Welcome to another episode of TechStage! Today we’re looking into the world of IoT the Internet of Things, in an honest, no-hype conversation you won’t want to miss. Host Nassia sits down with Afzal, a telco veteran and self-proclaimed "Telco Rebel," to discuss his freshly released book, "IoT: The Hype That Nobody Knows About." They peel back the curtain on IoT’s slow adoption, dissect why it hasn’t become the next big thing as everyone predicted, and explore the crucial reality check the industry needs.
Afzal brings over 15 years of telco and IoT experience to the table, sharing candid insights about the real-world challenges companies face when scaling IoT solutions, why so many promising pilots never make it to market, and what the ecosystem can learn from the meteoric rise of AI. Together, Nassia and Afzal unpack the often-overlooked internal and cultural barriers to IoT adoption, the pitfalls of centering too much on connectivity, and the marketing missteps that have kept IoT in the shadows.
Whether you’re an IoT veteran, a curious newcomer, or grappling with digital transformation in your own organization, this episode is packed with practical advice, fresh perspectives, and a call-to-action for making IoT a mainstream reality. Stay tuned to learn why changing the narrative—and maybe even the name, of IoT might just be what the industry needs.