Navigating Complexities of Roaming for IoT Devices w/ Ben Forgan -CEO, Hologram.io | The IoT Podcast

In season 3 episode 7 of The IoT Podcast, we're joined by Ben Forgan - Founder and CEO at Hologram.io to dive into how iSIMs are enabling more seamless data roaming for IoT devices and what needs to be considered, as well as explore the challenges, opportunities and emerging technology impacts for global IoT connectivity. Sit back, relax, tune in and be the first to discover... (00:00) The IoT Podcast intro (00:52) Ben’s technology background at FoodPanda & journey to finding Hologram.io (04:47) What does Hologram.io do? (06:50) How is Hologram’s technology different from traditional cellular providers? (11:30) What is the difference between iSIM & eSIM? (15:34) What is the current state of global IoT connectivity? (20:17) Are there any use cases that are limited by 4G that 5G can resolve? (26.38) How is iSIM enabling more seamless data roaming? (33:10) Satellite vs cellular: which is best for IoT deployments? (35:55) Satellite IoT use case for security camera drone surveillance in mines (38:31) How can businesses leverage global IoT connectivity to drive digital transformation and gain a competitive edge? (45:38) What do you predict for IoT in 2023? (47:37) What advice would you give to entrepreneurs and businesses that are just starting to explore the potential of IoT technology? (50:07) Quick fire questions Thank you to today's episode sponsor Akenza.io, explore the platform: https://akenza.io/features?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=5vmedia&utm_campaign=theiotpodcast AND Sign up for a 30-day free trial of their self-service platform: https://auth.akenza.io/register?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=5vmedia&utm_campaign=theiotpodcast ABOUT THE GUEST Ben Forgan is the co-founder and CEO of Hologram, a global connectivity platform for IoT headquartered in Chicago. Forgan leads the team’s strategy and business development with nearly 10 years in the evolving industry. Prior to Hologram, Forgan was co-founder and managing director of Foodpanda in Singapore, which was then acquired by Delivery Hero. At Foodpanda, Forgan noticed there were no options or resources to easily manage SIM cards to power point-of-sale cellular connectivity. That’s in part how he was inspired to launch Hologram. Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bforgan/ Find out more about Hologram.io: https://www.hologram.io/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/ Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom5values/