Humans in Tech

RFID innovator and entrepreneur Manfred Rietzler, Identiv’s new strategic advisor and founder of Smartrac Group, joins us to talk about the versatility and future of RFID. As the real link between the metaverse and the physical world, Manfred explores what’s coming next for the IoT and RFID, from UHF and active tags to cloud-connected NFC.

It’s time for an upgrade to hands-on training and e-learning in the security industry. Tatum Mathis, Director of Technical Training at Identiv, has breathed new life into the Identiv Academy. The refreshed Center of Excellence is focused on customized experiences that keep learners coming back. She joins us to talk about the latest trends in training, like mobile accessibility, AI, and microlearning.

Mary Lou Bosco, CEO at AIM Global, and Elizabeth Sinclair, Global Director of Marketing at Seagull Scientific, join us to take a deeper look at cannabis traceability through automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies. AIDC, like RFID and NFC, allows the cannabis industry to track every plant from seed, to packaging, to the consumer.

We are joined by a passionate advocate for equity of access to information, Kim Charlson, the first female president of the American Council of the Blind and the executive director of the Perkins Library, a division of the international NGO Perkins School for the Blind. Kim, who is completely blind herself, is shifting the paradigm, proving that people with disabilities can lead the accessibility charge, specifically in the medical technology space.

The latest episodes hands the reins over to Eric Gregg, Director of Sales at Tx Systems Inc., and Louis Modell, VP OEM Channel Americas at Identiv. The two provide valuable education on what multi-factor authentication (MFA) is, why it is more important than ever, and how it can be easily deployed to ensure cybersecurity for today’s growing mobile workforce.

In this episode, we are joined by Greg Sippell, CSO and VP of Sales at Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. Founded by Hoopa Valley Tribe member Daren Masten, Clear Cloud is more than the typical integrated security dealer and is focused on cultural identity and giving back to the Native American community.

Christian Lackner, Segment Manager of Smart Products, Authentication, and IoT Security at NXP Semiconductors joins our own Dr. Manfred Mueller, COO and GM of Identity, and Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of Transponders, to chat about security in the IoT, our 20+ year partnership, and our latest NFC collaboration.

About 90% of people on the internet are concerned about having their passwords compromised, but most of us still seek the simplest solution to protect our information. The more connected we are, the greater the risk of exposure. John Guerrero, CEO of Identity Systems, returns to talk about making identity security more convenient with FIDO technology.

Digital transformation is everywhere, especially in security. At airports across the U.S., advanced security technologies are paving the way for passenger and employee safety. As security threats and passenger demand increase, the race to keep up with technology and regulations is critical. Clint Welch, Director of Aviation Security and Public Safety at San Diego International Airport, joins us to discuss how he faces these complex challenges.

In the latest episode, Katrina Leight, National Sales Manager at Identiv, and Nick Friesen, Product Manager for Freedom, Liberty, and Enterphone at Identiv, talk about the newest addition to our end-to-end physical security platform: the Freedom Smart Bridge. The new controller integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure and the access control platform is accessible anytime, anywhere, and can monitor and grant access 24/7 via any web browser.