Education Transformation: New Technology to Go the Distance

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Tim Vogel, VP of Connected Solutions at KMC Controls, a company with 50 years of history in building automation technology. Tim has a passion for helping others see more, know how, understand why, act faster, work smarter, and be more successful. A member of The Channel Company’s IoT Advisory Board, Tim shares insights on how he and his team at KMC Controls are trying to disrupt the old-guard model and are innovating the approach to smart building automation. Tim talks about the business drivers for IoT technology and describes the need for building automation and efficiency in office spaces in our post-pandemic world.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Lesek Demont, Global OT-SI Strategy Manager at Intel. Lesek focuses on Intel’s channel strategy with an emphasis on management of partner relationships and channel partner development. She has more than 15 years of experience in partner programs and IoT partner business development. She discusses what is fueling the demand for solutions in IoT today and what we can expect in the future. Lesek describes how Intel built its thriving ecosystem of 480+ market-ready IoT solutions that have now been deployed more than 50,000 times globally. She also offers advice for solution integrators on how to join Intel’s ecosystem and form cohesive, successful technology alliances.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Praveen Penmetsa, CEO and Co-founder at Monarch Tractor based in Livermore, California. He’s an expert in building teams that develop and scale the next generation of robotic solutions for mobility, food, and automation. His company, Monarch Tractor, is the manufacturer of the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor, which uses a trifecta of electrification, automation, and data analysis tools. By utilizing smart technology on a fully electric tractor platform, Monarch Tractor intends to be a leader in the digital transformation of farming.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Andy Timm, who is a digital orchestrator, ecosystem architect, and advisor for New Vision Solutions. Based in Round Rock, Texas, Andy is an expert in assembling an ecosystem of partners to identify business solutions, develop them, and leverage multiple channels to bring them to market. He’s also a member of the IoT Advisory Board at The Channel Company. In our podcast, Andy talks about how to tap into the real business value of IoT technology and how he organizes development using an "external innovation lab" process. He also describes how IoT projects have hundreds of moving parts--hardware, software, sensors, and services—and because of that, success in the IoT ecosystem often requires competitive partners to work collaboratively. You can get in touch with Andy on email at: info@nvgo.com and find more information about New Vision at www.nvgo.com.

The pandemic turned the consumer shopping experience upside down. As retailers emerge, they’ve had to transform to accommodate customers, with a shortlist that includes a seamless shopping experience, ironclad data security, and personalized interactions. The in-store experience now needs flashy AV tech such as beacons, VR, and holograms that can grab a customer's attention. To make this magic happen, companies need expertise. At the ready is Wachter, a technology integration company focused on helping companies stay ahead of the digital disruption curve. In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Matt Tyler, Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Business Development at Wachter. Matt has more than 20 years of success in IT/OT within retail, healthcare, industrial, and commercial markets. He holds a key leadership position in IoT for Wachter, as he works with customers and manufacturers to architect solutions and drive collaboration. Matt also currently serves on The Channel Company’s IoT advisory board, and he is an Advisory Board Member for Intel. Learn more about Wachter at https://www.wachter.com/ or follow the company on Twitter @WachterInc.

As the number of edge computing continues to increase, so does the volume of available data. Now, organizations are in dire need of ways for the workforce to better interpret meaningful information from all the data generated from disparate IT/OT systems. In this podcast, IoT Integrator Wire editors chat with Kelly Ireland, Founder, CTO, and CEO at CBT. She talks about how we have moved into the "fun stage" of IoT development. She shares insights about some of the innovative solutions built by CBT, including her company’s Connected Worker technology that can enable workers to use smart devices to visualize and consume real-time data and collaborate more efficiently.

The connected landscape is rapidly changing in all industries, with 30 billion OT and IoT devices already in use and predicted to grow exponentially in 2022. According to the Unit 42 IoT threat report, 57 percent of IoT devices are vulnerable to medium- or high-severity attacks, making IoT the low-hanging fruit for attackers. To understand how solution integrators are fighting back against threats, the IoT Integrator Wire editors in this episode talk with Kristy Davis, who is a cybersecurity expert and a Senior Strategy & Marketing Consultant at Audienz. She focuses on IoT and OT security and emerging markets and develops partner and sales enablement strategies. Kristy is also the chair of the IoT Advisory Board at The Channel Company.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Kasia Hanson, who is Global IoT Video Sales Director at Intel, focusing on Safety & Security, Safe Cities and Venues. She is tasked with developing a global ecosystem to accelerate adoption of AI, computer vision, and deep learning technologies in physical security and public safety with Intel’s edge AI, software tools, and security features. She’s also a board member on Women of the Channel and Chair of the Women in Security Forum.

To see what’s cooking in the world of 3D food printing, the IoT Integrator Wire editors checked in with an expert in the technology and design of 3D printed foods, Kyle von Hasseln, CEO and founder of CURRANT™ 3D. His company has built a formidable library of 3D food content and workflows that it uses to produce thousands of printed products in a commercial retail kitchen in Los Angeles called the Sugar Lab. Hear Hasseln’s insights on the technology he uses to creates intricate food designs and how 3D food printing might be a more sustainable way to design and create ingredients and edibles than traditional food manufacturing.

In this episode, the IoT Integrator Wire editors talk with Rob Risany, Director of Edge AI Solutions Architecture at Intel Corporation. Rob is a visionary technology evangelist. He has more than 20 years of experience working with companies, partners, and integrators in a variety of industries who are creating smart, connected IoT and edge solutions. Rob talks about the biggest growth areas for IoT innovation. He also discusses the "buy vs. build" question for integrators launching edge computing projects and the driving forces in the market that are creating the need for repeatable solutions.