Get ready for real stories, real challenges and real insights from the front lines of the IoT industry. In this debut episode of IoT Real Talk, hosts Susanna Song (CMO at Aeris) and Jon Connet (CPO at Aeris) introduce the show, share their backgrounds and explain why the world needs an IoT podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat reality.
From billions of devices to massive global deployments, the complexity of building and scaling IoT programs is real—and so are the lessons and wins along the way. This isn’t another tech fluff show. It's real professionals sharing real experiences to help you make smarter decisions in IoT.
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Episode 16 – The Hostile SIM: Exposing the Hidden Attack Path in Cellular IoT
University of Birmingham research Dr. Marius Muench breaks down how a "hostile SIM" can exploit IoT devices to execute code, read files, downgrade connections and take devices offline.
14 Jul 2026
Episode 15 – From Connected Cars to Software-Defined Vehicles: What It Takes to Make the Shift
In this episode, we've invited Aeris' own Head of Product for our Automotive Business Unit, Prabin Pradhan, to discuss the move to software-defined vehicles (SDV).
16 Jun 2026
Episode 14 – Turning eSIM Promise Into IoT Reality: Inside SGP.32, the New eSIM Standard for IoT
Can SGP.32 finally make eSIM practical for IoT? Analyst Ibraheem Kasujee explores what the new standard means for enterprises and operators.
27 May 2026
Episode 13 – Closing the Wireless Blind Spot: Rethinking SASE for Global IoT
In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” the Aeris team is joined by technology evangelist Suraj Chandrasekaran. He serves as Vice President of NetSec Solutions, Worldwide MSP/MSSPs at Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in SASE technology.
31 Mar 2026
Episode 12 – Beyond Backup: Ensuring Security and Scale for the Wireless Enterprise
In this episode of IoT Real Talk, the Aeris team sits down with Kevin Winchester, CEO of MergeWiFi, to explore the changing realities of enterprise wireless connectivity. They discuss the growing cellular security blind spot putting companies at risk, why depending on a single carrier is becoming more dangerous for distributed organizations, and what businesses need to do now to prepare for a wireless-first future.
17 Feb 2026
Episode 11 – From Connected Devices to Cash Flow: The Fast Path to IoT Monetization
In this episode of “IoT Real Talk,” the hosts are joined by Vinay Bharadwaj, Founder and CEO of Spenza, aka “The Shopify of Telecom.”
30 Jan 2026
Episode 10 – CES 2026 Rewind: What’s Ahead for Connected Tech
Aeris Founder and Chief Evangelist Syed Zaeem Hosain — Z, for short — was on the ground in Las Vegas and joins “IoT Real Talk” to share his takeaways from the show and what they mean for connected tech.
8 Dec 2025
Episode 9 – Beyond IoT’s Blind Spots: The Future of IoT Security Starts With Visibility
Security starts with seeing. In this episode, we explore why visibility is the missing link in IoT security—and how blind spots across devices, networks, and data flows create risk. Learn how new global regulations are raising accountability standards, and how real-time insights, AI-driven threat detection, and network-level transparency are shaping the future of trusted, scalable IoT deployments.
24 Nov 2025
Episode 8 – 5G-First — Why and How Wireless Is Unwiring Enterprise IoT at the Edge
As 5G matures, enterprises are shifting from fiber-first to wireless-ready. In this episode, we explore how managed fixed wireless is unlocking speed, reliability, and lower costs across retail, construction, and beyond. Learn how wireless-first architectures are powering modern IoT, enabling secure edge connectivity, and reshaping how multi-site operations get online—fast.
28 Oct 2025
Episode 7 – How the World’s Top Carriers See the Future of IoT
Recorded live at the Aeris Accelerate Together Partner Summit, this episode features top telecom leaders discussing the future of IoT. From AI and security to platform scalability and global deployment challenges, hear how the world’s largest carriers are evolving their strategies using the Aeris IoT Accelerator—and what it means for the next wave of innovation.
16 Sept 2025
Episode 6 – Cars, Rebooted — How IoT Is Powering Software on Wheels
Cars are becoming rolling computers. Aeris' Raj Kanaya reveals how IoT is reshaping the auto industry—from OTA updates to cybersecurity and AI-powered design.
28 Jul 2025
Episode 5 – How IoT Cookstoves Are Cutting Carbon and Changing Lives
IoT cookstoves cut carbon and boost income in Asia and Africa. Ben Jeffreys of ATEC Global shares how smart stoves are changing lives and the climate.
14 Jul 2025
Episode 4 – The Silent IoT Revolution Turning Devices into Data Engines
Verizon’s Danny Johnson joins Aeris to reveal how IoT has evolved from simple connectivity to a powerful data engine. From AI-powered edge devices to global-scale automation, learn how enterprises are unlocking value, improving lives, and reshaping the future with intelligent infrastructure.
16 Jun 2025
Episode 3 – Can IoT Devices Think for Themselves?
Jim Morrish of Transforma Insights discusses the rise of A-IoT and how deploying AI directly on IoT devices transforms performance, privacy, and cost in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
Episode 2 – The Business Reality Check for IoT
Marcel Meyer of Swisscom discusses the evolution of IoT, explaining how businesses navigate economic hurdles, ecosystem challenges, and regulatory pressures to achieve scalable, secure, and profitable IoT solutions in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
Episode 1 – Welcome to IoT Real Talk: Meet Your Hosts & Our Mission
Hosts Susanna Song and Jon Connet launch IoT Real Talk, outlining their mission to deliver unfiltered insights and practical advice on IoT project challenges and successes.
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