Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy does a mid-year IoT (Internet of Things) checkup, narrowing in on agriculture. She talks about the progress we have made with digital transformation in this vertical market and if we have made any real progress. She says supply chains are still disrupted, energy prices are soaring, and consumer confidence is plummeting. Now is the time to look at your vertical market. She also discusses: How much value could be added to the global gross domestic product by 2030 if connectivity is implemented in agriculture. Use cases that have the potential to radically transform many aspects of farming in the next decade. A specific example of a new autonomous farming robot. peggysmedleyshow.com (7/5/22 - 778) 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 Charlie Culp, professor, Dept. of Architecture and associate director, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University, discuss how he built a very efficient, experimental house with his wife that they are still living in. He says he wanted a house south facing because he wanted to harvest the sun in the winter and the daylight year-round. They also discuss: Other tips and tricks for making an existing home or a new build more energy efficient. What he learned through the process of building four homes. What everyone can do today to make their own home more energy efficient. tamu.edu (7/5/22 - 778) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Charlie Culp, Texas A&M 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 Ruthbea Yesner, vice president, government insights, education, and smart cities, IDC, discuss higher education and smart cities. She says this is an incredibly interesting moment in time for the public sector in general—education and state and local government—due to a reset after the pandemic. They also discuss: The pent-up demand in governments and education to try new things. The challenge with technology infrastructure and the inequity in society. Examples of opportunities that exist with the Internet of Things in government. idc.com (7/5/22 - 778) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ruthbea Yesner, IDC 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 manufacturing on the first segment. She says in today's world with broken supply chains and soaring costs, we need effective manufacturing practices now more than ever before. She also discusses: A new report that suggests manufacturing is data rich but information poor. Challenges that still exist in the manufacturing industry today. How manufacturers can move toward being data transformers. peggysmedleyshow.com (6/28/22 - 777) 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 Rohit Malpani, consultant, World Health Organization, talk about the latest healthcare trends. He says different countries can try to tackle issues separately, but there is a large level of interdependence that countries have with each other when it comes to pandemics, climate change, and even AI (artificial intelligence). They also discuss: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the focus to address AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria and bring countries into universal health coverage. How the pharmaceutical industry is changing from developing medicines we have relied on for the last 100 years to medicines that use new technologies. The growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, which is about automation of healthcare that can provide significant benefits, but also disruptions. who.int (6/28/22 - 777) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Rohit Malpani, World Health Organization This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Danielle McGeary, vice president, healthcare technology management, AAMI, talk about why healthcare technology management is so important. She says it is the unsung hero of healthcare, making sure all the medical technology and equipment is working behind the scenes and is available when clinicians and patients need it the most. They also discuss: How they helped make sure technology was up and running during the pandemic. The aging workforce and how more than 60% of the field is over 50 and getting ready to retire, with a weak pipeline coming into the field. How we get past the challenges that currently exist in healthcare technology management. aami.org (6/28/22 - 777) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Danielle McGeary, AAMI This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Temperatures are heating up across the country. Peggy digs deep into the topic of climate change and a new platform that might help in the fight against climate change. She says we know temperatures have oscillated from warnings of an impending ice age to a steady increase in carbon emissions for decades. Now, we need to act. She also discusses: Climate-driven disasters like heat and how it impacts mental health and acuity and worker safety and productivity—and our bottomline. The Heat Action Platform, a place for city officials to find guidance on reducing the impact of extreme heat. What businesses, organizations, and individuals can do to take action. peggysmedleyshow.com (6/21/22 - 776) 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 Matthew Sekol, industry advocate, worldwide sustainability, Microsoft, discuss ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) and how Microsoft intersects in a number of ways. He explains that today carbon is a huge focus for every business. They also discuss: How Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability is a SaaS offering to help customers organize sustainability data. How technology can help manage carbon, water, waste, and ecosystems. The importance of both data and culture to make a difference with ESG. microsoft.com/sustainability Accelerate Sustainability with ESG Insights (6/21/22 - 776) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Matthew Sekol, Microsoft This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Mehdi Nourbakhsh, author, and CEO, Yegatech, shares about his book Augment It. He says he has been working with a lot of AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) companies that develop AI (artificial intelligence) applications to overcome their challenges—and he saw a pattern of why some AI projects are successful and why others are not. They also discuss: Some of the challenge in the AEC industry—and how we can address them. How COVID changed our mindset about the cities of the future and how we must reimagine them. An example of a digital twin of a car and how human thinking impacts driving. augmentit-book.com (6/21/22 - 776) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Yegatech, Augment It 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 standards surrounding lighting control. While adoption of such standards are low in the United States, that might change later this year. She digs into what is already happening and what is coming for smart lighting. She also discusses: How Gen Z—or screeners—have come to expect connectivity in every walk of life. The growth expected for lighting control. One big trend that is set to have a big impact on lighting control. peggysmedleyshow.com (6/14/22 - 775) 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 Erica Di Ruggiero, associate professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, talk about the public health lessons we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that will help revitalize the public health system. She says we too often don't learn from our lessons but hopes we will learn from COVID-19 and past pandemics. They also discuss: How COVID wasn't the great equalizer; rather it exasperated inequities. Key recommendations coming out of public health and the need for better data. The need to reinvigorate the workforce and modernize how we collaborate and govern public health. dlsph.utoronto.ca (6/14/22 - 775) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Erica Di Ruggiero, 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 and Frank Thompson, founder & COO, Automated Technology Company, talk about his company and how it started. He says our hope was to make everybody have the ability to get with an open system and to quit being locked into anything proprietary. They also discuss: Why companies don't want interoperability and how the European model is about the customer. Why standards like KNX and DALI aren't adopted in the United States. The Living Lab and how standards can be adopted. atcjomo.com (6/14/22 - 775) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Frank Thompson, Automated Technology Company 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 Specialty Publishing has recognized women for more than two decades. She shares how the company has shined a light on their achievements in the hopes they would be a beacon for other women. She also discusses: How the numbers are very telling. How the awards have opened a new, expansive door for more women. And what's ahead for the future. peggysmedleyshow.com (6/7/22 - 774) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, women, STEM, next generation This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Joe Carvalko, chair of the technology and ethics working research group, interdisciplinary center for bioethics, Yale University, and adjunct professor of law, science, and technology, Quinnipiac University School of Law, talk about pharmaco-electronics or electroceuticals. He says we have to develop an ear for the new ways in which we express technical concepts. They also discuss: How the idea of pharmaco-electronics has to do with how our world of electronics have infiltrated medical science in a way we have not seen before. What has happened during the period of COVID with the move to seeing patients online. An example of how electronic devices can be inserted into the brain and how an assessment can be made online. carvalko.com (6/7/22 - 774) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joe Carvalko, Yale University, Quinnipiac University School of Law This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Sheila Hollis, United States Energy Assn., talk about microgrids and the big grid—and how it is comprised of several parts. She says power does not flow magically from hydropower in New York out to California where there is a dry spell. They also discuss: Different forms of energy like wind and solar. How much coal is used today—and how that percentage has evolved. How the war in Ukraine impacts domestic energy and consumer prices. usea.org (6/7/22 - 774) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sheila Hollis, United States Energy Assn. 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 data and the news to come out of Microsoft's Build event last week. She says data is a very big consideration these days—and this can be seen through all the announcements that came out of the event. She also discusses: Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform—and the impact this will have on ecommerce as one example. Project Volterra—and the value of an open hardware ecosystem for Windows. Microsoft Dev Box—and how developers will be able to code quicker. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/31/22 - 773) 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 Laura Black, author and editor at large, Specialty Publishing Media, talk about the new book, Becoming Resilient Parents, and why Black chose to write the book now. They also discuss why resiliency is so important today—both in parenting and in business. They also discuss: Two foundational principles for resilient parents. The four to flourish. Time management principles that work in both business and parenting. lauraanneblack.com (5/31/22 - 773) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Laura Black, Specialty Publishing Media This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Sheila Hollis, acting executive director, United States Energy Assn., discuss the energy crisis in the United States and across the globe. She says it is heartbreaking in many parts of the world still. If you look to India, the temperatures are 104-114 many days and air conditioning does not exist. They also discuss: Two existential questions facing the energy environment. The history of hydroelectric power and the Federal Power Act. The challenges with energy, specifically in the United States. usea.org (5/31/22 - 773) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sheila Hollis, United States Energy Assn. 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 digital forensics. She says data is constantly growing and the methods and tools we use to collect the data is also evolving, which creates a moving target for any vertical industry that leverages data. She also discusses: New research on digital forensics, which presents the methods that digital forensic experts use to analyze evidence from computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. Better methods for information sharing among experts and a more structured approach. What comes next for digital forensics. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/24/22 - 772) 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 Akanksha Menon, assistant professor, Woodroof School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, talk about a water energy research lab. She says there are two major goals, one of which is decarbonizing water treatment. They also discuss: A pilot scale prototype to prove the technology at a larger scale. How we can move to a circular water economy. The biggest impact of climate change on water such as increased water stress. amenonlab.me.gatech.edu (5/24/22 - 772) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Akanksha Menon, Georgia 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 and Mike Kelly, senior research analyst, Guidehouse Insights, talk about the smart grid. He shares about what is happening from a regional perspective, saying there has been mass adoption across western Europe, the United States, and other developing markets. They also discuss: What is behind the slow adoption in various regions. Concerns around how secure data is and anonymizing customer data. Thoughts on the future of energy and how blockchain will come into play. guidehouseinsights.com (5/24/22 - 772) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Mike Kelly, Guidehouse Insights This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Only about 15% of used clothes and other textiles in the United States get reused or recycle. The rest head straight to the landfill or incinerator. Peggy talks about how to address this, citing research in a new report about how to facilitate a circular economy for textiles. She also discusses: The biggest hurdles facing the textile industry. What can be done to address these hurdles. Actions that businesses can take now to move to a more circular economy. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/17/22 - 771) 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 Kim Cheslak, director of codes, New Buildings Institute, discuss a new study on building decarbonization. She says one of the primary questions is: what does it cost? Thus, it went into the study with two primary goals: to confirm or disprove the theory that electrifying buildings saves or costs homeowners or building owners money over time and to also look at the societal benefits of electrifying buildings. They also discuss: If an all-electric building is less expensive to build, own, and operate. If there are concerns about the grid and variability across the country. How building codes intersect. newbuildings.org (5/17/22 - 771) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Kim Cheslak, New Buildings Institute This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Alexa Carlin, Women Empower X, talk about her new book Adaptable. She says she has gone through a number of challenges that are very related in the sense that we all go through so many challenges—and there is a time where we can either let our obstacles stop us or fuel us forward. They also discuss: How to show other women that they can do it. How to share obstacles and have the courage to do so. The importance of showing others that we are not alone. alexacarlin.com (5/17/22 - 771) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Alexa Carlin, Women Empower X 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 all the generations and businesses coming together to move from the old linear ways to a more circular world, saying we need both a change in process and new technologies. She narrows in on one specific case study, Continental. She also discusses: The company's goal to achieve fully sustainable supply chains by 2050. How it uses technologies and digitalization to make environmental risk transparent. How it is using technology and new processes to source new, more sustainable materials. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/10/22 - 770) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, automotive This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Daryl Friedman, global president & CEO, CEDIA, talk about the home integrator market and a new report. He says one of the things that attracted him to this industry is the growth potential of where is this going. They also discuss: How this started as a luxury market and is now available for the mid-market. The importance of having the right people connect the smart home. The main source for making the home more interoperable. cedia.net (5/10/22 - 770) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Daryl Friedman, CEDIA This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Edward Sanchez, senior analyst, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics, talk about trends in the automotive market and our homes. He says it is inevitable whenever there is price hikes in energy, it increases consumer interest and awareness in fuel economy and more economical vehicle choices—but the biggest thing that has changed is vehicle choices. They also discuss: Changes in the crossover vehicle and the combination of factors that make it more popular. The disconnect between the reality and fantasy for EVs (electric vehicles). How long it is going to take until we see infrastructure build out for EVs. strategyanalytics.com (5/10/22 - 770) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Edward Sanchez, Strategy Analytics 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 state of housing. She says the market has remained competitive and recommends to study the trends in your own region, giving her perspective on what is happening in her own region. She also discusses: The impact the pandemic has had on housing and the most desired features in homes. If homes will be more or less affordable than previous years. Will supply-chain bottlenecks continue to impact new and renovation projects? peggysmedleyshow.com (5/3/22 - 769) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, network, manufacturing This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Jennifer Huffstetler, vice president and general manager, Future Platform Strategy & Sustainability, Intel, talk about climate change and sustainability. She says we know right know the impact of climate change is an urgent and global threat and protecting our planet depends on immediate action and fresh thinking about how the world operates. They also discuss: How Intel is addressing climate change through its own actions, in partnership with the ecosystem, and by building technologies to support customers and partners to lower their carbon footprint as well. Responsible sourcing of materials in an ethical and sustainable manner to safeguard human rights for everyone in the global supply chain. What's next on this journey for climate change and sustainability. Intel and the Environment (5/3/22 - 769) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jennifer Huffstetler, Intel, manufacturing, platforms This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Kristen Hanich, director of research, Parks Associates, talk about big trends with smart buildings. She says we have seen a lot of changes being driven by COVID and some of the shifts in terms of where people are working and what they are looking for. They also discuss: Demand in consumer homes for clean air, safe air, and safe environmental and how those feeds into data platforms. The importance of standards and third-party certifications. The main thing holding back smart home and smart building adoption. parksassociates.com (5/3/22 - 769) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Kristen Hanich, Parks Associates This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy gives her thoughts on the state of smart home technology, giving a glimpse inside the Living Lab. She says in the two decades she has been writing about this technology, we still have not found a way to make it easily interoperable and seamless for the homeowner. She also: Compares it to what once happened in manufacturing. Talks about the importance of systems integrators in the home. Gives her candid opinion about the hurdles we are going to be facing as we move forward. peggysmedleyshow.com (4/26/22 - 768) 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 Jeff Meredith, chief executive officer, Chamberlain Group, talk about the evolution of the smart home. He says the opportunities are boundless and talks about how the company is marrying its ability to offer access to the home with other capabilities, services, and products that would also value the access. He gives two specific examples. They also discuss: How many people use the garage door as the front door. The way the company has changed since the acquisition and how it has accelerated growth and product deployment. His big vision and what he hopes to achieve in the next 12-24 months for the company. myq.com (4/26/22 - 768) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jeff Meredith, Chamberlain Group This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Susan Dalton, leadership coach, Susan Dalton Coaching, shares stories with Peggy about what she has learned in the four decades of managing people. She says one thing she found intriguing is when STEM (science, technology, engineering, and management) workers are promoted to management, they would often stumble. They also discuss: Things that can be done to make the path easier. If there are born leaders or if certain skillsets can be taught. Big factors amid the Great Resignation. susandaltoncoaching.com (4/26/22 - 768) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Susan Dalton, Susan Dalton Coaching This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

To celebrate Earth Day a little early, Peggy talks all about sustainability and circularity in our businesses, narrowing in on food and agriculture. She says our food system is rapidly deteriorating the planet and if we continue, we will not be able to feed the more than 9 billion people on Earth in 2050. She also discusses: What a "foodprint" is, how to measure it, and how to reduce it. Challenges facing agriculture today—and how technology can help. How tools and systems can help reduce food loss and waste. peggysmedleyshow.com (4/19/22 - 767) 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 Ramesh Srinivasan, professor, UCLA Dept. of Information Studies, talk about how technology can be fair and more democratic. He says it is important to remember the architecture that the internet was founded was funded by American taxpayers, which means at its inception it was a public sensibility. They also discuss: How every aspect of life increasingly is being mediated by digital technology. The privatization of public life. The new frontier of data and how it has changed companies. RameshSrinivasan.org (4/19/22 - 767) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ramesh Srinivasan, UCLA Dept. of Information Studies This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Andy Binns, cofounder, Change Logic, and author of the book Corporate Explorer, talk about how to spark innovation in the next generation. He explains why large corporations are in a good place for innovation, explaining that it is because they have assets that startups might lack to get to the innovation destination faster. They also discuss: How Netflix managed to go from DVDs by mail to streaming and how it ideated, incubated, and scaled innovations. How to give corporate explorers a license to explore and be innovative. The people who stand out and how they see a problem in the world they want to solve. thecorporateexplorer.com (4/19/22 - 767) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Andy Binns, Change Logic This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

If we want to reach zero deaths on our roads, we need safer people, safer roads, safer vehicles, and safer speeds. Peggy narrows in on two of the four tenants for this episode, safer vehicles and safer roads. She gives an update on where we are today and what needs to happen in the future. She also discusses: Growth expected for AVs (autonomous vehicles)—and how technology will be at the center of the movement. An example of a proof-of-concept partnership that rearchitects autonomous driving for virtualizing costly roadside infrastructure. The importance of both technology and education to make our roads a little bit safer. peggysmedleyshow.com (4/12/22 - 766) 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 Nate Hartman, Dauch Family professor of advanced manufacturing and head of the Computer Graphics Technology Department, Purdue University, talk about smart manufacturing vs. smart factories. He says it is important to understand there are nuisances between digital, smart, and intelligent. They also discuss: The true definition of smart factories and smart manufacturing. How people can futureproof their careers in an automated era. Where might manufacturers start and how might they do smart manufacturing. purdue.edu (4/12/22 - 766) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Nate Hartman, Purdue 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 Jack Carroll, professor of information sciences and technology, Pennsylvania State University, talk about the role of HCI (human computer interaction) in designing digital infrastructures for democracy. He says the early internet was bundled with aspirations about renewing or strengthening democracy and gives some specific examples. They also discuss: The era we are in now—and the new possibilities and challenges that come along with democracies via the internet. What exactly is human engagement—and if clicking on a like button is actually engagement. Why we must start thinking differently. jcarroll.ist.psu.edu (4/12/22 - 766) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jack Carroll, Pennsylvania State University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

This week's show is powered by Hilti. Peggy talks about the state of cyber health, sharing details from a new report. She says these nefarious characters are getting more creative—and they are more innovative than ever before, and these attacks are happening fast and furious. She also discusses: If there has been an increase or decrease in distributed denial of service attacks. How nefarious characters are getting more innovative—and which verticals they are targeting. The biggest trends in cybersecurity today. peggysmedleyshow.com (4/5/22 - 765) 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.

This week's show is powered by Hilti. Peggy and Erik Mikysa, senior vice president of marketing, Hilti, talk about the biggest needs in the construction industry today. He says the two things keeping construction executives up at night are material costs/issues with supply chain and labor—and labor supply and labor cost. Power tools and tool management isn't at the top of the list—but the reason there is so much interest in Nuron is because it directly addresses labor that is keeping people up at night. They also discuss: Three core beliefs for construction—and how Nuron was built from the ground up to address each of those. The importance of labor attraction and retention and labor productivity in construction. How equipment-as-a-service can help increase productivity and sustainability of construction. hilti.com (4/5/22 - 765) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Erik Mikysa, Hilti, HiltiInfluencer This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Mark Chung, executive vice president, roadway practice, National Safety Council, talk about the Road to Zero. He says the Road to Zero Coalition is driven by a vision for the future to have zero roadway fatalities. They also discuss: The U.S. Dept. of Transportation and how it adapted a system approach to safety, which includes safer people, safer roads, safer vehicles, and safer speeds. How long it will take to get to the road to zero—and what we can do in the near-term to save lives. The impact of autonomous driving, innovation, and technology on our roads. nsc.org (4/5/22 - 765) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Mark Chung, National Safety Council This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy explains challenges and solutions to new ways of working in the era of hybrid business. She says changes with the workforce were well underway even before the pandemic made remote work common practice. She also discusses: A new report that identifies how to make hybrid work work. Why employees are now rethinking their "worth it" equation. How companies will need to meet employees where they are. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/29/22 - 764) 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 Dawn James, director, global IoT industry strategy – energy & environmental science, Microsoft, talk about energy, environmental, digital transformation, and everything in between. She says we are seeing a transition from coal and a race toward net zero. They also discuss: Her background in digital transformation and energy. How data insights can transform industries today. How to reduce waste while infusing renewable energy into industry. microsoft.com/sustainability (3/29/22 - 764) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dawn James, Microsoft This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Vinnie Quinn, cofounder and director, Evercam, talk about cameras on the construction jobsite. He says camera hardware and communications were getting much better, but the applications of camera software hadn't really come a long way. They also discuss: What led to the development of the company. Construction case studies in Ireland and the United States. How Evercam is being used in the Living Lab. evercam.com (3/29/22 - 764) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Vinnie Quinn, Evercam This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Do consumer intentions for sustainable lifestyles align with the actions they are taking? Peggy answers, citing a new report that measures these metrics. She says 33% have strong intentions to live sustainably and another 63% have moderate intentions. She also discusses: The nine most impactful sustainable behaviors that brands and consumers can take together. The most common approaches taken by consumers today. The most challenging behaviors to adopt today—and why. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/22/22 - 763) 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 Thorsten Wuest, associate professor, West Virginia University, talk about smart manufacturing and the supply chain. He says smart manufacturing is at the core of the supply chain and it will help us overcome disruptions in the future. They also discuss: Three key things that smart manufacturing brings to the table that have a supply chain implication. Industry 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0—and his disagreements with it. How to invest in the younger generation and how to invest in smart manufacturing. thorstenwuest.com (3/22/22 - 763) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Thorsten Wuest, West Virginia 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 Patrick Gall, head of channel development, Orro, shares about the company and what it provides. He says it provides a smart living system, comprised of intelligent lighting, which doubles as a way to control other smart home connected devices. He explains how human-centric lighting can take artificial lighting and sync to circadian rhythm. They also discuss: The interoperability of devices in the home and how Orro acts as a connected tissue. How this technology makes a better living environment and improves energy efficiency. How technology can help us live as healthy as possible at home—and how light fits into the equation. getorro.com (3/22/22 - 763) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Patrick Gall, Orro 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 a trend near and dear to her heart that is making a comeback: Made in America. She shares that many of the big companies are bringing manufacturing operations back to the states. She also discusses: The history of manufacturing in America—and what caused the decline. What is driving the resurgence of American manufacturing today. How the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence can help us manage plants in the future. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/15/22 - 762) 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 Ramy Harik, associate professor, University of South Carolina and chief manufacturing officer, Nephron Pharmaceuticals, talk about smart manufacturing. He says there are a lot of misconceptions of manufacturing being dirty, manual work—and manufacturing is actually the opposite. They also discuss: How we can entice the younger generations to consider a career in manufacturing. A challenge for high schoolers to learn about additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation. The three pillars for future factories. nextusc.com (3/15/22 - 762) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina, Nephron Pharmaceuticals This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.