# IoT Connectivity and Consolidation | floLIVE’s Nir Shalom & Kyle Okamoto | Internet of Things Podcast

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2024-06-25
- Length: 32m
- Episode: 349
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/IoT-Connectivity-and-Consolidation--floLIVEs-Nir-Shalom--Kyle-Okamoto--Internet-of-Things-Podcast-e2l9k4t

## Summary

Nir Shalom, CEO, and Kyle Okamoto, Executive Director of Business Strategy at floLIVE, discuss the consolidation of the IoT connectivity market and the necessity of vertical-specific solutions. They explain how floLIVE’s global, cloud-native cellular infrastructure addresses data sovereignty, security, and cost efficiency for enterprises and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). The conversation highlights the critical role of AI in managing data pipelines and optimizing unit economics, as well as the strategic value of owning global core infrastructure to ensure quality of service and control.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=0) Introduction: Nir Shalom and Kyle Okamoto from floLIVE
- [1:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=78) Market consolidation and vertical IoT solutions
- [4:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=276) The shrinking IoT connectivity market and operational complexity
- [10:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=623) The role and value of AI in IoT
- [16:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=995) Owning global cellular infrastructure and private networks
- [21:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=1292) Selecting the right IoT connectivity provider
- [26:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2024-06-25-iot-connectivity-and-consolidation-flolives-nir-shalom-kyle-okamoto-internet-of#t=1619) Future of IoT market consolidation and eSIM

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- floLIVE (company)
- Ericsson (company)
- Aeris Communications (company)
- AT&T (company)
- eSIM (product)

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