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In this episode of What To Expect When You're Connecting, host Ryan Carlson speaks with Nathan Hoel, Co-founder and CTO of BinSentry, a company in the smart agricultural technology market. They discuss the challenges of ensuring reliable connectivity for IoT devices in rural areas, the importance of customer-centric solutions, and the hurdles BinSentry faced with different IoT connectivity technologies. Key topics include BinSentry's use of time-of-flight sensors for accurate feed inventory in silos, dealing with microfretting in SIM cards, and the impact that a flexible and reliable IoT connectivity partner has on reliability, support, and the impact on cost savings. Nathan shares insights on maintaining focus as a start-up and the significant impact of precise billing models on their business operations.

00:00 Audio Podcast- Full Episode

00:33 Challenges in Animal Feed Management

01:02 BinSentry's Technological Solutions

03:00 Customer-Centric Approach

06:23 Processing the Data of Taking Measurements

09:42 AI and Image Processing

11:45 The AI Training Process

15:44 Inventory Management and Business Impact

18:48 Staying Focused on the Mission and Avoiding Scope Creep

19:55 How saying no is the key to maintaining focus and a winning market strategy

26:29 Digging into Technical Topics for Product Development

26:51 Connectivity and Radio Selection

32:10 Reliability Lessons Learned

32:43 The Vampire Issue: Solar Panel Problems

34:07 Importance of Carrier Relationships in Rural Areas

36:28 Soracom's Proactive Problem-Solving

40:18 Temperature Challenges and Industrial SIM Cards

46:56 Billing Model Innovations with Soracom

59:09 Final Thoughts and Reflections

01:00:08 What is Soracom to You?

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In this episode of 'What to Expect When You're Connecting,' host Ryan Carlson welcomes Felix Zhao, founder and CEO of Cassia Networks, to discuss the evolution and potential of Bluetooth technology in enterprise IoT applications. Felix shares insights about the history of Bluetooth, its challenges in enterprise settings, and how Cassia Networks addresses these issues with advanced Bluetooth gateways and routers.

The conversation explores technical innovations like increased range, cost-efficiency, and Bluetooth security, making it a viable solution for industrial and healthcare environments. The episode also covers the importance of cellular connectivity in simplifying deployment and reducing costs, with Felix highlighting the partnership with Soracom to enhance their offerings.

The discussion includes practical applications and future advancements in Bluetooth technology, making it an informative listen for IoT professionals.

00:00 Video: Using Bluetooth in Enterprise IoT Deployments
00:27 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:21 The Evolution of Bluetooth Technology
02:29 Bluetooth in Enterprise IoT
06:09 Comparing Bluetooth with Other Technologies
09:06 Security and Power Efficiency of Bluetooth
10:59 About Bluetooth Security and Channel Hopping
13:52 Cassia Networks' Innovations
17:20 Technical Aspects of Cassia's Bluetooth Gateways
19:50 Integration and Application of Cassia's Solutions
23:57 Exploring Cellular Connectivity in Industrial Gateways
24:26 Challenges in Industrial and Medical Environments
25:14 Customer Feedback and Product Evolution
26:28 Cost and Maintenance Benefits of Cellular Gateways
27:02 Success Stories and Real-World Applications
31:20 Innovations in Bluetooth Technology
31:36 Bluetooth Roaming and Medical Applications
35:53 Future of Bluetooth in Industrial Settings
38:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of 'What to Expect When You're Connecting,' host Ryan Carlson interviews Dr. Nagesh Kadaba, founder of RxKeeper. They discuss the innovation behind RxKeeper, a device designed to improve medication compliance through the use of LTE-M cellular smart buttons. The conversation covers the origins of RxKeeper, its development process, and the challenges faced in creating a simple yet effective solution for medication adherence. Learn about the device's ability to track medication usage, the advantages of using LTE-M technology, and how it is making a difference in the healthcare space. Tune in to hear insights on the future of digital health and connected products for IOT professionals.

00:00 RxKeeper with Nagesh Kadaba

00:54 The Inspiration Behind RxKeeper

01:36 Innovative Design of RxKeeper

02:35 Evolution of the Product

03:23 Simplifying Medication Management

08:18 Clinical Trials and Patient Outcome

14:27 Provisioning and Distribution

24:45 Technical Challenges and Solutions

28:06 Transition to AWS Server

28:26 Implementing Funk for Data Integration

28:40 API and Webhook Setup

29:07 Future Plans for Integration

31:29 Soracom Integration and Benefits

34:42 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

35:32 What is Soracom to You?