Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy and Blake Miller, founder, Homebase, talk about how technology is disrupting real estate. He says the company is making apartment buildings smart, which means different things to different people. They also discuss: Getting people in and out of buildings and connecting things in apartment buildings. How receptive users are to the technology in apartments. Wal-Mart and how it is rolling out in-home grocery delivery, directly to the refrigerator. homebase.ai (1/18/22 - 754) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Blake Miller, Homebase, technology

Peggy talks all about the future of energy and utilities. She cites a few new reports that explore how digital technologies, market developments, and government investment in next-generation energy technologies can help pave the way. She also discusses: A deep look at utilities. What we need to be thinking as the industry pursues digital transformation. How industries like utilities can find innovative ways to leverage technologies. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/11/22 - 753) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, energy

Peggy and Jason Turner, vice president and cofounder, PowerShades, talk about how the company came to be as a result of hotels trying to figure out how to do energy savings. He says a large part of what the company does now is residential because people want to save energy, comfort, and privacy. They also discuss: A special motor that is powered over Ethernet and the battery that powers the shades. Integration inside the home automation market with PowerShades. How homeowners can track energy consumption in homes today, which leads to savings. powershades.com (1/11/22 - 753) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jason Turner, PowerShades, home automation, energy

Peggy and Richard Rys, senior consultant, ARC Advisory Group and principal, R2 Controls, talk about climate change and what that means. He says we are all to blame as individuals and as industries for climate change. They also discuss: The best and most efficient way of reducing your carbon footprint. If we are going to be able to reduce the damage fast enough. The objectives and trajectory we need as a society to make progress. arcweb.com (1/11/22 - 753) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Richard Rys, ARC Advisory Group, R2 Controls, energy

Peggy defines digital twin and explores how it will help rebuild our cities and our infrastructure. She says 2022 will be a year of digital transformation and rebuilding our cities and infrastructure—all while keeping sustainability in mind. She also discusses: How digital twin will help construction build safer and more efficiently. The importance of good security practices. What needs to happen next when building this infrastructure. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/4/22 - 752) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Greg Bentley, CEO, Bentley Systems, talk about going digital in infrastructure—and how it became essential during the pandemic and how there is now a new opportunity with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He says this year of infrastructure is the year of concerns about environmental along with economic considerations. They also discuss: Why digital twins are important on new projects—but are also important on existing projects. Examples of projects such as a solar one. The importance of an open-source toolkit. bentley.com (1/4/22 - 752) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Greg Bentley, Bentley Systems

Peggy talks about mobility—addressing digital transformation in both our cities and our vehicles. She talks about what has evolved in the past year, the current state of the market, and then looks to the future of mobility. She also discusses: The current strain on our cities' infrastructure systems and what needs to be done about it. What it might look like to reimagine travel. The challenges and opportunities that exist with automated vehicles. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/21/21 - 751) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Sanjay Ravi, general manager of automotive, mobility & transportation industry, Microsoft, discuss a year in review and look forward. He says it has been an interesting year in automotive—and the industry has faced impact from the pandemic and the semiconductor shortage. Despite all the challenges, the industry has remained very resilient. They also discuss: Some of the top partnerships from 2021. The importance of software-defined vehicles and open ecosystems. What you can expect from CES in 2022. microsoft.com/automotive (12/21/21 - 751) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Sanjay Ravi, Microsoft

Peggy celebrates 750 episodes of the show by exploring technology: past, present, and future. She says we have made a lot of progress in the past decade-plus since the show first launched and that we can't simply look to the future. Rather, we need to consider our past, present, and future. We need to look back to look forward. She also discusses: Some of the top technologies from the year 2008. What the "ghost of technology present" would see today. What is predicted for the years ahead, narrowing in on artificial intelligence and digital twins. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/14/21 - 750) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Adam Klatzkin, VP, iTwin platform, Bentley Systems, and Sheena Gaynes, director, business development, partnerships, programs, iTwin platform, Bentley Systems, talk all about the data tsunami that exists today and how digital twins can help. They define digital twins and give examples. They also discuss: Three key differences between iTwin and some of the other digital twin technologies. How Bentley Systems is helping developers as they create solutions. The MOMENTUM series that kicks off in January. Developer.bentley.com (12/14/21 - 750) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Adam Klatzkin, Bentley Systems, Sheena Gaynes, Bentley Systems

Peggy and Mike Kelly, senior research analyst, Guidehouse Insights, talk about the shakeup with renewable energy. He says solar is going to be a driving force in North America, both at the utilities scale and behind the meter on rooftops—that is the real paradigm shift. They also discuss: How to facilitate a green energy future. How utilities are evolving into services companies and being more innovative with the products and services they sell. How AI and machine learning can do what used to require a hardware device. guidehouseinsights.com (12/14/21 - 750) 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

Peggy shares her thoughts on the latest events and happenings from AWS re:Invent, including the cloud, AI (artificial intelligence), machine learning, data analytics, and more. She narrows in on what the tech giant is doing with partners. She also discusses: The five partner paths. Intel and AWS' City on the Cloud Experience. Specific examples and case studies of tech in business. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/7/21 - 749) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Elizabeth Parks, president, Parks Associates, talk about how technology is disrupting us in both a good way and a bad way. Parks says the pandemic has forever changed business and consumer lives—and broadband and connectivity are going to play a bigger role going forward. They also discuss: How every vertical that touches the consumer is being disrupted by the pandemic. How smart, sustainable products are still an emerging and fragmented market. Skills that are needed as technology continues to advance. parksassociates.com (12/7/21 - 749) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Elizabeth Parks, Parks Associates

Peggy and Robin Duke-Woolley, CEO, Beecham Research, talk about the evolution of technology and the "Gs." He says it is great to be on a journey from M2M being a small industry to the IoT (Internet of Things) being a very large industry. They also discuss: Moving from 4G to 5G, which is a very big step about control and network services. The shift from monitoring things at a distance to now moving to local control and automation. If 5G private networking will compete with Wi-Fi. beechamresearch.com (12/7/21 - 749) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Robin Duke-Woolley, Beecham Research

Peggy discusses the top nine challenges that are keeping manufacturers up at night, citing new research from Ericsson's Second Edition of its Future of Enterprises Report. Tough global competition means almost eight in 10 manufacturers are cutting costs, and yet they are navigating through COVID-19 well. She also discusses: How many production employees still say work is either dull, dirty, or dangerous. The importance of contingency plans and resilience in the supply chain. The integration of new and old machines and information and operations technology. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/30/21 - 748) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Anthony Pagano, associate professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, talk about the supply-chain crisis. He explains you need to go back to the beginning of the pandemic, when there was a supply-chain shockwave, and the result of all of this is the shortages and problems at the ports. They also discuss: What is causing the shortages of truckers. The benefits of being a trucker and how we can solve some of the shortages. How technology can help the supply-chain shockwave. supply-chain.uic.edu (11/30/21 - 748) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Anthony Pagano, University of Illinois at Chicago

Peggy and Dale Calder, CEO and founder, InSkill, talk about the expertise gap—from both a macro and micro perspective. He talks about how a large portion of the workforce is retiring—and imagines what might happen if machine operators aren't there anymore. They also discuss: The difference between knowledge and expertise. How there are plenty of people working on knowledge, but few were working on expertise. Artificial intelligence-based experts and what it can provide. inskill.ai (11/30/21 - 748) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dale Calder, InSkill

Peggy talks about how 5G is set to change the course of business, as it is estimated 5G-enabled innovations are expected to contribute $1.5 trillion by the end of this decade. She explains that there are big opportunities to be had here, but that businesses need to understand how 5G is going to shape enterprises in the months ahead. She also discusses: Six opportunities to advance your 5G strategy. What needs to happen next Several big questions to consider as you move forward. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/23/21 - 747) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Ron Gonen, founder and CEO, Closed Loop Partners, shares his sustainability journey with Peggy and how he got involved in the circular economy. He describes his introduction to sustainability as one where in hardship oftentimes you find great opportunities. They also discuss: The greatest scam in America that many believe being sustainable and being green is a nice aspiration, but it costs money, when actually the exact opposite is true. Who is the beneficiary of a circular economy. The importance of local manufacturing in the United States. closedlooppartners.com (11/23/21 - 747) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ron Gonen, Closed Loop Partners

Peggy and Hernan Saenz, global head, performance improvement practice, Bain, talk about digital supply chain and supply-chain traceability and why it is important to the future of business. He looks back and talks about how we perfected linear supply chains, but at the same time we created very brittle and brown supply chains. They also discuss: If we cannot see our supply chains, we cannot manage them. Three massive movements in the market today. The key ingredients to traceability. bain.com (11/23/21 - 747) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Hernan Saenz, Bain

Peggy discusses the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, taking a closer look at the deal. She says businesses all across the globe are still grappling with all the disruption left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and asks if we are prepared to rebuild our infrastructure. She also discusses: How the infrastructure deal will impact our roads and bridges. How the new legislation combines infrastructure resilience and the impacts of climate change. What this deal ultimately means for rebuilding our infrastructure in the months ahead. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/16/21 - 746) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Jury Gualandris, associated professor, Ivey Business School, talk about circularity and waste. He explains what waste means for the climate crisis and why it is important—both in terms of negatives and positives—saying methane is a powerful greenhouse gas with 100 years global warming potential, which is 30 times larger than CO2, and that 60% of the total food production is currently wasted in Canada, which mostly happens upstream, and yet waste also represents opportunities. They also discuss: The importance of becoming more aware of consumption expectations. Why people struggle with circularity. Three questions to consider for success. ivey.uwo.ca/sustainability/priorities/circular-economy (11/16/21 - 746) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jury Gualandris, Ivey Business School

Peggy and Gary Salman, CEO and cofounder, Black Talon Security, talk about how long businesses can be shut down from a cyberattack—and the impact of ransomware. He says it deals with hundreds of attacks and one of the biggest issues is the concept of business continuity. They also discuss: How long a business impacted from ransomware is going to be down. What typically happens following a ransomware attack. Two different types of cyberattacks. blacktalonsecurity.com (11/16/21 - 746) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Gary Salman, Black Talon Security

Peggy says technologies like nanosensor and digital twin are at the forefront of 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. She says this will fundamentally change how we deliver a circular economy and shares how the technologies will come together for sustainability—in both rural and urban areas. She also discusses: A project that uses nanosensors to track deforestation and pollution. How digital twin technology can decarbonize the built environment. Her thoughts on what needs to happen next. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/9/21 - 745) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Yossi Sheffi, professor, MIT, talk about the supply chain difficulties today and his most recent book The New (Ab)Normal. He says the experience of writing the book was weird—like writing a history book while history is unfolding. They also discuss: The biggest problem with the supply chain today that needs to be solved. Why demand is high and supply can't catch up. The bullwhip effect on the supply chain and how to address it. sheffi.mit.edu (11/9/21 - 745) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Yossi Sheffi, MIT

Peggy and Varsha Bhave, Projectmates, discuss better ways to manage project risk in construction. She says each phase needs individual and specific skillsets to detect and mitigate it and explains the importance of realtime analytics and dashboards, which makes it easier to predict the risk and analyze the risk. They also discuss: How predictive analytics gives us a window in the future and why it is critical in construction. The importance of understanding the projects that work well and the projects that didn't work well in order to create project controls and benchmarks A specific example of how artificial intelligence can help in construction. projectmates.com (11/9/21 - 745) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Varsha Bhave, Projectmates

With the average cost of IT downtime roughly $5,600 per minute, Peggy digs into a Honeywell survey of facility managers and shares her thoughts on how to become more resilient in business. She also discusses: How many facility managers have experienced at least one disruptive incident during the last 12 months. Why resiliency and sustainability are no longer nice-to-haves. What to do next to best prepare for IT downtime. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/2/21 - 744) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Greys Sosic, professor, USC Marshall School of Business, talk about overarching challenges impacting the supply chain. She says in the last several decades we have seen the supply chain trying to become more efficient—and it was great as long as it was working and didn't have any big disruptions. They also discuss: Where we are headed with the supply chain. What is currently happening at the ports. The history of technology in supply chains and where we are today. marshall.usc.edu (11/2/21 - 744) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Greys Sosic, USC Marshall School of Business

Peggy and Bill Mann, CEO, Styra, talk about why cybersecurity is in the spotlight—and authentication and authorization. He explains it by looking at the larger cybersecurity landscape and explains preventative and detective security controls. They also discuss: The push for preventative security controls and authentication. The reason he focuses on authorization. The shift that is happening in enterprises today and the way they build applications. styra.com (11/2/21 - 744) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Bill Mann, Styra

Residential homes are responsible for up to 34% of carbon dioxide emission. Peggy says if we want to meet our global climate neutrality goals, we need to address this. She explains how the Living Lab will help demonstrate and educate both the industry and consumers alike. She also discusses: If alternative building methods can have an impact on resilience and energy efficiency. The history of SIPs and ICFs. Why SIPs and ICFs are not the go-to building method today. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/26/21 - 743) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and David Jemmett, CEO & founder, Cerberus Sentinel, talk about the importance of understanding the risk of cyberattacks and that culture is key and starts at a top. He explains more than 87% of breaches happen through ransomware encrypting it because someone clicked on the wrong email. They also discuss: How it isn't single actors anymore; it is groups of people. How long the average hacker is in a network before it is recognized. The steps to build a culture of cybersecurity. cerberussentinel.com (10/26/21 - 743) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, David Jemmett, Cerberus Sentinel

Peggy and Bryan Datema, senior director of engineering, innovation and product performance, McNeilus, talk about exceeding customer expectations and working to add value to machines. He shares how technology can help analyze mixing data. They also discuss: The importance of reducing variability. The importance of data algorithms. How to save up to 7% on fuel. mcneiluscompanies.com (10/26/21 - 743) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Bryan Datema, McNeilus

Peggy talks about supply-chain disruptions and how the bottlenecks we are witnessing are unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetime. She looks to the future and presents strategies for what needs to happen next to create a more sustainable supply chain. She also discusses: Forces shaping supply chain sustainability. Next steps for our supply chains. Specific examples of how digital transformation can improve our supply chains. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/19/21 - 742) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Heidi Roop, assistant professor, University of Minnesota, talk about her journey with climate change, saying today she is an ambassador for climate science and is thinking about the implications and risks we are going to face. They also discuss: Climate history and new research and technologies. How to incorporate climate models into other models to think about what is possible in the future. The importance of corporate responsibility and accountability with emissions of greenhouse gases and preparing communities for the changes set in motion. How to encourage others to lead change with climate change. climate.umn.edu (10/19/21 - 742) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Heidi Roop, University of Minnesota

Peggy talks all about the future of sustainable homes. She shares the results from a report that shows the state of technology adoption and the likelihood of leveraging tech to reduce consumptions in our home. She also discusses: How escalating energy use at home has generated two growing concerns. The rise of personalized experiences and how many people have considered changing location or the structure of their homes since the onset of the pandemic. What's next for net zero homes. Schneider Electric says sustainability at core of everything it does. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/12/21 - 741) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder and CEO, Cadenza Innovation, discuss her story and how she is changing how the world is going to be looking at batteries. She says energy was always a conversation around her dinner table and knew from an early age it is part of her mission to be a kind, collaborative spirit that helps other people. They also discuss: Why it is important to be who you are and embrace change. How to attract more women into more male-dominated fields. Taking data and turning it into something good—specifically with sustainability and lithium-ion batteries. cadenzainnovation.com (10/12/21 - 741) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Cadenza Innovation

Peggy and Gary Salman, CEO and cofounder, Black Talon Security, talk about the evolution of hackers and ransomware and the state of cyber today. He says many businesses don't really understand the risk of cybersecurity. They also discuss: The challenges and hurdles with businesses and cybersecurity. What tools and resources are needed for cybersecurity today. How small and medium-sized businesses can protect themselves. blacktalonsecurity.com (10/12/21 - 741) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Gary Salman, Black Talon Security

Peggy has a very candid conversation about eliminating waste, saying plastic flows into the ocean are expected to triple by 2040, but if we take immediate action we could stem the tide by more than 80%. She shares two examples—one from Indonesia and one from Ghana. She also discusses: How each recognized a regional problem and are taking big steps to reduce waste with plastics in their area. What needs to happen next if we are going to solve our plastic waste problem. The importance of thinking local and acting global if we are going to make a difference. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/5/21 - 740) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Ola Benderius, associate professor, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, talk about autonomous cars, boats, planes, and drones—and the need for a common dataset. He explains how to make the machine understand its surroundings. They also discuss: Unrestricted areas and the need for accuracy in these areas. The importance for creativity and reasoning for the machines in order to understand what is dangerous and not dangerous. Black box and what is included in a truly intelligent system—with a specific example of what is needed on a boat. reeds.opendata.chalmers.se/ (10/5/21 - 740) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ola Benderius, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

Peggy and Jony Altszul, CEO, BitTrap, explains the way it approaches cybersecurity. He believes the cybersecurity industry needs a different approach to be successful with cyberattacks. They also discuss: The goal to reduce the time that the attacker is in the compromised system. How to derail the attack by focusing on the behavior of the attacker. How the company is similar to cyber insurance to do containment in advance in order to limit the damage and reduce the cost of the attack. bittrap.com (10/5/21 - 740) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jony Altszul, BitTrap

Did you know the number of connected EV (electric vehicle) charging points in Europe and North America is set to reach 7.9 million by 2025? But will it be equitable? Peggy talks about diversity, equity, and inclusion with EV adoption. She also discusses: How much greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. How to improve access to efficient, low-carbon transportation options in all communities. Insights and perspectives from a recent presentation on EVs and inclusion. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/28/21 - 739) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Harald Haas, professor, University of Strathclyde, talk about LiFi and reflect on what has happened in the past 10 years. He explains on the security front LiFi has struck extremely hard. They also discuss: The growing need for wireless connectivity and the rise of autonomous cars, drones, and more, which are all getting a "brain." What problems LiFi can help address and the opportunities it offers. The markets that stand to benefit from LiFi. purelifi.com ( 9/28/21 - 739) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Harald Haas, University of Strathclyde

Peggy and Brian Kropp, chief of research, Gartner, talk about how the pandemic has accelerated the future of work. He says we are starting to see the changes now that were impacted by the pandemic. They talk about remote work—but how that is only scratching the surface. We will now work in different places, but also at different times. They also discuss: How the relationship between employees and employers has changed. A story of a CFO who realized the people who worked for him were human beings. How we can't unsee what we have seen during the pandemic, and how in the next 10-15 years, the relationship between workers will be more humane, deeper, and more thoughtful. smarterwithgartner.com (9/28/21 - 739) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Brian Kropp, Gartner

Peggy looks at two reports on additive manufacturing—one that gives an overview of the state of the market today and projections for the future and a second that digs into use cases, standards, and so much more. She highlights where we are today and where we are headed with additive manufacturing. She also discusses: Which industries present big opportunities for 3D printing. How we best prepare for growth with additive manufacturing. The importance of standards with additive manufacturing. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/21/21 - 738) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, additive manufacturing

Peggy and Henry Bzeih, CTO/CSO, automotive & transportation, Microsoft, talk about the latest automotive advances at the company. He talks about mega trends, saying mobility is the movement of people and the movement of goods. They also discuss: The software-defined vehicle approach. How Microsoft sees the ecosystem and is making autonomous for the masses. An example of how OEMs can morph from physical to visual with HoloLens. The biggest trends with electrification and how sustainability is top of mind. How traditional OEMs are evolving and the new entrants. The Future of Automotive Industry Solutions | Microsoft Industry (9/21/21 - 738) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Henry Bzeih, Microsoft

Are we moving to the circular economy fast enough? Peggy answers, citing research from a new report. She says roughly three in four companies are either analyzing or discussing the circular economy, but only 12% have made it core to current business strategies. She also discusses: How many see digital technologies as a key driver of circular economy transformation. How many companies use their own circular measurement framework rather than benchmarked frameworks. How many have specific goals and targets. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/14/21 - 737) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, ESG, circular

Peggy and Alissa Baier-Lentz, cofounder and COO, Kintra Fibers, talk about the fashion industry and how it has historically been one of the most polluting, but there is hope for the future. She says the fashion industry of the future is one that looks very different from the fashion industry of today. They also discuss: What are synthetic fibers and the value chain as a whole. The Fossil Fashion Study and how the production of today's synthetic fibers account for 1.35% of global oil consumption, which exceeds the annual oil consumption of the entire country of Spain. How to get the younger generation excited about sustainability and fashion. www.kintrafibers.com (9/14/21 - 737) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Alissa Baier-Lentz, Kintra Fibers

Peggy and Jemma Barbarise, chief operating officer, LifeBrand, talk about how the company finds any inappropriate social media posts from the past and deletes them, if they are harmful. The objective is to get the digital footprint to reflect wherever you are in your current stage of life. They also discuss: Why it is important to go for something or stick with something. Failure recovery over failure avoidance—and why you have to be willing to fail and learn from your mistakes. Women, technology, and how to build community and connection today. www.lifebrand.life (9/14/21 - 737) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jemma Barbarise, LifeBrand

Peggy talks about some new initiatives underway to boost the nation's cybersecurity. She discusses what has been happening in the past two weeks and shares her thoughts about what needs to happen next. She also discusses: Some of the largest breaches that have happened this year. Which industries phishing and ransomware attacks touch. What some of the largest companies and universities are doing. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/7/21 - 736) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Cindy Jordan, CEO and founder, Pyx Health, talk about why she is focusing her career on treating loneliness. She explains what we know about loneliness is it has nothing to do with the amount of people around you; loneliness has a physical response in the body and often predicates some of the more serious mental health conditions. They also discuss: Examples of how technology assist in helping address loneliness. How artificial intelligence can learn about how a person is doing. How technology can help reduce cost to the insurance and medical system. How technology can help create a loneliness index. pyxhealth.com (9/7/21 - 736) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Cindy Jordan, Pyx Health