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In S4 Episode 1 of The IoT Podcast, Samir Bounab – CEO at Witekio joins Host Tom White to unpack the organisational implications of IoT, why products and organisations are failing to go to market and what strategies he has used to bring project success.
Samir has over 15 years of international corporate experience in the tech industry, redesigning businesses from A-Z and has overseen over 300 IoT projects. In this episode, he'll be using his leadership experience to shed light on the critical role of organisations in achieving IoT success.
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🎙 About Samir and his background (1:35)
🎙 What does Witekio do? (03:00)
🎙 Why do organisational implications need to be a strong consideration for IoT? (05:54)
🎙 How do we resolve organisational issues/ what would be your advice? (12:05)
🎙 The role of leadership in driving successful IoT implementations (17:50)
🎙 Real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful IoT implementation (22:10)
🎙 Best practices and strategies for a killer go-to-market-strategy – a playbook of methodology (28:37)
🎙 Advice to those who have already tried to go to market but failed (32:20)
🎙 Prediction for IoT in 2023? (35:57)
And much more!
Thank you to today's episode sponsor 5V Tech! Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Samir is CEO of Witekio, the leading software and embedded systems development company. He has a robust high-tech culture and 15 years of international corporate experience that he uses to lead and/or re-design businesses from A to Z with an entrepreneurial mindset: think big, act small, and scale fast.
With a strong focus on aligning strategy, people and processes, Samir has successfully led several phases of the innovation journey from startups to large accounts spin-offing new businesses into a strong variety of markets: B2B software, technology, consumer goods, TelCo industry, IoT and embedded.
Connect with Samir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-gm-witekio/
ABOUT WITEKIO
Witekio specialises in software and embedded systems development, offering comprehensive solutions to design, develop, and integrate software into products and devices.
Their expertise includes IoT, embedded systems, and mobile applications, helping clients bring innovative projects to fruition.
Find out more about Witekio: https://witekio.com/
Follow Witekio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/witekio/ and @Witekio_int
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In Season 4 Episode 2, Kenny Kim - VP of Product Management and Graham Hardy - VP of Engineering, Cloud - OvrC and Control4 at Snap One join host Tom White to uncover the latest innovations happening in the smart home market and how IoT is being used to create the ultimate smart home experience from the integrators on the ground making sure all devices work seamlessly together to the end customers living experience.
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🎙 About Snap One (01:50)
🎙 The evolution of DIY to DIFM (04:30) 🎙 Smart Home tool for integrators - OvrC (11:52) 🎙 Demo of the OvrC IoT solution (15:00) 🎙 Powercycling: How does OvrC remote power cycling? (20:48) 🎙 Smart Home automation platform for homeowners - Control4 (25:30) 🎙 Demo of Control4 (30:25) 🎙 Software defined movement as the future (34:00) 🎙 Security by Design in the Smart Home (39:30) 🎙 IoT predictions for 2023(43:40) And much more! Thank you to today's episode sponsors... IoT Tech Expo Europe 2023 – get your free ticket for their upcoming conference in Amsterdam or virtual (26-27th September) We can’t wait to see you there! ⏩ https://www.iottechexpo.com/europe/ticket-registration-2023/ 5V Tech! Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUESTS Kenny Kim is the Vice President of Product Management at Snap One. He joined Snap One in 2015 after seven years in product, strategy, and operational roles with AT&T, where he helped launch AT&T Digital Life, a home automation and security service. He is now responsible for leading the connected product lines at Snap One helping technology professionals deliver the promise of the connected world to their clients.Connect with Kenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdwkim/ Graham Hardy is VP of engineering, Cloud - OvrC and Control4 at Snap One. He has an extensive technical background in software, and he has spearheaded development and implementation projects across Snap One including the OvrC platforms and Control4. Connect with Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthardy/ ABOUT SNAP ONESnap One design, manufacture, and distribute smart solutions for homes and businesses to make life better–all installed and supported by trusted professionals worldwide. Find out more about OvrC and contro4 here: https://www.snapone.com/solutions-brands Follow Snap One: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snaponellc/and @_snap_one_ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom5values/ 

In Season 4 Episode 3, Dipti Vachani – SVP and General Manager of Automotive at Arm joins Host Tom White to explore the latest automotive architecture trends for software-defined vehicles including SOAFEE (Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge), and what this means for software development and scaling across automotive.
Plus, we discuss the parallel developments taking place in the automotive industry, the real advantages of SWD vehicles for both consumers and businesses, and the critical role that safety enhancement through technologies and exciting new features deployed in contemporary automotive platforms like ADAS systems and autonomous driving based on Arm play in enhancing road safety.  
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About Dipti (01:40)
Understanding SWD vehicles (04:10)
What are the Simultaneous advancements in automotive (06:14)
Benefits of Software-Defined Vehicles for Consumers and Businesses (09:29)
Prioritizing Safety in Automotive Innovation (13:11)
Scaling Automotive Technology with SOAFEE (14:46)
Explaining the SOAFEE Open Standard (15:11)
Lessons Learned from Implementing Software-Defined Vehicles (21:37)
Making Sense of Big Data in Vehicles (28:54)
Significance of Software-Defined Vehicles for OEMs (32:25)
Predictions for IoT in 2023 (33:14)
Viewer Questions and Quick Fire Round (35:36)
And much more!
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dipti is the SVP and General Manager of Automotive at Arm. She holds deep experience in IoT and software development, spearheading Arm’s automotive division to deliver solutions driving new opportunities in automotive. Previous to Arm, Dipti served as VP and GM of Product Management and Customer Enablement in the IoT Group at Intel.
Connect with Dipti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipti-vachani-0ab0398/
ABOUT ARM AUTOMOTIVE
Arm is defining the future of computing. A future built by one of the most successful technology ecosystems in the world. A future built on Arm. Arm fueled the smartphone revolution and now they’re redefining what’s possible in cloud computing, transforming the automotive industry, enabling a thriving IoT economy, and making the metaverse a reality.
As we move into a new era of transportation, Arm is powering innovation – engineering the future of software-defined, intelligent vehicles based on our world-class architecture. With new levels of connectivity, energy efficiency, and autonomy, we’re building the future of mobility together.
Find out more about Arm Automotive: https://www.arm.com/markets/automotive
Follow Arm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arm/ and X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/Arm 
ABOUT SOAFEE
SOAFEE is an industry-led collaboration between companies across the automotive and technology sectors.
Working together to build open-source architecture for software-defined vehicles. Together we have one single goal - to create a shared platform for vehicles using cloud-native architecture that accommodates multiple hardware configurations. By making SOAFEE hardware agnostic, we plan to simplify vehicle software solutions radically.
Governing body members include the likes of AWS, Bosch, Cariad, Continental, Redhat, Suse and Woven Planet.
Find out more about SOAFEE: https://www.soafee.io/#
 
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In Season 4 Episode 5, Neda Sepasian - Business Technology Partner for Marine & Land Asset Integrity at Fugro joins Host Tom White to uncover how IoT is being used in the geotechnical industry to collect information about the Earth’s surface in support of the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of assets on land, marine and even on the moon!
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About Neda (01:48)
What does Fugro do? (03:57)
How is IoT being used in the Geotechnical data industry? (08:00)
Land projects (12:14)
Marine infrastructure & biodiversity (19:37)
So little we know about the ocean (22:46)
Moon inspection project (30:40)
Prediction for IoT in 2023 (35:30)
Quick-fire questions (38:38)
And much more! Thank you to today's episode sponsors... IoT Tech Expo Europe 2023 – get your free ticket for their upcoming conference in Amsterdam or virtual (26-27th September) We can’t wait to see you there! ⏩
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Neda is Business Technology Partner for Marine & Land Asset Integrity at Fugro, integrating IoT solutions into Fugro's marine and land asset management.
Connect with Neda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neda-sepasian-phd-565aaa16/
ABOUT FUGRO
Fugro is a global leader in geotechnical, geospatial, and asset integrity solutions. With expertise spanning land and marine environments, Fugro offers advanced services in geotechnical engineering, precise positioning, and geospatial data collection.
Leveraging innovative technologies such as remote sensing and analytics, Fugro provides actionable insights to industries including energy, construction, and environmental management. Committed to safety and sustainability, Fugro's expertise and global presence make it a trusted partner for diverse projects worldwide, shaping how industries interact with the Earth's subsurface and environment.
Find out more about Fugro: https://www.fugro.com/
Follow Fugro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fugro/ and X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/fugro
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In Season 4, Episode 6 we’re joined by Jan Van Bruaene – VP of Engineering at RTI to explore the cutting-edge developments in the industrial Internet of Things, highlighting the shift to software-defined everything. Jan walks us through the ground-breaking developments in remote robotic surgery, real-time systems in rocket launching and much more!
With an impressive track record spanning two decades, Jan has cultivated extensive technical expertise in orchestrating high-performance engineering teams and crafting software for intelligent machines and IIoT solutions. Throughout this episode, he will share his insights into the forefront of innovation and the profound transformations happening across industries.
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About Jan (02.00)
What does RTI do? (3.20)
Industries RTI covers (5.41)
IoT means so many different things (06:40)
Software Defined Everything (10:04)
Checking software reliability (13:28)
Robot-Assisted Surgery (16:20)
Rocket launch real-time systems (22:10)
What is the Connext framework? (26:14)
What is data centricity? (31:58)
The future (36:53)
And much more!
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ABOUT THE GUEST
As VP of engineering at RTI (Real-Time Innovations) Jan has garnered an impressive two-decade record, cultivating deep technical expertise in leading high-performance engineering teams and developing software for intelligent machines and IIoT solutions.
Connect with Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janvanbruaene/
ABOUT RTI RTI (Real-Time Innovations) is a pioneering company specialising in providing cutting-edge connectivity software for real-time systems.
With a strong focus on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and intelligent systems, RTI facilitates seamless communication and integration in environments requiring instant data sharing and analysis. Their expertise lies in creating robust, secure, and scalable solutions that enable industries to harness real-time information for enhanced decision-making, automation, and innovation.
Find out more about RTI: https://www.rti.com/en/
Follow RTI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rti/ and X (previously Twitter): https://twitter.com/rti_software?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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In season 4 episode 7 of The IoT Podcast, we sit down with Matt Oberdorfer, Founder and CEO of Embassy of Things, for a deep dive into industrial IoT. Matt shares his entrepreneurial journey, previews his upcoming book, reveals the common pitfalls of industrial IoT projects and offers practical advice for success. Additionally, we explore the exciting synergy between industrial IoT and generative AI, envisioning the future of this transformative technology.
Matt, with an impressive track record in 15 successful businesses and publications, is a committed advocate for AI in sustainable energy. In his upcoming book, "The Trailblazer’s Guide to Industrial IoT," he offers expert guidance on upgrading industrial OT/IT infrastructure for AI, ML, and analytics.
In this episode, Matt draws from his extensive knowledge to dissect the industrial landscape, examining both failures and successes.
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About Matt (01:47)
Advice for start-ups (04:27)
IIoT market overview (09:00)
Why is the industrial market much slower than the consumer electronics market? (13:29)
Common pitfalls in industrial IoT (19:21)
Start with one use case and do it well (26:53)
Gen AI’s potential in IIoT (31:10)
About Matt's new book (40:43)
Prediction for IoT in 2023 (44:00)
And much more!
Thank you to today's episode sponsors... IoT Tech Expo Europe 2023 – get your free ticket for their upcoming conference in Amsterdam or virtual (26-27th September) We can’t wait to see you there! ⏩ https://www.iottechexpo.com/europe/ticket-registration-2023/
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Meet Matt Oberdorfer, CEO of EOT and a leading voice in Industrial IoT (IIoT). With five books to his name, including the upcoming "The Trailblazer’s Guide to Industrial IoT," Matt offers expert guidance for digital transformation in energy and manufacturing. He founded EOT in 2019, dedicated to modernising industrial infrastructure. Matt's pioneering spirit has earned him numerous industry awards, and he advocates for AI-driven sustainability in conferences worldwide.
Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattoberdorfer/
Buy "Trailblazers Guide To Industrial IoT": https://thetrailblazersguide.com/
ABOUT EMBASSY OF THINGS (EOT)
The Embassy of Things is a cutting-edge initiative at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. Established as a visionary hub for IoT innovation, the Embassy of Things is a nexus where diverse technologies and digital ecosystems converge to shape the future.
Find out more about EOT: https://embassyofthings.com/
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