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The Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 12 | 60 Seconds That Show Why School Safety MattersA student experiences a violent seizure at school. Within 60 seconds, help arrives. For Michigan Superintendent Ben Kirby, it's a powerful example of what happens when every employee has the ability to call for help immediately.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Ben Kirby, Superintendent of Forest Hills Public Schools, and Nick Russo, Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools, to discuss what it takes to turn school safety from a plan on paper into a system staff can trust.From the personal experiences that shaped their approach to safety...
2026-10-1531 min
The Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep.11 | Everyone Has a Plan Until...Most school emergencies are not the worst case. They are the broken arm, the student who slips out a side door, the medical call in the gym. Craig Hawkesworth, founder of FiveStones Safety and a 12-year school board member, joins CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman on The Safety Signal to make the case that the districts using their safety system every day are the ones that are ready when seconds matter most.In this episode• Why most alerts are everyday emergencies like medical events, elopement and altercations, and why that daily use is the real training for the...
2026-10-1325 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 10 | Show Me the Money. Promises Don't Make Schools Safe.Everybody says they care about school safety. Former Delaware Governor Jack Markell has a simple test for whether they mean it. Show me the money.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Jack Markell, two-term Governor of Delaware, former Chair of the National Governors Association, and most recently U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino. As governor, Markell made emergency preparedness a statewide requirement for Delaware schools, and he brings a parent's perspective and a policymaker's candor to the conversation.What you'll hearWhy keeping...
2026-10-0215 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 9 | Ron Self: The Student Who Changed His Mission in School SafetyWhat turns a police officer’s school assignment into a lifelong commitment to protecting students and staff?In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman talks with Ron Self, a former school resource officer and district safety leader who now serves as CENTEGIX’s Regional Director of Strategic Initiatives. Ron shares how a young student’s daily greeting broke through the walls he had put up and how their friendship changed the course of his career.That commitment shaped the way Ron evaluated school safety technology. He explains what happened when staff across...
2026-09-2523 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 7 | Axon President Josh Isner on the Future of 911In an emergency, the difference between a good outcome and a tragedy comes down to three things. Speed, location, and accurate information.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Josh Isner, President of Axon, and Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX, to explore how their companies are transforming the way emergencies get reported, communicated, and resolved across schools, hospitals, and government facilities.What you'll hear in this episodeHow Axon is rewriting 911 from the inside out through its acquisitions of Prepared and CarbyneHow CENTEGIX compresses the information 911 needs...
2026-08-3115 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 6 | 230,000 Students. One Mission. 41 Years. Hard Lessons in School Safety with Chief John NewmanWhat does it take to protect 230,000 students? Chief John Newman spent 29 years with the Tampa Police Department, from undercover narcotics to securing three Super Bowls and the 2012 Republican National Convention, before leading safety and security for Hillsborough County Public Schools, one of the largest districts in the country and among the first in the nation to adopt CENTEGIX CrisisAlert countywide.In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Chief Newman to break down the three legged stool of threat mitigation. Identify the threat. Communicate the threat. Mitigate the threat. And why...
2026-08-1828 minThe Safety Signal: An Empowered Response by CENTEGIXThe Safety Signal Ep. 5 | From Reactive to Proactive. Giving Responders Eyes Before They Arrive | CENTEGIX + RhombusWhat if responders could see inside a building before they ever reach the door?In this episode of The Safety Signal, CENTEGIX CMO Robb Monkman sits down with Jeremy Gulley, Global Director of Ecosystem at Rhombus, to break down the biggest shift in video security, the move from reactive to proactive.Jeremy shares where AI in video is genuinely delivering results versus where the industry is over-promising, and why AI is only as good as the data and connections you feed it. Then the two walk through the CENTEGIX and Rhombus integration step by step...
2026-08-0517 min
Do You Know Drones?What the Drone Industry Still Gets Wrong About Connectivity with Robb MonkmanUnlock millions in ROI from your enterprise drone program.Our FREE Enterprise Drone Program Maturity Assessment benchmarks your program against best practices and reveals the strategic initiatives needed to scale.Get your free assessment now! 👉 https://bit.ly/droneprogram-maturity-assessment—————————————In this micro-podcast episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Robb Monkman, the Chief Marketing Officer of Teal. The interview, conducted live from the Commercial UAV Expo, focuses on what the drone industry is still getting wrong. Robb points out that connectivity is treated as an afterthought or an "invisible...
2025-10-1508 min
IoT ConnectLive from RE+ 2025: Interviews with Autel Energy, Renu Robotics, Generac, and Civ RoboticsExclusive Interviews from the Show Floor at RE+ Join us at RE+ 2025 as Robb interviews industry experts from Autel Energy, Renu Robotics, Generac, and Civ Robotics. Discover the latest advancements in EV charging technology, autonomous mowing solutions, energy storage systems, and robotic precision marking for solar farms. Learn how these companies are transforming the landscape of renewable energy and smart technology. Don't miss these insightful discussions on cutting-edge solutions and future innovations! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:12 AUTEL Energy's Innovative Chargers02:06 Exploring Fast Charging Units02:57 Distributed Power Cabinet and Future Plans05:23 Renu Robotics: Au...
2025-09-2210 minIoT ConnectCapital Eleven Founders Series with Robby Hamblet, Founder of TEALThe fireside chat begins with an introduction to Robby from TEAL, who shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his teenage years in New Hampshire where he dabbled in technology and eventually started his company, TEAL. Robby discusses TEAL's mission to solve network orchestration challenges for enterprises, emphasizing the company's innovative solutions and unique market approach. He also delves into the difficulties faced in securing partnerships with major telecom providers and how strategic relationships played a crucial role in their success. Robby offers insights into scaling a startup, managing remote teams versus local teams, and the importance of being passionate...
2025-07-2846 minIoT ConnectSpace and Air Supremacy: The Role of Drones in Modern WarfareThe IoT Connect podcast, hosted by TEAL, focuses on how drones are transforming the battlefield. Guests Mariano Long and General Tom Sharpy discuss their impressive backgrounds and current work at Portal Space. They explore the evolution of drones from intelligence gathering to offensive capabilities, emphasizing the advantages of unmanned aerial systems in terms of persistence, cost, and operational flexibility. The conversation delves into the challenges of preventing drone technology from falling into the wrong hands, the cybersecurity threats associated with unmanned systems, and the necessity for policy and procurement processes to keep pace with technological advancements. They highlight the...
2025-06-2540 minIoT ConnectLive from XPONENTIAL 2025 Unveiling Cutting-Edge Unmanned TechnologyLive from XPONENTIAL 2025 in Houston, Texas! TEAL is bringing you exclusive interviews from the show floor where the future of unmanned systems is on display!🎥 Highlights from our interviews: Hextronics discusses their advanced battery-swapping drone systems, revolutionizing mission autonomy in emergency response and beyond.Wisk introduces their fully autonomous passenger eVTOL, projected to hit the market by 2030, aiming for safety, scalability, and affordability.Ghost Robotics presents their highly durable quadruped systems designed for first responders, military use, and industrial applications in 2025.But here’s the real game-changer—the foundation of all thes...
2025-05-2310 minIoT ConnectLive from ISC West: Exploring Cutting-Edge Security Technologies at ISC West 2025Live from ISC West at the Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, exploring connected technologies for protecting people, places, and things.Summary:- Interview with Brent, Co-Founder and COO of Asylon Robotics- Introduction of DroneDog for robotic perimeter security, based on Boston Dynamics' Spot platform- DroneDog's usage statistics: 100,000 security patrols and 125,000 miles covered in a year- Discussion on augmenting security workforces with robotics- Introduction of Vosker's cellular security cameras, ideal for locations without WiFi or electricity- Vosker's focus on markets like construction and farming- Insight into...
2025-04-0405 minIoT ConnectLive From the EV Charging Summit & Expo: Unveiling Innovations and Tackling Reliability ChallengesLive from the EV Charging Summit & Expo at the Westgate in Las Vegas, featuring top companies revolutionizing EV infrastructure. Interviews include Rebecca from Lincoln Electric discussing their portable and DC fast chargers, Kevin from Monta on software solutions for reliability, Ray Snell from Nova Charge on their mobile and DC fast chargers, Alex from X Charge showcasing their innovative bidirectional DC chargers, and Fred from Charge Lab on proactive and predictive CMS software. Key topics include charger reliability, uptime, and connectivity solutions from TEAL.
2025-03-3114 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect: Transforming IoT Connectivity with the Only eSIM with Unlimited 5G DataIn this episode of' IoT Connect TEAL CEO, Robby Hamblet, discusses the launch of the industry's first and only IoT eSIM with Unlimited 5G Data. The new service offers a flat-rate monthly subscription for unlimited high-quality data, tailored for enterprise IoT applications such as video surveillance, LIDAR equipment, drones, facilities management and retail digital signage. This groundbreaking solution provides flexibility, high performance, and eliminates the constraints of pay-per-megabyte plans, making it a game-changer for fixed-location and heavy-data IoT use cases. The unlimited 5G data plan is available for $99 per month.Have a listen to this episode to...
2025-02-2509 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast - Breaking Barriers in IoT Connectivity with TEAL's OpenEIM SGP.32 PlatformIn this episode of the IoT Connect Podcast we cover exciting updates in the world of eSIM technology. Tune in for an in-depth conversation with TEAL's founder and CEO, Robby Hamblet, who discusses TEAL's new OpenEIM solution, a free and open approach to eSIM management designed to simplify and democratize eSIM use for IoT devices.Learn how OpenEIM, TEAL's eIM (eUICC remote Identity Manager) supports the GSMA's new SGP.32 eSIM standard, allowing users to bring their own SIM cards and carriers onto the TEAL platform, thus breaking away from traditional, restrictive models.Listen in to...
2025-01-2413 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast - Enhancing Safety through IoT: MetAlert’s Innovative Life Saving SolutionsIn this episode of IoT Connect, hosted by TEAL, Patrick Bertagna, CEO of MetAlert, comes back on the show and discusses the deployment of TEAL’s technology in MetAlert’s Smart Soles and their new Gun Alert product. He elaborates on the Gun Alert’s capabilities, such as motion detection and GPS tracking, aimed at preventing gun-related tragedies. Additionally, Bertagna highlights the importance of security and privacy, explaining their partnership with American-made TEAL eSIMs to maintain data security. He also mentions MetAlert's collaborations with the American Legion for veteran suicide prevention and emphasizes the global reach and critical applications of Sma...
2024-12-1912 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast - Enhancing Safety through IoT: MetAlert’s Innovative Life Saving SolutionsIn this episode of IoT Connect, hosted by TEAL, Patrick Bertagna, CEO of MetAlert, discusses the deployment of TEAL’s technology in MetAlert’s Smart Soles and their new Gun Alert product. He elaborates on the Gun Alert’s capabilities, such as motion detection and GPS tracking, aimed at preventing gun-related tragedies. Additionally, Bertagna highlights the importance of security and privacy, explaining their partnership with American-made TEAL eSIMs to maintain data security. He also mentions MetAlert's collaborations with the American Legion for veteran suicide prevention and emphasizes the global reach and critical applications of Smart Soles for individuals with cognit...
2024-12-1811 minIoT ConnectExploring SGP.32: The Next Revolution in eSIM Technology for IoTIn this episode of IoT Connect, brought to you by TEAL, the discussion centers on the latest advancements in eSIM technology with special guest Robby Hamblet, CEO of TEAL. Robby delves into the groundbreaking GSMA standard, SGP.32, which is set to revolutionize IoT device connectivity by merging the advantages of previous standards (SGP.02 and SGP.22) and addressing issues of interoperability and flexibility. The conversation covers the history, development, and excitement around SGP.32, explaining its significance for OEMs and enterprises. The episode also highlights TEAL’s initiatives and Robby's plans to showcase their latest solutions at CES 2025.Tune in...
2024-12-1711 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guest: Rob Gaskin of Three Group SolutionsThanks for listening to the IoT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IoT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a wholly owned, patented eSIM platform that connects any IoT device, onto any network around the world. This episode of IoT Connect was recorded in Las Vegas during MWC (Mobile World Congress 2024). We are thrilled to interview Rob Gaskin of Three Group Solutions, part of CK Hutchison Group Telecom operating mobile networks in 11 markets, powering over 175 million connections globally! In this episode we cover: ...
2024-10-1509 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guest: Patrick Bertagna, CEO of MetAlertThanks for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a wholly owned, patented eSIM platform that connects any IoT device, onto any network around the world.In this episode of IoT Connect we are joined by Patrick Bertagna, the CEO and Founder of MetAlert. This episode highlights innovative real-time tracking technologies designed in practical formats, such as GPS-enabled insoles and MetAlert's new gun tracking solutions, aimed at saving lives and enhancing the safety of o...
2024-09-1124 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with the Founder/CTO and VP of Marketing from AquaSpyThanks for tuning into IoT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IoT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a wholly owned, patented eSIM platform that connects any IoT device, to any network around the world.In this episode we welcome Peter Ellegaard and Kathleen Glass from AquaSpy to the show. Peter is the CTO and Founder of AquaSpy and Kathleen heads up their marketing. AquaSpy’s intelligent ag-tech solutions do more than monitor soil moisture, they show you how your plants are doing every...
2024-07-3025 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect with Hermann Frank CEO and Founder of GigsThanks for tuning into IoT Connect! Your source for expert interviews with leaders from across the spectrum of IoT that are making an impact in various industries. In this episode we welcome Hermann Frank to our show. Hermann is the CEO and Founder of Gigs (Gigs.com), the world's first telecom-as-a-service platform. By enabling any company to launch its own wireless service in a matter of days, Gigs helps its customers differentiate their product offering, increase customer stickiness and unlock new revenue streams through embedded connectivity. As the only end-to-end connectivity provider, Gigs offers a broad set o...
2024-07-1523 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guests Brian Deutsch (Pivotal) and Glenn Lurie (Stormbreaker VC)Thanks for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by: TEAL, a wholly owned, patented eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world.About Our Guests:Brian Deustch Brian is the CEO of Pivotal Commware, and leads an incredible team in the forefront of next generation communications using Holographic Beamforming to harness and direct radio waves to maximize spectrum efficiency and broadband data throughput.Glenn LurieGlenn most...
2023-12-0641 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect with Guests: Rob Tiffany and Robert Hamblet, CEO of TEALThank you for tuning into IoT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by: TEAL, a wholly owned, patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world. In this episode of IoT Connect, Rob Tiffany joins the show with Teal CEO, Robby Hamblet. Rob Tiffany is a technologist, IoT expert, influencer and IoT evangelist with a long history of working with IoT technology since its inception. Topics Covered:• What is eSIM?•...
2023-06-221h 03IoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guest, Michael Zeto, Chief Commercial Officer at Boingo WirelessThank you for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by: TEAL, a wholly owned, patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world. In this episode we welcome, Michael Zeto to our show! Mike is a seasoned technology executive and telecom operator with a successful track record of leading high growth initiatives for Fortune 100 brands and emerging businesses. He currently serves as chief commercial officer (CCO) at Boingo Wireless, a lea...
2023-03-1417 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guests, David Haight and Kyle Pickens of GlobalstarThank you for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by: TEAL, a wholly owned, patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world.Be sure to listen into this episode to hear from, Dave Haight and Kyle Pickens from Globalstar. Dave is the Vice President of IoT at Globalstar and joined the company after his success developing the IoT business at AT&T as well as other companies. Kyl...
2023-01-0924 min
IoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guest: Jerome RiordanThank you for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. On this episode we welcome, Jerome Riordan, to our show.Jerome is the Vice President of Business Development and Sales, at Tri Cascade where he is helping to build a cleaner and greener connected world. Tri Cascade or TCI designs the latest Machine to Machine and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for smart Home automation Management. TCI is based in Irvine, California with design and manufacturing facilities in Taiwan.IoT Connect is br...
2022-12-1418 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guest: Mark CranneyThank you for tuning into IoT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IoT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects any IoT device, onto any network worldwide. Our guest, Mark Cranney has successfully led three high-growth companies to Unicorn-status in his career as an operator. He was the COO at Skydio, an enterprise and consumer drone company where he led all operations and go-to-market strategy for the company. Prior to Skydio, Mark was COO at SignalFX and...
2022-10-2024 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect Podcast with Guest: Perry SatterleeThank you for tuning into IoT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IoT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a wholly owned, patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects any IoT device, onto any network worldwide. Our guest, Perry Sattery, was formerly the COO of Clearwire. He was also the President of the Pacific Northwest Area for Nextel Communications, Inc., served as Vice President and General Manager of Central California District of AT&T Wireless Services, formerly McCaw Cellular, and he was General Manager of McCaw Cellular's Ve...
2022-09-2133 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect with Guest: Glenn Lurie, Partner at Stormbreaker Venture GroupThank you for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a wholly owned, patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world.Our guest, Glenn Lurie is currently a Partner at Stormbreaker Venture Group, serves on the board of Teal Communications as well as being on the board of Avis and 4 other companies. Glenn was previously the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations. He...
2022-08-3025 minIoT ConnectIoT Connect with Guest: Rob TiffanyThank you for tuning into IOT Connect where we’re covering the most interesting topics, trends, and news around the internet of things. IOT Connect is brought to you by TEAL, a wholly owned, patented, GSMA certified eSIM platform that connects Any IoT device, to any network around the world.Our guest, Rob Tiffany is a technology executive, digital strategist and U.S. Navy Submarine veteran. A bestselling author, podcaster, and keynote speaker, his thought leadership ranges from the Internet of Things to Sustainability to Mobile. He’s designed and developed software used by the world...
2022-08-3036 min
Go Electric!Go Electric Podcast With Guest: Adopt A ChargerInterview with, Kitty Adams Hoksbergen, Executive Director of Adopt A ChargerGo Electric - goelectricshow.com - is a podcast and YouTube show covering the Electrification and Cleantech Revolution! In this episode, we welcome Kitty Adams Hoksbergen to our show. Kitty is the Executive Director of, Adopt A Charger, a nonprofit organization, that is accelerating the widespread adoption of plug-in vehicles through the proliferation of public, fee-free electric car chargers which are “adopted” by sponsors. These charger sponsors include, corporations, organizations and individuals who donate funds that are used to install and maintain EV chargers in parks, muse...
2022-02-1524 min
Go Electric!Go Electric Podcast With Guest: Building TransparencyInterview with, Stacy Smedley, Sustainability Director at Skanska and Executive Director of Building Transparency.Go Electric - goelectricshow.com - is a podcast and YouTube show covering the Electrification and Cleantech Revolution! In this episode, we welcome Stacy Smedley to our show. Stacy is the Executive Director of Building Transparency, an organization that is fostering a better building future by addressing embodied carbon’s role in climate change.Stacy also serves as the sustainability Director at Skanska, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, where she has led sustainable initiatives, and is cons...
2022-02-1526 min
Go Electric!Go Electric Podcast with Guest: R3chargeGo Electric - goelectricshow.com - is a podcast and YouTube show covering the Electrification and Cleantech Revolution! In this episode, we welcome, Guillaume Bernhardt, the founder and CEO of R3charge to the show. R3charge, is the first hotel reservation website that helps travelers with electric vehicles to find the perfect accommodation. R3charge provides detailed information on more than 10.000 hotels either offering charging facilities for guests or with access to public charging stations. A pioneer in sustainable travel, r3charge is supporting the electric vehicle revolution by offering and promoting EV-friendly properties worldwide. Learn mo...
2022-01-2821 min
Go Electric!Go Electric Podcast with Guest: CMO of WitricityGo Electric - goelectricshow.com - is a weekly show covering the Electrification and Cleantech Revolution! In this episode, we welcome, Amy Barzdukas, the CMO of Witricity to our show. During this interview, we discuss Wireless EV charging and how it works, the benefits and efficiencies of wireless charging, innovations in the wireless charging space, the types of job openings that exist at Witricity, and some of the key use cases and companies taking advantage of wireless EV charging today. Tune in and learn about the huge impact that Witricity is making to help make our world cleaner and...
2022-01-1026 min