Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf IoT Solutions | Brash Inc.'s Richard Beranek | Internet of Things Podcast

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Richard Beranek, Managing Partner and Engineering Lead to Brash Inc, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss custom versus off-the-shelf IoT solutions. They cover what off-the-shelf and custom IoT solutions are, combining them, risks and things to consider, factors that influence the decision between them, and advice for companies starting their IoT journey. Dr. Richard Beranek has a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, both from Carleton University. In 2012, he co-founded GaitTronics to commercialize SoloWalk, a robotic walker used in early mobilization rehabilitation. He would go on to form Brash Inc. in 2017, leading the product design and development of new devices, consumer electronics, robotics, software, and IoT products. Brash Inc. is in the business of collectively finding creative solutions to interesting problems. Whether it's starting the next big idea or revamping an existing one, they partner with clients to deliver customized solutions from the initial scribble all the way to market (and anywhere in between). Their team of innovators include designers, engineers, software developers, data scientists, and researchers that are not only technical experts in their respective fields, but also well-versed in the startup journey and the various stages of product development. Alongside with you, they dig into developing products that fuse design and engineering to create intuitive customer experiences. Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Brash: https://www.brashinc.com/ Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardberanek/ Our sponsor: https://www.wildernesslabs.co/ (00:00) Sponsor (00:21) Intro (00:31) Richard Beranek and Brash Inc. (02:16) What are off-the-shelf IoT solutions? (04:11) Custom IoT solutions (05:40) Hybrid approach: combining off-the-shelf and custom (10:52) Impact of legacy infrastructure on IoT solution choice (12:02) What other factors influence custom vs off-the-shelf? (21:06) Advice for companies starting their IoT journey (22:22) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview