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In the new regulatory environment that includes stiff penalties for lax security in IoT – the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA is just one example – 5G is a game-changer. Better speed and bandwidth will not only improve response time, but also allow for more robust encryption, ID management, packet inspection, as well as AI tools and real-time breach detection. 5G also allows for network slicing to cordon off applications, as well as new protocols that protect against replay attacks. This session will cover the waterfront of 5G for IoT cybersecurity.
Moderator: Michela Menting, Senior Research Director, ABI Research
Panelists:
- Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer, IoT, Aeris
- Alistair Elliott, Head of Connectivity Portfolio, G+D
- Peter Gaspar, Head of Solution Architecture, Vertical Market Solutions, A1 Digital
- Markus Soppa, Managing Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Filancore GmbH

Spotlight: IoT & AI for Safe, Secure & Sustainable Futures: Empowering People, Processes & Planet
- Jayyant B. Singh, Head of Business Development and Sales, IoT and Private Network, Tata Communications

Spotlight: presented by Deutsche Telekom IoT and AddSecure
When
Thursday, September 25, 2025 · 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Michela Menting
Senior Research Director, ABI Research
Michela Menting, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, delivers analyses and forecasts focusing on digital security. Through this service, she studies the latest solutions in cybersecurity technologies, from trusted silicon and hardware to secure applications and infrastructures. She then delivers end-to-end security research, closely analyzing technology trends, growth opportunities, and industry-specific implementations in end markets, including enterprise, government, financial, telecommunications, industrial, and IoT.
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Alistair Elliott
Head of Connectivity Portfolio, G+D
An accomplished telecoms professional with almost 30 years of experience in the industry, Alistair has worked with a wide range of telecoms businesses from multi-national network operators to innovative disruptors. With deep technical and commercial knowledge, Alistair is responsible for G+D’s connectivity portfolio, where G+D operate a globally distributed dedicated IoT network, providing regional and local connectivity services.
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Peter Gaspar
Head of Solution Architecture, Vertical Market Solutions, A1 Digital
Peter Gaspar has been working in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years. He has been active as a technical consultant in Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. In recent years, he has focused on IoT solutions and infrastructure concepts and helped develop customer IoT solutions. Since 2017, he has been working at A1 Digital as a Solution Architect and Head of Solution Architecture focusing on IoT connectivity & asset tracking.
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Markus Soppa
Managing Director & Chief Information Security Officer, Filancore GmbH
Markus Soppa is Managing Director and co-founder of Filancore GmbH, which offers solutions for decentralized identities around the Internet of Things. Previously, as Chief Development Officer at accessec GmbH, he was responsible for software and service development in context of IIoT and automotive security. As a specialist for connected devices, his focus is particularly on disruptive security technologies such as distributed ledgers (blockchain). He has applied his extensive know-how at leading automotive manufacturers in Germany, including as a consultant in the field of automotive security at Deloitte. In addition to his expertise in information security, he has in-depth knowledge of decentralized identities and IoT-PKI.
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Jayyant B. Singh
Head of Business Development and Sales, IoT and Private Network, Tata Communications
Jayyant B. Singh currently leads Business Development and Sales for the IoT and Private Network business unit at Tata Communications. In this role, which he has held for nearly seven years, he is responsible for driving growth and managing a strategic portfolio of over 50 enterprise, PSU, and government clients.
With over two decades of industry experience, Jayyant has successfully led a wide range of digital transformation initiatives across sectors, including Industrial IoT, Smart Cities, Utilities, and Man-Machine-Material Management. His expertise lies in developing scalable, technology-driven solutions that address complex operational challenges.
He is also a recognized thought leader in the B2B technology space. His recent authored piece, “Future of B2B Customer Delight,” focuses on the evolving role of digital prioritization, adoption, and experience management in enterprise ecosystems.
Prior to his tenure at Tata Communications, Jayyant held leadership positions at Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), ICICI Bank, and Aircel, contributing to business growth and innovation across diverse industry domains.
He holds a Master’s degree from ICFAI and is an alumnus of the SMP Leadership Program at IIM Calcutta.
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