We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast

AI is changing how we live and work, and its impact is felt across every industry, from natural language processing and image recognition to predictive analytics and automation. Join us as we discuss the state of artificial intelligence, the latest advancements, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Our guest is Dr. Björn Bringman, managing director of Deloitte's AI Institute, and we look forward to a fascinating discussion about the future of artificial intelligence.
#ai #industrialiot #machinelearning #wetalkiot
 
Summary of this week's episode:
(01:18) Introductions
(02:13) The global State of AI study
(05:57) Mindset and culture – again
(10:50) AI won’t replace us
(18:28) Inspiring AI initiatives
(22:36) The common myth
(23:54) How to become a transformer in AI
 
Show notes:
Dr. Björn Bringmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bringmann/
State of AI Study: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/articles/state-of-ai-2022.html
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/articles/technologies/artificial-intelligence/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

Wildfires across the globe are worsening. They are growing larger, becoming more intense and frequent, and even creating their own weather – from Australia to North America, from the Arctic to Africa. According to a United Nations report, Climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 percent by 2030, 30 percent by the end of 2050, and 50 percent by the end of the century.
For this episode – which will air for Earth Day – we have invited Carsten Brinkschulte, CEO of Dryad. We will discuss how sensors and artificial intelligence can predict wildfires and protect ecosystems.
#sensors #earthday #climatechange #iot #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
(01:49) Introduction
(02:27) Why our forests need protection
(03:40) Why our forests are burning
(07:36) How IoT can protect trees
(17:18) Collaborating with fire departments
(18:46) The main challenges
(19:52) More applications and use cases
(21:04) Dryad’s vision
 
Show notes:
Carsten Brinkschulte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brinkschulte/
More about Dryad: https://www.dryad.net/
Information on wildfires from the UN environment program: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/number-wildfires-rise-50-2100-and-governments-are-not-prepared
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/article/when-iot-means-internet-of-trees/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

A critical aspect of IoT that is often overlooked but critical for connecting the unconnected: is satellite IoT. With the growing demand for reliable and secure connectivity in remote and underserved areas, satellite IoT is increasingly important in bridging the gap and providing real-time access to critical information and data.
We'll discuss the evolution of satellite IoT, its key concepts and technologies, real-world use cases and benefits, and future trends that are likely to emerge. Our guest this week is Gianluca Redolfi, CCO at Sateliot.
#satellite #iot #leo #wetalkiot
 
Summary of this week's episode:
(01:49) Introductions
(03:36) The Satellite IoT landscape and market
(07:18) The concept of satellite IoT
(09:14) Technology trends
(13:33) Use cases and benefits
(17:37) The challenges for satellite IoT
(20:38) Looking into the future
 
Show notes:
Gianluca Redolfi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/redolfi/
Sateliot: https://sateliot.space/en/
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/article/overcoming-radiation-challenges-of-space-electronics/
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/article/fpgas-fit-for-space/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and the need for efficient and reliable charging infrastructure is growing Vehicle-to-grid Technology offers a solution that not only meets the energy needs but also benefits the electrical grid and helps reduce carbon emissions.
It also opens new business opportunities. So, let's dive into the exciting world of electric vehicle charging and see how it's shaping our future. Our guest this week: Henri Trintignac, CEO of Gulplug.
#evcharging #v2g #vehicletogrid #wetalkiot
 
Summary of this week's episode:
(01:45) The State of EV charging
(06:25) The potential and challenges of V2G technology
(10:49) The business opportunities
(17:35) The future of EV charging
(22:07) The common myth
 
Show notes:
Henri Trintignac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-trintignac-b54b6658/
Gulplug: https://www.gulplug.fr/en/hands-free-charging-for-electric-vehicles/
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/solutions/markets/smart-city/ev-charging
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/article/do-you-need-to-know-more-about-vehicle-electrification/
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/article/ev-charging-current-trends/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

Can you imagine cities like Shanghai or Melbourne running out of water within the next 20 years? It's a frightening thought, but with an average household consuming almost 130 litres of water per person, we must cut our usage by half to keep the water flowing for all.
In this episode, Steve McCorry, CTO of Creative EC, shares his insights into making water metering smarter with data and AI. Join us as we explore how combining consumption data with machine learning techniques can help predict and prevent leaks and broken pipes and even warn when water quality becomes harmful. Discover how smart water meters are revolutionizing water conservation and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
 
#reducewater #stopleaks #waterdatainsights #wetalkiot
 
Summary of this week's episode:
Warning: this episode may ruin beer for you.
02:34   What does Creative EC do?
03:31   Why we need to reduce our water usage
05:20   How can water metering help reduce water usage?
07:46   How does Waterfall work?
10:21   How do companies benefit from this?
12:07   Surprising use cases
15:41   The future: predicting water events with AI
18:27   Open ecosystems are the key to adoption
19:52   The matter standard will be interesting for water meters
20:55   The common myth
 
Show notes:
Steve McCorry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefmccorry/
Waterfall: https://waterfallbeyondsmart.com/
 
Interesting facts about water usage in Europe:
Water use in Europe — Quantity and quality face big challenges: https://www.eea.europa.eu/signals/signals-2018-content-list/articles/water-use-in-europe-2014
Some Cities Suffer Enormous Water Losses Every Year: https://www.statista.com/chart/4528/some-cities-suffer-enormous-water-losses-every-year/
Annual industrial water demand worldwide in 2010 and 2050: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1116382/yearly-industrial-water-demand-globally-by-region/
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
Softweb Solutions: https://www.softwebsolutions.com/
Software and Service: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/solutions/software-services/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

Today, in honour of International Women's Day, we are talking with three amazing women who are making a difference in tech and engineering. We'll be discussing the crucial issue of gender equity in this industry, exploring the challenges and opportunities for women, and hearing from our guests about their experiences and insights. We'll also explore how to create a more inclusive and equitable industry for everyone.
#IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #womenintech #girlswhocode #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
01:47   Introductions
08:27   Benefits of a diverse workforce
11:56   The shortage of candidates is a challenge
14:55   How technology can help
17:53   How Avnet, Avnet Silica and Hackster.io are doing it
24:59   Advice for young women in the tech and engineering industry
28:58   IWD2023 is about equity
30:27   The importance of role models, mentors and advocates
 
Show notes:
Karen Field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fieldkaren/
Jessica Tangeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicatangeman
Lisa Rees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-rees-9548484a/
 
Farnell’s Global Women in Engineering 2022 Survey
https://www.farnell.com/news/farnells-global-women-in-engineering-2022-survey-results-reveal-strong-support-from-everyone-in-the-industry-for-women/
 
Hackster.io: https://www.hackster.io/
Hackster News: https://www.hackster.io/news
 
Engineering and art: Better together
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/us/products/c/engineering-and-art-better-together/
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
You can learn more about our core values and diversity programmes on our career page:
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/emea/about-us/careers/careers/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

By 2050 over 2,5 billion people are predicted to live in cities. How can our roads, public transport systems and our nerves sustain this? As cities keep growing and infrastructure suffers, can IoT and data help?
A smart city can leverage data sources, from vehicle movement to energy use and water distribution. If you put all this information into context, city planners and citizens alike can make better decisions.
Are you ready to learn how cities can become smarter? In this episode, we discuss the importance of data in creating efficient and effective city services. Marek Suchocki from Autodesk shares his insights into the benefits of having structured and integrated data sets and why sharing data with the right people can lead to smarter cities. We also address the crucial issue of data security. Join us as we explore the world of smart cities and discover what it takes to make them a reality.
#smartcity #digitalconstruction #bim #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
03:30   Who is Autodesk?
06:28   What makes a city smart?
09:00   The challenge: valuable data
12:28   The benefits of open data
15:35   Digital transformation in the AEC industry
19:39   The benefit of IoT sensors for BIM
20:35   Resources are a challenge for the AEC industry
22:46   Rapid energy modelling
25:54   Inspiring, smart city projects
32:18   Data integration and standards
 
Show notes:
Marek Suchocki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suchocki/
 
https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/architecture-engineering-construction/smart-cities
https://constructionblog.autodesk.com/2023-construction-trends/
https://constructionblog.autodesk.com/3-megatrends-construction/
 
UN-Report on megacities: https://www.un.org/en/desa/around-25-billion-more-people-will-be-living-cities-2050-projects-new-un-report
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
Smart-Cities: Smarter Communities powered by smarter Tools: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/article/smart-cities-smarter-communities-powered-by-smarter-tools/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

With the Internet of Things, many things are possible. The potential of connectivity by design is huge. But randomly collecting data doesn’t turn it into gold overnight. Without a strategy and the right mindset, data itself has limited value. To build a long-term scalable business model strategy, monetarization and education of employees must go hand in hand.
In this episode, we learn from Max Morwind how data can generate value for any company. No matter the industry or size. If you do the work and invest in a solid strategy first and the necessary, culture and mindset change.
 
#iiot #cloud #wetalkiot
 
Summary of this week's episode:
01:28   IoT & Cloud: What is Microsoft up to?
02:35   How to start your IoT journey
05:12   Don’t underestimate culture and mindset
07:58   Case study: Heating manufacturer
11:30   How hidden champions profit from data
14:14   Innovation is not about size. It is about mindset
16:45   Start-ups focusing on sustainability
18:50   The big future trends
20:35   Metaverse at Microsoft
 
Shownotes:
Max Morwind: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxmorwind/
Viessmann case study: https://customers.microsoft.com/de-DE/story/740567-viessmann-robotron-azure-energy-en
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution.All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

Industry 4.0 is a phrase that has been around for over a decade. Yet, we are still waiting for the promised industrial revolution.
Our guests are Andreas Frank, Head of IIoT Business, and Dr. Christian Liedtke, Head of Strategic Alliances at KUKA.
We discuss why it is essential for companies to open their ecosystems—even their shop floors. Traditional business models need to change to make Industrial IoT fly. Solutions need to be interoperable. But why is digitization still such a struggle for companies? The secret sauce to IoT success: alliances.
#automation #robotics #digitization #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
01:45   Introduction
02:55   Automation is a commodity
04:25   The use of robots has changed
05:40   Why are companies struggling with digitization?
07:14   Business models need to change
10:26   Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
12:55   The value of data and alliances
15:45   Why KUKA opened its solutions
19:45   Open platforms bring the highest value to customers
20:42   What is the biggest mistake a company can make?
22:18   Start small, scale fast, and be patient
24:46   The common myth
 
Our guests:
Andreas Frank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-frank-16a789158/
Dr. Christian Liedtke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christian-liedtke-062aa3130/
 
About Avnet Silica:
This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution. www.avnet-silica.com
All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/
 

74% of all data breaches can be traced back to so-called privileged users – system administrators, service accounts, domain admins and the like – according to a report published by Forbes. Thycotic, an American cyber security company based in Washington, D.C., specializes in Digital Identity and Access Management and more specifically in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. Stefan Schweizer is Thycotic’s regional VP for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and a noted cybersecurity expert. He joins us to talk about the special risk posed by privileged users in IoT environments.