IoT and AI in 2026 | Eseye's Nick Earle | Internet of Things Podcast

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Jan 13, 2026

Nick Earle, Executive Chairman at Eseye, brings over 30 years of tech leadership to the table. He discusses the future of IoT and AI by 2026, emphasizing how IoT data will fuel AI advancements. Earle reveals the significance of AT&T's Global SIM and how Eseye's eSIM technology enhances global connectivity. He predicts a shift towards on-device AI and edge computing, moving orchestration to devices for better optimization. Earle also highlights how private LLMs can be trained securely on IoT data, shaping the future of enterprise intelligence.

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ANECDOTE

Federated Localization Beats Simple Roaming

Nick Earle explains Eseye's federated localization: changing the SIM OTA so devices localize rather than merely roam.
He compares it to Star Alliance where one ticket lets you fly many airlines while keeping a single billing and benefits view.

INSIGHT

Operators Will Buy Global Orchestration

AT&T's global eSIM solution shows major operators will buy specialized SaaS rather than build complex global orchestration.
Eseye white-labeled its platform so AT&T gains global capability without heavy CapEx investment.

ADVICE

Pivot From Data Resale To SaaS Platform

Do pivot away from low-margin data resale if network gigabyte prices keep falling.
Build a SaaS platform and monetize platform fees or value-added services instead of chasing declining connectivity margins.

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In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Nick Earle, Executive Chairman at Eseye, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the relationship between IoT and AI and where it will go in 2026 and beyond. The conversation also covers the evolution of IoT connectivity and 5G, AT&T's global SIM solution, partnering with Amazon, the significance of IoT data in AI development, and predictions for edge computing and AI.

Nick Earle is the Executive Chairman of Eseye, a global leader in IoT connectivity solutions. With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Nick has held senior roles at Cisco, Hewlett Packard, and Virgin Hyperloop One, where he drove transformative initiatives and global growth. At Eseye, he champions seamless IoT connectivity for Mobile Network Operators and Enterprises worldwide, serving customers in over 190 countries. Nick is a published author and recipient of multiple industry awards, including IoT Global Awards' CxO of the Year.

As a global leader in IoT Connectivity and eSIM Orchestration, Eseye empowers Enterprises and MNOs to deliver high-performing global IoT. They provide the expertise to integrate, manage, and orchestrate IoT connectivity for any scale or complexity, intelligently optimizing connections to millions of devices across 190 countries, leveraging over 800 networks all with near-100% uptime.

Eseye's innovative eSIM Orchestration technology offers advanced federated localization, enabling MNOs and Enterprises to seamlessly manage eSIM profiles across regions and platforms, ensuring global scalability with localized precision. With decades of delivery for companies like AT&T, MTN, TELUS, Amazon, and Shell, Eseye provides resilient, fully managed, and future-proofed IoT connectivity for lasting success.