Mobility and Connectivity CoE Panel – Architecting for Future Scalability in IoT: Challenges and Solutions
Session Abstract:
Scalability is one of the most pivotal factors when planning for large-scale IoT implementation. It is crucial to choose the right technologies with the right infrastructure along with considering the challenges of geographical distribution over wide areas, connectivity through various networks, device integration and orchestration, and security and privacy management. Scaling IoT is inherently complex and requires the right solutions to scale the intricate technology stack of IoT. In this session, we will discuss the fundamental challenges with scaling IoT at different levels of software, hardware and connectivity coverage and bandwidth tradeoffs, and increasing cost. We will also cover the solutions one must consider to safeguard the long-term operability of the IoT system.
Speakers:
Todd Beets is an enthusiast of the tech and art of connective tissue to unlock and amplify composite applications. With over 20 years of experience, he has designed service integration, hosting, and access solutions across a wide-spectrum of use-cases and scale. Prior to Synadia, Todd served as principal architect at Starbucks and Qualcomm.
Geoff Bruce-Payne is an experienced Technical and Business Development professional with a passion for connecting technology to real world business problems, serving customers in a broad range of vertical and international markets. Skilled in Telecommunications, Pre-sales, Internet of Things (IoT), Systems Architecture, Strategic Development, Business Development, Product Management and Management of small teams. Graduated with Honours Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Electrical, from Carleton University.
Todd Spraggins is an unapologetic telecom evangelist with an extensive career of deploying leading-edge solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers. As Director of Strategy in the Oracle Communications CTO office, he pushes the boundaries of what Operators can do with SaaS by bringing the mobile core to the web-scale cloud. He holds a Masters of Science in Telecommunications from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelors of Science and Engineering from Tulane University.
Dr. Divya Gupta brings over 11 years of experience in cloud computing, distributed systems, fault tolerance, big data analytics, technical consulting, and business collaborations. Divya is Senior Solutions Architect at SAS Global IoT Division. Her current work involves the integration of SAS Event Stream Processing in the cloud/on-premises platforms using Kubernetes and Containers, providing architecture solutions to customers to solve their business problems using various technology solutions and bridging the IoT edge to the clouds. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, from Université Grenoble Alpes, France.
Dr. Robert Proctor joined Link Labs as CEO in April 2016. He was a founding investor and advisor to the company from the beginning. Prior to Link Labs, Bob was the Co-Founder of Blu Venture Investors and CEO, Board Director and Investor of FlexEl, LLC. He is the Co-founder, Board Chairman, and Investor of Wiser Together, Inc. and Phase 5 Group, Inc. Bob served as Global Head of Marketing reporting to Chairman and CEO of Corporate Executive Board. He has decades of Senior Executive experience in public companies, including line, staff, and IPO leadership positions. Bob led teams that won corporate-wide awards for Best Business Breakthrough, Managerial Excellence, and Spirit of Generosity. Bob also served as an associate Principal McKinsey & Company, Inc. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Cornell University.
Stephen Douglas works for Spirent’s strategy organization heading the 5G practice, helping to define technical direction, new innovative solutions and market leading disruptive technologies. With over 20 years’ experience in telecommunications, Stephen has been at the cutting edge of next generation technologies and has worked across the industry with service providers, start-ups and network equipment manufacturers, helping them drive innovation and transformation. Stephen is an ardent believer in connected technology and strives to challenge, blur and break down the silos that prevent innovation and business success.