--- title: Get Connected Blog | Nordic Semiconductor | Pål Kastnes description: "Pål Kastnes joined Nordic in March 2015. He has 18 years of experience from the embedded systems market working in several areas. This includes IC design, system verification, production testing and device specification on the factory side. He spent 6 years as a key account manager embedded within the sales organization for the Asian market based out of Tokyo, Japan. The last years he has been driving training programs globally as well as providing key account support for EMEA. His main focus now Trainings and user experience, focusing on ease of use of all the elements involved in the design process of connected devices." --- This blog is for you who are new to the connected world of the Internet of Things (IoT) - whether you are a senior executive, in product development, or simply a curious soul. Our goal is to inform you, keep you updated and help you understand the opportunities and challenges of IoT for your industry. - [All subjects](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected) - [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) - [Sustainability](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/sustainability) - [Wi-Fi](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/wi-fi) - [Matter](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/matter) [![Warehouse with lines showing distances and range using the Nordic Distance Toolbox](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20m%20(3).png?width=600&height=500&name=1%20m%20(3).png) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/using-the-nordic-distance-toolbox-to-measure-the-distance-between-short-range-radios) 06 September 2023 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) ## [Using the Nordic Distance Toolbox to measure the distance between short-range radios](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/using-the-nordic-distance-toolbox-to-measure-the-distance-between-short-range-radios) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_2064581675.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=shutterstock_2064581675.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/shouting-and-listening-extending-bluetooth-le-range) 17 August 2022 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) [Bluetooth mesh](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-mesh) [Range extension](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/range-extension) ## [Shouting and listening: Extending Bluetooth LE range](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/shouting-and-listening-extending-bluetooth-le-range) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/2021%20GetConnected%20Blog/PPK2.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=PPK2.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/power-profiler-kit-ii-brings-greater-insight-to-wireless-power-consumption) 19 May 2021 ## [Power Profiler Kit II brings greater insight to wireless power consumption](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/power-profiler-kit-ii-brings-greater-insight-to-wireless-power-consumption) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/2021%20GetConnected%20Blog/direction%20finding%20maze.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=direction%20finding%20maze.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/direction-finding-solutions-now-ready-for-developers) 17 March 2021 [Cellular IoT](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/cellular-iot) [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) [Asset tracking](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/asset-tracking) ## [Direction Finding solutions now ready for developers](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/direction-finding-solutions-now-ready-for-developers) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/Tech_Explained/Social%20distancing%20measurement.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=Social%20distancing%20measurement.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/has-uwb-found-its-killer-application) 06 January 2021 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) ## [Has UWB found its killer application?](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/has-uwb-found-its-killer-application) [![power-consumption-explained.jpg](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2020-08-11%20Nordic%20kit.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=2020-08-11%20Nordic%20kit.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/power-consumption-explained) 29 July 2020 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) ## [Power consumption explained](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/power-consumption-explained) [Next ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/author/pål-kastnes/page/2)