The Things Podcast

Recorded live at The Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous talks with Jeff Crystal from Voltaic Systems about powering IoT devices with solar energy. They discuss real-world asset tracking, ultra-low-power design, and why solar-powered IoT is finally becoming practical and economical at scale. Learn more about Voltaic Systems: https://voltaicsystems.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

At The Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous sits down with Paul Martin from SenArch to explore how their solar-powered, off-grid LoRaWAN gateways are redefining IoT deployment. Designed to survive Nordic winters and operate for up to 30 days without sunlight, these gateways make it possible to deploy networks anywhere without relying on grid power. They also discuss real-world use cases from smart cities and environmental monitoring to early wildfire, flood detection and the future of battery-free, sustainable IoT networks. Learn more about SenArch: https://senarch.net/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

On this episode of The Things Podcast, Marc Pous talks with Romain Philipon from Wattsense about simplifying IoT integration for building management systems. They explore how Wattsense's plug-and-play multi-protocol gateway connects LoRaWAN sensors and legacy systems, the role of Edge AI, and the importance of cyber resilience. Discover how their solutions make BMS accessible for small to large buildings, improve energy efficiency, and enable smarter, more connected environments. Learn more about Wattsense: https://www.wattsense.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

On Day 2 of the Things Conference in Amsterdam, Marc Pous sits down with Gavin Brown from RAK Wireless to discuss the state of LoRaWAN, modular IoT hardware, and the future of private wireless networks. Learn how RAK Wireless delivers high-quality, cost-effective gateways, why modular design matters, and how mesh networking is shaping real-world IoT deployments across industries like smart buildings, agriculture, and energy. Learn more about RAK Wireless: https://www.rakwireless.com/en-us --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

Marc Pous sits down with Christian Rouffaert from Teragence to explore how location-specific mobile coverage intelligence is transforming IoT deployments. Learn how Teragence delivers transparent, confidence-based coverage insights, helps reduce deployment risk, cuts costs by up to 20%, and supports both stationary and mobile IoT use cases. A must-watch for IoT service providers, MVNOs, and enterprises deploying connected devices at scale. Learn more about Teragence: https://teragence.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode of the Things Podcast, host Alix Paultre sits down with Tom Trill of Qualinx to explore how Digital RF technology is reshaping IoT connectivity. Tom explains how converting analog radio functions into digital unlocks massive gains in power efficiency, flexibility, and cost—enabling reconfigurable, future-proof devices. From wearables and elder care to scalable hardware-software platforms, this conversation dives into the future of always-on, affordable IoT at the edge. Learn more about Qualinx: https://www.qualinx.io/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

This episode features Olivier Beaujard from Semtech discussing the evolution of the LoRa ecosystem. The conversation covers the role of the LoRa Alliance, the launch of LoRa Plus (Gen 4), key market trends in utilities and smart cities, and how low-power connectivity is shaping the future of IoT. Learn more about Semtech: https://www.semtech.com/ Learn more about LoRa Alliance: https://lora-alliance.org/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

This episode explores decentralized mesh networking over LoRa with Thomas Steen Halkier from NeoCortec. The discussion covers how NeoMesh differs from traditional mesh architectures, why LoRa is a powerful physical layer for noisy environments, real-world use cases like smart agriculture, and what the future holds for scalable, low-power IoT networks. Learn more about NeoCortec: https://neocortec.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

This episode explores how IoT connectivity is evolving beyond LoRaWAN. Host Marc Pous speaks with Fabio Bonizzi, CEO of Embit, about multi-protocol IoT modules, LoRa-based mesh networking, real-world use cases across industrial automation, logistics, and smart buildings, and what the future holds for low-power, energy-efficient IoT solutions. Learn more about Embit S.r.l.: www.embit.eu --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

Kai Hackbarth of Bosch shares insights from over 25 years of experience in IoT, exploring how the industry has evolved from early device connectivity to today’s mature, multi-protocol ecosystems. He discusses the role of AI in unlocking the value of sensor data, the ongoing challenge of fragmentation, and the importance of openness and interoperability for accelerating adoption. --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode, Luka Mustafa from IRNAS takes us behind the scenes of building connected solutions that actually work. From tracking thousands of sheep on farms to industrial monitoring, Luka explains how his team picks the right connectivity — LoRa, NB-IoT, LTE-M, or Wi-Fi — for each unique project. We dive into the challenges of IoT today, the future of software-configurable modules, and why solving real problems is way more important than dashboards full of data. Additionally, Luka shares his thoughts on how IoT is moving past hype, becoming more strategic, and why collaboration across the ecosystem is key. Learn more about IRNAS: www.irnas.eu --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

Terry Moore, founder of MCCI Corp, shares how IoT is finally moving from hype to real business value. He explains how smart sensor networks and AI are helping companies monitor and control processes more effectively. Terry also highlights the importance of delivering solutions that customers actually want, not just pushing technology. Plus, he gives a peek into the evolving, collaborative IoT ecosystem at The Things Conference. Learn more about MCCI: https://mcci.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode, Paul Bradley from Kigen explains how eSIM technology is revolutionizing IoT. He discusses how remote SIM provisioning enables devices to switch operators, comply with regulatory requirements, and stay connected globally. The conversation also explores secure data management with IoT Safe, in-factory provisioning, and how Kigen supports customers throughout the device lifecycle. Learn more about Kigen: https://kigen.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode of the Things podcast, Allen Proithis and Charles Anderson discuss the evolution of IoT from hype to practical impact. They explore how the industry has matured over the past decade, the importance of ROI and lifecycle management, and how connectivity technologies like LoRa, NB-IoT, and Bluetooth can coexist to deliver real business value. --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

This episode takes listeners inside the world of advanced wireless design as we speak with Tristan Cool from Silicon Labs. He outlines how the company’s low-power radio solutions enable scalable IoT applications across asset tracking, smart buildings, industrial systems, and consumer products. The conversation covers critical considerations for bringing connected devices to market, including RF performance, power efficiency, and wireless coexistence, while highlighting how Silicon Labs supports developers through robust ecosystems and comprehensive development tools. Learn more about Silicon Labs: www.silabs.com --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode of The Things Podcast, we talk with Roelof Koopmans from Dracula Technologies about the future of battery-free IoT. Discover how their organic photovoltaic cells harvest indoor light to power sensors, eliminating the need for battery replacements. Roelof explains how their solutions enable scalable, sustainable, and maintenance-free IoT deployments, and offers practical advice for integrating energy-harvesting technology into your products. Learn more about Dracula Technologies: https://dracula-technologies.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode, we sit down with Niklas Forsgren from Epishine to explore how organic printed photovoltaics are reshaping indoor energy harvesting. From smart buildings to asset tracking and remote controls, learn where indoor solar makes the biggest impact and how companies can integrate these solutions into their products. Learn more about Epishine: https://www.epishine.com --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

On this episode of The Things Podcast, we chat with Pierre Gelpi from e-peas about how modern energy harvesting is revolutionizing IoT devices. Discover how e-peas’s power management chips capture energy from light, kinetic motion, and other ambient sources, store it efficiently in batteries or supercaps, and fuel your devices—eliminating or extending the need for traditional batteries. Learn more about e-peas: https://e-peas.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

Discover how Meshtastic Solutions, the innovative open-source mesh networking solution, is changing the IoT landscape. Thomas Göttgens shares how Meshtastic enables devices to communicate directly, form ad hoc networks, and scale from hobbyist projects to industrial applications worldwide. Tune in to learn how decentralized mesh networks are powering the future of IoT. Learn more about Meshtastic Solutions: https://meshtastic.com/ --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/

In this episode of The Things Podcast, Robert Heerekop sits down with Daan Pape from DPTechnics to explore how their team helps companies turn IoT ideas into real products—fast. Dan introduces Walter, their multi-radio ESP32-based module designed to cut engineering time, reduce certification costs, and simplify deployment. They discuss upgrading existing devices, avoiding lock-in, and managing fleets with the Blue Cherry platform. A concise, practical look at building scalable IoT solutions. Learn more about DPTechnics: https://www.dptechnics.com --- FOLLOW US: ▶︎ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-conference/ ▶︎ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ ▶︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-things-industries/