Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy and Joe Barkai, chair, vehicle internet of things program committee, Society of Automotive Engineers, discuss Industry 4.0 in manufacturing. He says we were going too fast with Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, but now we need to recalibrate. Also, the main cause of disappointment were because people were looking at IoT in manufacturing from a technology point of view. They also discuss: Where the value lies. How to create intelligent factories. What's coming in the future. sae.org (03.17.20 - #659) 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 AI (artificial intelligence) as a service and deep fakes in multiple vertical industries. She says AI is increasingly being used for predictive analytics, which is boosting demand for AI as a service, and the market will generate more than $15 billion worth of value between now and 2024. Further, 2020 could be the year for historical value of AI in multiple industries. She also discusses: AI in medical, automotive, manufacturing, and more. The impact of deep fakes—such as on the presidential election. Next-gen hacking and how it will evolve on two different fronts. http://peggysmedleyshow.com (03.03.20 - #658) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive

Peggy and Osman Ozbulut, associate professor, University of Virginia, discuss the importance of resiliency and how it can help reduce failure probabilities and time to recovery. They also converse about how failures of critical infrastructure can impact how businesses carry out operations. They also discuss: Resilient design: aiming for structures to economically return to use after disaster. How emerging technologies and advanced materials can help achieve more resilient cities, carry loads, and sense environments. How sustainable goals and resiliency goals can sometimes be at odds. engineering.virginia.edu (03.03.20 - #658) 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 Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research, discuss the IT and OT convergence and the new reality of the shop floor. They talk about how to use data to structure the supply chain. He also says companies often have plenty of data to make changes in business, but they don't know where to start. They also discuss: How data can improve the customer experience. Why you need good people, processes, technology, and data. How to reconfigure business, amid a labor shortage, with things like gamification. thansyn.com (03.03.20 - #658) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, manufacturing, gamification

Peggy talks about security and privacy, narrowing in on FTC (Federal Trade Commission) settlements. She also discusses programs that the FTC has to educate consumers about security and privacy. She says transparency really matters when it comes to how and why we use other people's information—and that no matter what business you are in, you must keep data safe. Further, she stresses that manufacturers need to step up and do their role to secure devices. She also discusses: Lessons learned from a number of recent FTC settlements. How data is currency in today's society. Key takeaways that enterprises can learn from the data breaches in 2019. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.03.20 - #657) 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 Joseph Greene, professor, California State University at Chico, talk about the benefits and challenges of using plastics. He says plastics take 100-200 years to biodegrade and it is often being discarded hazardously. There are two big ways to fix the problem: use material that can biodegrade and change the way we view things as a society. He suggests to change behavior first, then new materials can help. They also discuss: How society can change the way they view things. Why product engineers should consider using sustainable materials in their products. The need for the government to create best practices and regulations for sustainability to help businesses. csuchico.edu (03.03.20 - #657) 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 Dennis Jaffe, author, Borrowed From Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises, talk about family-owned businesses. He says there are two things that make a family business special—and that the next generation can be a resource to develop our companies. They also discuss: What keeps a family-owned business alive and effective. The impact of technology empowering the next generation. How companies invest profits in educating the next generation. dennisjaffe.com (03.03.20 - #657) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, family business, generative families,

Peggy defines and shares potential applications of the Internet of Skills in the business world. She gives examples of the Internet of Skills, including cases in healthcare, industrial, and more. She talks about the pros and cons of the Internet of Skills including how it will change existing jobs and the socioeconomic impact. She also poses the questions: Can the Internet of Skills widen the digital divide? How will on-demand access to expertise change the fabric of society? How can we as a society ease the transition to the Internet of Skills? peggysmedleyshow.com (02.25.20 - #656) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Internet of Skills, edge computing

Peggy and Colin Thomson, head of infrastructure, Access Partnership, discuss how to set international radio regulations. He explains it is important to set an international framework and the WRC (World Radiocommunication Conference) can help come to the consensus on the best way to use limited resources. They also discuss: 5G: While it means different things to different people, it generally provides always-on connectivity anywhere. He explains what will be needed today and in the future. How technology has evolved and how people's expectations are evolving. He discusses how there is a role for different types of connectivity. How different radio frequencies carry different types of information and that there isn't a one-size fits all solution. accesspartnership.com (02.25.20 - #656) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, regulation, spectrum, edge computing

Peggy and Alyssa Rapp, CEO, Surgical Solutions and author of Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, and Executive, examine how to lead and motivate employees and general life hacks. Rapp doesn't believe in cutting corners but does encourage blasting through walls. She also shares that breaking bread matters and looking people in the eye over a meal also matters. They also discuss: Life hacks and how to achieve balance. Fear management and the attempt for success. How impact drives motivation. surgical-solutions.com (02.25.20 - #656) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, motivation, edge computing

Peggy zooms out and talks about AI (artificial intelligence)—the technology behind voice assistants. She explains how the technology works, saying natural language processing is kind of like magic. Looking to the future, she says tasks will become more complex for voice assistants and we need to be aware that there are going to be some ethical questions that arise. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.18.20 - #655) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Ron Babich, CEO and co-founder, Easy Voice, talk about how to increase adoption of voice assistants in business. He gives several real life examples and explains there is more traction in large enterprises, but big opportunities for small companies if they can get past feeling overwhelmed and the cost. easy-voice.com (02.18.20 - #655) 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 Vandersluis, president and founder, HMS Software, talks about how voice is leading the way in how enterprises function. He explains that using technology has become natural now and will be the default in business. They also discuss privacy and security considerations. timecontrol.com (02.18.20 - #655) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Are privacy and security a top concern with voice assistants? Peggy answers, indicating how many people find it creepy when they get ads based on something they have talked about around a voice assistant. She explains while most people enjoy the benefits of personalization of voice assistants, we still need to be asking: What are we giving away when we talk to our voice assistants? peggysmedleyshow.com (02.11.20 - #654) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, security, personalization

Peggy and Steve O'Brien, president of staffing, Job.com, discuss the surveillance economy and how it is impacting our lives. Steve says the basic definition of this economy is that data is produced online and has been modified, it produces value, and it is used in exchange for services. When looking at it he explains we must ask ourselves how it is taxed, how it regulated, and how we keep it up. www.job.com (02.11.20 - #654) 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 Al Cook, vice president and general manager, artificial intelligence, Twilio, define conversational AI (artificial intelligence). He says many people say it is a messaging bot or voice assistant, but it is about how computers can understand humans at an essential level. He also shares about a report about conversational AI. twilio.com (02.11.20 - #654) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, conversational AI

Peggy kicks off the month by providing an overview of voice assistants. Currently they are most often used for simple tasks as trust seems to be one of the biggest hurdles this technology faces. Delving in a PWC report, she tackles voice assistants and discusses the possible use cases for the technology, including healthcare and retail. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.04.20 - #653) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, Alexa, Google Home, AI, smartphones, smart speakers

Peggy and Konrad Konarski, AI & IoT practice head, V-Soft Consulting, discuss the hot topic of AI (artificial intelligence) how to maximize chatbots for good. As AI is evolving – see autonomous vehicles and computer visions/disease predictability in healthcare – this technology is only going benefit us as humans while complimenting the work we are currently doing and jobs we are preforming. vsoftconsulting.com (02.04.20 - #653) Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, AI chatbots, chatbots, data, data retrieval, healthcare, AV, mobile, voice assistants

Joshua Peschel, assistant professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, joins Peggy to talk about the wider availability of voice assistants and the possible implications of what that could mean for people's personal data. They also discuss the concept of leaving a trail of data, a "voice cookie" and what the future might look like for the data gathered by these assistants. iastate.edu (02.04.20 - #653) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, data, data protection, voice assistants, data retrieval

Peggy continues her discussion on the New Future of Devices report from GSMA Intelligence. She talks about the adoption of wearable devices across different demographics, their impact on healthcare, work, and homes in the future. She also touches on how AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Realty) can have benefits for work, life, and play. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.28.20 - #652) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, digital transformation, wearables, GSMA, New Future of Devices, healthcare, procurement, future of work

Peggy and Michael Biercuk, founder and CEO, Q-CTRL, discuss the possibilities of quantum computing and the types of hurdles the technology is facing. He touches on the need for a diverse field of companies when it comes to exploring the problem-solving skills of quantum computing and how they are able to leverage computational acceleration to benefit both industry and science. q-ctrl.com (01.28.20 - #652) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, processors, algorithms, computers, future of work

Peggy and Michael Bianco-Splann, transformative life coach and author of Conscious Leadership: 7 Principles That Will Change Your Business and Change Your Life, examine a more personal and spiritual approach to leadership and mentorship. Michael addresses the need for change in the attitudes of the leadership structure and how his personal experiences shape his style of coaching. illuminateambitions.com (01.28.20 - #652) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, book author, spirituality, human, human connection, business

With the promise of lower latency and faster speeds, Peggy talks about how 2020 is going to a big year in the progression of 5G. This year alone, the 5G market is expected to be $45.5 billion. She discusses how 5G was the talk of CES again this year, and the New Future of Devices report from GSMA Intelligence. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.21.20 - #651) IoT, Internet of Things, AI, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cloud, future of work, procurement, podcast, security

Peggy is joined by Olivier Bloch, principal program manager, Azure IoT developer ecosystem, Microsoft, and they discuss the complexity of the IoT. He says every IoT application is unique, but there are ways to build upon what others have already developed to transform and grow businesses, which is where IoT Plug and Play comes in. This open source language is a way for partners, such as hardware and solution builders, to work better together. He also discusses the importance of security when implementing IoT and how Microsoft is simplifying the complexity and changing the future of the industry. azure.com/iot (01.21.20 - #651) IoT, Internet of Things, AI, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, future of work, 5G, cloud, procurement, podcast

Peggy talks about Cisco's Silicon One and its three pillars for the Internet for the Future that it announced in December 2019. Technology is getting aggressive and changing the way companies must adapt to serve their customers and Cisco is an excellent example of this: embracing the change and disputing themselves. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.14.20 - #650) IoT, Internet of Things, AI, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, supply chain, podcast, Internet for the Future

Peggy and Jon Clarine, head of digital services, Thyseenkrupp talk about how the most used transportation system in the world, elevators, are changing with technology. He explains how it is using predictive analytics to make elevators more intelligent and efficient as well as using Azure cloud technology, big data, and machine learning to make maintenance more efficient. thyssenkrupp-elevator.com (01.14.20 - #650) IoT, Internet of Things, AI, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, supply chain, podcast, robots, predictive analytics, transportation, smart cities

Charlie Gilkey, author, "Start Finishing: How To Go From Idea to Done" chatted with Peggy to provide his tips on how to get unstuck, which includes: figuring out the joy in the project, don't take on too much, and avoid getting disconnected from those that your work benefits. He also suggests tips on doing work that matters. startfinishingbook.com (01.14.20 - #650) IoT, Internet of Things, AI, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, supply chain, podcast, book author

Mike Zeto, vice president, advanced solutions – IoT solutions, AT&T Business, knows a thing or two about smart city infrastructure. He says we are just beginning to see dramatic changes, case in point with Las Vegas and Atlanta. But there is much more to come with partners and true connected platforms. He dives into how a smart connected city will change the way we work, live, and play live from CES 2020 in this podcast. att.com (01.07.20 - #649) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

With CES 2020 underway, Peggy looks at what to expect from the annual event. She shares her predictions on what to expect in regard to smart homes, AI, cybersecurity, 5G, and more. She discusses the importance of examining trends and seeing how things have changed during the past decade. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.07.20 - #647) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, blockchain, infrastructure, cloud, security, CES 2020, predictions, sustainability, future of work

Peggy and Irene Petrick, senior director of industrial innovation, Intel, discuss her research on digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. Her research examines what can be improved in IoT for both employers and employees and what manufacturing needs to do in order to prepare for the worker of the future. intel.com (01.07.20 - #647) Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work

Peggy and Joshua Peschel, assistant professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, Iowa State University, discuss the importance of sustainability and resiliency in 2020. They tackle the long-term results of adopting sustainable practices and how consumer perceptions will affect the future of sustainability. iastate.edu (01.07.20 - #647) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, predictions, supply chain, sustainability, future of work

Mo Katibeh, chief marketing officer, AT&T Business, AT&T went all the way to the edge giving real examples about the future of 5G, live from CES 2020. Curious what he and AT&T Business really have to say about the future of 5G, edge compute, sports entertainment, manufacturing, smart cities, and safety. (01.07.20 - #648) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy addresses the blockchain market in general, and the intersection of blockchain technology and the supply chain. She shares her thoughts, as well as shares some analysts' statistics highlighting future growth the blockchain will alter the supply chain in the next few years. She says the blockchain is here to stay insisting it will change the supply chain in a fundamental way. peggysmedleyshow.com (12.17.19 - #646) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy and Stacy Schwartz, vice president, public safety and FirstNet sales, AT&T, discuss what FirstNet is and how it is changing the communications for first responders, with a high-speed nationwide public safety broadband network that is unique and supports emergency response exclusively. Stacy addresses some FirstNet milestones already reached, alongside of what's coming in early 2020, such as push-to-talk. firstnet.com (12.17.19 - #646) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, secure, EMT

Darin Archer, chief strategy officer, Elastic Path joins Peggy to talk about the evolution of voice assistants. He points out new technologies are typically awkward in the beginning, but do become the norm and voice assistants are going to be one of them. Darin says it all comes down to tailoring the experience and the journey as the technology takes off. elasticpath.com (12.17.19 - #646) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy sat down with Jonathan Davidson, SVP and general manager, service provider business, Cisco, to discuss its Internet for the Future announcement that took place on December 11. He says Cisco built a new network that is simple, modern, and trustworthy, in order to make it more resilient for customers. They talk about how we had a great first run of the Internet, but the future is now here. www.cisco.com (12.13.19 - #645) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, Internet for the future, Wi-Fi 6

Bill Gartner, SVP and general manager, optical systems and optics group, Cisco, joins Peggy to continue the discussion around Cisco's announcement on the Internet for the Future. He talks about how Cisco has always had an interest in silicon and optics for its own use, but now it is offering that to customers in a whole new way. Silicon One will give customers a choice, in addition to more agility, scale, and speed. cisco.com (12.13.19 - #645) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security, Internet for the future, Wi-Fi 6

Peggy details ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing Index, explaining challenges and opportunities for the space. She believes manufacturing should be overly optimistic to planning in 2020—and explains why. She also says manufacturing needs to look to technology for 2020—and gives some key examples. peggysmedleyshow.com (12.10.19 - #644) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy and David Closs, John H. McConnell Chair Emeritus and Chair Emeritus of the Dept. of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, discuss how the supply chain has changed with the advent of new technology. He says consumers want more precise delivery and more customized product. They also discuss how there is a shortage of workers in the supply chain and what needs to be done to combat it. msu.edu (12.10.19 - #644) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy and Charlotte Blank, chief behavioral officer, Maritz,discuss the concept of leading like a scientist. She explains how leaders should do research, conduct experiments, and embrace a methodology. Further, evidence gives the power to influence people and controlled experimentations can give us good evidence. She says we should look at systems around us, instead of changing the way people are. peoplescience.com (12.10.19 - #644) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy talks about opportunities and hurdles in procurement and the supply chain. She says that there will be an increased use of AI (artificial intelligence) that will enable proactive decisionmaking and there will be unknown challenges that crop up in the supply chain. She suggests that listeners ask themselves if resistance to change is at the heart of your team. Ask this: Is it a hurdle or a fear? peggysmedleyshow.com (12.03.19 - #643) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy and Daniel Quant, vice president of strategic development, MultiTech, sit down to talk about CBRS, a type of private LTE and the opportunities for businesses that are looking for robust local connectivity. He explains that about 40% of coverage inside building is not that great and that we need to have better, more robust connectivity within buildings. He also discusses connectivity in remote locations like on ships. multitech.com (12.03.19 - #643) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy and Joshua Peschel, assistant professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, Iowa State University, talk about the power of prediction. He explains that there is a speed now where decisions have to be made in many industries and AI (artificial intelligence) can help. They discuss the biggest hurdle: people and biases. iastate.edu (12.03.19 - #643) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, security

Peggy talks about security best practices and laws from the Australian government and California, as well as details a new 2019 payment security report. She says California is the first of its kind in this country and it will set the tone for 2020 in terms of the IoT (Internet of Things) security. She also suggests businesses that depend on payment security need to look at common pitfalls for compliance and common best practices. peggysmedleyshow.com (11.26.19 - #642) Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud

Peggy and Emily Lyons Soelberg, vice president, product management – Internet of Things, AT&T, discuss LPWA, NB-IoT, and LTE-M, and the benefits. She explains LPWA is one of the early ways that customers are benefiting from the 5G standard. They also discuss security, strategies for how customers can get started with 5G, and how to inspire other women in the space. att.com (11.26.19 - #642) IoT, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, cloud

Peggy and John Dijulius, author, The Relationship Economy: Building Strong Customer Connections in the Digital Age, discuss what the relationship economy is, saying the primary currency is the emotional relationship made with the customer, where price is irrelevant. He adds that today's illiterate are those who have an inability to make a meaningful connection with others and there has come a lack of relationship building skills with the advent of technology. thedijuliusgroup.com (11.26.19 - #642) IoT, Internet of Things, M2M, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, security, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud

Peggy journeys back to April 2018, detailing a big announcement from Microsoft about the IoT (Internet of Things) and how it has evolved since that time. She details how Microsoft is investing in its technology, its partnerships, and its customer experience. She adds manufacturers like the idea of a hybrid cloud environment, but face challenges moving to a hybrid cloud model. peggysmedleyshow.com (11.19.19 - #641) Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, security, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, Sam George, Azure, edge

Peggy and Sam George, vice president of Azure IoT, Microsoft, talk IoT (Internet of Things), AI (artificial intelligence), cloud, edge, and more. He dives into the topic of digital transformation and how Microsoft has gone through its own digital transformation and how it is helping its customers. He also discusses how Microsoft is empowering both the cloud and the edge, which is very powerful and represents the next wave of computing, and security. Sam digs into examples of how customers are leveraging the IoT, edge, cloud, and AI, and he says the technologies are available today to power vertical industries. He also adds that one of the things that he loves about his job is the benefit that this is having on society. microsoft.com (11.19.19 - #641) Peggy Smedley, machine learning, technology, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G

Peggy explains how innovation is impacting CPG (consumer packaged goods). She explains how CPG is different from retail, reasons why CPG companies need to be thinking about innovation and the IoT (Internet of Things), and challenges. She explains how CPG companies need to start planning now how they are going to get their products in front of consumers. peggysmedleyshow.com (11.12.19 - #640) M2M, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, security, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, innovation, consumer packaged goods

Peggy and Qingbin Yuan, senior director, R&D international, The Hershey Co., talk about how to leverage AI (artificial intelligence) to predict preference and formulate product to meet consumer needs. He explains the importance of understanding how to analyze and use data in CPG and that it is still in the early stage of leverage AI. thehersheycompany.com (11.12.19 - #640) IoT, Internet of Things, M2M, Peggy Smedley, machine learning, technology, digital transformation, security, cybersecurity, blockchain, infrastructure, 5G, cloud, Hershey, product, consumer packaged goods, retail, data