In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Kenta Yasukawa of Soracom joins us to talk about IoT democratization and its role in the growth of the IoT space. Kenta shares his advice for companies looking to start their IoT journeys, including what components to start with and how to find the right partners for your use case.
Kenta Yasukawa is CTO and Co-Founder of Soracom, where he has led deployment of the industry’s most advanced cloud-native telecom platform, designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Before co-founding Soracom, Kenta served as a Solutions Architect with AWS and conducted research for connected homes and cars at Ericsson Research in Tokyo and Stockholm. Kenta holds a PhD in Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, with additional studies in Computer Science at Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Interested in connecting with Kenta? Reach out to him on Linkedin!
About Soracom: Soracom provides the world’s most advanced IoT connectivity, designed specifically for the needs of connected devices and deployments. From the cloud to the edge, Soracom helps IoT projects launch fast and scale fast with affordable global coverage, advanced cloud integrations, and built-in network management tools. Soracom now supports millions of connections for thousands of customers worldwide, from early-stage startups to global enterprises.
Key Questions and Topics from this Episode:(00:39) Intro to Kenta
(03:31) Intro to Soracom
(05:07) Beyond your offerings, how is Soracom helping companies ensure a successful IoT journey?
(08:10) Are there any use cases you can share?
(11:28) What is IoT democratization? What role do you see it playing in the IoT space?
(16:13) Could you speak to the importance of partnerships in the IoT space? And how turn-key or flexible companies should be looking for solutions to be, when first starting their IoT journey?
(20:19) Where would you recommend companies start their IoT journey?
(25:33) Any news to share at Soracom?