Industrial IoT Spotlight

By: Erik Walenza: CEO IoT ONE|Director Startup Grind
  • Summary

  • The IIoT Spotlight Podcast shines a light on Industrial IoT solutions that are impacting businesses today. Every week, we interview an expert about IoT markets, technologies, or use cases. Our goal is to provide insight into the planning and implementation of IIoT systems, from new business models to technology architecture selection to data ownership and security. Our host, Erik Walenza has worked in China for 11 years and he is an active member of the Chinese innovation ecosystem. He is passionate about exploring the impact of digitalization in businesses, and through his position as Chair of the Technology and Innovation Committee in China he plays an active role in the exchange of best practices for innovation strategy and tech trends evolution in Asia, but also worldwide. Erik has interviewed over 100 CEOs and venture capitalists while building one of Shanghai’s largest entrepreneur networks. The IIoT Spotlight is produced by IoT ONE, IoT ONE is a specialized consultancy that researches digital landscapes and supports the development and implementation of digital transformation strategies in Asia and beyond. Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn @iot-one or visit our website at www.iotone.com. You can also contact Erik directly at erik.walenza@iotone.com.
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Episodes
  • EP 207 - Battery-Free IoT: Exploring Ultra-Low Power Innovations
    Aug 23 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Paul Davis, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Atmosic Technologies, to discuss cutting-edge advancements in ultra-low-power and batteryless solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Atmosic is pioneering energy-efficient wireless solutions that can drastically reduce the need for batteries in connected devices, making a significant impact on sustainability and the future of IoT. We explore the latest developments in energy harvesting, Atmosic’s adoption of Thread and Matter protocols, and the growing importance of tiny-ML and edge AI applications.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • Innovations in energy harvesting, including printed photovoltaic cells for device casing.

    • Adoption of Thread and Matter protocols for smarter, more connected homes.

    • Industry adoption trends in retail, asset tracking, and sustainability efforts.

    • The future of ultra-low-power AI with Tiny-ML and edge computing.

    Connect with Paul Davis:

    • Website: https://atmosic.com/

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-davis-2a749

    IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies

    Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/

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    35 mins
  • EP 206 - AI and the Future of Invention: A Legal Perspective
    Aug 12 2024

    In this episode of the Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast, we spoke with Robert Plotkin, Founding Partner of Blueshift IP and author of AI Armor: Securing the Future of Your AI Company With Strategic Intellectual Property. We delved into the evolving landscape of AI and intellectual property, discussing how AI is revolutionizing innovation and the patent process. Robert shared his expertise on developing systematic IP strategies for AI-driven companies, highlighting the importance of protecting AI-generated content and navigating the complexities of patent law in the AI era.

    Key Topics:

    Systematic IP Strategy for AI: How to create a comprehensive patent strategy that maximizes the value of AI-driven innovations.

    AI’s Impact on Innovation: Exploring the ways AI is automating research and development, and its implications for inventors and companies.

    Patent Rights for AI-Generated Content: Understanding the legal landscape around patenting technologies, algorithms, and content created by AI.

    Defending Against Patent Workarounds: Strategies to broaden patent scope and protect innovations from clever loopholes.

    AI Litigation: How smaller players can defend themselves against larger competitors in court.

    Trade Secrets vs. Patents: When it might be better to protect intellectual property as a trade secret instead of pursuing a patent.

    Connect with Robert Plotkin:

    Website: https://blueshiftip.com/

    Book: AI Armor: Securing the Future of Your AI Company With Strategic Intellectual Property

    LinkedIn: Robert Plotkin

    IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies

    Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/

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    45 mins
  • EP 205 - Al and IoT: Building Trustworthy Time-Series Data
    Aug 5 2024

    In this episode of the Industrial IoT Spotlight Podcast, we interviewed Bert Baeck, Co-founder and CEO of Timeseer.AI. Timeseer.AI is revolutionizing time-series data operations by automating data orchestration across organizations. Bert shared his journey from a background in data science to becoming a serial entrepreneur, with successful ventures like TrendMiner and now Timeseer.AI.

    We discussed the impacts of data downtime and strategies to ensure data quality, empowering data teams to detect, prioritize, and investigate data quality issues before they affect operations.

    Key Discussion Points:

    • The critical role of data quality in industrial IoT and OT environments.
    • How to establish metrics for measuring data quality.
    • Real-world examples where data quality significantly impacts business operations.
    • Timeseer.AI’s philosophy of scanning data where it resides, whether on the edge, in storage units, or in the cloud.
    • The interplay between IT and OT teams in ensuring data quality.

    To learn more about our guest, you can find him at:

    Website: https://www.timeseer.ai/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertbaeck/?originalSubdomain=be

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    37 mins

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