RIOT Edge Solutions

RIOT Edge Solutions

Author: collide. April 29, 2024 Duration: 35:56

Jim and Thad from Riot Edge Solutions stopped by this week fresh off their win at Midland Energy Tech Night, and they’ve got big things in the works. They shared how their backgrounds led them to launch Riot Edge, a company that’s shaking up the energy sector with cutting-edge edge computing tech. We got into why edge computing is the next big thing in oil and gas—it’s all about processing data in real time and boosting accuracy on the spot. Jim and Thad also walked us through their powerful sensors and how they’re driving operational efficiency. From their recent win to their vision for the future of tech in oil and gas, these guys are just getting started!


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00:00 - Digital Wildcatters Energy Tech Night
01:03 - Riot Edge Solutions Overview
04:35 - Founding Story of Riot Edge Solutions
10:37 - Riot Edge Solutions Mesh Network Explained
13:59 - Yell's Scalable Business Model
16:38 - Yell's Spectrum Scaling Capabilities
20:25 - Software Component of Yell
23:10 - Transition from Semiconductor to Oil & Gas
24:30 - Unique Features of Your Product
27:10 - Limitations of Your Product
29:50 - Future of Midland Energy Tech
32:40 - Finding Riot Edge Solutions
32:55 - Outro

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