Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy Smedley and Daniel Dobrygowski, head of governance and trust, World Economic Forum, talk about how the character of cyber threats has changed. He says the Forum looks at cyber risk over time and how perceptions of cyber risk are changing and what their expectations are—and it is expecting an increase in both impact and severity to businesses. They also discuss: What a catastrophic cyber event might entail. How cyber risks are making companies reevaluate which countries to invest in and which companies to partner with in the supply chain. The importance of a skilled cyber workforce and a mindset shift in the C-Suite. weforum.org (3/7/23 - 812) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Daniel Dobrygowski, World Economic Forum This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Ron Yearwood, senior managing director, J.S. Held, and Stefano Tsorotiotis, cybersecurity industry analyst, Ocean Tomo, talk about a cybersecurity report. Tsorotiotis says it dives into a variety of different facets, including intellectual property. Yearwood says the cyber trends are continuously changing. They also discuss: The key takeaway from the report. The threats that currently exist to our infrastructure. How to better respond to cyber threats. tinyurl.com/oceantomocyberreport (3/7/23 - 812) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ron Yearwood, J.S. Held, Stefano Tsorotiotis, Ocean Tomo This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy talks all about customer service, citing a new report that digs into customer care among some of the leading U.S. wireless companies. She says the big takeaway from the report is that the carriers are doing something that can actually be applied to nearly every vertical market. She also discusses: The importance of going back to the basics and treating others like we would like to be treated. The role of automation in customer service. How to balance fast response time and personalized customer care. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/28/23 - 811) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Melissa Durbin, sales director, digital and application innovation, Microsoft, talk about digital platforms for manufacturers. She says it is a great time to be at Microsoft and it is an even better time to be in manufacturing. They also discuss: How to turn connected products into services. Which areas of manufacturing are ripe for innovation. Growth opportunities and turning to new business models and products. Low-Code Application Development | Microsoft Azure Modern Application Development | Microsoft Azure McKinsey Consulting 2021 Global Report - The State of New-Business Building Microsoft Customer Story-Learning gets real for industrial customers with Honeywell mixed reality simulation Microsoft Customer Story-Johnson Controls takes a smart approach to building technologies with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Power Platform Microsoft Customer Story-Dow breaks down data silos and accelerates digital manufacturing with Microsoft solutions Microsoft Customer Story-Chevron powers its business future with SAP on Azure and the Microsoft Cloud Microsoft Customer Story-John Deere brings modern cloud benefits on-premises and at the edge with hybrid data services enabled by Azure Arc (2/28/23 - 811) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Melissa Durbin, Microsoft, app innovation, power platform, Azure, Microsoft Advocate This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Frederic Desbiens, program manager for IoT and edge computing, Eclipse Foundation, returns to the show to talk with Peggy about a new survey focusing on IoT adoption and edge computing. He says there was an acceleration of IoT adoption in 2022, citing specific statistics. They also discuss: If at some point there won't be an IoT deployment without edge computing. The role of open-source technologies and the main benefits. The workforce shortage and common operational challenges. iot.eclipse.org (2/28/23 - 811) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Frederic Desbiens, Eclipse Foundation This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks about what needs to happen to mitigate cyber risk. She says going forward we will need to increase our ability to detect things and we will need a plan for what we are going to do when a threat happens—because it isn't a matter of if, it is a matter of when. With threats happening with increasing speed, we need to know the risks that exist out there and we need to be prepared. She also discusses: What happened on Feb. 25, 2022, that changed the trajectory of cyber. A new Dragos report that suggests 2022 saw breakthrough escalation in capabilities by a new modular industrial control systems malware. How we can prepare for a cyber-attack in industrial manufacturing. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/21/23 - 810) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, mobility This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Steve Goetz, VP & partner, telecommunications media & entertainment industry, IBM Consulting, talk about how telecommunications is changing, ahead of Mobile World Congress. He says it is always great to go to Mobile World Congress for so many reasons, and that IBM has a very large presence there. They also discuss: What has changed in the last several years—and what to expect at this year's show. The importance of the monetization of 5G. How roles and responsibilities are shifting. ibm.com/telecommunications Telecom Strategies for a 5G Future White Paper (2/21/23 - 810) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Steve Goetz, IBM Consulting, mobility This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Katherine Giovannone, founder, MEsquad, talk about her background and how she ended up where she is at today. She says eyewear sales is still very old school—and before COVID she could see this was changing and an inefficient way to do business. Thus, she began designing a customizable kids eyewear collection. They also discuss: How it changed during the pandemic and evolved to direct-to-consumer. How the eyewear is like legos for children. The difference between B2B and direct-to-consumer. mesquad.ca (2/21/23 - 810) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Katherine Giovannone, MEsquad, mobility This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy talks about how to keep our loved ones safe on the roads. She says we need to be smarter on our roads, and new efforts from government are a great first step, but there is always so much more than can be done to protect our drivers. She also discusses: The cost of car crashes to our economy and our personal lives—and if we are heading in the right direction. New efforts from the government to improve road safety and advance complete streets that serve all road users. Her thoughts on what needs to happen next with our infrastructure and technology to make our roads a little bit safer. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/14/23 - 809) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Brian Sathianathan, co-founder & chief technology officer, iterate.ai, explains what quiet quitting is all about. He says it has been around for a long time, but now it is happening at a larger scale. They also discuss how this all is changing with technology and the recent layoffs at big tech companies. They also discuss: How fast the tech sector was hiring during the pandemic and how it is shrinking now. Four ways managers can engage with remote employees. How models and technologies can give a meaningful answer and make company information better. iterate.ai (2/14/23 - 809) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Brian Sathianathan, iterate.ai This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Scott Schober, president & CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about a new Kickstarter campaign for BlueSleuth-Lite. He says the product focuses in on Bluetooth Low Energy and scans all around looking for devices using it. The technology helps to determine if someone is being tracked or followed using tags. They also discuss: What he is hoping to accomplish with this Kickstarter campaign. The difference between GPS trackers and tags. What the consumer wants from technology such as this. bvsystems.com (2/14/23 - 809) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Scott Schober, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Kickstarter, BlueSleuth-Lite This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks all about cybersecurity and a recent prediction of the threat of a catastrophic cyberattack in the next two years. She says our businesses and our infrastructure are at risk, sharing predictions for the future and what needs to happen next. She also discusses: How many cybersecurity experts and business leaders believe geopolitical instability is likely to lead to a catastrophic cyberattack in the next two years. The threat that exists with the lack of skilled cyber experts. The good news and the bad news and how we can address these threats. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/7/23 - 808) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Tom Coughlin, IEEE Life Fellow and 2023 president-elect and president, Coughlin Associates, talk about how data is typically stored. He says when you talk about storing information, it is digital information, and it is stored by some means of creating a physical change in something that is retained after it is made. They also discuss: The growth of data and connected data centers. How to run data centers as efficiently as they can. Data at the edge of the network. ieee.org (2/7/23 - 808) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tom Coughlin, IEEE, Coughlin Associates This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Megan Lueders, chief marketing officer, Silicon Labs, talk about where the IoT (Internet of Things) is today. She says the company is now completely focused on the IoT, saying the IoT is any device that is connected wirelessly to the cloud. They also discuss: How the possibilities are endless with the Internet of Things. How sustainability, climate, and green come into play for businesses and consumers. Customer examples for bringing IoT to the home, beehives, and healthcare. silabs.com (2/7/23 - 808) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Megan Lueders, Silicon Labs This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has always been important in many companies and in society, but now the three-letter acronym is getting a lot more attention lately. Peggy talks all about it, explaining where we are at now and some ways we can increase this in this our own communities and in our businesses. She also: Breaks down the definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discusses if more diverse companies are more likely to outperform less diverse peers on profitability. Gives examples of DEI efforts in our own communities—as inflation causes the affordability of everything to skyrocket. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/31/23 - 807) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Rabindra Ratan, associate professor of media and information and director of the SPARTIE Lab, Michigan State University, returns to The Peggy Smedley Show to talk with Peggy about listener questions about the Proteus effect. He says technology can be used for both pro-social and anti-social purposes, but he tends toward positive media effects. They also discuss: The layoffs at technology companies and how it reflects larger macroeconomic trouble. If how we behave offline will have repercussions online. Examples of how AR, VR, and the metaverse are being used in high school—and how teachers are being trained on the technology. robbyratan.com (1/31/23 - 807) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Rabindra Ratan, Michigan State University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Yu-Han Chang, senior technology analyst, IDTechEx, talk about 6G. She says 6G research started long ago and we expect to see at least 50 times higher peak data rates, much faster latency, compared to 5G millimeter wave, better energy efficiency, and higher reliability. They also discuss: Where exactly are we with 6G right now. The biggest obstacles we face with 6G currently. Some applications for 6G in the future. idtechex.com (1/31/23 - 807) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Yu-Han Chang, IDTechEx This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks about where we are headed with food innovation—both in the products offered and, in the distribution, and logistics of food production. She talks about new announcements from CES earlier this month and what is coming next in the months ahead. She also discusses: New almond milk American slices—and how they are different from other options. How supply chain disruptions are impacting nearly every walk of life, especially the food supply chain. Other innovations like a modular system for vertical cultivation. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/24/23 - 806) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Rabindra Ratan, associate professor of media and information and director of the SPARTIE Lab, Michigan State University, talk about VR (virtual reality), immersive technologies, and the metaverse. He says the proteus effect is a phenomenon that was discovered in 2007 in early VR research where participants who come into the lab are given an avatar and they interact in the virtual environment. When people use an avatar that has certain characteristics, they will act in ways that are consistent with their stereotypes of those characteristics later, but they don't realize they are doing it. They also discuss: How this can help create new solutions and inventions. The definition of the metaverse and avatars. If virtual reality is the future for all classes and how students respond to it. spartie.org (1/24/23 - 806) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Rabindra Ratan, Michigan State University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Sebastiaan Laurijsse, global head of industry high tech, ServiceNow, and Jamie Wilkie, senior director for industrial security offerings, Fujitsu, talk about how and why manufacturing is changing today and into the future. Laurijsse asks, what is not changing, saying everything is getting connected and generating a set of data. Wilkie says the way manufacturing is moving, it has a huge contribution to make at a society level in terms of sustainability. They also discuss: The importance of cybersecurity and how to make products secure. The IT and OT convergence in manufacturing and how the two have very different cultures and mindsets. How ecosystems are changing and how manufacturers need to adapt. fujitsu.com/global servicenow.com (1/24/23 - 806) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sebastiaan Laurijsse, ServiceNow, Jamie Wilkie, Fujitsu This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley digs into the workforce trends in the transportation industry, looking at recent numbers and giving thoughts on where we are headed next on the road to transformation. She says we need to address the worker shortage and we need young minds to enter the space. She also discusses: The unemployment numbers in the U.S. transportation sector. How many people are over the age of 55 in transportation. What needs to happen next as we move into a new era. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/17/23 - 805) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Sabur Baidya, assistant professor, computer science and engineering, University of Louisville, talk about what brought him to the University of Louisville. He says he got a great opportunity to join as a faculty and participate in a research project on advanced manufacturing and robotics called KAMPERS (Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Enhanced Robotics and Structures). They also discuss: Innovations in human-machine interface, computing, autonomous, and cyber-physical systems. Work on digital twin-based industrial IoT and mixed-reality-based immersive applications in IIoT. The role of the human in an AI-driven future. saburbaidya.com (1/17/23 - 805) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sabur Baidya, University of Louisville This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Danielle Baughman, president, ProShare Services, talk about making a change from working for a large corporation to starting your own business. She says one of the biggest pieces of advice she can give to somebody is to just dive in. They also discuss: The biggest challenges women face in energy and oil and gas industry. The best piece of advice she has received from one of her mentors. What is included in a successful project and the importance of keeping field personnel safe. proshareservices.com (1/17/23 - 805) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Danielle Baughman, ProShare Services This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks all about transportation, sharing the transportation statistics from the 2022 annual report from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. She says the pandemic has produced fast changes in transportation supply, demand, and performance. She also discusses: The supply chain and its role in keeping industries moving. If total passenger enplanements were up or down during the pandemic. If transportation energy use rebounded in 2021. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/10/23 - 804) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Jonathan Shroyer, chief customer experience innovation officer, Arise Virtual Solutions, talk about the trends in immersive technologies and the metaverse. He says he thinks of the metaverse as anything that is not in your own reality and any experience around that. In 2022, $48 billion was the value of the metaverse. By 2030, it is valued to be $680 billion. They also discuss: The top five applications and use cases in the metaverse. How much bullying is currently happening in the metaverse and how to protect all users of the metaverse. Some ways businesses can enter the metaverse space—including the opportunities and the roadblocks. arise.com (1/10/23 - 804) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jonathan Shroyer, Arise Virtual Solutions This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Joshua Peschel, assistant professor and Black & Veach Faculty Fellow, Iowa State University, talk about how 2022 turned out—and what is in store for 2023 with science and technology. He sums up 2022 by saying it is the year nothing went right in terms of science and technology, explaining there were a lot of predictions and trends that didn't come to fruition. They also discuss: How the metaverse has potential but is going to be different than what is being talked about now. Big trends to watch in the future including self-sufficient or decentralized infrastructure. Interactive AI (artificial intelligence)—the benefits and the holdbacks like the chat not being able to reason. peschelgroup.org (1/10/23 - 804) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joshua Peschel, Iowa State University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley gives a primer on clean energy and how it will impact businesses in the year ahead. She talks about how clean energy works, why we need clean energy storage, and how we are going to get there. She also discusses: The differences between green, clean energy, and renewable energy sources. An example of advanced clean energy storage. If clean energy will power our future—and the driving forces. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/3/23 - 803) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Will Zhang, assistant professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, talk about immersive technology. He says immersive technologies include several technologies such as AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), XR (extended reality), and the metaverse—and discusses the connections between each and how they are different. They also discuss: How the development of manufacturing became more intelligent. Potential long-term impacts of immersive technologies. An example of a robot on Mars and other near-term applications and opportunities. willyunbozhang.com (1/3/23 - 803) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Will Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Mike Geyer, omniverse product management for manufacturing and digital twins, NVIDIA, talks about the industrial metaverse. He says the idea of the metaverse is a concept from a '90s science fiction novel, which was a populous take on a multiple universe theory of quantum mechanics that was put forward by Hugh Everett in the '50s. We think of it as connected virtual worlds that are used to simulate complex systems. They also discuss: Some of the challenges and hurdles that still exist in manufacturing today. Creating complex systems and digital twins of factories. Derisking the supply chain and predictions for 2023. nvidia.com/omniverse (1/3/23 - 803) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Mike Geyer, NVIDIA This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks about our workforce and how all the generations need to come together to build and manufacture our future. She digs into how we need to communicate in a way that works for everyone. She also: Sets the stage with some big trends and how that will impact companies in the year ahead. A breakdown of the five generations that have an active role in the marketplace and in the workforce today. How the different generations communicate through technology—and why it matters. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/20/22 - 802) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Smith Codio, director of customer experience, automotive, mobility, and transportation industry, Microsoft, talk about the metaverse in automotive and his time leading multiple engineering teams. He says the process of buying a car is not the most user friendly or customer centric—and Microsoft wants to help change that process. They also discuss: An example of an automotive company that has launched a virtual showroom. How this technology can reduce the carbon footprint. Other applications in transportation, travel, rail, and manufacturing. aka.ms/peggysmedley (12/20/22 - 802) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Smith Codio, Microsoft This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Tim Lindner, senior business consultant, Voxware Inc., talk about technology predictions for 2023. With regards to ecommerce and omnichannel fulfillment, he says he is seeing more robotics being brought into distribution centers as a response to the severe labor issues—and he sees these things continuing well into 2023. They also discuss: An example of synergy between a human and a robot. What is causing the shortages—and how productivity can be improved. How augmented reality, the metaverse, and artificial intelligence will impact distribution centers. voxware.com (12/20/22 - 802) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tim Lindner, Voxware Inc. This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

For many, it is the middle of gift buying and giving season. Peggy asks the question: When we venture into stores, will we soon be met with avatars? She points to examples of how the metaverse is impacting retail today. She also discusses: How the metaverse and avatars have evolved in retail and fashion in the past few years. Examples of how avatars can be used to shop and sell. A case study of a convenience store in Japan staffed by avatars. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/13/22 - 801) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Tim Ryder, general manager, U.S. Manufacturing Sector, Microsoft, talk about the state of the semiconductor sector. He says the industry is always evolving and it is always working to power the continuous connectivity that we demand to make our lives more productive and to achieve our goals. They also discuss: Trends in the supply chain such as production moving closer to the customer. A history of computing over the years and where we are at today. The need to leverage a common data model that allows for a secure sharing of data across the ecosystem. microsoft.com/manufacturing Azure for the Semiconductor Industry | Microsoft Azure (12/13/22 - 801) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tim Ryder, Microsoft This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Lori Ziolkowski, associate professor, University of South Carolina, talk about how American cities are doing right now as it relates to climate change. She says we have made lots of pledges throughout the decades and the amount of carbon keeps on going up, regardless of all of our pledges. They also discuss: How cities have tried to step up to the task and try being part of the solution. That transportation and buildings are 80% of climate emissions. How cohorts can bring organizations together to negotiate with the electricity company to get renewable power generation. sc.edu (12/13/22 - 801) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Lori Ziolkowski, University of South Carolina This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley celebrates 800 episodes of the show being on the air, giving an in-depth look at how technology has evolved since the show's inception and insights on what's to come. She says digital transformation has the potential to reinvent our processes, culture, and our business models—but we need the right workers to lead. She also: Journeys back to the year 2008 and talks about the economic and technological climate back then. Discusses where we are today and how we are seeing a new economy emerge where workers will need to drive change. Talks about what needs to happen next in order for big change to happen across all industries. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/6/22 - 800) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Mark Kroese, general manager, sustainability solutions, Microsoft, and Eugenio Longo, sustainability director, TCS Europe, talk about Scope 1, 2, 3, and 4. They also converse about how Scope 3 becomes very complicated very quickly. They also discuss: The definitions for each one of the Scopes. How to do estimates and probabilistic studies for Scope 3. The need to develop a standard to count CO2. Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability | Microsoft microsoft.com/sustainability on.tcs.com/sustainability-MBU (12/6/22 - 800) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Mark Kroese, Microsoft, Eugenio Longo, TCS This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Scott Schober, president & CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about ransomware and some of the statements made on a previous episode of The Peggy Smedley Show. He explains that he disagrees with some of the statements made, saying that he hears about ransomware attacks all the time and that it is real and happening all the time—and at the same time there is a lot of fear mongering too. They also discuss: A comparison of the cost of a ransomware attack paid out across the years. What needs to be done to address ransomware. What Berkeley Varitronics Systems is doing to stop weapons from coming into schools. scottschober.com (12/6/22 - 800) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Scott Schober, Berkeley Varitronics Systems This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy says we know Baby Boomers are exiting the workforce and we need to fill these roles. She talks about the life of a Millennial and how they are one of the most educated generations, yet they are one of the least employed. She also discusses: The type of world a Millennial was born into and the education they received. How many jobs there were when they graduated from college. How they can help fill a need in manufacturing and construction. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/29/22 - 799) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Devraj Bardhan, CTO, SAP managed services, IBM Consulting, and Nathan Weaver, senior director, SAP business unit, Microsoft, talk about a new strategic partnership. They discuss what listeners should know about how IBM and Microsoft are working together and why it matters. They also discuss: The power in historical knowledge about companies. The top three industries where there is a lot of traction with cloud transformation. The importance of focusing on client journeys and how to establish that. SAP on Azure with IBM Consulting eBook SAP on Azure YouTube Channel ibm.com/consulting/microsoft azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/sap (11/29/22 - 799) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Devraj Bardhan, IBM Consulting, Nathan Weaver, Microsoft This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Bruce Schneier, chief of security architecture, Inrupt, talk all about cybersecurity. He says the state of cybersecurity is complicated—and it might not be as bad as most people thinks it is. They also discuss: How data is being bought and sold all the time. If the research on cybercrime rates are true. How a company can protect itself from cybercrime. schneier.com (11/29/22 - 799) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Bruce Schneier, Inrupt This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy talks about the importance of partnerships, people, and technology on our journey to net zero. She defines net zero, the ambitious deadlines to reach it, and the progress that is being made, saying for countries and cities to go net zero this will require significant changes to lifestyles and businesses. She also discusses: A new partnership for net zero that is dedicated to helping countries meet decarbonization and climate change goals. Why innovation and technology are key and how this coalition plans to tackle it. Why we need the right people for these jobs to get to net zero. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/22/22 - 798) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Birdie Carpenter, senior researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, talk about the circular economy. She defines the circular economy, saying there are something like 10 Rs now, explaining it is important: to refuse, to rethink, and to reduce. Another category is to think about how to keep products in the economy if possible. The last category is recycle or recover. They also discuss: How plastics have been a product of convenience and bring great value, but also there is a big downside. How do we do things better and how do we make things better. How can we get the next generation excited about circularity and how they can save the planet. nrel.gov (11/22/22 - 798) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Birdie Carpenter, National Renewable Energy Laboratory This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Joshua Peschel, assistant professor, Iowa State University, talk about water usage and shortages. He says certainly we can all do things that impact our water footprint, but that we all must do it together to make a larger impact. They also discuss: How legislation might help—and hinder—the water shortages. How technology can help with water shortages, both with the end consumer and businesses. How water shortages are impacting the food supply and other supply-chain shortages. peschelgroup.org (11/22/22 - 798) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joshua Peschel, Iowa State University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy offers two big solutions to the worker shortage and the way forward. She prefaces the conversation by saying businesses do need competitive benefits in order to attract a younger generation to the workplace. She also discusses: The importance of mentorship and how to help young workers understand that manufacturing is a great career. Examples of apprenticeship programs. How digital transformation will have a big impact on personnel in the future. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/15/22 - 797) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Adam Feinberg, cofounder and CTO, Fluidform and professor, Carnegie Mellon University, talk about the research that is done at his lab. He says what they are trying to do is understand how to engineer or build human tissue to treat disease. They also discuss: How engineers can develop technologies that can develop tissue. A 3D bioprinted heart tube like a conduit with valves that would take over the function of pumping blood to the lungs, restoring normal heart functions. How 3D printing is applied to this research—and how it is applicable. fluidform3d.com (11/15/22 - 797) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Adam Feinberg, Fluidform, Carnegie Mellon University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Joshua Gans, professor of strategic management, University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, joins the show to talk about his book Power and Prediction. He shares how long it took for electricity to have rapid adoption—and compares it to AI (artificial intelligence). They also discuss: Three stages of really innovative technology. Why the human is going to be a critical part of artificial intelligence. Old systems being displaced by new ones in industries like manufacturing. predictionmachines.ai (11/15/22 - 797) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joshua Gans, University of Toronto This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy talks about the worker shortage and the state of manufacturing. She poses the question: Have we as parents and a society failed millennials and generations even young than them when it comes to exposing them to all the opportunities that manufacturing has to offer? She also discusses: Research that points to the current state of manufacturing. The crisis we are currently facing with the worker shortage. Where we are today and the current challenges we are facing. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/8/22 - 796) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Tony Schmitz, professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and joint faculty, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, talk about the ACE (America's Cutting Edge) program and what brought him to the University of Tennessee. He explains that East Tennessee is an exploding ecosystem right now. They also discuss: Why it has the ACE program and the importance of machine tools for defense and our economic security. How machine tool technology has improved and the challenge of the lack of workforce to make the best use of that equipment. The result of outsourcing manufacturing to other countries and what needs to happen next. mtrc.utk.edu americascuttingedge.org (11/8/22 - 796) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tony Schmitz, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Oak Ridge National Laboratory This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Harry Glorikian, general partner, Scientia Ventures, talk about his book The Future You, how AI (artificial intelligence) can help you get healthier, stress less, and live longer. He says he wrote the book because he felt technology had reached a level that really made healthcare more accessible to the average person—and he wanted them to be able to experience this and bring this into their daily lives so they could influence their own health and wellness without depending on the system all the time. They also discuss: How AI helped him diagnose an issue for himself and how he uses the technology to optimize health. How sensors and digital twins are advancing and the impact on health and wellness. The value of looking at real analytics in healthcare. glorikian.com (11/8/22 - 796) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Harry Glorikian, Scientia Ventures This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.