054: IoT REIMAGINED: Practicality over Promises

TechBurst Talks Season 4 Episode 2 IoT Re-Imagined: Practicality over Promises In this episode of the Tech Burst Talks podcast, host Charles interviews Gerhard Loots, CEO of Kallipr.  Gerhard discusses his transition from running the IoT business at Telstra, Australia's largest telecoms operator, to a startup environment, his current role at Kallipr and the company's innovative IoT solutions. He elaborates on Kallipr's unique approaches to sensor technology, total cost of ownership, and real-world applications in industries like rail and water management.  The conversation also touches on global IoT market trends, including the rise of India as a tech superpower and the impact of satellite connectivity. Gerhard shares personal anecdotes and offers a glimpse into his future vision for Kallipr, emphasising digitising infrastructure and leveraging AI for efficient data management. 00:40 Welcome Back, Gerhard Loots! 00:48 Career Transition: From Telstra to Kallipr 02:40 Introducing Kallipr 03:51 Competing in the Global Market 04:52 Focus on Total Cost of Ownership 06:35 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories 11:00 Fun with B2B Marketing 13:30 Future Plans for Kallipr 19:00 Industry Insights and Market Trends 32:40 Personal Stories and Fun Questions 38:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell     Follow Kallipr: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kallipr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kallipr   Kallipr's entertaining B2B videos (about time someone made tech fun!)   Edge Battery Change video  https://youtube.com/shorts/oMDikM3Wi24?si=cglkUMVEoHYsU5hC   Radar Tech Demo: Scientific Beer Evaluation  https://youtu.be/PE_QsYIxy18?si=Gu7KJDBNSLmkD1rz   How we IP68 Test Our IoT Devices  https://youtu.be/xj5NWMu9D0g?si=JQn_ocLXD29YoUmH   20 Year Battery Life https://youtu.be/Jybt_4eC91M?si=JVCK1l94MYf1GsUm