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Proof of Value (PoV) with Paul Glynn, CEO of Davra

Over the Air · 18 Aug 2022 · 27m

What this episode covers

Paul Glynn, CEO of Davra, argues that most IoT projects fail because they focus on technical proof of concept rather than 'proof of value,' emphasizing that business outcomes matter more than connectivity. He illustrates this with a case study of an automotive client where predictive maintenance models were integrated into Cisco WebEx to ensure operational accountability and reduce downtime. Glynn also contrasts the historical struggles of Commodore and BlackBerry with modern IoT, noting that technology is rarely the barrier, but rather the translation of data into actionable business intelligence. He highlights partners like Onset Computing for reliable sensors and predicts that video analytics will become the dominant form of IoT data collection.

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companies scaling up

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Davra, Commodore, BlackBerry, Onset Computing
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Cisco WebEx

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