We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
Episodes
Chips, Grit, and "Girl on Fire": Emily Yang on Leadership, Mentorship, and Moving Up – We Talk IoT #81
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The semiconductor industry has a pipeline problem. Women enter the field, but somewhere between mid-management and the executive level, they disappear...
AI on Tap: How NXP is Revolutionising Water Quality for Everyone – We Talk IoT #80
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. Traditional pH monitoring relies on slow, manual lab testing – often too late to pr...
Free as in Freedom: How OEMs Can Navigate EU Cybersecurity Rules Whilst Using Open Source - We Talk IoT #79
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act is keeping OEMs awake at night. How do you use free and open-source software whilst complying with new obligations...
From Hollywood to highways: How zero-latency video compression powers autonomous cars - We Talk IoT #78
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how an Emmy Award-winning video codec is transforming industries far beyond the silver screen. Dr. Siegfried Fößel from ...
Five Eyes, Zero Cloud: Vision AI From - Crop Fields to Factory Floors - We talk IoT #77
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is moving to the edge - and it's changing how factories operate, farms grow crops, and robots navigate the world. In this epis...
Game on: How rock, paper, scissors became the future of factory quality control - We talk IoT #76
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how accessible AI vision technology has become - and the surprising challenges that come with it. Luke Walsh from Brainbox...
Billion-parameter brains in pocket-sized chips: The local AI revolution - We talk IoT #75
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how engineers are embedding powerful AI directly into hardware – no cloud connection required. Michaël Uyttersprot from...
Legacy meets innovation: How Safesquare saves 30-year-old building automation - We talk IoT #74
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore a hidden crisis affecting thousands of buildings worldwide with Martin Mentzel, CEO of the German company Safesquare. For ...
Scaling IoT from Rhinos to Rockets: How LoRaWAN Powers 125 Million Connected Devices - We talk IoT #73
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the remarkable growth of LoRaWAN with Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance. This non-profit consortium has spent a decade...
Beyond the kettle: How Heatle boils down IoT efficiency into business value - We talk IoT #72
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the future of kitchen efficiency with David Riding from Heatle, a Berlin-based startup revolutionising how we heat liquids...
One SIM to rule them all: How eUICC transforms IoT connectivity - We talk IoT #71
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into eUICC technology with Gregory Laloy, IoT Product Line Director at Thales Cybersecurity and Digital Identity. We explore ...
Keeping trains on track: How AXO Track prevents railway delays with IoT sensors - We talk IoT #70
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of IoT technology and railway infrastructure with Oliver von Sperber, Managing Director at AXO T...
Focus on the Edge: How Videam’s Smart Cameras Solve Real-World Problems - We talk IoT #69
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the future of computer vision with Tommaso Scuccato and Marco Bergamin from Videam, an Italian startup that brings AI-powe...
Shush Money: How Hydronauten's Silent Pumps Save Millions in Energy Costs – We talk IoT #68
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we conclude our special series on the Advanced Electronics Challenge with the winners themselves: Johannes Büker, CEO, and Paul Wern...
Cycle Breakers: How Belle Health's Smart Ring is Transforming Women's Health – We talk IoT #67
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge intersection of femtech and medical innovation with Victoria Schoeffel and Rafael Schaider from Belle Hea...
Diamonds are forever, PFAS not: How CiX Greentech purifies water – We talk IoT #66
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the future of water purification with Timo Fromm and Rudolf Borchardt from CiX Greentech, a German startup tackling one of...
Sensors and Cents: The Real ROI of a Data-Powered Workplace – We talk IoT #65
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Stefanie Ruth Heyduck as she sits down with Phil Bell and Josh Jackman from ART Health Solutions to explore the cutting-edge intersection of...
Powering the Shift: NXP’s Mark Swinburn on IoT and AI Driving the Future of Energy Management – We talk IoT #64
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Swinburn from NXP joins us to explore the pivotal role of energy management in today's world. We discuss the challenges posed by rising energy de...
Refusing to Cry ‘Uncle’: How Maria Heriz Accelerates Action in Tech – We talk IoT #63
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Ruth Heyduck in this special episode celebrating International Women's Day 2025 and its theme, Accelerate Action. Our guest, Maria Heriz fro...
Sensors with Superpowers: Farnell’s Cliff Ortmeyer on AI and IoT – We talk IoT #62
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the rapid advancements in AI and IoT technology with Cliff Ortmeyer from Farnell. The discussion highlights the evolution ...
Master Yoda on Speed-Dial: Inside Avnet Silica's Graduate Programme - We talk IoT #61
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're exploring a topic that hits very close to home: Avnet Silica's graduate programme. I'm thrilled to be joined by two special guests — a ...
The Road to AI-Enablement: How to Leverage Data for Business Success - We talk IoT #60
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a company to become data-driven? Today’s discussion will explore Siemens’ strategies behind integrating AI and machine learn...
Exploring Future Technology Trends: A Look Ahead with Avnet Silica - We talk IoT #59
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the electronica fair just around the corner, we’re bringing you an exclusive discussion with two industry leaders from Avnet Silica. Today, I'm...
Beyond Plug-and-Play: Unveiling the Realities of Embedded Software - We talk IoT #58
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into the complexities of embedded software development. We will explore why software isn't just a commodity but a key asset and why 'out ...
Optimising Power Efficiency with IoT - We talk IoT #57
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With rising energy costs and a greater push toward sustainability, industries are increasingly turning to IoT solutions to optimise energy consumption...
Generative AI in Industrial Devices: Unleashing the Power of Edge Computing - We talk IoT #56
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The AI landscape has rapidly evolved over the last few years, from the hype surrounding large-scale machine learning models to practical applications ...
Securing the Future: Understanding the Cyber Resilience Act - We talk IoT #55
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have an exciting and crucial topic: the Cyber Resilience Act. With us are two guests who are experts in their fields: Guillaume Crinon, Director of...
Open Source and Unified Namespace: Unlocking Industrial IoT Success - We talk IoT #54
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a world where manufacturing data from various sources seamlessly integrates into a single, efficient system. This is the promise of the Unifie...
Revolutionizing Gas Cylinder Management - We talk IoT #53
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have the co-founders of GasVisor, a cutting-edge IoT solution for managing CO₂ gas cylinders, on the show. They want to revolutionise ...
Unlocking the Potential of NFC in IoT - We talk IoT #52
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're diving into the world of Near Field Communication (NFC) with Mike McCamon, the Executive Director of the NFC Forum. The NFC ...
Smart Tech Synergy: Unveiling the Future of IoT and AI - We talk IoT #51
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We now live in a world where every device communicates, and every data point tells a story. And 2023 definitely will be remembered as the year of Arti...
Demystifying AI in IoT: Real-Time Analytics and Beyond - We talk IoT #50
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Together with Mohammed Dogar (VP, Global Business Development and Ecosystem), we'll explore the AI Center of Excellence at Renesas, unravel some commo...
Empowering Voices: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Electronics - We talk IoT #49
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special International Women's Day episode of 'We Talk IoT,' where we shine a light on the women shaping the future of technology. Today, ...
Navigating the Future: IoT’s Transformational Journey - We talk IoT #48
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss key breakthroughs in IoT, including 5G integration for fully wireless smart factories, the role of AI in the IoT value chain, and the trans...
Bridging Generations: Exploring the Cool Side of Hardware Engineering - We talk IoT #47
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special treat for you as we bring together two engineers from Avnet, each representing a different generation in the hardware engineering fi...
Rising Above the Cloud: Turning In-House Giants into Cloud Innovations - We talk IoT #46
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of 'We Talk IoT‘, we dive into the world of R&D, where traditional methods of analyzing heaps of data quickly become obsolete...
Emotion in the Machine: Exploring Affective Computing - We talk IoT #45
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the rapid growth of IoT devices around us, imagine if our gadgets could not only process information but also understand and respond to our emoti...
Seeing Beyond the Surface: AI in Defect Visual Inspection - We talk IoT #44
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving deep into a technological revolution reshaping the quality control and manufacturing world: AI-based Defect Visual Inspection, or ...
The Tech Odyssey: Reshaping Space Missions with AMD and Avnet Silica - We talk IoT #43
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we push the boundaries of what's possible in space, two pivotal challenges stand out: the hardware components that can withstand the extremities of...
Beyond Recording: Unravelling the IoT Potential of Dash Cams - We talk IoT #42
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a connected world devices don't just function, they communicate, learn, and evolve. Today, we'll be diving into a device that many of us have in ou...
Shaping the Semiconductor Landscape: A Deep Dive with Avnet Silica - We talk IoT #41
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We pull back the curtain on the semiconductor world, uncovering its challenges, evolutions, and the innovations steering its future. With us is Gilles...
The Next Space Age: Intelligent Systems, Data, and the Journey Beyond - We talk IoT #40
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Space might seem a world away from our everyday experiences with the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data, our guest...
Unified, Scalable, Secure: The Matter Promise for Enterprises - We talk IoT #39
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's dynamic B2B landscape, connectivity, interoperability, and scalability aren't just buzzwords – they're prerequisites for success. Enter M...
Meshing it Up - Exploring the Power of Wireless Mesh Networks - We talk IoT #38
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are diving into the realm of wireless mesh networks, the invisible threads that seamlessly connect the devices in our IoT ecosystem. They ar...
Unleashing the Power of Wind Energy - We talk IoT #37
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on to your hats: In today’s episode, we discuss one of the fastest-growing renewable power sources: wind energy. Did you know that a single win...
Smarter IoT Devices with AI on the Edge - We talk IoT #36
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the growing trend of AI on the edge and its implications for the IoT industry. Our guest today is Ludovic Larzul, CEO of M...
Unlocking the Potential of AI - We talk IoT #35
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing how we live and work, and its impact is felt across every industry, from natural language processing and image recognition to predictiv...
How IoT Protects Forests and Combats Climate Change - We talk IoT #34
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wildfires across the globe are worsening. They are growing larger, becoming more intense and frequent, and even creating their own weather – from Au...
Connecting the Unconnected: The Power of Satellite IoT - We talk IoT #33
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A critical aspect of IoT that is often overlooked but critical for connecting the unconnected: is satellite IoT. With the growing demand for reliable ...
Revving Up for a Greener Future: EV Charging and V2G Technology - We talk IoT #32
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and the need for efficient and reliable cha...
Smart Water Meters: Revolutionizing Water Conservation with Data and AI - We talk IoT #31
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 house...
Women in Tech and Engineering: Achieving Equity in the Industry - We talk IoT #30
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Building Smarter Cities: The Power of Data - We talk IoT #29
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ke...
IoT innovation is about strategy and mindset - We talk IoT #28
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Alliances are key to IIoT success - We talk IoT #27
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Andr...
Data Breaches from the Inside - We talk IoT #26
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
74% of all data breaches can be traced back to so-called privileged users – system administrators, service accounts, domain admins and the like – ...
Conversational AI - We talk IoT #25
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest buzzword in IoT is “conversational AI”, and it seems to be everywhere nowadays. Talking machines are weather forecasters, travel agents...
Digitization and Networking - We talk IoT #24
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Digitization and networking are penetrating ever deeper into classical production environments. But the boundaries between OT and IT, between operatio...
The Future of EV Charging - We talk IoT #23
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Electric vehicles or EVs are cool, but there are still twists in the road to market maturity. From accessibility and standardization issues to a lack ...
IoT is shaping our live, who knows in which ways? - We talk IoT #22
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
IoT continues to shape our lives in a world that is transforming – often in some pretty confusing and unexpected ways. So it’s comforting to know ...
The future of connectivity for IoT - We talk IoT #21
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Tiffany, Head of IoT Strategy at Ericsson, the Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, joins us to share his experience o...
Self-optimizing WiFi solutions and the future of connectivity - We talk IoT #20
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plume was founded in 2014 with the premise that a device is only as intelligent as the network it’s connected to. CMO Todd Grantham on self-optimizi...
Ways to future-proof business - We talk IoT #19
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gerd Leonhard is Europe’s foremost futurist, as well as a bestselling author (“Technology vs. Humanity”) and a regular columnist for our parent ...
Smart Water Metering – Staying Ahead of Floods - We talk IoT #18
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eddy Solutions, an award-winning North American manufacturer of smart water metering products, recently teamed up with MachineQ, a Comcast Company tha...
FPGAs and What They Mean for IoT – We talk IoT #17
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) are semiconductor chips that can be reconfigured again and again to fit new needs. We talked with Chetan Khona...
Experiencing a Cyberattack – We talk IoT #16
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to be the victim of a highly sophisticated cyberattack? Thomas Pilz, CEO of Pilz Industries, a global leader in industrial auto...
Trust Issues in IoT - We Talk IoT #15
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast, Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen, an Arm Company with a mission to make eSIM and iSIM simple, accessible and easy for all smart ...
No Coding Required for IoT - We Talk IoT #14
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
IoT promises to connect everything with everything else but setting up all the connections can be tricky, demanding lots of coding and other kinds of ...
Keg Management - We Talk IoT #13
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, beer destined for pubs and restaurants is usually shipped in stainless-steel and hence reusable kegs, but this requires a complex system of log...
Fighting Human Trafficking - We Talk IoT #12
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people consider slavery to be a thing of the dark and distant past. Then why is StopTheTraffik, a non-profit based in London, using state-of-the-...
The Value of Data - We Talk IoT #11
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sigfox claims to be the largest global IoT network provider. Joining us is Ludovic de Moan, co-founder and CEO of Sigfox, to talk about the value of d...
The World Of IoT and Finding the Right Supplier - We Talk IoT #10
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of IoT is changing rapidly, and the right supplier can be tricky, says Lou Lutostanski, Vice President, Internet of Things at Avnet, a leadi...
5G Networks for a Smarter, More Connected World? - We Talk IoT #9
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The hype surrounding 5G has been building for years, and business leaders making bold claims about what they’ll do with 5G capabilities. Adel Al Sal...
The True Bottleneck of E-Commerce - We Talk IoT #8
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marcel Weiss Stian Overdahl The ‘last 50 feet’ are be the true bottleneck for e-commerce growth, says Marcel Weiss, an experienced journalist an...
Fighting Against Malicious Hardware - We Talk IoT #7
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bentsi Ben-Atar is Chief Marketing Officer of Sepio, a super-secret Israeli company that specializes in protecting us against malicious hardware: rogu...
Factory and Process Automation - We Talk IoT #6
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hardware and sensors are driving progress in IoT today. To discuss the latest trends, we invited Dr. Gunther Kegel of Pepperl+Fuchs, a worldwide speci...
Chinas Huge Investements - We Talk IoT #5
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
China is betting big on IoT with huge investments in cutting-edge technologies. Our author Greg Langley answers a few very important questions, like: ...
How LEOs Transform Our Relationship With Outer Space - We talk IoT #4
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"We're creating an ecosystem for developers where we empower people to create products, source the components, launch them on hackster and, if the sig...
How AI Can Save The World - We talk IoT #3
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AI is now making it possible not just to monitor the real-time condition of earth and it's environmental systems, but it's also making it possible to ...
AI Means Business - We talk IoT #2
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does AI transform business? Will banks conquer tech, or will tech conquer banks?
Digital Twins - We talk IoT #1
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We Talk IoT, the Smart Industry podcast, keeps you up to date on the most important developments in the world of IoT, IIoT, Artificial Intelligence an...