The IoT Puzzle: Exploring Value Drivers Across Industries | Garima Singh - Ingka Group (IKEA)

In this episode of The IoT Podcast, we connect with Garima Singh - Global VP and Chief Architect at Ingka Group (IKEA) to break down the different unique value drivers for IoT across industries and explore if a one size fit all approach can truly exist? We get into the different digital transformation value drivers across industries, the main value drivers that non-IT companies are recognising when it comes to digital transformation and how the consumer (and sustainability) is shaping, re-shaping and changing IoT value drivers. Garima brings 18 years of experience across telecommunications, investment banking, IIoT and automotive to the table for this episode. Chapters... 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:05 Benefits of Working in Different Industries 04:24 Value Drivers in IoT for Automotive 07:13 Effective Strategies for Demonstrating IoT Value 09:26 The Importance of Purpose in Digital Transformation 11:31 The Role of Human Transformation in IoT 12:31 Making IoT More Accessible and Understandable 14:07 The Role of IoT in Sustainability 23:53 The Role of IoT in Digital Twins 25:47 Challenges in IoT and Data Interoperability 34:12 The Future of IoT and Convenience for Consumers 39:24 Conclusion Thank you to our season sponsor, 5V Tech: Discover how 5V Tech can help you unlock your scaling potential in cutting-edge tech and IoT, here: https://www.weare5vtech.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Garima is the Global VP and Chief Architect at IKEA, leading digital strategy, architecture, and engineering teams for the Ingka Group. She's a tech enthusiast with a track record in successful digital transformation and product development. Garima began her tech journey in 2005 as a software developer and has since held senior leadership roles in various industries, including automotive and telecommunications. She's won three Nordic tech awards and co-authored three ISO standards in automotive. Garima is a renowned keynote and inspirational speaker at international tech forums. Connect with Garima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-singh-2ab20017/ ABOUT INGKA GROUP: INGKA Group is the face of IKEA for millions of customers, operating IKEA stores and more across 32 countries. Their core business is IKEA Retail, running stores and seeing over 680 million customers in a recent year. INGKA Group also owns Ingka Centres, which develops shopping centers around IKEA stores, and Ingka Investments, focused on IKEA's long-term sustainability and financial goals. Committed to sustainability, INGKA Group even generates enough renewable energy to power their own operations. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IOT PODCAST ON YOUR FAVOURITE LISTENING PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/theiotpodcast Sign Up for exclusive email updates: https://theiotpodcast.com/exclusive-access Contact us to become a guest/partner: https://theiotpodcast.com/contact/ Connect with host Tom White: / tom5values