IoT For All Podcast

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Nick Earle, Executive Chairman at Eseye, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the relationship between IoT and AI and where it will go in 2026 and beyond. The conversation also covers the evolution of IoT connectivity and 5G, AT&T's global SIM solution, partnering with Amazon, the significance of IoT data in AI development, and predictions for edge computing and AI.

Nick Earle is the Executive Chairman of Eseye, a global leader in IoT connectivity solutions. With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Nick has held senior roles at Cisco, Hewlett Packard, and Virgin Hyperloop One, where he drove transformative initiatives and global growth. At Eseye, he champions seamless IoT connectivity for Mobile Network Operators and Enterprises worldwide, serving customers in over 190 countries. Nick is a published author and recipient of multiple industry awards, including IoT Global Awards' CxO of the Year.

As a global leader in IoT Connectivity and eSIM Orchestration, Eseye empowers Enterprises and MNOs to deliver high-performing global IoT. They provide the expertise to integrate, manage, and orchestrate IoT connectivity for any scale or complexity, intelligently optimizing connections to millions of devices across 190 countries, leveraging over 800 networks all with near-100% uptime.

Eseye's innovative eSIM Orchestration technology offers advanced federated localization, enabling MNOs and Enterprises to seamlessly manage eSIM profiles across regions and platforms, ensuring global scalability with localized precision. With decades of delivery for companies like AT&T, MTN, TELUS, Amazon, and Shell, Eseye provides resilient, fully managed, and future-proofed IoT connectivity for lasting success.

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Barry Libert, Chairman and CEO of HiveMQ, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss moving past the pilot phase in industrial IoT and AI. The conversation covers viewing businesses as data streaming entities, the importance of understanding one's data collection processes, aligning different tiers of employees to achieve success, the shift from connectivity to AI data platforms, the role of agentic workflows, and the type of leadership required to navigate the evolving landscape of data and AI.

Barry Libert is the Chairman and CEO of HiveMQ. He has spent 40+ years as a board member, CEO, and serial entrepreneur. He founded and exited several businesses, advised more than 350 CEOs, and served on more than 35 boards in his career. Most recently, Barry transformed Anaconda into a unicorn, adding $100M in new ARR in 18 months based on a proprietary open- source/open-core commercialization GTM playbook he co-designed and implemented.

Barry is focused on AI platforms with network effects and data moats. He has co-authored 6 books, 20+ ebooks, and 500+ articles in the WSJ, NYT, HBR, MIT, and Forbes. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, NPR, and delivered 500+ speeches to 250,000+ people globally. Barry began his career with McKinsey & Company, was a managing director of John Hancock’s $2B Real Estate Equity arm, and was a partner at Arthur Andersen. Barry is a graduate of Tufts University (BA) and Columbia University (MBA).

HiveMQ is the Industrial AI Platform helping enterprises move from connected devices to intelligent operations. Built on the MQTT standard and a distributed edge-to-cloud architecture, HiveMQ connects and governs industrial data in real time, enabling organizations to act with intelligence. With proven reliability, scalability, and interoperability, HiveMQ provides the foundation industrial companies need to operationalize AI, powering the next generation of intelligent industry. Global leaders including Audi, BMW, Eli Lilly, Liberty Global, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens trust HiveMQ to run their most mission-critical operations.

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Maor Efrati, co-founder and CTO of Monogoto, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss hybrid connectivity in IoT. The conversation covers why hybrid connectivity matters, the evolving landscape of IoT connectivity, the importance of edge AI and LPWAN, the critical role of built-in security in IoT solutions, the need for market education to dispel misconceptions about IoT connectivity, the impact of SIM virtualization on device management, hybrid connectivity with GEO and LEO satellies, and the future of hybrid connectivity.

Maor Efrati is the CTO and co-founder of Monogoto. With 25+ years of experience in cellular networks and internet platforms, Efrati has built an API-driven cellular infrastructure for enterprises, running IoT connectivity, private CBRS, and 5G use cases with an as-a-service approach. He has a deep technical knowledge of the entire cellular space including mobile and fixed operator networks, IT, billing architecture, and mobile application development.

Monogoto is a self-service global software-defined connectivity cloud platform. Its API-driven Connectivity-as-a-Service enables secure IoT connectivity and Private 5G/LTE networks, with seamless interoperability between public and private and NTN Satellite infrastructure with optional value-added services ranging from AI-based anomaly detection to deep packet inspection and third party cloud integration.

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More about Monogoto: https://monogoto.io
Connect with Maor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maor-e-923b0615a/

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Chris Karaplis, founder and CEO of Simply Embedded, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss industrial IoT and connectivity. The conversation covers how IoT has changed, going from wired to wireless systems, the importance of bidirectional communication in fleet management, the barriers to IoT adoption, the long-term ROI of IoT solutions, and the future of industrial IoT.

Chris Karaplis is the founder and CEO of Simply Embedded, an innovative consultancy specializing in IoT enablement for industrial applications. With over 14 years of experience in embedded systems and engineering, Chris has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to harness IoT technologies in challenging environments.

From smart buildings to infrastructure monitoring, Simply Embedded leverages its expertise in remote diagnostics, sensing, and tracking to help clients globally optimize operations and gather critical insights from even the most challenging locations. Whether integrating satellite communications for asset tracking or implementing advanced embedded systems, Simply Embedded offers tailor-made solutions for businesses looking to harness the power of IoT.

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More about Simply Embedded: https://www.simplyembedded.ca
Connect with Jonas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskaraplis/

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Jonas Schmid, co-founder and co-CEO of akenza, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss developing and scaling smart building solutions. The conversation covers akenza's evolution, smart building market consolidation, the importance of partnerships, scaling and future-proofing IoT solutions, the impact of low-code platforms, AI assistants in IoT, advice for getting out of the pilot stage, and the next wave of smart buildings.

Jonas Schmid defines and leads the vision of akenza along with co-CEO Simon Rieser. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Geneva and previous experience in international project management with Siemens and ABB.

akenza is an enterprise IoT platform allowing you to build great IoT products and services with value. It connects, controls, and manages IoT devices all in one place. With simple and secure management of smart devices, connectivity, and data, the akenza IoT platform enables the rapid introduction of innovative, smart solutions.

Discover more about IoT and smart buildings at https://www.iotforall.com
Find IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.com
More about akenza: https://akenza.io
Connect with Jonas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidj/

(00:00) Intro
(00:09) Jonas Schmid and akenza
(00:33) Starting an IoT platform business
(02:01) The UK smart building market
(04:36) Dealing with discontinued platforms and hardware
(06:28) The value of partnerships in IoT and example
(09:36) What makes akenza stand out?
(11:34) The impact of low-code platforms on IoT
(13:04) How have you been able to scale IoT for customers?
(14:53) Future-proofing IoT solutions for customers
(16:44) AI assistants in IoT
(20:24) Getting out of the pilot stage
(22:22) The next wave of smart buildings
(22:59) Learn more and follow up

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