EP 201 - Tap, Pay, and Play: The NFC Forum's Guide to Contactless Technology
Release Date: 03/11/2024
EP 227 - Why Quality Assurance Is Now a CEO-Level Concern in APAC
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode we spoke with , Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific at , about how Agentic AI is redefining software quality assurance (QA) for enterprises navigating digital transformation. Damien shared his journey through 30 years in enterprise technology and explained how Tricentis is pioneering a future where autonomous testing drives both speed and reliability in software delivery. We explored why QA is fast becoming a board-level priority, how AI is removing the human bottlenecks in testing, and why quality is now existential in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. Key...
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EP 226 - Neuromorphic for LLMs on the Edge
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , CEO, and , Chief Development Officer, of about neuromorphic computing for edge AI. We covered why event-based processing and sparsity let devices skip 99% of useless sensor data, why joules per inference is a more honest metric than TOPS, how PPA (power, performance, area) guides on-device design, and what it will take to run a compact billion-parameter LLM entirely on device. We also discussed practical use cases like seizure-prediction eyewear, drones for beach safety, and efficiency upgrades in vehicles, plus BrainChip’s adoption path via MetaTF and its...
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EP 225 - How are AI and IoT solving manufacturing labor shortages?
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode we spoke with , VP of Product Management for OEM Solutions at , a global provider of mission-critical IoT connectivity products and services. We explored how manufacturers are addressing labor shortages with IoT and automation, the trade-offs between retrofitting existing factories and building new ones, the evolving sensor and connectivity landscape, and practical steps to scale IoT pilots into production. Key insights: • Retrofitting existing plants is often the smarter move. Brownfield upgrades can cost 40–60% less than new builds and achieve faster returns when...
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EP 224 - Spectrum, Payloads, and the Future of Satellite AIoT
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , Executive Director of IoT at , about how satellite connectivity is transforming the reach and resilience of IoT solutions worldwide. Ian went from building satellites for the U.S. Navy and Air Force to leading Iridium’s IoT business, where he oversees global partnerships and next-generation satellite-enabled modules. We explored how Iridium’s unique low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation is supporting both industrial and consumer applications, and how standards-based approaches such as NB-IoT are expanding the satellite IoT ecosystem. Key Insights: • Global...
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EP 223 - Smarter, Greener Cities: Richard Savoie on the Future of Sustainable Delivery
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , Co-founder and CEO of , about how AI and logistics software are accelerating the transition to smarter, greener cities. Richard shared his journey from medical devices to sustainable logistics, and how Adiona is helping global enterprises—from Coca-Cola to Australia Post—optimize fleets, cut emissions, and prepare for an electric and autonomous future. We explored why electrification requires new software, how AI digital twins reduce risk, and how sustainability can become a competitive advantage in logistics. Key Insights: • AI-powered fleet...
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EP 222 - Young Innovators, Big Impact: Sahitya Senapathy’s AI Leap for Factories
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , Founder and CEO of , about how generative AI and agentic platforms are redefining the future of manufacturing. Sahitya shared his journey from coding for FEMA to founding Endeavor from his college dorm room. We explored how Endeavor is using AI labor to tackle the chronic inefficiencies in back-office and front-office workflows, and how this technology could help revitalize U.S. manufacturing in the face of labor shortages and global competition. Key Insights: • Agentic AI for factories: Endeavor applies generative AI agents to automate medium-complexity...
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EP 221 - From Research to Real-World Impact: Barzan Mozafari’s Journey with Keebo.ai
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , CEO and Co-founder of , about how AI is transforming the economics of cloud data warehouse management. Barzan shared his journey from academic research to launching Keebo, and how his team is redefining performance optimization in enterprise data systems through AI-powered “data learning.” We explored the value of automating infrastructure decisions, and why buying—not building—is the future for data teams under pressure. Key Insights: • Data learning: Keebo introduces a new paradigm that learns from metadata to automate and accelerate database tuning...
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EP 220 - Mind as a Service: Revolutionizing AI Memory with Llongterm
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , Co-founder of , about how persistent memory is changing the way AI systems interact with users across industries. Jonathan shared the personal journey that led to founding Llongterm, and how their technology allows AI to retain meaningful context across interactions. We explored how memory transforms user trust, the architecture behind Llongterm’s Mind-as-a-Service, and the future of portable AI memory. Key Insights: • Mind-as-a-Service: Specialized, persistent memory units that can be embedded in apps, tailored by use case (e.g. job interview prep,...
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EP 219 - Al at the Edge: Transforming Industrial Operations
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , Chief Product Officer at , about how AI is transforming data-driven decision-making in industrial environments. Sundeep shared his journey from data analytics to founding , and how his team helps manufacturers unlock the hidden potential in their operational data. We explored the challenges of AI adoption in traditional industries, the importance of domain knowledge, and how to move from descriptive analytics to actionable intelligence. Key Insights: • Plug-and-play AI: Automatic data labeling and model deployment with no manual setup. • Edge-first...
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EP 218 - Innovating Urban Living: Lawrence Eta on Digital Solutions for Modern Cities
Industrial IoT Spotlight
In this episode, we spoke with , former CTO of the City of Toronto and a global digital transformation leader. Now advising the , Lawrence shares lessons from leading large-scale public sector innovation and shaping inclusive, future-ready smart cities. Key Insights: • Smart governance enables smart cities: Success depends more on leadership, architecture, and inclusive policy than on technology alone. • The 5S framework drives decision-making: Stability, scalability, solution integration, security, and sustainability help prioritize city tech projects. • Public-private partnerships...
info_outline- Five elements of the NFC Forum's technology development roadmap: power harvesting, range extension, device-to-device connectivity, multi-tap use cases, and digital product passports
- Potential applications of NFC technology beyond payment transactions, including access control, digital keys, and business card exchanges
- NFC's role in car connectivity and potential use in tracking high-value items through blockchain technology
- Disruption of QR code-based payment systems by NFC technology in retail environments
The NFC Forum, established in 2004, is a non-profit industry association comprised of leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies. Its mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability, and educating the market about NFC technology. The NFC Forum's global member companies share skills, technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop specifications and protocols for interoperable data exchange, device-independent service delivery, and device capability. Forum’s supporting certification program and user marks enhance and promote a consistent, reliable, seamless and secure NFC user experience. To learn more about joining the Forum, visit https://nfc-forum.org/