Episode 221: Thread is now enterprise ready

This week Kevin and I talk about the updated Thread protocol and explain what Thread 1.2 has to offer. It’s quite a lot. We also talk about office-management firm JLL working with Google to launch a smart assistant for the office environment, Samsung’s smart TV flub and DISH launching a smart home device installation effort. From there we talk about device-based security at the chip level and several news items. These include turning an iPhone into a medical device test platform, a new launch date for IKEA’s smart blinds, a new HomeKit smart plug, an update on Samsung’s Galaxy Home fondue pot device and a lawsuit against Amazon. In this week’s Internet of Things Podcast Hotline, we answer a question from Jeff about how to keep smart speakers from cluttering up a room. The JLL app lets office workers schedule conference rooms and more, using their voice. This week’s guest is Elizabeth Hackenson, the CIO of Schneider Electric. In her role as CIO, she is helping make the 130,000-employee company undergo a digital transformation. It’s a big job and she shares her exact role, the challenges of bringing IT and OT together and does a deep dive on the type of security she’s trying to implement. She also provides helpful tips on how to get your team members on the same page and what to look out for when trying to build connected factories and operations. Enjoy the show. Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel Guest: Elizabeth Hackenson, CIO at Schneider Electric Sponsors: Dell Technologies and Nordic Semiconductor Three things that matter in the new version of Thread JiLL wants to be your new office assistant with Google’s help The most interesting element of the Alexa lawsuits is  consent Communication is the most important factor in bridging IT and OT You need a layered security approach for IoT The post Episode 221: Thread is now enterprise ready appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.