In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Matt Hatton, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss trends and predictions for IoT in 2024. Matt provides insights into the emergence of regulations and security standards for IoT, the role of AI in IoT deployments, the increasing demand for IoT solutions, and the key contributors to IoT adoption in 2024. The episode also covers technological fragmentation across IoT and the significance of market segmentation. Matt is a Founding Partner at Transforma Insights. He is a well-respected commentator and technology industry expert with 25 years of experience at the cutting edge of technology research and consulting. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of Machina Research, which was acquired by Gartner in 2016. Prior to Machina Research, Matt was a technology industry analyst, working at firms such as Analysys Mason and Yankee Group. Matt holds an MSc in Telecoms from University College London. Transforma Insights is a leading research firm focused on the world of IoT, AI, and Digital Transformation. Led by seasoned technology industry analysts, they provide advice, recommendations, and decision support tools for organizations seeking to understand how new technologies will change the markets in which they operate. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Transforma Insights: https://transformainsights.com Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthatton/ (00:00) Intro (00:36) Matt Hatton and Transforma Insights (01:22) Reflections on IoT in 2023 (04:04) The increasing demand for IoT services (07:09) Predictions for IoT in 2024 (10:22) Impact of regulations on IoT (14:48) Convergence of IoT, AI, and edge computing (21:11) Technology fragmentation in IoT (28:57) Importance of security in IoT (31:44) Driving user demand and adoption growth in IoT (38:08) Role of vertical solutions in IoT (40:42) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview