What we’re about
For good or bad, the Matrix is coming. The Internet of Things. IoT. What is it and why does it matter?
According to Global Standards Initiative, IoT is the global infrastructure for the information society, enabling advanced services by interconnecting (physical and virtual) things based on existing and evolving interoperable information and communication technologies.
Essentially, IoT is about connectivity and data, and its evolving ecosystem is driven by mobility and convergence. Whether you're a software developer, hardware engineer or tech evangelist, it's up to us to shape the future.
What we want to become, Star Trek or Skynet (Terminator), starts here.
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Please check out our Pages section and iottexas.org for more information and shared content.
Addendum: IoT Texas is a neutral and not for profit Meetup site. Any solicitations from members to members is NOT representative of IoT Texas. If this occurs and you have questions about the solicitation, please DM the head Organizer. Thank you.
Upcoming events
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5G Private Nets, AI and IoT by Victor Plata w/ TXM Global @ IoT Happy Hour
SpringHill Suites Dallas Richardson/Plano, 3251 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX, USThese IoT & Technology Meetups are held on the first Thursday of each month (except Jan. 1, 2026 when we'll meet the following Thursday) and are free to anyone interested in the business of high technology.
Victor Plata Mazzotti
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/platavictor/)with TXM Global
(https://txmglobal.com/2026/)will present:
How TXM Global can deploy innovative 5G-Private Networks plus Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to optimize operations, streamline production processes, enhance supply chains, improve quality, and increase efficiency across manufacturing facilities while also enhancing safety by monitoring workplace conditions, detecting potential hazards that ensure the well-being of personnel in industrial settings.
Victor Plata Mozzatti is the CEO of TXM Global which is a a leading telecommunications and information technology company. Victor spearheads the company's strategic vision and growth trajectory. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, coupled with expertise in IT management, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, he has been instrumental in driving TXM's success across multiple markets from telecommunications, high technology to industrial sectors.
The meeting location has been moved to SpringHill Suites near intersection of Geo. Bush and E. Renner Rd. (2 blocks south on Shiloh from the Methodist Hospital at Renner and Shiloh - see below for details). Come early and stay late if you can. Bar opens at 5 pm (self-paid). Program runs from 6 to 7:30 pm.
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1st Thursday IoT Happy Hour:These are hybrid and free events. For those that can attend in person, it allows us to come together and network with other IoT and technology professionals, business execs, entrepreneurs, etc... and help us find resources, talent and solutions to our issues... and learn about new trends and tech in the industry.
Come early and stay late if you can (bar opens at 5 pm. - self paid. Leave whenever you like... or when the bar closes.)
The folks that attend have technical and business expertise in many varied segments of the IoT/tech industry... from end device/sensor/actuator builders, to connectivity gurus (wired, wireless, satellite), to backend computer systems/platforms and analytic tools specialists... and even edge computing/processing, security and AI/ML/ChatGPT/Agentic AI experts.
Come join us and build relationships and find opportunities for growth... or find solutions and resources to your IoT / IIoT/tech challenges whether you're a developer/solution provider or an end user.
1st Thursday IoT Happy Hour @ SpringHill Suites ((3251 E. Geo. Bush Tpke, Richardsson, TX))
Each 1st Thursday of 2025 · 6:00 – 7:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qjq-aaoe-xdj
Or dial: (US) +1 443-399-3866 PIN: 891 528 379#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qjq-aaoe-xdj?pin=8679601782853A sincere thanks to our sponsors:
4.0 Solutions (www.iiot.university/)
- founded by Walker Reynolds (www.linkedin.com/in/walkerdreynolds/)
4.0 Solutions was created around the concept of the restructuring the way we think about systems integrators, suppliers, hardware & software manufacturers, and distributors in a way that is compatible with the 4th industrial revolution.ObjectSpectrum, LLC (www.objectspectrum.com)
- founded by Eric Lenington (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlenington/):
"ObjectSpectrum was founded with the sole purpose of making the Internet of Things an Internet of useful, efficient, cost-cutting, ROI-maximizing things."James Brehm & Assoc. (https://www.jbrehm.com/)
- James Brehm, Founder and Chief Technology Evangelist
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrehm/)
James Brehm & Associates is a consulting and market intelligence firm providing project based and retained strategic advisory services to technology companies worldwide focused on IoT and digitial transformation.Chuck McCoy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chmccoy/),
Founder of: TechTargets - Smart Targets. Smarter Shooters.
(https://techtargets.com/)
TechTargets uses modern IoT components to bring low cost interactive target systems to Law Enforcement live fire training environments.If you'd like to support these meetings through a one-time donation, or ongoing monthly support, contact Ed Hightower at ed.hightower@iotandbeyond.com. I can send an invoice via PayPal and you can pay/ donate via credit card. Thanks.
This link takes you to many of the presentations that have been presented at our IoT Texas meetings over the last 6+ years. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69LBjxiKDx8tVkkVs9T0NA/videos19 attendees
Past events
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