# Future of Seamless Asset Tracking | Semtech's Randy Ryder

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2022-08-02
- Length: 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/Future-of-Seamless-Asset-Tracking--Semtechs-Randy-Ryder-e28bmot

## Summary

Randy Ryder, Director of Wireless Product Marketing at Semtech, discusses the evolution of asset tracking from regional to seamless global coverage. He details Semtech's LoRa Edge platform, specifically the LR1110 and LR1120 chips, which combine LoRa, GNSS, Wi-Fi, and satellite connectivity to enable indoor/outdoor tracking. Ryder highlights use cases like livestock management in remote areas and international shipping, emphasizing how regulatory pressures and consumer demand for supply chain traceability are driving adoption.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder#t=4) Introduction and Semtech Overview
- [3:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder#t=196) The Future of Seamless Asset Management
- [5:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder#t=327) LoRa Edge Platform and Chip Architecture
- [8:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder#t=537) Satellite and Terrestrial Connectivity Use Cases
- [11:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder#t=680) Market Challenges and Livestock Tracking
- [15:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-08-02-future-of-seamless-asset-tracking-semtechs-randy-ryder#t=956) Success Factors and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Semtech (company)
- LoRa (product)
- LoRa Edge (product)
- LR1110 (chip)
- LR1120 (chip)

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