Successfully Deploying an IoT Solution

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Utpal Mangla from IBM Cloud joins Ryan Chacon to discuss successfully deploying an IoT solution. The conversation covers the critical role of partnerships in the IoT industry, the challenges enterprises face when adopting IoT solutions, especially in achieving ROI, how different industries are navigating these challenges, overcoming legacy infrastructure, stakeholder alignment, the role of edge computing and 5G in accelerating IoT adoption, actionable advice on moving from proof of concept to deployment, and leveraging hybrid cloud solutions for scalable IoT implementations. Utpal Mangla is a General Manager responsible for Distributed, Edge, Sovereign Cloud & Partnerships at IBM Cloud. Previously, he was a VP and Senior Partner in IBM. He is a recognized leader in IBM’s Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment (TME) industry. He is focused on driving AI, 5G, edge, hybrid cloud, and automation for IBM’s clients worldwide. Utpal is a regular speaker at industry forums, universities, and business conferences globally. He has been quoted in Fortune, Forbes, Cognitive World, Bloomberg TV, and MWC. IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting expertise. They help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs, and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions, and consulting deliver open and flexible options to their clients. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about IBM Cloud: https://www.ibm.com/cloud Connect with Utpal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utpal-mangla-b748541/ (00:00) Intro (00:12) Utpal Mangla and IBM (00:40) IBM's partner ecosystem (01:32) Biggest IoT deployment challenges (02:51) Which industries face the most challenges? (04:12) Overcoming legacy infrastructure (07:13) How to go from proof of concept to deployment (11:32) Defining a successful IoT deployment (12:35) The role of partners in IoT deployments (15:08) What is the impact of edge computing? (16:56) Demand for IoT and AI (19:04) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview

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