# What is Device Lifecycle Management? | Northern.tech's Eystein Stenberg | Internet of Things Podcast

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2025-06-03
- Length: 18m
- Episode: 377
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/What-is-Device-Lifecycle-Management---Northern-techs-Eystein-Stenberg--Internet-of-Things-Podcast-e33o3rv

## Summary

Eystein Stenberg, CTO and co-founder of Northern.tech, explains that device lifecycle management (DLM) is essential for OEMs transitioning to software-driven business models. He details the five stages of DLM—design, manufacture, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning—and argues that over-the-air (OTA) updates via tools like Mender are foundational for security and regulatory compliance, particularly under the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Stenberg highlights risks such as security vulnerabilities and fleet-breaking updates, while citing ZF Group as a customer leveraging Mender for autonomous vehicle management.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=4) Introduction: Eystein Stenberg and Northern.tech
- [0:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=41) Why Device Lifecycle Management is Essential for OEMs
- [2:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=136) The Five Stages of Device Lifecycle Management
- [4:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=281) Challenges of Transitioning to Software-Driven Models
- [7:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=432) OTA Updates as a Foundation for Security
- [9:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=568) Real-World Examples: ZF Group and Autonomous Vehicles
- [11:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=703) Risks of Neglecting Lifecycle Management
- [13:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=801) Impact of Regulatory Compliance and EU Cyber Resilience Act
- [14:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=869) Advice for Future-Proofing Devices and AI's Role
- [16:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-06-03-what-is-device-lifecycle-management-northern-techs-eystein-stenberg-internet-of#t=1008) Insights from Northern.tech's Industry Report

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Northern.tech (company)
- Mender (product)
- CFEngine (product)
- ZF Group (company)
- Airbus (company)
- Lyft (company)
- Volkswagen (company)
- Siemens (company)
- Thales (company)

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