Author: Connected World
Berg Insight says the number of water AMI endpoints in Europe and North America will double in the next six years.
At the end of last year, the cryptocurrency market’s worth rose above $3 trillion. Despite crypto being notoriously volatile, it’s clear it is gaining massive popularity. It even gained during the COVID pandemic. Fortune Business Insights reports the crypto market witnessed a “positive demand shock” across all regions during the pandemic, exhibiting a 10% higher year-on-year growth in 2020 compared to the 2017-2019 period. With growth often comes regulation. There are now thousands of types of cryptocurrencies, hundreds of cryptocurrency exchanges, and millions of people participating in the craze—it’s an ever-evolving beast, and many are calling for more rules to…
Episode 763 03.22.22 Thorsten Wuest, associate professor, West Virginia University, joins Peggy to talk about smart manufacturing and the supply chain. He addresses three key things that smart manufacturing brings to the table that have a supply chain implication, how to invest in the younger generation, and how to invest in smart manufacturing. Below is an excerpt from the interview. To listen to the conversation from the Peggy Smedley Show, click here or go to https://peggysmedleyshow.com/ to access the entire show. Peggy Smedley: Well, I’m delighted to have you, because smart manufacturing is so important today, and it’s such a…
What exactly is a healthy home and how can homeowners live inside of one? Michael Don Ham, president and cofounder, RePure, shares his thoughts with Constructech Editorial Director Peggy Smedley, on what comes next for healthy living and the homes of the future. Constructech (CT): How do you define a healthy home? Michael Dom Ham (MDH): To define a healthy home means to be able to understand what impacts our bodies and our health negatively and to reduce such sources within the home. One of the promises a doctor must take when embarking on their professional journey to help people,…
How is digital transformation changing industry—and what impact does it have on energy and the environment? Dawn James, director, global IoT industry strategy – energy & environmental science, Microsoft, sits down with Peggy Smedley to talk about her experience, the importance of data insights, and her vision for the future of energy and environmental sciences. This is a shortened excerpt from James’ interview on The Peggy Smedley Show. Connected World (CW): Dawn, you have done some amazing things and have a very, very impressive background. Can you share a little bit with me? I would love for you to tell…
Juniper Research says ecommerce payment transactions made via OEM Pay will exceed 30.7 billion globally by 2026.
IDC says worldwide revenues for the combined enterprise and consumer WLAN markets grew 6.5% year over year in 2021.
The cry of “supply-chain issues” to explain material cost increases and delays has been common during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since February, however, a new element has entered the picture: war in Ukraine. Considering the large number of first and second-generation workers with ties to Ukraine and Russia, the daily news of the war will have personal impact on many crews in the field as well as in the offices of construction companies across the globe. Employee safety should be the first concern during times of war. While many organizations narrowly focus on physical safety, it’s important not to overlook how…
Gartner says only 29% of IT workers have high intent to stay with current employer.
Sometimes the hardest step toward digital transformation is getting started. What’s driving smarter factories? It’s a long list that includes drivers for specific business and “for the greater good” benefits, like better managing/addressing energy and materials consumption, carbon intensity, environmental sustainability, climate change, and public safety. But, in most cases, the economic benefit is the one that trumps all others. The ability for manufacturers to compete—to discover new revenue and market share opportunities while reducing costs and addressing regulation without adding cost—is king, and this is propelling manufacturers’ desire to pursue digital transformation. Jim Davis, vice provost IT for the…