In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss trends and strategies in IoT connectivity. The conversation covers Transforma Insights' annual report, the Communications Service Provider (CSP) IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024, the shift towards device-to-cloud solutions, the impact of price erosion, the demand for consulting in IoT, satellite IoT and Starlink, permanent roaming and compliance, IoT regulations, SGP.32, and the growing importance of voice services in IoT applications.

About Matt Hatton

Matt Hatton is a Founding Partner at Transforma Insights. He is a well-respected commentator and technology industry expert with 25 years of experience at the cutting edge of technology research and consulting. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of Machina Research, which was acquired by Gartner in 2016. Prior to Machina Research, Matt was a technology industry analyst, working at firms such as Analysys Mason and Yankee Group. Matt holds an MSc in Telecoms from University College London.

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About Transforma Insights

Transforma Insights is a leading research firm focused on the world of IoT, AI, and Digital Transformation. Led by seasoned technology industry analysts, they provide advice, recommendations, and decision support tools for organizations seeking to understand how new technologies will change the markets in which they operate.

Key Questions and Topics from this Episode:

(00:12) Introduction to Matt Hatton and Transforma Insights

(00:42) CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking 2024 learnings

(13:06) When will satellite IoT take off?

(15:20) How many satellite IoT companies do we need?

(18:02) Standing out as an IoT connectivity company

(22:39) Is connectivity still part of solutions?

(24:30) Voice services and SGP.32

(29:10) IoT regulations