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Embedded devices increasingly require more than just Wi-Fi or BLE – they must cater to remote sites. Industrial settings, and global logistics. Cellular, satellite, and low power connectivity all have a role to play, often with the same device. Embedded firmware stacks now routinely support multi-mode, dynamic switching, and SIM/eSIM/iSIM combinations. The trade-offs between power/cost and feature-set are real.

Moderator: Fred Yentz, CEO & Founder, IoT Launch LLC
Panelists:
- Sharon Hagi, Chief Security Officer, Finite State
- Brad Herman, Sr Solutions Engineer, Customer Support & Operations, emnify
- Jordan Nolan, Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
- Scott Paquette, Account Director, Giesecke+Devrient

When
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Fred Yentz
CEO & Founder, IoT Launch LLC
An experienced technology executive with proven success and strong global business development experience within the Internet of Things and Industrie 4.0 market sectors. Fred has successfully launched world-class Industrial IoT software and cloud-based IoT service platforms targeting customers from small innovator companies up to and including Fortune 500 corporate customers.
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Sharon Hagi
Chief Security Officer, Finite State
Sharon Hagi is an industry-recognized cybersecurity executive and Chief Security Officer at Finite State, where he leads the company’s security and services programs, helping organizations secure connected devices and embedded software at scale. His work focuses on advancing practical, production-ready product security for IoT, microcontrollers, and AI-enabled systems in increasingly regulated ecosystems.
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Brad Herman
Sr Solutions Engineer, Customer Support & Operations, emnify
Bradley Herman is a Pre Sales Solutions Engineer with emnify, where for the past 3.5 years, he has helped organizations navigate complex cellular IoT connectivity requirements. A customer-focused technologist and trusted technical advisor, Bradley combines deep product knowledge with the ability to translate technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions. His background spans enterprise technical consulting, customer enablement, 5G, APIs, and cloud-connected services, giving him a valuable perspective on eSIM technologies such as SGP.32 and the future of global IoT deployments.
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Jordan Nolan
Product Manager – OEM Solutions, Digi International
Jordan Nolen is a Product Manager in Digi International's OEM business unit (Particle by Digi), where he is leading the commercial launch of the Particle M-SOM 635e: a global LTE-M module with Skylo satellite backup that keeps connected devices online even where cellular coverage ends. He also owns the Digi X-ON LoRaWAN portfolio, Digi XBee Cellular, and the Digi XBee Global Connect Multi-IMSI data plans.
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Scott Paquette
Account Director
Scott Paquette is an IoT industry veteran and Account Director at Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), where he helps organizations deploy innovative IoT connectivity, smart labeling, and asset-tracking solutions. With leadership experience spanning G+D as well as other leading IoT connectivity enablers and mobile network operators, Scott has spent nearly 20 years helping enterprises deploy and scale connected solutions across a wide range of industries. He has also served on the GTIA IoT Advisory Council, contributing industry insights on the future of IoT, connectivity, and digital transformation.
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