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Bringing down the final curtain on the IoT Slam Live 2024 event held last month for the 3rd consecutive year at the SAS global headquarters, Cary, North Carolina, USA and broadcast online around the world. Sending a HUGE thank you to Bill Roberts Josh Becker Gul Ege Heather Thomson Emily Dilday Christina Eyuboglu Bryan Saunders and all the amazing folks behind the scenes at SAS, for helping to deliver another flawless event, IoT Slam Live 2024 was another wonderful networking experience, filled with deep insights, exclusive content and real-world applications solving real problems. A great venue, with a wonderful host, served up world-class catering and an environment that inspired collaboration. Many new contacts and connections made across the industry, with several new solutions born at the event, coming to market soon... stay tuned.... Great exhibits, and insightful hallway discussions helped to make this the best IoT Slam event to date. The bar has been raised, Next up, IoT Members Slam Live 2024, September 18-19, Harrisburg, PA, USA with our host partner Phoenix Contact. Watch this short video to get a glimpse of what to expect at this not-to-be-missed event coming to the PA region for the first time. PA! IoT Community is coming to town! Can't wait to see you all! #IoTCommunity #IoTSlam #IoT

Discover the latest Mobility & Connectivity Internet of Things Center of Excellence roster comprising deep domain experts. If you want more information about joining the IoT Community, reach out to our Chair, Divya Gupta, PhD SAS, or any of our Pillar Leads, Todd Spraggins Oracle Communications, Evan Guarnaccia, Ph.D. SoftServe, Jennifer Halstead Link Labs, or Al Filoreto Phoenix Contact USA. https://lnkd.in/dap-ZYJU #IoTCommunity #IoT #MCIoTCoE

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is delighted to announce that Al Filoreto, Senior Business Development Manager, Phoenix Contact, is appointed to the #MCIoTCoE as a Pillar Lead for Connectivity & Interoperability (Satellite, 5G, WiFi 6/6E). Al Filoreto is a tenured wireless professional with 33 years of Telecom Industry experience starting in 1989 with Motorola Communications. He has been in his current role since May 2019 as Senior Business Development Manager developing a vertical in Telecom and Data Centers at Phoenix Contact a $6 Billion Dollar Global Supplier of 5G Automation and Engineered Surge Protection Solutions with their US based office in Harrisburg, Pa. He is a high impact performer who has a track record of sales excellence being in the elite Top 5% of all sales teams at every organization. He has held VP and Director Level Leadership Positions with Hutton Communications, Spectra-Site (American Tower), Alcatel -Lucent and Nokia (Radio Frequency Systems). During engagements with his customers, he has developed friendships and trust among his peers and is respected at all US Wireless Carriers and OEM Suppliers Nationally and Internationally. Working across the many academics of wireless starting with 2-Way Radio and Paging Systems, Tower Construction, Operations, Distribution, Tower Leasing and OEM Equipment Sales he has successfully developed talents, concepts, and business practices to create positive P/L results at both starts up organizations and Fortune 500 Companies. He holds positions as a Board Member for the of Pennsylvania Wireless Associations and Tower Trails Therapy Services and Rehabilitation. Al graduated from Millersville State University with a degree in Sales and Marketing and a Minor in Finance with Cum Laude Honors. He also served a total of 6 Years in the US Army as a Combat Engineer attaining the Rank of E-4 and earning several service commendations. Some of his many hobbies and interest are Aviation, Military History, Human Psychology, Reading, Outdoor Activities and flying high performance jets. Welcome to the IoT Community. https://lnkd.in/d8zCdDwu #IoTCommunity #MCIoTCoE #IoT

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is thrilled to announce that Evan Guarnaccia, Ph.D. is appointed to the Mobility and Connectivity IoT CoE as a Pillar Lead for Edge-to-Cloud Solutions, Data and Analytics. Evan is the Solution Architect at SoftServe. Evan began his career as a particle physicist, transitioning into the world of streaming analytics and the Internet of Things as a product specialist and Solutions Architect. He brings deep technical knowledge along with excellent communication skills to develop and deliver connected and integrated solutions to a wide variety of industries. Welcome to the IoT Community. https://lnkd.in/d_RiG-U5 #IoTCommunity #IoT #MCIoTCoE

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is delighted to announce that Jennifer Halstead has been appointed to the #MCIoTCoE as a Pillar Lead for IoT Devices & Platforms.  Jennifer Halstead is the Chief Financial Officer at Link Labs, a leading provider of an end-to-end IoT platform for tagging, locating and monitoring equipment, supplies and assets anywhere at any time. An expert in start-up and early-stage financing, Jennifer plays a vital role in projecting, forecasting, budgeting and reporting the capital required to support Link Labs’ go to market strategy. With more than 20 years of experience in finance and legal compliance, she also plays an essential role in the company’s marketing, human resources and operations management. Prior to joining Link Labs, Jennifer spent seven years as the director of finance with Cloudistics, an on-premises cloud computing company, delivering a complete public cloud experience with composable on-premises infrastructures to medium and large enterprises. During her time with Cloudistics, she supported the company through its integration of core technology into Lenovo’s ThinkAgile CP and acquisition by Fungible. Preceding Cloudistics, Jennifer was the controller for AppAssure Software, a software provider of backup, replication and recovery solutions for virtual, physical and cloud infrastructures, where she led the company’s sale to Dell Technologies. During her tenure at AppAssure, she played a key role in driving the company’s 33 consecutive quarters of revenue growth. After the acquisition by Dell Technologies, Jennifer was the controller for Dell Software’s data protection division, managing worldwide finance functions for all data protection products. For 15 years, Jennifer also ran her own public accounting firm, Halstead & Halstead PC, which specialized in outsourced CFO services to software companies and non-profit organizations. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in accounting and business management. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), passing the CPA exam in the top 1% in Virginia. Jennifer is a musician who performs regularly with her spouse and seven children, including performances at The White House. We look forward to your insightful contributions to the Mobility and Connectivity Center of Excellence. https://lnkd.in/dRWYKC7a #IoTCommunity #MCIoTCoE #IoT

Check out the latest Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things Center of Excellence roster comprising deep domain experts. If you want more information about joining the IoT Community - Internet of Things Community®, reach out to our Chair, Gul Ege SAS, Co- Chair Audrey Reznik Red Hat, or any of our Pillar Leads, Kim Liddle Ford Motor Company, Pooja Dewan, Dr Joanna Cavalier Duke University Hospital, or Keith R. Holdaway FGS SAS. https://lnkd.in/dkDx38EU #IoTCommunity #IoT #AIoTCoE

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is thrilled to announce that Kim Liddle is appointed to the #AIoTCoE as a Pillar Lead for Manufacturing. Kim is the senior director of manufacturing analytics within Ford Motor Company's Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization. In this role, Kim leads a global team to deliver innovative data and analytics solutions with speed, scale and quality, leveraging Generative AI and the latest cloud technologies. Kim is a dynamic technology leader who partners with the business, has strategic vision and the political savvy to successfully collaborate across organizational boundaries.   Kim has spent 28+ years in automotive marketing & sales, manufacturing, analytics, and IT audit with extensive experience managing large scale software delivery projects exceeding $30M/year with 250+ direct reports.  She holds a BSE in Industrial & Operations Engineering from University of Michigan and an MBA in Information Systems Management from Wayne State University. On a personal note, Kim has been married for 24 years with two sons currently attending Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.  She is an avid golfer and loves to travel. Welcome to the IoT Community. https://lnkd.in/d7kn-MD3 #IoTCommunity #AIoTCoE #IoT

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is delighted to announce this IoT #MembersSlam Live Keynote: Cyber Harmony—Connecting the Dots between the Owner, Engineer, and Systems Integrator. Join Greg Fitzpatrick, Business Development Manager, Cochrane Supply & Engineering, on September 19th live from Phoenix Contact USA HQ in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. https://lnkd.in/d7ccdWU7 #IoTCommunity #IoT #SCIoTCoE

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is delighted to announce this IoT #MembersSlam Live Keynote: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Twins in IoT-Driven Transformation. Join Barry Haughian, VP of IoT, Intellias for this presentation.  IoT-enabled digital transformation is revolutionizing industries, with Digital Twins at its core. Despite its potential, Digital Twins is an innovation, a concept a technology? that is often misunderstood and misused. In this keynote will demystify Digital Twins, clarify concepts and showcase successful and unsuccessful implementations in healthcare, agriculture, and construction. We’ll explore the mechanics of Digital Twins, from physical IoT data collection through to the use of Gen AI and provide insights for maximizing their business value. We will learn how to effectively implement Digital Twins to drive innovation and efficiency in digital transformations. Live September 18th from the Phoenix Contact USA HQ in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and streaming on Linkedin Live. https://lnkd.in/ejhHqWfc #IoTCommunity #IoT #AIoTCoE #GenAIoT #IMIoTCoE

The IoT Community - Internet of Things Community® is thrilled to announce this IoT #MembersSlam Live Keynote: Real-Time Data: The Lifeline of Smart Cities and Industrial IoT, presented by Cole Edmundson, IoT Solutions and Strategy, Oracle Oracle Communications.  Critical processes such as healthcare, utilities, and public safety depend on the continuous flow of real-time data, where even the smallest delay or security breach could have significant consequences. From edge devices to cloud-based applications, this keynote will underscore the importance of maintaining a secure, real-time data foundation to drive these innovations and explore how Smart Cities and Industrial IoT are transforming modern living by connecting physical devices and systems to collect, monitor, and analyze data. Join us live September 18th from the Phoenix Contact USA HQ Harrisburg Pennsylvania. https://lnkd.in/etrRP2qE #IoTCommunity #IoT #SCIoTCoE