Supercharge Your ROI with That Killer IoT Use Case | Ross Sabolcik - SVP & GM Industrial & Commercial IoT at Silicon Labs

In this episode, Ross Sabolcik from Silicon Labs discusses the applications of IoT in industrial settings beyond factory automation. He explains how IoT is being used in smart cities, commercial buildings, and utilities to solve large-scale problems and drive business outcomes - finding the killer use case! Ross also highlights the challenges of edge devices and the importance of energy harvesting. He emphasises the need for technology to be easy to use, robust, and scalable, allowing customers to focus on their business goals. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of AI and edge computing in industrial IoT. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apologies 01:24 Overview of Silicon Labs 03:06 Industrial IoT Beyond Factory Automation 06:52 Smart Cities and Commercial Applications 11:40 Benefits of IoT in Industrial Applications 18:15 Challenges of Edge Devices and Energy Harvesting 22:07 The Future of AI and Edge in Industrial IoT 25:23 Privacy and Edge Processing 28:37 The Importance of Business Outcomes in IoT 36:53 Quick Fire Questions   And much more!   Thank you to our season sponsor 5V Tech: Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/   ABOUT THE GUEST   Ross Sabolcik heads Silicon Labs' Industrial and Commercial IoT division, overseeing applications like metering, industrial automation, commercial lighting, building automation, and connected retail. With a wide portfolio spanning ZigBee, Thread, WiFi, Sub-GHz Proprietary, Bluetooth, MCUs, and sensors, he's committed to providing innovative solutions. Responsible for P&L, roadmap, new product development, business expansion, sales support, and team leadership, Ross drives Silicon Labs' leadership in IoT. Connect with Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssabolcik/   ABOUT SILICON LABS   Silicon Labs, founded in 1996, is a designer and manufacturer of hardware and software for the Internet of Things (IoT) world. They focus on creating the secure and intelligent wireless tech that makes these connections possible.   Find out more about Silicon Labs: https://www.silabs.com/wireless/wi-fi?s_kwcid=AL!16736!3!582344978772!!!g!!&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwte-vBhBFEiwAQSv_xd7gFzKRM0Bn3HyNtliIn9JcpAnAaeJDjd3YPeZxOPV4mkT8ZCTNzRoC4xgQAvD_BwE  Follow Silicon Labs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siliconlabs/    SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: 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:   / tom5values