{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 217 - LTE-M: Long-Term Viability &amp; Strategic Advantages","description":"In this episode, we spoke with&amp;nbsp;Dima Feldman, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Sony Semiconductor Israel, about the long-term viability of LTE-M technology and its role in IoT connectivity. We explored how LTE-M compares to other cellular IoT standards, its advantages in power efficiency and longevity, and how it fits into the 5G ecosystem. Key Insights:  Longevity and Future-Proofing: LTE-M ensures IoT connectivity for decades, with some deployments lasting until 2045. Power Efficiency and Cost Savings: Lower power consumption enables years of battery life, reducing maintenance costs. 5G Integration: LTE-M and NB-IoT coexist with 5G, serving low-power IoT applications. Regional Adoption Differences: LTE-M dominates in North America and Europe, while China and India favor NB-IoT. Industry Applications: Used in smart utilities, logistics, asset tracking, and emerging iSIM solutions.  IoT ONE database: https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/case-studies Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https:\/\/asiagrowthpartners.com\/ ","author_name":"Industrial IoT Spotlight","author_url":"https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/podcasts","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35834000\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/186152510"}