Mikk Lemberg (1oT) on Simplifying Global IoT Connectivity and Using GenAI for Predictive Insights

In this episode, Victor Forsfaelt Ljungberg from AWS speaks with Mikk Lemberg, CPO at 1oT, a cellular connectivity provider for IoT companies. Mikk explains how 1oT simplifies global deployments by aggregating telecom networks and offering customers a single platform, eSIM, invoice, and support channel. He highlights their eSIM solution’s ability to improve logistics, manufacturing, and connectivity optimization after deployment. Mikk shares real-world use cases, from tracking endangered birds to monitoring solar panels in remote areas. He also discusses 1oT’s position as an external connectivity team and their partnership with AWS for speed, scalability, and security. As CPO, Mikk emphasizes customer-driven development, internal prioritization, and managing both hardware and software challenges. The conversation also explores how 1oT is experimenting with GenAI for predictive analytics and anomaly detection—alerting customers to unusual device behavior—and optimizing telecom costs by analyzing usage patterns. He sees AI as a tool to enhance the value of IoT through smarter, proactive infrastructure management.