Using IoT to Modernize Infrastructure IotaComm's Terrence DeFranco Internet of Things Podcast

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Terrence DeFranco, CEO of IotaComm, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the intersection of IoT, sustainability, and infrastructure modernization. The conversation also covers repurposing licensed wireless spectrum, smart buildings and cities, how data drives businesses, integrating IoT with emerging technologies, connecting legacy systems, and bridging the digital divide. Terrence DeFranco is Chairman and CEO of IotaComm and brings 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, corporate finance, and governance to the senior management team and a servant-leader management style that empowers his teams to excel. He is also the Managing Member of the Center for Sustainable Innovation, a public benefit corporation focused on promoting technology adoption to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Previously, DeFranco served as CEO of Edentify, an identity management software and data analytics company. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Economics and an MBA from Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-CH. IotaComm is a wireless communications and data services company that provides secure, carrier-grade low-power connectivity for the Internet of Things. Through its nationwide FCC-licensed 800 MHz spectrum portfolio and proprietary Delphi360™ platform, IotaComm delivers critical data-driven solutions for smart buildings, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure. IotaComm leverages the globally adopted LoRaWAN standard and is a member of the LoRa Alliance. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, IotaComm is committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering value for customers, communities, and shareholders. Discover more about IoT at Find IoT solutions: More about IotaComm: Connect with Terrence: Our sponsor: (00:00) Ad (00:29) Intro (00:38) IotaComm and Terrence DeFranco (02:39) IoT, sustainability, and modernization (06:18) Lessons learned from IoT deployments and connectivity (08:29) Licensed wireless spectrum (11:32) IoT data and business transformation (14:35) User experience in IoT (16:59) Air quality monitoring in schools and real estate (21:01) Bridging the digital divide (24:21) IotaComm crowdfunding and the future (28:09) Learn more and follow up

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This episode was published on Sep 3, 2025.

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