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Industrial IoT and Connectivity | Simply Embedded's Chris Karaplis | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 11 Nov 2025 · 19m · Episode 387

What this episode covers

Chris Karaplis, founder and CEO of Simply Embedded, discusses the shift in industrial IoT from consumer-focused applications to complex B2B environments like mining, energy, and manufacturing. He explains how his company helps clients transition from wired to wireless systems, highlighting the importance of bidirectional communication for fleet management and remote diagnostics. Karaplis addresses the barriers to adoption, including past failures and cost concerns, by demonstrating long-term ROI through reduced labor costs and improved operational efficiency. He also outlines Simply Embedded's upcoming products, Field Site and Fleet Scan, which enable wireless connectivity for legacy industrial equipment.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Simply Embedded
Products
Nest, Field Site, Fleet Scan
Also
NTN, SGP 32

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