--- title: Get Connected Blog | Nordic Semiconductor | Torbjørn Øvrebekk description: "Torbjørn Øvrebekk is a senior application engineer in Nordic Semiconductor, and has worked for the company since he graduated with a Masters degree in Electronics at NTNU in 2008. Torbjørn has worked mainly with customer support, assisting customers with issues related to embedded software development and RF protocols. He has also worked closely with the Nordic sales group, providing technical assistance in the field, attending trade shows and doing technical presentations at conferences and events." --- 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) [![Bluetooth_5_ad_extension.jpg](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/2022%20Get%20Connected%20Blog/Girl%20with%20hart%20on%20digital%20%20advertising%20screen.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=Girl%20with%20hart%20on%20digital%20%20advertising%20screen.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/bluetooth-5-advertising-extensions) 05 January 2022 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) ## [Bluetooth 5 Advertising Extensions](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/bluetooth-5-advertising-extensions) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/Tech_Explained/2017-06/shutterstock_637062103-029243-edited.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=shutterstock_637062103-029243-edited.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/the-importance-of-average-power-consumption-to-battery-life) 29 September 2020 [Cellular IoT](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/cellular-iot) [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) ## [The Importance of Average Power Consumption to Battery Life](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/the-importance-of-average-power-consumption-to-battery-life) [![iot-future-factory.jpg](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/Tech_Explained/2018-01/iot-future-factory.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=iot-future-factory.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/bluetooth-mesh-for-industrial-iot) 09 September 2020 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) [Bluetooth mesh](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-mesh) ## [Bluetooth Mesh for Industrial IoT](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/bluetooth-mesh-for-industrial-iot) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/Tech_Explained/Mesh%20network%20illustrated.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=Mesh%20network%20illustrated.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/mesh-networks-explained) 12 August 2020 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) [Bluetooth mesh](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-mesh) ## [Mesh networks explained](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/mesh-networks-explained) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/Bluetooth%205/scale-1987770_1280.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=scale-1987770_1280.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/the-bluetooth-5-trade-off) 12 July 2017 [Bluetooth LE](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/topic/bluetooth-le) ## [The Bluetooth 5 trade-off](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/the-bluetooth-5-trade-off) [![](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_pics/Internet_of_Things/2017-02/bluetooth-security.jpg?width=600&height=500&name=bluetooth-security.jpg) ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/secure-iot-commissioning-how-hard-can-it-be) 08 February 2017 ## [Secure IoT commissioning: How hard can it be?](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/secure-iot-commissioning-how-hard-can-it-be) [Next ](https://blog.nordicsemi.com/getconnected/author/torbjørn-øvrebekk/page/2)