#17 Understanding Microsoft and the Internet of Things – Sam George, Director of Azure IoT

Microsoft has emerged as one of the most important technology players in the Internet of Things. Sam George takes our conversation through the origins and evolution of Microsoft’s IoT strategy, touching on the key product offerings, the role of partnerships and customers behind the fundamental drive to make everything simpler for users. Our discussion covered platforms, analytics and AI, the role of blockchain, edge computing and Sam highlights a number of key use cases. Lastly, Sam provides a view of what to expect from Microsoft’s IoT focus on the future.