The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

This week on Mr. Beacon we have Ollie Smeenk, co-founder of SODAQ, back on the podcast. SODAQ is a Netherlands-based IoT hardware company that makes thin-powered tracking and sensing tags that improve medicine and asset monitoring. Ollie discusses the advantages of NB IoT over regular cellular networks for IoT applications as well as SODAQ's business model. Ollie shares his vision for the future o...

This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast we welcome IBM's Wiggs Civitillo to discuss IBM Food Trust. This innovative project, powered by blockchain technology, enhances food safety and sustainability in supply chains. Explore the impact of GS1 and EPCIS standards, as well as the collaboration with iFoodDS, poised to revolutionize global food traceability.  Song links: “And Your Bird Can Sing” by T...

Welcome to the Mr. Beacon Podcast! Gery Pollet, Founder of Blyott, is back to discuss his mission to revolutionize healthcare equipment tracking. Blyott's innovative Bluetooth tags address healthcare's unique challenges in a 9.5 trillion-dollar industry. They offer heat-resistant tags, paper battery tags and tiny tags. Discover implementation challenges and a compelling use case. Join us in this d...

In this Mr. Beacon episode, we delve into Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and how the IoT is revolutionizing them, featuring insights from independent consultant Rick Buttner. We discuss QSR efficiency, supply chain tech, and the pressing FSMA 204 deadline, shedding light on how IoT is reshaping this dynamic industry. Song links: Hotel California, The Eagles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n04BL8...

This week on Mr. Beacon, we're talking with Garrett Kinsman, Co-Founder at Nodle, a company revolutionizing networks of IoT devices. Nodle connects physical and digital worlds using smartphone and Bluetooth tech. Nodle keeps data decentralized while rewarding users/contributors with crypto. Learn about their new N1 prototype, an IoT device with a sticker form factor. If you're into wireless networ...

In this episode of Mr. Beacon Podcast, I chat with Julie McGill, VP of Supply Chain Strategy at Trustwell, exploring food safety and traceability. Trustwell links food and data for better supply chain control. Learn about traceability, recalls, and protocols ensuring safe food. We’ll talk about EDI, Blockchain, FSMA Section 204, and much more on this episode of Mr. Beacon! Song links: “Do You Know...

This episode we have on the Senior Product Marketing Manager from Bluetooth SIG, Kayla Myrhow, and together, we're diving into a rapidly growing segment of IoT which is changing retail and spreading the connectivity that is a back bone of ambient IoT; Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) powered by Bluetooth technology. From discussing the Bluetooth ESL standard, its secure and stable attributes, to exp...

Today on Mr. Beacon we're joined once again by Amichai Sanderovich, Wiliot's Standards Representative, as we explore the latest Ambient IoT standards, including 5G Advanced. Discover how Cellular IoT benefits medicine, tracking, and more. Learn about negotiations among tech giants and Wiliot's innovative use of frequencies for data and power. Tune in for insights on the future of IoT! Hosted on Ac...

In this episode of  Mr. Beacon, we discuss food safety with Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response for the FDA. We’ll explore the transformative Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, aiming to enhance food traceability. Frank's insights shed light on the urgency for improved measures after past foodborne illness outbreaks. Join the conversation to...

Today we’re joined by HaiLa Technologies. We talk with Charlotte Savage, the visionary Founder, about their ultra-low-power communication platform, Wi-Fi backscatter, and their mission to create battery-free IoT devices. Explore the future of Wi-Fi protocols and their commitment to environmental sustainability. Check out their website: https://www.haila.io/about-us Song links: Dream On - Aerosmith...

On this week’s Mr. Beacon, we further explore the indoor navigation space with IndoorAtlas CEO Erik Piehl. Using Earth's magnetic field and smartphones, IndoorAtlas offers GPS-like experiences indoors, with less infrastructure, simplifying navigation for businesses in any building type.  Song links: Red Barchetta by Rush: https://youtu.be/_LXKZq0fYDw   Indestructible by Disturbed: https:...

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Ritchey, the Senior Director of Strategy at Farm To Plate, a pioneering organization that is transforming the way food supply chains operate. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of connecting manufacturers, distributors, and consumers with advanced technologies and strategies. Song links: Let it be, The Beatles: https://bit.ly/44bDQzl Dream on, Aer...

This week on Mr. Beacon, we speak with John Dwyer, VP of Digital Solutions at WestRock, a sustainable packaging company which prioritizes reducing plastic waste and the benefits of cardboard over plastics. We also explore the potential of Wiliot IoT Pixels in the supply chain, which can help companies avoid waste and reduce foodborne illness outbreaks, saving millions of dollars. Hosted on Acast....

This week we uncover the Bluetooth audio revolution with Director, marketing, and head of Snapdragon Sound, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Mike Canevaro. We explore improved Bluetooth audio, cutting-edge codecs, and the world of lossless, high-resolution, and spatial audio. Mike talks about everything game-changing LE Audio, multi-language support, and captivating features like surround sound. Tune i...

Discover the game-changing technology of LoRaWAN in this episode featuring Wienke Giezeman, CEO and Co-Founder of The Things Industries. Join us as we delve into the world of LoRaWAN, a wireless protocol revolutionizing IoT connectivity. Wienke shares invaluable insights on how LoRaWAN works, its applications, and its potential to bridge the connectivity gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Sourcing power without batteries or wires is key to ambient IoT. This Mr. Beacon episode explores wireless charging innovations with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, president of the AirFuel Alliance. Dr. Gupta discusses the benefits of wireless charging for IoT devices, which can reduce their environmental impact. Watch to learn about the latest advancements in wireless charging technology. Hosted on Acast. See...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Don Scheibenreif, author of "When Machines Become Customers," as we explore the world of AI-enabled non-human customers and their impact on business. Discover how to adapt and thrive in this new era of commerce. Don't miss this crucial discussion on the future of business and technology! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Mr. Beacon we dive deep into the world of ambient IoT technology with none other than ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI. How much does it know about such a new and cutting edge field of technology? Tune in to learn more about the future of ambient IoT from the perspective of an AI language model! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Mr. Beacon we have Thaddeus Segura, who is the VP of the Data Business Unit at Wiliot. Thaddeus has a background in retail, having worked at Walmart for ten years and talks about the application of Ambient IoT in retail and the problems that it solves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT podcast, we’re launching our news segment with coverage from CES 2023. I’m joined by my colleague Bret Small to discuss the recent trends and technologies coming out of CES this year related to ambient IoT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you into smart home devices but wishing everything just worked better? Well on today’s podcast I had a great chat with Mitch Klein about the developing standards in the space including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread and Matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a quick message to thank all of you for listening. 2022 has been a massive year for ambient IoT. Can't wait to see what developments come out in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you interested in cutting edge Bluetooth technologies like Angle-of-Arrival? Well then this conversation with Sean Li from BlueIoT is just the one for you! We’ll ask Sean all about the technology, including what it delivers, the cost, and the type of deployments they’ve done and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dov Moran is a venture capitalist and very successful CEO. As well as being a great VC, he invented the USB Flash Drive. He was one of the first investors in Wiliot. His new book “100 Doors: An Introduction to Entrepreneurship” has just been published.   We talk about what it takes to get funded now that we are in a market downturn, his inspirations, struggles and amazing success with de...

There’s more than one way to get rid of batteries on an Ambient IoT device. Jeeva’s CEO explains their approach and how the technology was incubated by the University of Washington. How does this technology differ from that of Wiliot’s battery-free solution? It all comes down to backscatter, or reflective energy from existing RF signals. We’ll dive into all the applications for low power devices a...