This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast we have Steve Gorretta, VP of Marketing at Rigado. We’ll talk about Rigado's Cascade Bluetooth gateway, navigating the complexities of IoT deployment and its transformative impact on industries like grocery. Gain insights into managing IoT data with scalable software solutions and driving efficiency. Join us as we unravel the future of IoT deployments and the crucial role of management solutions in industry sustainability.

Steve’s Favorite Songs:

• Power of Love by Huey Lewis And The News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UQFBtHEFJ8 
• I Get Around by The Beach Boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wREBD2og5iY 

Nine In The Afternoon by Panic! At The Disco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvUq3sBEm1A

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This week on Mr. Beacon, we interview Marty Beard, Co-Founder/CEO of alwaysAI. The company employs computer vision for practical AI solutions, focusing on areas like mining efficiency and retail enhancement while addressing privacy concerns. We discuss the significance of multimodal AI and compare alwaysAI with ChatGPT. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of technology, strategy, and philosophy, envisioning a future shaped by AI and Computer Vision.

Marty’s 3 Favorite songs

Tangled up in Blue, Bob Dylan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcNyMBw818

So What, Miles Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylXk1LBvIqU

Grateful Dead (various works)

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Join us on Mr. Beacon as Thaddeus Sergura, VP of Data Products at Wiliot, discusses the transformative power of ambient IoT in retail, live from NRF. Explore how low-cost devices revolutionize data acquisition, replacing unreliable inventory methods. We’ll challenge handheld  scanners' efficiency and debate the pros and cons of subscription models. Reshape retail experiences and redefine industry standards in this must-listen episode for tech and commerce enthusiasts.

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This week, guest Curt Schacker, Co-Founder of TrackVision AI, joins us to discuss supply chain visibility. Discover how TrackVision AI tackles challenges through EPCIS 2.0 and Digital Link, promoting interoperability and simplifying collaboration. 

Explore applications like food safety and carbon tracking, challenging traditional methods. Curt's insights, inspired by his work on the Hubble Space Telescope, shed light on the evolving tech landscape. Illuminate the future of supply chain with TrackVision AI on this week’s episode!

Curt’s Top 3 Songs:

A Day in the Life, The Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usNsCeOV4GM 

Baby Blue, Bad Finger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbILy-bCN4M 

Sunday Morning Coming Down, Johnny Cash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9DuLnd7Tqw 

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This week on Mr. Beacon, we delve into the world of RFID innovation with Pierre Muller from EM Microelectronic. Recorded at the AIPIA SHOW in Amsterdam, we explore EM Microelectronic's roots, UHF and NFC dynamics. 

We cover topics ranging from dual-frequency chips, sustainability in smart packaging, and the RFID RAIN Alliance's role. Uncover the intricacies of the semiconductor industry, and potential synergies between competing RF technologies. 

Pierre’s Top 3 Songs:

Mack the Knife by Louis Armstrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ULUQgxJ5M 

Is This Love by Bob Marley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co2FK0WbXX0 

In The End by Linkin Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mZURD3LAW0

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Dominique Guinard, VP of Innovation at Digimarc, discusses the concept of Digital Product Passports (DPP). With the potential to disrupt the US, DPP originates from the EU's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, DPP empowers consumers with vital information on product carbon footprints, revolutionizing conscious consumerism. 

Dominique explores the shift from a "nice to have" to a "must have," impacting global brands and combating greenwashing. We’ll uncover DPP standards, such as GS1, and how it authenticates transactions, providing a guide to navigating sustainability, digital innovation, and the future of informed choices. Stay ahead with Mr. Beacon!

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Welcome to the Mr. Beacon Podcast! In this episode, Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of IoT Business at Identiv, discusses the latest in RFID and IoT innovation. He shares updates on Identiv's business, the launch of their cloud software, bitse.io, and highlights the company's evolution from access control. Amir delves into the dual focus on RFID and IoT devices. The conversation explores battery-assisted pixels, asset tracking in various industries, and Amir's involvement with the nonprofit Gentlemen of OC. 

I recommend that you check out the website. https://gentlemenofoc.com/

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This week on Mr. Beacon, we explore healthcare tracking tech with Andreas Stavropoulos. Director of Product at Vizzia Technologies. Learn how he  creates cutting-edge software, ensuring transparency in healthcare. Discover real-world scenarios, information transmission methods, and innovative use cases like asset tracking. Uncover challenges hindering RTLS adoption and the revolutionary role of Bluetooth tags in medical supply billing.

I hope you enjoy this episode with Andreas, I found it fascinating. And if you want to read more about Andreas’ transition from Architecture to hospital IoT software products, check out his Substack here: https://www.wiredandinspired.co/p/how-architecture-prepared-me-for-product

Songs:

• Wide Open Spaces by the Dixie Chicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qgt2ODdwEU
• Into The Great Wide Open by Tom Petty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqIgErOT6hg
• Emmylou by First Aid Kit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxp6sdHJ8kA 

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This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast we welcome IBM's Wiggs Civitillo to discuss IBM Food Trust. This innovative project, powered by blockchain technology, enhances food safety and sustainability in supply chains. Explore the impact of GS1 and EPCIS standards, as well as the collaboration with iFoodDS, poised to revolutionize global food traceability. 

Song links:

“And Your Bird Can Sing” by The Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g2eU9YGwWQ 

“Amo Soltanto Te” by Andrea Bocelli and Ed Sheeran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZeciQCNU4c 

“Forever Like That” by Ben Rector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZAtb8FT9QQ

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