IoT & AI Leaders

AI adoption is accelerating faster than most organisations can control and the result is growing chaos. In this episode of  IoT and AI Leaders , Nick Earle is joined by  Santosh Kaveti , CEO of  ProArch , and  Jim Spignardo , Director of Cloud Strategy and AI Enablement, to explore why ‘AI-first’ thinking without foundational discipline is creating serious operational, security...

As AI accelerates cyber-attacks and intelligence moves to the edge, security economics are being rewritten. In this episode of  IoT and AI Leaders , Nick Earle is joined by Jasson Casey, CEO and co‑founder of Beyond Identity, to explore what happens when AI, IoT, and autonomous agents collide and why identity has become the weakest link in modern systems. The conversation goes beyond device s...

Artificial humans are already here. And most organizations are not prepared for what that means. As AI becomes embedded across enterprise systems, the real shift is not just smarter software. It is the emergence of autonomous digital actors working alongside humans, powered by real-time streams of data from connected devices. HiveMQ CEO and Chairman Barry Libert joins the podcast to explore what h...

AI is getting smarter but it’s still thinking in the wrong place. Currently too much intelligence sits in the cloud, leaving devices dependent, fragile, and slower than the real world can tolerate. If IoT is going to feed the next wave of AI, the model has to flip. Intelligence needs to move into the device, with the cloud supporting updates and orchestration, not doing all the thinking. David Lin...

IoT promised to transform the physical world. Ten years on, adoption still lags behind expectation. Despite proven technology and successful pilots, most IoT projects never make it to scale, and the reasons are not what many expect. IoT product expert and author Afzal Mangal joins the podcast to challenge how the industry thinks about IoT adoption, and to explore whether AI could finally unlock it...

AI is moving fast. And most enterprises are not ready for what comes next. As organizations rush to deploy AI, the real constraint is no longer algorithms or compute. It is whether they have the right data, architecture, and operating model to turn intelligence into outcomes. IDC Research Director Rob Tiffany joins the podcast to explain why private IoT data is becoming the foundation of enterpris...

Enterprises hold growing volumes of connected-device data, yet many are still stuck in early experimentation. The gap isn’t the technology, it’s the readiness of the workflows, processes, and skills that determine whether AI can turn IoT data into meaningful outcomes. This episode explores: Why shadow AI is creating unseen risk How internal processes block AI-led progress What teams need before sc...

The promise of AI starts with the data beneath your feet. In this episode, we explore how connected load cells, long viewed as routine industrial tools, are becoming strategic assets. Jorge Truffin, CEO at Unified Cloud Sensors, is using real-time IoT data to power predictive maintenance, automate diagnostics, and even influence market decisions. This evolution unlocks new possibilities across ind...

Smart cities are making headlines—but what’s driving real ROI behind the scenes? In this episode, we explore how consultative IoT strategies, not just new tech, are reshaping urban infrastructure and logistics. The conversation centers on smart labels, AI, and sensor-driven solutions that turn everyday operations into measurable value. You’ll hear how municipalities and enterprises are rethinking...

Hospitals don’t run on hope—they run on data. Today’s healthcare systems are under pressure to do more with less. From equipment shortages to long wait times, inefficiencies are everywhere. But what if AI agents could fix them in real time? In this episode, we explore how a new class of IoT-driven intelligence is transforming hospital operations from the inside out. You’ll hear how real-time data...

The kitchen is the home's heart—but also its greatest fire risk. In this IoT Leaders episode, Nick Earle explores how technology can make cooking safer without changing how people cook. Unattended stoves remain the top cause of house fires, but smart retrofits and better standards promise a shift from reactive to proactive safety. Akshita Iyer explains how smarter knobs, automation, and data-drive...

The next wave of IoT connectivity is here. Enter eSIM orchestration. In this episode, Eseye Executive Chairman Nick Earle is joined for a third time by Matt Hatton, Founding Partner and Analyst of Transforma Insights , to explore the market forces driving this shift. The rise of eSIM technology specifications like SGP.32 offers more flexibility, but it also brings greater fragmentation. Enterprise...

Most industrial IoT deployments struggle with the same challenge: dozens of pilot projects that never reach production scale. Volvo Group broke this cycle with a strategic transformation connecting hundreds of millions of assets across 140 factories worldwide. The secret wasn't just technology — it was organizational change that unified scattered efforts into production-scale success. Volvo Group...

The IoT industry is at a turning point. Fragmentation has exposed deep cracks in connectivity models, while 5G promises speeds that legacy frameworks simply can't handle. However, a solution may lie in rethinking how IoT connections work. In this episode, Lee Walkey, a seasoned IoT expert, joins Nick Earle to explore the roadblocks and realities of building scalable IoT networks. They discuss: Why...

When transporting refrigerated goods across South America, it is essential to have a reliable cold chain management solution. In Brazil, where 30% of transported cargo requires precise temperature control, a single point of failure can result in losses worth millions. Neokohm CTO Luis Lorenzi joins this Portuguese podcast special to explain how his company revolutionized cold chain monitoring with...

Global IoT connectivity stands at a transformative crossroads. The traditional model of operator-specific SIMs and roaming agreements no longer meets the demands of modern IoT deployments. A new paradigm is emerging, driven by the need for true global connectivity and localization. Mike Van Horn, AT&T’s Area Vice President, Product Development & Management, Internet of Things, joins the po...

As artificial intelligence transforms industries, IoT implementation faces both opportunities and challenges. This episode explores how AI is being integrated into IoT solutions across different architectural layers, from edge processing to cloud analytics. Nick Earle sits down with Simon Maselli, CEO and founder of Minnovation Technologies, to discuss real-world applications of AI in IoT deployme...

The IoT industry is undergoing major changes as mobile network operators (MNOs) confront declining profits and shifting global demands. NB-IoT, once a promising technology, is now being phased out by key players, while AIoT is gaining traction as a transformative force in the industry. Nick Earle sits down with Ian Marsden, CTO and Co-Founder of Eseye, to dive into the trends shaping IoT in 2025....

Satellite networks are revolutionizing how IoT devices stay connected in remote and underserved areas. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) NB-IoT satellites and open standards with Sateliot CTO and Co-Founder Marco Guadalupi. Discover how Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and agnostic multi-RAT connectivity, powered by the new 3GPP Release 17 (Rel.17) standar...

How do you track 40,000 vehicles across Brazil’s patchy mobile networks without losing connection? In this episode of IoT Leaders, Link Monitoramento Head Franchisee Relationship Analyst Mirella Ishida Cruz joins Managing Director of Eseye Brazil Ana Carolina Bussab to discuss: · The challenges of maintaining reliable connectivity across Brazil · Eseye's multi-operator SIM technology and its impac...

SGP.32 is the latest standard from the GSM Association (GSMA) set to change connectivity and deployment in the world of IoT. But is it the holy grail everyone’s been waiting for? Not so fast, says long-time IoT Leaders contributor and Transforma Insights Founding Partner Matt Hatton. In this episode of the IoT Leaders Podcast we discuss what SGP.32 is (and isn’t), what the standard is capable of a...

Running hospitals, warehouses, and corporations today requires more than good management. A world of “massive IoT” necessitates nothing less than global, maximum connectivity. And Finland-based IoT company Haltian has plenty of use cases to prove it. In the 46th episode of IoT Leaders, Haltian VP Head of Product Management Jarno Majava talks about what it takes to equip multiple verticals—ranging...

5G is the name of the game this decade, but are mobile network operators (MNOs) coming up with the right game plan? The 45th episode of IoT Leaders brings together longtime Eseye collaborator Kaleido Intelligence Chief of Research Steffen Sorrell and Eseye SVP Strategy & Alliances Larry Socher for a deep technical dive into the challenges faced by IoT companies developing 5G capabilities. List...

If the telecoms industry is Mount Everest, TELUS VP of 5G and Industry Solutions Jodi Baxter is leading the climb toward the peak of global IoT connectivity. To achieve this, Jodi drives TELUS with a single-minded vision of collaboration among mobile network operators (MNOs). She says collaboration is the only way to unite and turn the tide of advancing technology — 5G, multi-radio access technolo...

You can find stories of the positive impacts of enhanced connectivity anywhere. The work of eWATERservices — installing safe, affordable and accessible water systems in communities across sub-Saharan Africa — is a great example of IoT’s power to meaningfully shape people’s lives. eWATERservices Chief Operations Officer James Kay talks about the immense challenges some people face every day to get...