Proximity and location technologies are key to the Internet of Things (IoT) and are causing our digital and physical worlds to converge. Mr. Beacon is a series of interviews with the leaders of companies that are at the center of this revolution. Steve Statler wrote "Beacon Technologies", a survival guide for people that want to design solutions that use Bluetooth beacons to create experiences that combine location awareness with the power of cloud computing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p ...
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In this episode, Pete Bernard, CEO of TinyML.org, explores the groundbreaking world of TinyML—AI running on edge devices like wearables and sensors. We discuss how TinyML is revolutionizing industries by enabling AI in resource-constrained environments, covering real-world applications from agriculture to IoT. Tune in to discover how TinyML is set …
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The Secrets of Success in RTLS – AiRISTA’s BLE, Wi-Fi, and IoT Offerings
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In this Mr. Beacon Podcast episode, Wyatt Meek, CCO of AiRISTA, discusses the company's innovations in real-time location systems (RTLS) and IoT. He explains AiRISTA's multi-technology approach using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, and GPS, and their recognition in Gartner's Magic Quadrant. Wyatt shares industry use cases in manufacturing and healthcare, h…
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Transforming Healthcare with Navenio's Indoor Location Technology
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Explore healthcare innovation with Navenio's COO and VP of Engineering, Bill Kloes and Sven Albrecht, on The Mr. Beacon Podcast. Learn how their infrastructure-free solutions, developed from Oxford University research, revolutionize indoor location tracking for patients, staff, and assets. Discover applications in the US and UK, business challenges…
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The Future of Digital Product Passports: Traceability and Sustainability
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This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast, we delve into Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and their vast opportunities in the IoT. Join expert Lauren Roman and myself as we explore the EU's new DPP legislation and its impact on various industries, including automotive, apparel, and electronics. Lauren, Chair of the NAATBatt Track and Trace Committee and …
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Healthcare Tracking with Kevin Allart of SATO Healthcare
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In episode 200 of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, I speak with SATO Healthcare's VP, Kevin Allart, covering their journey from bamboo packaging to healthcare tech leader. Learn about their IoT solutions transforming healthcare, collaboration with Wiliot for IoT Pixel tags, and navigating MDR compliance. Plus, delve into Kevin Allart's personal journey from…
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Unlocking the Gateway to the IoT: Inside Rigado's Gateway to Smart Connectivity
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This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast we have Steve Gorretta, VP of Marketing at Rigado. We’ll talk about Rigado's Cascade Bluetooth gateway, navigating the complexities of IoT deployment and its transformative impact on industries like grocery. Gain insights into managing IoT data with scalable software solutions and driving efficiency. Join us as w…
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Practical AI Applications with Computer Vision
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This week on Mr. Beacon, we interview Marty Beard, Co-Founder/CEO of alwaysAI. The company employs computer vision for practical AI solutions, focusing on areas like mining efficiency and retail enhancement while addressing privacy concerns. We discuss the significance of multimodal AI and compare alwaysAI with ChatGPT. Join us as we explore the ev…
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Join us on Mr. Beacon as Thaddeus Sergura, VP of Data Products at Wiliot, discusses the transformative power of ambient IoT in retail, live from NRF. Explore how low-cost devices revolutionize data acquisition, replacing unreliable inventory methods. We’ll challenge handheld scanners' efficiency and debate the pros and cons of subscription models. …
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Lighting Up Supply Chains with TrackVision AI
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This week, guest Curt Schacker, Co-Founder of TrackVision AI, joins us to discuss supply chain visibility. Discover how TrackVision AI tackles challenges through EPCIS 2.0 and Digital Link, promoting interoperability and simplifying collaboration. Explore applications like food safety and carbon tracking, challenging traditional methods. Curt's ins…
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Beyond the Chip: RFID Innovations from EM Microelectronic
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This week on Mr. Beacon, we delve into the world of RFID innovation with Pierre Muller from EM Microelectronic. Recorded at the AIPIA SHOW in Amsterdam, we explore EM Microelectronic's roots, UHF and NFC dynamics. We cover topics ranging from dual-frequency chips, sustainability in smart packaging, and the RFID RAIN Alliance's role. Uncover the int…
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One of the IoT’s Latest Buzzwords: Digital Product Passports
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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Dominique Guinard, VP of Innovation at Digimarc, discusses the concept of Digital Product Passports (DPP). With the potential to disrupt the US, DPP originates from the EU's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, DPP empowers consumers with vital information on product carbon footprints, revolutionizing …
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Access Granted: Exploring RFID, IoT, and the Future of Connectivity
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Welcome to the Mr. Beacon Podcast! In this episode, Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of IoT Business at Identiv, discusses the latest in RFID and IoT innovation. He shares updates on Identiv's business, the launch of their cloud software, bitse.io, and highlights the company's evolution from access control. Amir delves into the dual focus on RFID and Io…
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Navigating Healthcare Visibility with Vizzia Technologies
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This week on Mr. Beacon, we explore healthcare tracking tech with Andreas Stavropoulos. Director of Product at Vizzia Technologies. Learn how he creates cutting-edge software, ensuring transparency in healthcare. Discover real-world scenarios, information transmission methods, and innovative use cases like asset tracking. Uncover challenges hinderi…
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Unveiling IoT Innovations with SODAQ's Ollie Smeenk
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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 busine…
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IBM Food Trust: Transforming the Future of Food Safety and Supply Chains
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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 traceabilit…
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Revolutionizing Healthcare Asset Tracking with Blyott
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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 chall…
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Navigating the Future of Quick Service Restaurants and IoT
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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, …
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Networking the Real World: Exploring Nodle's Digital Revolution
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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 s…
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Safer Plates: Navigating Food Traceability and Safety with Julie McGill
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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 th…
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Electronic Shelf Labels with Bluetooth SIG
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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 …
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5G and IEEE 802.11 Standards Updates with Amichai Sanderovich
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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 …
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The FDA’s FSMA Section 204 Architect Frank Yiannas
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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 illn…
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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.…
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Indoor Location Services with IndoorAtlas
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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/_LXKZq0fYD…
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Connecting Food Supply Chains with Farm To Plate
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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,…
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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 outbre…
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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, an…
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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 connec…
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Innovations in Wireless Charging with AirFuel
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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 …
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Exploring the World of Machine Customers with Don Scheibenreif
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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.…
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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 ac…
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Transforming the Supply Chain with Ambient IoT
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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.…
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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.…
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IoT Standards you need to know: Z-Wave versus Matter, Thread & Zigbee
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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.
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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.
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Finding the Angle - The Bluetooth Angle-of-Arrival
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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 informa…
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Funding Lessons for Entrepreneurs in a Flash
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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,…
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Powering Ambient IoT Bluetooth Devices with Backscatter
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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…
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Food Safety Modernization Act - All Hype or Ready for Primetime?
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This week on Mr. Beacon we speak with Ed Treacy, Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability at International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), about the current state of food safety in the world. Ed explains to us all the information you need regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), as well as the opportunities for investment. Are…
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Cesar Johnston has a lot to say about the future of the IoT. Capturing wireless energy to power devices has leapt beyond the theoretical. Energous is currently powering Wiliot's IoT Pixels and Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) - an item-level communications revolution using ubiquitous frequencies. We also get a chance to learn about his career starting…
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Bluetooth tags have been revolutionary in connecting our digital and physical worlds, but have yet to achieve their full potential. What if the technology, marketing power, and infrastructure reach of the telecommunications industry were to get behind the Ambient IoT use cases which Bluetooth is starting to enable? It’s happening now. The standards…
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IFCO Sees All - How ESG and the IoT Are Joined at the Hip
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Sustainability and ESG are becoming major drivers of IoT projects. As entrepreneurs and solutions designers, we need to understand what ESG is and the people responsible for it, why they do what they do, and how they do it. On this week’s show we talk with Iñigo Canalejo, IFCO’s VP of ESG, and a veteran of sustainability. We also hear about IFCO’s …
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How Companies Are Becoming More Sustainable
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It's inspiring that SAP has bestowed the title of "VP - Futurism" on someone. And there is no better someone than Tom Raftery, who is a Global IoT Evangelist and thinker of deep thoughts across many domains. We start off exploring why there is such a tsunami of funding going into making supply chains resilient and sustainable. And then we drill dow…
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There are huge opportunities to make our food supply chains more efficient (that’s a polite way of saying we waste obscene amounts of food). New technology from a Google backed startup called Strella can help. This week we talk to Strella’s CEO and Founder, Katherine Sizov, and learn more about the food ecosystem, cutting edge technology that is ma…
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The new GS1 EPCIS 2.0 standard is set to have a dramatic impact on the way we manage supply chains. Its functionality can drastically improve sustainability, trust, and efficiency. We talk to one of the key contributors to the standard, author, CTO, and entrepreneur Dominique Guinard about the “Why, What and How” of a standard that supports visibil…
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Can profit and planet ever agree? This week's episode proves they can - thanks to World Friendly IoT - and our guest Ollie Smeenk explains how. Ollie is Co-CEO at SODAQ, and he shares fascinating insights about his company’s approach to developing energy harvesting edge devices for construction and shipping. The opportunities to reduce carbon footp…
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Interested in RTLS, asset tracking or Industrial IoT? You need to know about the new standard, Omlox, which is shaping the market with over 1,700 company members. Born out of the needs of European manufacturing giants, and the pioneering by Trumpf, the German industrial engineering pioneer. Omlox promises interoperability for RTLS systems, a cataly…
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Reinventing Apparel Retail with Real Time Inventory
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We’re joined this week by Simon Molnar, who is the founder of Flagship, which is a company that is working to bring to physical retail the science of merchandising and inventory management which they perfected from running Australia’s largest online jewelry store. How will apparel retailers survive in the face of online competition and challenging …
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In their role as a “converter”, Tadbik have been at the forefront of creating tags and connected packaging with RFID, NFC & BLE. Industry veteran David Beit-on, who heads up Tadbik’s business operations in Germany, explains the role of the converter in the world of IoT. He shines a light on what solution designers need to consider when adding auto-…
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Companies are being hacked and ransomed all the time these days, and given the fact that billions of IoT devices have the potential to increase the number of vulnerabilities that companies have to deal with, it’s safe to say that this issue is more important than ever before. So what exactly can be done to increase the security of everyday devices …
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