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Hosted on the www.embeddedcomputing.com website, the Embedded Insiders Podcast is a fun electronics talk show for hardware design engineers, software developers, and academics. Organized by Tiera Oliver, Assistant Managing Editor, and Ken Briodagh, Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Computing Design, each episode highlights embedded industry veterans who tackle trends, news, and new products for the embedded, IoT, automotive, security, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and other technology marketplaces in a light and accessible format.

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June 11, 202642 min

Navigating the Cyber Resilience Act with NXP Semiconductors and Axis Communications

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're diving into the EU Cyber Resilience Act with Giuseppe Guagliardo, Senior Product Manager at NXP Semiconductors, and Axel Keskikangas, Product Cybersecurity Architect at Axis Communications. During the discussion, the two provide an overview of the regulation and explain how NXP products and platforms help simplify CRA compliance, and how Axis supports the end user with evidence and assurance for CRA compliance. NXP Resources:CRA content hub: www.nxp.com/CRA CRA training academy: www.nxp.com/CRAacademyApplication note "Ease CRA compliance with EdgeLock Discrete Portfolio": https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/application-note/AN14671.pdf Axis Resources:Cybersecurity landing page: https://www.axis.com/about-axis/cybersecurityBlog article: https://newsroom.axis.com/blog/what-is-the-cyber-resilience-actFor more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

June 4, 202643 min

The Future of Trusted Positioning with GNSS & AI for Code Development

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, the CEO of Qualinx, Tom Trill, joins the podcast to discuss GNSS and sovereignty. We're talking about revolutionizing GNSS with an ultra-low-power, high-performance, reconfigurable positioning and location chip designed to challenge conventional GNSS chip architectures. Then, Rich and Rod Cope, the Chief Technical Officer at Perforce Software, are discussing how to employ AI for code development, and whether you should use AI to generate code or limit it to code review. Register for the CRA Virtual Conference on Thursday, June, 25.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

May 28, 202642 min

Nanoscale Sensing: Miniaturization in Real-World Environments

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Konstantin Kloppstech, CTO at digid, joins the podcast to explain the benefits and breakthroughs his company's been able to achieve with nanoscale sensing. We discuss the miniaturization of sensors in real-world environments, reliability and durability concerns, and collaborations. Later, Rich and Altera’s President and CEO, Raghib Hussain, discuss where the company's been and where it's going. They dive into Altera's offerings, roadmap, and the relationships they've made along the way. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

May 21, 202635 min

The Next Decade of Innovation: Unified Cloud Platforms & Enterprise-Ready AI

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Yaad Oren, Global Head of SAP Research & Innovation and Managing Director of SAP Labs US, joins the podcast to discuss how emerging technologies are influencing enterprise strategy. We also discuss the company's unified cloud ERP platform and investments in next-generation innovation. For more information about SAP’s Research and Innovation, visit: SAP Innovation | About SAP SE and Generative AI | SAP Artificial Intelligence Innovations. Next, Ken sits down with Naama BAK, CEO & Founder of Understand Tech, to discuss an enterprise RAG platform designed to support mass market customers with enterprise-ready AI. But first, Ken and I recap my recent trip to Fort Worth, Texas, to attend NI Connect 2026. Read the news here.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

May 7, 202650 min

Implementing AI on RISC-V & Defining What We Really Mean by “AI”

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Andrea Gallo, CEO of RISC-V International, to discuss the company's upcoming RISC-V Summit in Bologna from June 8 - 11. They also recap this year's embedded world exhibition and conference, highlighting AI at the edge and industrial robotics as the top trends at the show. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the different definitions of AI, and recent news about Arm becoming a silicon provider.But first, Ken and I are discussing upcoming travel to NI Connect in Fort Worth and Computex in Taipei. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

April 30, 202647 min

The Next-Generation of Flexible & Unified IoT Connectivity

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're talking about connectivity within the IoT ecosystem with Transatel's Cédric Jarkovsky, Director, Product Development & IoT Business, specifically regarding next-generation eSIMs and Private 5G networks, end-to-end monitoring and AI anomaly detection, and unified IoT management.Next, Rich is joined by Aptiv's Senior VP and Chief Product Officer, Deepali Trehan, to discuss the clear distinction between "intelligent mobility" and "autonomous drive," and how Aptiv is applying the former to many platforms that are not automobiles.But first, Ken is back from Microelectronics US in Austin, Texas, giving a recap of the sessions he moderated and the overall turnout of the event.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

April 23, 202638 min

From Software to Hardware: Rethinking the Edge AI Landscape

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Sakyasingha Dasgupta, PhD., Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Edge Cortix, to discuss Edge AI and the impact both software and hardware have when they work together efficiently at the edge.Next, Rich and Ed Kaste, the Senior Vice President of the Ultra-Low Power Business at GlobalFoundries, discuss power consumption when building an Edge-based device. GlobalFoundries is one vendor that has a lot to say about power and the rules they set around it. But first, we're highlighting some important upcoming events:Register for the 2026 Automotive Technologies Virtual Conference on May 14th. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

April 16, 202653 min

Sustainable IoT: Why Ambient IoT Should Power the Future

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bruno Damien, Ecosystem & Partners Marketing Director at e-peas, joins the podcast to discuss sustainable IoT. The company develops effective solutions for harvesting ambient energy with Ambient Energy Managers (AEMs) and an extensive portfolio of Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs). Next, Rich and Marc Serughetti, the Vice President of Product Line Management for the Synopsys Systems Design Group, dive into how digital twins can simplify your development process.But first, Ken talks about his upcoming trip to Austin, Texas for Microelectronics US 2026.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

April 9, 202647 min

Scale-Up & Scale Out: Addressing the Demands of Modern AI Networks

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Aravind Srikumar, SVP of Product & Marketing at Upscale AI, joins the podcast to discuss how the company is tackling both scale-up and scale-out networking, why it's important to address both sides of the networking equation, and today's requirements for an AI-optimized network.(Upscale AI's recent announcement with NVIDIA: https://upscaleai.com/upscale-ai-supercharges-open-heterogeneous-scale-out-ai-clusters-with-nvidia-ethernet-switch-silicon/)Next, Rich is joined by David Sandys, the Senior Director of Technical Enablement and Engagement at DigiKey, with a recap of embedded world. But first, Ken and I are talking about the advanced packaging trend, and how it seems the industry is shifting from the traditional chip scaling approach that is Moore's Law. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

April 2, 202643 min

Edge AI Solutions, The Memory Crisis, and Sustainable AI

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken and Robert Otręba, Chief Executive Officer at GRINN, discuss the company's edge AI products and full-stack engineering services. They recap the trends and demos showcased at embedded world, highlighting the company's System on Module (SoM) and Edge AI SBC solutions. Next, Rich and Sean Dougherty, a Vice President with Everspin Technologies, discuss the current memory crisis. Specifically, skyrocketing memory costs and the large capacities needed for artificial intelligence. But first, Ken and I are talking about sustainable AI, such as the growing environmental cost of AI and the role of data centers. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com