IoT Application Analysis: Smart Shelves – 1Q23

Amni Abdul Ghapar

Research Analyst

Amni is a research analyst in Omdia’s research operations team. Amni assists in providing research and analysis support for various research products in service providers and the IoT market.

In particular, she tracks telco news from third-tier countries and records SME bundles from enterprises. She also oversees the telecom IT contracts database and produces reports on IoT applications; she is also familiar with the smart cities market.

Prior to joining Omdia, formerly IHS Technology, Amni was a graduate trainee in Celcom Axiata. Amni holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Aberystwyth University, UK.

John Canali

Principal Analyst, IoT

As part of Omdia's Internet of Things (IoT) practice, John is based in Boston. His specialist areas of coverage include service provider IoT strategies, IoT platforms, IoT product and go-to-market approaches, and key IoT vertical markets, including connected cars.

Prior to joining the Omdia (formerly Ovum) IoT team in 2019, John spent over five years working in product management and product development with AT&T's IoT organization. He provided commercial and market support in areas including connected cars, fleet solutions, smart cities, and smart homes. Before joining AT&T, John was an analyst with Strategy Analytics, focusing on connected car markets, technologies, and opportunities. John holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Trinity College in Connecticut and a Master of Science with distinction in international strategy and economics from the University of St Andrews in Scotland.  

Josh Builta

Senior Director, Enterprise Platforms & Applications

As the senior research director for Enterprise Platforms & Applications at Omdia, Josh Builta leads a talented team of analysts producing valuable insights on artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), digital workplace, and other enterprise technology markets. In this role, Josh manages the day-to-day operations of these teams and guides their strategic development to ensure they produce a compelling research portfolio that meets the demands of Omdia’s global client base. Using an extensive network of industry contacts, Josh regularly contributes to market intelligence reports and frequently leads consulting projects for high-profile clients. His expertise spans a broad technology spectrum, from hardware components to connectivity technologies and vertical market use cases.

Before Omdia, Josh served as the vice president of product management at Ingenu, formulating the company’s product roadmap and guiding cross-functional teams. From 2010 to 2016, he led IHS Markit’s coverage of the IoT market and guided the launch of the first syndicated intelligence service. Josh’s experience also includes analyst roles with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, where he directly advised senior government and military officials on national security matters.