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TechBurst Talks cuts through the noise to bring you sharp, no-BS conversations with the people actually building technology, not just hyping it. Every tech trend promises to solve the world's toughest challenges—IoT will reshape cities, AI will change work forever, and smart cities will fix urban chaos. But why does reality so often fall short of the hype? Join host Charles Reed Anderson as he connects with industry insiders, innovators, and deep thinkers to unpack what's really working—and what's not. No vendor pitches. No sugar-coating. Just honest explorations of the ideas and products shaping our future. 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. 🎥 Prefer video? Watch every episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson. Política y Gobierno
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  • 069: TELCO'S SOPHISTICATION PARADOX: Brilliant Tech, Rotten Pitches

    069: TELCO'S SOPHISTICATION PARADOX: Brilliant Tech, Rotten Pitches
    Dec 17 2025

    Telco's Sophistication Paradox: Why They Can't Explain Their Own Genius

    The Telco Century Club (100+ years of telco experience between us) is back with a brutal reality check on an industry that's mastered building brilliant technology but completely botched explaining why anyone should care.

    Charles teams up with telecoms veterans Rob Jones (Sylva Growth Partners) and Chris Lewis (Lewis Insights, The Great Telco Debate) for an unfiltered dissection of why 25 years of "transformation talk" has changed absolutely nothing. From Telstra's genius digital twin platform that died because no one could pitch it internally, to network APIs that sound impressive but solve problems nobody asked for - this episode exposes the sophistication paradox that's killing telco innovation.

    Key Battlegrounds:

    • Why telco layoffs are a perpetual pattern, not strategic responses
    • The "build it and they will come" mentality that's still sabotaging 5G monetisation
    • How MVNOs are eating traditional operators' lunch through superior segmentation
    • AI-native platforms making MVNO entry cheaper and easier than ever
    • Middle Eastern operators like e& and STC outplaying Western telcos with actual execution
    • The coming satellite reality check (spoiler: it won't replace mobile networks)
    • Network APIs heading to the technology graveyard alongside network slicing

    Reputation-Staking Predictions for 2026: Chris bets on AI chatbots finally becoming genuinely useful. Rob sees Google dominating user experience through AI integration. Charles predicts internal AI efficiency gains - if telcos can resist their urge to overcomplicate everything.

    Plus: Will the US take a stake in Nokia or Ericsson? And our final verdict on whether telcos will transform, disappoint as usual, or somehow make things worse.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 The Telco Century Club Returns

    00:53 18 Months Later: Still Building Tech Nobody Understands

    03:13 The Layoff Epidemic: Why It Never Actually Ends

    08:04 Telco to TechCo Dreams Meet Harsh Reality

    10:02 Network APIs: The Communication Disaster Continues

    20:26 AI Reality Check: Separating Hype from Hope

    28:20 Why OpenAI Might Go Broke (And Apple's Playing It Smart)

    29:15 MVNOs Quietly Stealing Market Share

    33:14 AI-Native Platforms: The MVNO Revolution Nobody Saw Coming

    36:41 Satellite Hype Crashes Into Indoor Coverage Reality

    41:15 2026 Predictions: Putting Reputations on the Line

    49:35 Final Verdict: Will Telcos Finally Transform or Keep Disappointing?
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  • 068: IoT Reality Check: Breaking Down the Latest Industry Benchmark Report

    068: IoT Reality Check: Breaking Down the Latest Industry Benchmark Report
    Nov 21 2025
    Here's the complete description with show notes for Libsyn: IoT Reality Check: Fresh Insights from the Latest Benchmarking Report - Matt Hatton from Transforma Insights Breaks Down What's Really Working In this episode of TechBurst Talks, I sit down with Matt Hatton, founding partner at Transforma Insights, to dive deep into his latest IoT peer benchmark report covering 27 MNOs and MVNOs worldwide. Matt brings over 15 years of industry experience, having founded Machina Research (sold to Gartner in 2016) before launching Transforma Insights. We explore the most surprising findings from his fresh research, including the rise of SGP 32 for eSIM localization, how AI is finally being used for IoT-specific operations rather than just generic business functions, and why many connectivity providers are diversifying into adjacent markets like fixed wireless access. Matt breaks down the persistent challenges around network fragmentation, explains why IoT growth remains steady rather than explosive, and shares his outlook for 2026. We also discuss the symbiotic relationship between IoT and AI, where IoT provides the essential data feeds that make AI applications truly valuable. The conversation wraps up with some personal insights about music, favorite bands, and best concert experiences. SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background Matt Hatton introduces himself as founding partner at Transforma Insights, sharing his journey from telematics and M2M days through founding Machina Research (sold to Gartner in 2016) to his current focus on IoT, AI, and edge computing. 00:17 Transforma Insights and IOT Market Overview of Transforma Insights' focus areas and Matt's specialization in connectivity, mobile network operators, MVNOs, and the supporting infrastructure that makes IoT deployments possible. 00:56 Telecoms and Connectivity Focus Discussion of the complexity and diversity of IoT solutions, covering the full tech stack from devices through networks, platforms, and applications - and why telecoms expertise is crucial for understanding the space. 02:51 IOT Peer Benchmark Reports Deep dive into Transforma Insights' comprehensive research analyzing 27 MNOs and MVNOs worldwide - the methodology, scope, and dual purpose of identifying industry trends while helping enterprises evaluate connectivity providers. 04:43 Surprising Findings in IOT Key discoveries from the latest report including: localization trends driven by regulatory and performance needs, AI evolution from generic business tools to IoT-specific operations, and diversification into adjacent higher-revenue markets like fixed wireless access. 15:25 Challenges in IOT Connectivity The persistent problem of network fragmentation - 2G/3G shutdowns, patchy 5G rollouts, NB-IoT adoption challenges, and why the mobile industry's choppy technology evolution continues to complicate global IoT deployments. 19:25 SGP 32 and Its Impact Explaining SGP 32 eSIM localization technology in layman's terms - how it enables better multi-country IoT connectivity, reduces reliance on roaming, but doesn't solve all the commercial relationship challenges. 26:22 The State of IoT: Current Trends and Challenges Assessment of where IoT stands today - realistic expectations vs. hype cycles, the role of specialist players vs. major tech vendors, and why steady incremental growth remains the norm. 26:52 The Evolution of IoT: From Telematics to Today Matt's perspective on IoT's steady evolution since 2011, the importance of expectation management, and how regulated mandated use cases provide the few "hockey stick" growth moments in the industry. 28:54 The Role of Major Tech Vendors in IoT Discussion of how major tech vendors have stepped back from IoT, the transition from buzzword marketing to business-as-usual implementations, and the value of focusing on business outcomes rather than technology labels. 31:57 The Intersection of AI and IoT Exploring how IoT serves as the "eyes and ears" for AI systems, enabling interaction with the real world through applications like video analytics, autonomous driving, and industrial optimization. 33:41 Future Trends in IoT: Looking Ahead to 2026 Key trends for the coming year: AI-IoT integration, video analytics adoption, compliance and regulatory drivers, and the continued shift toward value-based selling over connectivity selling. 35:33 The Impact of Satellite Connectivity on IoT Current state and future potential of satellite IoT - from traditional high-value asset tracking to new capabilities from Starlink and others, plus the limitations and cost considerations that remain. 38:43 Personal Insights: Music and Career Reflections Lighter conversation about shared musical tastes in punk/alternative rock, first concerts (Ned's Atomic Dustbin vs. a legendary $10 show featuring Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and Red Hot Chili Peppers), favorite bands, and career reflections. 45:20 Conclusion: Reflecting on IoT's Progress and Future Wrapping up with...
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  • 067: Why IoT Failed (And What's Finally Working) | Alistair Fulton on Microsoft Azure IoT, Semtech LoRa & Building IoT Ecosystems

    067: Why IoT Failed (And What's Finally Working) | Alistair Fulton on Microsoft Azure IoT, Semtech LoRa & Building IoT Ecosystems
    Sep 29 2025

    Alistair Fulton has spent 25 years watching IoT make nearly every mistake possible - and he's not shy about calling them out.

    From incubating Microsoft's Azure IoT platform to quadrupling Semtech's IoT division to $300M revenue, he's learned one hard truth: brilliant technology means nothing if you don't understand the customer's actual problem.

    In this conversation:

    • Why inflated market forecasts ($7T → $1.7T overnight) poisoned the industry
    • The LPWAN wars and "one technology to rule them all" fallacy
    • Why telcos completely failed at IoT despite owning connectivity
    • How successful IoT companies don't even use the word "IoT"
    • Regional reality check: US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East
    • Why AI is about to repeat IoT's worst mistakes
    • His advice: work within existing industry players, not against them

    Blunt, pragmatic, and refreshingly honest about the gap between tech hype and business reality.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome


    00:13 Alistair's Background in IoT


    00:42 Career Journey and Key Roles


    03:06 Insights on IoT Industry Challenges


    06:38 Early IoT Market Missteps


    10:44 Collaboration and Ecosystem Building


    11:18 Technological Wars and Lessons Learned


    18:44 Current State of IoT


    20:03 Naive Optimism and Realizations in IoT


    21:10 The Shift from Tech Talk to Business Solutions


    22:28 Challenges and Risks in IoT and AI


    24:43 The Evolution of IoT and Industry-Specific Solutions


    31:52 Global Perspectives: IoT in the US, Europe, and Asia


    43:15 The Middle East: A Promising Market for IoT


    52:45 Reflections and Future Outlook

    Video Podcast available on YouTube - and stay tuned for 15+ "60 Second Highlight" videos that will be released on YouTube over the next week.
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