Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy and Chris Castro, senior advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, director of sustainability & resilience, and 'future-ready' steering committee member, City of Orlando, talk about how the city is advancing sustainability. He shares his thoughts about advancing green economic development opportunities and how this is one of the best wealth building, job creating times of our history. They also discuss: How Green Works Orlando has created a culture of sustainability across the community. Earth overshoot day and that last year we overshot the natural resources of this Earth on August 20, 2020—and at that point, we were taking from future generation resources. How the City of Orlando partners and participates in peer networks with other cities. The potential rise of resilience hubs in cities. greenworksorlando.com (05.11.21 - #719) 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 Dirck Schou, CEO, Taqtile, shares about the company—and what led to the launch of it. He says he saw a game changer in how you deliver a digitally transformative tool to desolate workers. They also discuss: How it has created tools to allow companies and highly skilled workers to create a knowledge base in an area that never existed before. Industries that are participating including medical, manufacturing, defense, and utilities. How it allows an enterprise to be able to understand how jobs are being done, how to improve those jobs, how to track the work being done, and how to provide information to make their enterprise safer and more effective. taqtile.com (05.11.21 - #719) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy talks all about sustainability and digital cities, saying we are going to be focused on climate all around the world. She shares a new report that points to the shifts happening in urban mobility. She also discusses: What is micromobility and new urbanism. Global examples of sustainable cities and countries, narrowing in on Saudi Arabia. The importance of tapping into the younger generation to build more sustainable and resilient infrastructure. peggysmedleyshow.com (05.04.21 - #718) 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 Thomas Tomich, economist, advisor, author, innovator, and leader, and founder, Food Systems Lab at the University of California, Davis, talk about the differences between a food system and food science. He says a food system is a self-organizing system and we have to think differently about managing our footprints in those types of self-organizing systems. They also discuss: The difference between the productionist view and the food systems approach. Where a lot of food waste happens geographically and circularity in the food industry. How technology can make verifiable claims about the sustainability of food. foodsystemslab (05.04.21 - #718) 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 Ran Korber, co-founder and CEO, BreezoMeter, shares his story and how his company and technology map environmental hazards. He talks about air quality in different areas—and how all the information is scattered. They also discuss: The information gap in the environmental world with air pollution and pollen. How humanity has a big impact on air pollution and what we saw as a result of COVID-19. How its technology helps improve health and quality of life. breezometer.com (05.04.21 - #718) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy talks all about new considerations for a new era of manufacturing, saying optimism is growing, but many plants are still living in a crisis mode. Can technology help us move to a better normal? She answers. She also discusses: Two areas that are challenges that weigh heavily on the minds of manufacturing execs. Examples of how technology can allow for data analysis and system monitoring. New partnerships aimed at improving interoperability in manufacturing. peggysmedleyshow.com (04.27.21 - #717) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast #PeggySmedley

Peggy and Wei Li, VP and GM, machine learning performance, Intel's architecture, graphics and software division, Intel Corp., talk about how analytics and AI (artificial intelligence) can unlock insights. He believes we will have AI everywhere and says 99% of the world's data remains untouched and it is a tremendous treasure to be explored by all of us. They also discuss: Compute availability and the new 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable processors. Disruptors excited about the hardware being built at Intel—and a specific example. An example of a customer that has built out an AI solution. intel.com (04.27.21 - #717) 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 Joel Feldman, shareholder, Anapol Weiss and founder, enddistracteddriving.org, talk about distracted driving and what has been happening since the last time he was on the show. He says we aren't going to get too far by talking about the dangers of distracted driving. They also discuss: The number of people who have been killed by distracted driving. Stories about how he has worked with people who have been a distracted driver—and not a single person had a criminal record before. How technology can help with distracted driving such as cameras on roadways using AI to detect if a driver is using a phone. enddistracteddriving.org (04.27.20 - #717) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy commemorates Earth Day with a special edition of the show. She says it is a great opportunity to do something to move to a more sustainable and circular world, but suggests this passion needs to continue the rest of the year. She also talks about: The history of the day. How it is being celebrated in 2021. Details surrounding a pledge from Amazon. http://peggysmedleyshow.com (04.22.21 - #716) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, circular, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Earth Day

Peggy grills guests on the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Infrastructure Report Card. She talks with Thomas Smith, executive director, ASCE, and Pat Jones, executive director and CEO, IBTTA (Intl. Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Assn.), about how important infrastructure is, what has changed on the Report Card, and what has made the grade. They discuss: Why we need to invest in infrastructure and what needs to happen to improve our infrastructure. The federal gas tax and what needs to happen in the future with vehicle-miles traveled. How valuable maintenance is on roads—and that we need to be more imaginative to potential failures. The role of innovation and technology such as sensors and AI (artificial intelligence). How to do things in a more sustainable and resilient way—while tapping into young minds. asce.org (04.20.21 - #715) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Thomas Smith, ASCE, Pat Jones, IBTTA, Infrastructure Report Card

Peggy and Thomas Smith, ASCE, and Pat Jones, IBTTA, continue the conversation on infrastructure, taking listener questions. They talk about how to build back better and how to be more resilient for the future. They also discuss: How construction professionals can help improve the grade. How we are going to pay for all this infrastructure. How are we going to build this infrastructure and if it will create new jobs. What we need to do moving forward. ibtta.org (04.20.21 - #715) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Thomas Smith, ASCE, Pat Jones, IBTTA, Infrastructure Report Card

Peggy shares what will happen if we don't invest in securing our infrastructure, saying global losses from cybercrime topped $1 trillion at the end of 2020; the average total cost of a data breach is $3.86 million, and the average time to identify and contain a breach is 280 days. She also discusses: The impacts on both businesses and individuals when a cyber breach occurs. The increase of attacks on our critical infrastructure through the years—and where we are today. Strategies for how to improve cybersecurity and privacy while also still fostering IT innovation. peggysmedleyshow.com (04.13.21 - #714) 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 Garry Binder, principal engineer/chief security architect, Intel Corp., discuss what Intel is doing with the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor and SGX (Software Guard Extensions). He says this processor has a big emphasis on cybersecurity—and it is one of the biggest areas it made improvements on in this generation and it gives a lot of options and security controls. They also discuss: How attacks and malware have become a full commercial industry in the past few years. How to protect those mechanisms that help us extract insight from data. What two things to protect, the importance of integration, and what comes next. intel.com (04.13.21 - #714) 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 Ryan McMahon, vice president, insurance and government affairs, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, talk about why road safety is so important to him. He addresses how to make it important to a driver. They also discuss: The program he created that leveraged technology in the marketplace to provide incentives to drivers for driving safely. MIT research from 12 years ago, which found sensors on a smartphone can determine if people are driving safely or not. Insurance companies that offer telematics-based incentives programs—and why telematics is so critical today. cmt.ai (04.13.21 - #714) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy shares her thoughts on the American Jobs Plan and what needs to happen next with our infrastructure. She says we are long overdue for a sizeable investment in our roads, bridges, rail, ports, airports, and transit systems. She also discusses: Where President Joe Biden plans to invest infrastructure dollars. What new materials and technologies will help build infrastructure. Why we need innovation in our materials to build stronger infrastructure in the future. http://peggysmedleyshow.com (04.06.21 - #713) 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 Kristina Swallow, director, Nevada Department of Transportation, and former president, ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), talk about the background, categories, and criteria of the ASCE Infrastructure Report Card. She says our work isn't done yet and we need to get our infrastructure back to a level to meet the needs of our communities. They also discuss: The key takeaways from the Infrastructure Report Card, including the fact 11 categories are still in the Ds. How much our failing infrastructure is costing every American household and the impact COVID-19 has had on our infrastructure and cities. The Game Changers and how technology is helping advance our infrastructure. infrastructurereportcard.org (04.06.21 - #713) 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 Russ Martin, senior director of policy and government relations, GHSA (Governors Highway Safety Assn.), discuss the rise of distracted driving. He says traffic deaths are getting worse and shares the number of fatalities. They also discuss: The mindset that leads to distracted driving. What can be done to minimize distracted driving. How to create a sense of deterrence to distracted driving. ghsa.org (04.06.21 - #713) 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 Dave Sumoski, COO, Nucor, talk about the Infrastructure Report Card and how steel can build a more resilient and safer future. He says infrastructure arteries are on life support right now. They also discuss: The company's innovation in steel. How Nucor is investing billions in the last decade to upgrade steel mills. How the United States is becoming a green steel industry. nucor.com (04.06.21 - #713) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy talks all about manufacturing and the latest announcements from Intel, sharing the three components that will enable the tech company to drive sustained technology and product leadership. She also discusses: Research that Intel and IBM will conduct together. Why we need to build a nimble product development pipeline. Why we are at a precipice of an evolution in manufacturing and what happens next. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.30.21 - #712) 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 Lisa Robinson, senior program manager, Employer Traffic Safety Programs, National Safety Council, talk about how to keep our roads safe. Robinson says the National Safety Council's mission became more critical when it saw the fatality numbers from last year. They also discuss: The 24% increase in the rate of death on the roads and states reporting an increase in speeding, distraction, and impairment. A three-pronged approach to eliminating roadway deaths. That technology holds incredible promise for reducing traffic deaths—and we need to take steps today. nsc.org (03.30.21 - #712) 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 Pat Jones, executive director and CEO, International Bridge, Tunnel And Turnpike Assn. (IBTTA), discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tolling industry. He says COVID-19 points to the fragility of our infrastructure. They also discuss: The ASCE Infrastructure Report Card and what the new grade means for our infrastructure. Why we need to invest in our infrastructure and improve equity. If the fuel tax is sufficient to continue the investment we need in our highways, how EVs (electric vehicles) fit into the equation, and how to pay for highways. ibtta.org (03.30.21 - #712) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy talks about EVs (electric vehicles) and batteries, saying we need innovation in this area in order to contribute to a more sustainable future. She says the argument is often made that electric cars aren't necessarily a good, sustainable option, primarily because of the batteries, with them needing to be replaced every seven to 10 years for smaller vehicles and every three to four years for larger ones such as buses and vans. She also discusses: The growth that is expected for electric vehicles and batteries and what the European Commission has proposed to modernize EU legislation on batteries. How new technologies will enable us to collaborate in the supply chain to make our world greener and cleaner. What some of the automakers are doing in terms of batteries to bring down the price of vehicles. http://peggysmedleyshow.com (03.23.21 - #711) 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 Christian Auty, partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and leader of BCLP's U.S. Global Data Privacy and Security Team, talk about data security and data privacy. He says the attack surface is vast and there are 50 different data breach laws in the United States—one for each state. They also discuss: The likelihood of a federal law for cybersecurity coming to the United States. Two ways to you protect yourself and mitigate your liability—actual defense and everything else like the regulator after the fact, potential class action, angry customers, and more. If data privacy or data security is going to be a bigger issue going forward. bclplaw.com (03.23.21 - #711) 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 Graciela Chichilnisky, co-founder and CEO of Global Thermostat, and author "Reversing Climate Change," talk about how we have been overusing resources—and how we have gotten to where we are today. They also discuss: If we have a policy that works for climate change. How to find solutions for climate change—and why that is so difficult. That climate change is not a physical problem, rather it is a problem that derives from the use of fossil fuels for economic growth—and what needs to happen next. chichilnisky.com (03.23.21 - #711) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy shares a big announcement that came out of Microsoft Ignite earlier this month that could have a big impact on industries like manufacturing and construction. She says Microsoft Mesh will completely redefine how we connect—both personally and professionally. She also discusses: What mixed reality is and how it compares to virtual and augmented reality. The hurdles that currently exist to creating immersive experiences—and how Microsoft Mesh address these challenges. Examples of how geographically distributed teams can leverage mixed reality for more collaborative meetings, among other benefits. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.16.21 - #710) 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 Walid Ali, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, Microsoft, talk about manufacturing, AI (artificial intelligence), and how to empower workers. He says the workforce has been so drastically challenged with what has happened with COVID19 that now we are facing a demand for efficiency increase, a demand for better productivity, and a demand for also scaling the workforce. They also discuss: How the workforce is a foundational pillar in any digital transformation and how to empower them. The ways in which the pressure for disruption and innovation have accelerated in the past year—and how it will continue to be accelerated in the coming years. Ways to help the manufacturing workforce tap into knowledge through coalitions, courses, and more. The correlation between sustainability and business profitability—it is just good business. microsoft.com (03.16.21 - #710) 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 Cynthia Gonzalez, product marketing manager, Exabeam, talk about cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. Gonzalez says cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure were happening before the pandemic—and now they are more accessible than they used to be. They also discuss: Examples of attacks on critical infrastructure across the globe. That our legacy critical infrastructure weren't built with security in mind. How artificial intelligence and machine learning can help fend off some of the attacks. exabeam.com (03.16.21 - #710) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

2021 Infrastructure Report Card Peggy talks about the 2021 ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Infrastructure Report Card, sharing background and the progress made in the past four years to restore our nation's infrastructure. She also explains what needs to happen next. She also discusses: How a continued underinvestment in our infrastructure will cost us in GDP, jobs, and more. Which five categories went up and what one category went down. Three key recommendations to raise the grade—with a focus on how new approaches, materials, and technologies can ensure our infrastructure can withstand or recover quickly. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.09.21 - #709) 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 Yan Chen, professor, department of computer science Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Northwestern University, talk about the impact of APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks, giving specific examples such as Target and Equifax. They also discuss: How the computer industry was in survivor mode in the beginning and where we are today. The need for a holistic effort from everybody to address our challenge with security. How AI (artificial intelligence) will revolutionize everything including security in the next 5-10 years and how his team is using AI to do something that was impossible before. mccormick.northwestern.edu (03.09.21 - #709) 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 Natali Tshuva, co-founder & CEO, Sternum, talk about cybersecurity and the medical industry. They talk about best steps to stop the exploitation and the attack itself in realtime. They also discuss: How most solutions are focused on finding all vulnerabilities but it is impossible. How the focus of cybersecurity has now moved to the device makers. Why we need to remember to secure our legacy devices. sternumiot.com (03.09.2 - #709) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy shares how a digital worker has changed—and how they are going to continue to change going into 2021. She talks all about workers and technology, answering questions such as: Where will your workers work? How will they work? What technology will they use? She also discusses: If we will return to the office, what that will look like and how will technology factor in. The top three objectives of work transformation for individual workers and senior executives—and which objective they have in common. How business owners and executives can take the next step to decide what is best for companies in the years ahead. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.02.21 - #708) 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 Gianni Cuozzo, CEO, Exein, talk about cybersecurity and how it is becoming a standard today. He says what has changed in the last five years is people are starting to realize the attack perimeter is larger than they initially think. They also discuss: What caused most of the cybersecurity attacks in the last 10 years. How the western world is depending the most on these systems—but is producing the least. How the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more clear the necessity of having cybersecurity approaches directly in the system itself. exein.io (03.02.21 - #708) 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 Orr Danon, CEO and co-founder, Hailo, talk about where edge AI (artificial intelligence) is going in the future. He explains how AI in general is making huge steps—and edge AI is one of the next waves. They also discuss: Areas where you can use AI at the edge to enhance productivity such as production lines and in retail. If the pandemic itself has disrupted or challenged various vertical markets. How edge AI can make a manufacturer more reliant on technology than on labor. hailo.ai (03.02.21 - #708) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy highlights a few new reports focusing on the future of EVs (electric vehicles)—one that looks at the progress of EV sales here in the states, one specifically looking California, and another out of Europe that gives a glimpse into what is coming globally. She also discusses: Progress of EV sales, infrastructure development, and fleet expansion. The biggest hurdles holding back widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Five key things that need to happen to accelerate the installation of public charging points. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.23.21 - #707) 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 Tariq Adi, president and CEO, ADI Developments, talk about how he saw a lack of efficiency in construction and applied lean manufacturing principles. He says global construction waste is a $1 trillion a year—and he hopes to revolutionize an entire industry with lean. They also discuss: How to get back to days of productivity (The Empire State Building was built in 13 months. The same building today is easily a 3-4-year project.) How the company maps its processes to be able to see waste. The struggles and exploration that come along with the journey to lean. adidevelopments.com (02.23.21 - #707) 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 Dave Silke, chief marketing officer, Mitel, talk about relying on technology and remote working during the pandemic. He says there are opportunities in terms of growth, even today. They also discuss: Which verticals had to respond immediately to the pandemic, giving specific examples. How do we make sure we ensure connections and companies maintain the ability to communicate effectively with their customers. How companies are now becoming consultants and creating a new customer experience due to the impact of the pandemic. mitel.com (02.23.21 - #707) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast,

Peggy shares two new reports that point to what is coming in the future as it relates to electrification. She also calls on the next generation of innovators who are committed to electric vehicles to step up now. She also discusses: Five potential impacts of widespread electrification on the evolution of the U.S. electricity systems. What is currently happening in the state that is leading the charge with electric vehicles. Why it is going to be important to talk about electrification as it relates to systemic change. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.16.21 - #706) 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 Dimitri Kusnezov, former deputy undersecretary for AI (artificial intelligence) and technology, U.S. Dept. of Energy, talk AI, exascale, and everything in between. Through his lens, he says AI is not a thing or a technology, it is more a category of empowering ideas. They also discuss: The two different branches that we will have in the world we are entering into with AI. How COVID has pushed to process complex information in new ways. Ethics, privacy, security, and civil rights when it comes to how we aggregate data. doe.gov (02.16.21 - #706) 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 Scott Schober, president/CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about why cyber is so important. He says cyber keeps evolving and changing and requires everyone to keep up on it. They also discuss: What is the weakest link in security. How the hackers look and see a new opportunity when something like COVID happens—and what to do about it. One big takeaway he has from Peggy's book Sustainable in a Circular World. scottschober.com (02.16.21 - #706) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy talks about predictions around 5G—and that while we are currently in the early phases, we will likely see a massive boom in a few years. She also shares opportunities that something like 5G can bring, specifically as it relates to EVs (electric vehicles). She also discusses: Ways that electric vehicles can lead to a cleaner and greener world. How the Dept. of Energy breaks down general categories of vehicle emissions. Challenges with EVs and examples of how companies are addressing these challenges. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.09.21 - #705) 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 Chris Pearson, president, 5G Americas, talk about the historical context, market projections, and opportunities for 5G. He says 5G is growing fast, but we are still only in the second inning of a nine-inning baseball game. They also discuss: Interoperability between the standards for the "Gs." Where opportunities exist for 5G including healthcare, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, government, education, and more. Four questions he asks executives when they start to think about 5G and the future strategies of the company. 5gamericas.org (02.09.21 - #705) 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 Philip Bliss, founder & CEO, Edge Computing Assn., talk about how edge can bring about a better tomorrow. He says technology doesn't stay in the same place—and he says we have this new segment with edge. They also discuss: What type of realistic growth we can expect with edge computing. How to keep security tight in a new world of distributed computing. What comes next now that the world of technology is being forced very quickly to adopt new standards. edgecomputingassociation.com (02.09.21 - #705) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy says we need technology to be part of our sustainability efforts—and one area this is apparent is electric vehicles. How do we achieve bold, aggressive goals in this area? She answers on this segment. She also discusses: Microsoft's targets to move to an entirely electric vehicle fleet. A comprehensive roadmap to achieve 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030. How 5G, edge, and the cloud can enable autonomous, green driving. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.02.21 - #704) 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 Ajay Rane, vice president global ecosystem business development, Sigfox, talk about how edge computing is going to change the IoT (Internet of Things). He says big strides in computing will eventually bring in more adoption on the IoT side of things as well because now you are able to do things in realtime that weren't possible previously. They also discuss: How computing is bringing a new paradigm to the Internet of Things. How we are slowly moving into a 2G/4G world without 3G. Potential applications for edge computing in manufacturing and other industries. sigfox.com (02.02.21 - #704) 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 Edward Sanchez, senior analyst, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics, talk about electrification. He shares the history in Europe and how it had a really intense focus on CO2 and in that context diesel performs very well. They also discuss: The Volkswagen emissions scandal and the repercussions from this. The leaders—such as Tesla—in the electrification market. Regulations and the importance of affordability in the electrification market. strategyanalytics.com (02.02.21 - #704) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy highlights a few big trends that came out of CES earlier this month. These fall into two big buckets: consumers are demanding innovative, sustainable products while companies themselves are showing a commitment to sustainability, duking it out for which is going to be the most sustainable. She also discusses: What technologies are making homes more sustainable and resilient. Examples of technologies that are focused on saving water. Which companies declared a commitment to sustainability. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.26.21 - #703) 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 Çağlayan Arkan, vice president, Manufacturing Industry, Microsoft, talk about manufacturing of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He says manufacturing is about innovation, building capacity, employment, and competitiveness. They also discuss: How manufacturing is moving from mass production to mass customization—or going from one-size-fits-all to one-size-fits-one. Examples of how technologies such as digital twin can help with sustainability in manufacturing. How the workforce is changing and how to encourage more experienced employees to stay in the workforce. The New Face of Manufacturing ebook (01.26.21 - #703) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Microsoft Influencer, art of possible, workforce transformation, sustainable manufacturing

Peggy and Michael Kelly, senior research analyst, digital innovations, Guidehouse Insights, discuss advanced metering infrastructure and the latest innovations. He talks about the importance of edge computing and processing. They also discuss: How analytics can unlock value for advanced metering infrastructure. The value propositions behind smart meters, including sustainability and how to use information. The growing interest in cybersecurity in the energy sector, due to it being a critical infrastructure. guidehouseinsights.com (01.26.21 - #703) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy shares the five things you need to know about sustainability in 2021 and beyond. She counts them down from five to one and gives her thoughts on why as individuals, and as companies, we need to acknowledge the drive to sustainability in the year ahead. She also discusses: Why consumers will be demanding it more in the future. How to look to other companies that are taking steps to meet environmental goals, as examples. How to identify the best innovation and technologies for your own business. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.19.21 - #702) 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 Craig Apatov, managing partner, Ascension Growth and Innovation Strategies, talk about building brands and how to help old companies grow. He says we as individuals—executives or managers—are brands as well. They also discuss: The biggest challenges companies have with their brands today. Messaging should be 80% educational, informative, and provocative, and then 20% self-promotional—that is what Millennials are looking for. If it is possible to be in the market today without leveraging technology. ascensionstrategy.com (01.19.21 - #702) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast