principal Engineer at Intel Corporation. Dave holds a patent for development of a method for manufacturing a semiconductor component, and he is also Intel’s only Kaggle Grandmaster. Dave talks about how he earned that distinction and his winning ships vs. icebergs image classification project. He also talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of data automation and machine learning, and he offers insights into practical ways that solution integrators can put data to work.  

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Luis Alvarez, President and CEO of Alvarez Technology Group, a solution integrator based in Monterey County, California that focuses on business information technology services for small- and mid-sized businesses. Luis discusses how new IoT technology such as thermal imaging, room capacity sensors, and smart building platforms are helping businesses in Northern California thrive as the pandemic lingers. Luis describes how an orchid grower and other ag industries are using IoT to maintain healthy plant growth and manage water during California's severe drought.   

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Richard Kerslake, General manager of Industrial Controls and Robotics in Intel’s IoT Group, and co-chair of the FIDO Alliance’s IoT Technical Working Group. The Alliance recently released the new FIDO Device Onboard protocol, which has the potential to significantly decrease the time required to onboard IoT devices. Richard describes how the standard will help solution integrators and how it can close the security gap in IoT devices. 

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Drew Mongoven, Solution Development Consultant, Internet of Things and Data Solutions at Tech Data.  Recently, Tech Data launched its own Analytics and IoT Solutions Factory, which contains 30+ market-ready solutions that partners can use to speed up emerging technology deployments. Drew describes which areas are hot right now and the momentum that Tech Data is seeing with IoT technology in multiple markets, including education, industrial, healthcare, smart cities, and retail. 

In this episode, IoT Integrator editors talk with Rob Rastovich, CTO of ThingLogix. Rob is the chief architect behind the company’s groundbreaking IoT platform that eliminates the need for code.  He talks in-depth about how AI-driven applications can take advantage of IoT, AI at the edge, and Natural Language Processing to power the next ideas for industry. Rob discusses the company's innovative WorkWatch automation solution that was launched during the pandemic to improve workplace safety. He also talks about how he has beefed up his own ranch in Oregon with IoT, using sensors on his cattle to determine the optimal time to take them to market.