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Favoriot Sembang Santai – Episode 11: IoT Faded, AI Boomed
Why does it feel like IoT has gone quiet while AI is getting all the attention? In this episode, host Zura Huzali chats with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO of FAVORIOT, to explore what really happened behind the shift in tech buzzwords. IoT used to be everywhere. Today, all the talk… Read More ⇢
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Why “Cheap” Sensors End Up Costing You the Most
The Hidden Cost of Low-Priced Sensors in Long-Term IoT Deployments In many IoT projects, sensor selection begins with a simple price comparison. When budgets are tight and approvals are required, low-priced sensors often seem the most practical choice. They reduce initial capital expenditure, shorten procurement cycles, and make projects easier… Read More ⇢
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Favoriot Sembang Santai – Episode 10: Sustainable IoT
Title: Sustainable IoT: Can IoT Really Save the World?Host: Zura HuzaliGuest: Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO & Co-Founder, FAVORIOT Can IoT be part of the climate solution—or is it silently adding to the problem? In this special 10th episode, Zura sits down with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Malaysia’s own IoT Man, to… Read More ⇢
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Integration, Collaboration, and the Future of Self-Powered IoT
Opportunities and Challenges for Energy-Harvested IoT at Scale As IoT ecosystems expand across cities, industries, farms, and infrastructure networks, one question becomes unavoidable: how do we power millions of devices sustainably over the long term? Battery replacement does not scale. Manual maintenance does not scale. And operational anxiety around power… Read More ⇢
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From Research to Real-World Impact
Pathways for Commercialising Scalable IoT Technologies One of the most common gaps I see in the Internet of Things ecosystem is not a lack of ideas, talent, or research output. It is the gap between a working prototype and a commercially scalable product. Many IoT projects demonstrate impressive technical ingenuity… Read More ⇢
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Favoriot Sembang Santai – Episode 9: Getting to Know IoT Personas
In this 30-minute episode, host Zura Huzali sits down with the ever-energetic Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO & Co-Founder of Favoriot, to explore a unique but powerful concept — IoT Personas. Who are they? Why do they matter? And how does Favoriot use them to build better IoT solutions? From students… Read More ⇢
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Energy Harvesting and IoT Platforms
Turning Promise into Predictable, Scalable Reality Energy harvesting has long been positioned as one of the most promising enablers for large-scale, long-term Internet of Things deployments. The idea is compelling. Sensors that power themselves using sunlight, vibration, thermal differentials, or ambient radio frequency signals offer the possibility of eliminating batteries,… Read More ⇢
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Favoriot Sembang Santai – Episode 8: Live from Osaka Expo 2025
In this episode, Zura and Dr. Mazlan Abbas share exclusive updates from Osaka Expo 2025 as Favoriot makes its presence known on the global stage. They discuss what’s happening at the expo, the significance of this milestone for Malaysia’s IoT journey, and how Favoriot is building new international partnerships. This… Read More ⇢
