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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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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Victor Fishman: The Texas Quantum Initiative (TQI) - Positioning Texas
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. and July when we'll meet the following Thursday) and are free to anyone interested in the business of high technology.
Come and connect with other like-minded technologists, business execs, entrepreneurs, etc. and hear:
Victor Fishman
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-fishman/)
Executive DirectorExecutive Director
Texas Research Alliance (TRA)
(https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-research-alliance/)
(http://texasresearchalliance.org/)
present:
How the Texas Quantum Initiative (TQI), established by House Bill 4751, aims to position Texas as a leader in quantum computing, networking, and sensing through an advisory committee, dedicated funding, and industry partnerships.
The initiative focuses on accelerating technology adoption, workforce development, and research across universities statewide, including North Texas.
Victor supports the North Texas Quantum Economy (TQE) team which also includes Rashmi Varma, venture capitalist and successful entrepreneur and Joel Buys, senior executive with industry program and partnership building experience.
Victor will talk about:
- Legislation and Purpose: HB 4751 establishes a framework to foster innovation in quantum technologies and integrate them into the Texas economy. The initiative officially began on September 1, 2025.
- Advisory Committee: A committee will be formed to guide investments, research priorities, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Key Partners and Focus Areas: The initiative supports collaborations with industry leaders like IonQ to develop quantum-powered solutions in areas such as defense, materials, and cybersecurity.
- Workforce Development: A major goal is to create a robust quantum talent pipeline by linking academic research with industry needs.
Victor Fishman
is a highly proficient Senior Executive who enables organizational growth and achievement by creating the right structure and systems and building and leading technical organizations and programs in heavily regulated industries (DOD, FDA, EPA).
Working with industry, government and universities, Victor ensures that industry can access and leverage the North Texas research and innovation resources necessary for continued growth and market leadership. Victor also transitions customers into partners and opportunities into viable programs.
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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.
1st Thursday IoT Happy Hour @ SpringHill Suites ((3251 E. Geo. Bush Tpke, Richardsson, TX))
Each 1st Thursday of 2026 (except Jan. and July) · 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=8679601782853
A 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/videos6 attendees
Past events
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