Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Alexa Carlin, Women Empower X, talk about her new book Adaptable. She says she has gone through a number of challenges that are very related in the sense that we all go through so many challenges—and there is a time where we can either let our obstacles stop us or fuel us forward. They also discuss: How to show other women that they can do it. How to share obstacles and have the courage to do so. The importance of showing others that we are not alone. alexacarlin.com (5/17/22 – 771) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial…
When a connected device breaks, what do you do? In the past, many people have opted to replace, but in today’s circular world, repair is becoming a more viable option. This offers clear benefits: saved money and a saved planet. Electronics are one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world, and nearly 70% of all the emissions associated with personal computing devices arise during production. Naturally, if we are able to extend the lifespan of the device through repair, then we ultimately reduce harmful toxins and emissions into our environment. Let’s take a look at what is happening…
Collaboration often leads in innovation. If we want digital transformation to prosper in construction, then we need all the generations to come together to identify how to make that happen. The industry also needs knowledge sharing about the tools of the trade, so to speak. This is why my interest was piqued when a new survey crossed by desk. CraftJack recently conducted a survey to uncover which generation is the handiest. The company surveyed 1,000 people across four generations: Gen Z (18-25), Millennials (26-41), Gen X (42-57), and Baby Boomers (58-76) to see which generation is the “handiest” when it…
When we kicked off the month of May, I talked about the rise of smart meters and how with that rise comes an increase in data, creating new considerations for everyone in the ecosystem. This week let’s turn our attention to power plants and data centers to continue our conversation on energy. As we know, there is a diverse mix of regulated power plants today—everything including hydro, coal, nuclear, natural gas, solar, and battery storage, just to name a few. In fact, the three major categories of energy for electricity generation are fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum), nuclear…
Peggy talks about all the generations and businesses coming together to move from the old linear ways to a more circular world, saying we need both a change in process and new technologies. She narrows in on one specific case study, Continental. She also discusses: The company’s goal to achieve fully sustainable supply chains by 2050. How it uses technologies and digitalization to make environmental risk transparent. How it is using technology and new processes to source new, more sustainable materials. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/10/22 – 770) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Peggy and Daryl Friedman, global president & CEO, CEDIA, talk about the home integrator market and a new report. He says one of the things that attracted him to this industry is the growth potential of where is this going. They also discuss: How this started as a luxury market and is now available for the mid-market. The importance of having the right people connect the smart home. The main source for making the home more interoperable. cedia.net (5/10/22 – 770) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability,…
Peggy and Edward Sanchez, senior analyst, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics, talk about trends in the automotive market and our homes. He says it is inevitable whenever there is price hikes in energy, it increases consumer interest and awareness in fuel economy and more economical vehicle choices—but the biggest thing that has changed is vehicle choices. They also discuss: Changes in the crossover vehicle and the combination of factors that make it more popular. The disconnect between the reality and fantasy for EVs (electric vehicles). How long it is going to take until we see infrastructure build out for EVs.…
Sustainability and green building have long offered the promise to be more sustainable for the environment and for the homeowner in the long run. However, there is one big hurdle that has often stood in the way: cost. Is this beginning to change? The NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders) 2020 Green Single Family and Multifamily Homes SmartMarket Brief, released before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, found most single-family builders (86%), single-family remodelers (72%), and multifamily builders/remodelers (74%) agree building green costs more than building a traditional home, with the majority reporting a 5-10% premium. So, then the questions…
Let’s talk integrated homes. Naturally this is changing how we live in our homes—but it is also impacting the wide world of how we manufacture and source all these connected products. CEDIA recently released a study that examines the integrated home market by revenue and number of companies, areas of expertise, preferred brands by category, and typical project size. In the Fall and Winter of 2021-2022, it surveyed U.S. and U.K. markets. This unique point-of-view provided by integrators can help manufacturers in navigating who they work with, how to work most effectively with current and prospective dealers, and what to…
Smart meters are on the rise. With that growth comes an increase in data, creating new considerations for technology companies, utilities, and customers. I can’t help but wonder where we are with energy today and where we are headed in the future. Here’s the numbers. Allied Market Research suggests the global smart-meter market size was valued at $21.79 billion in 2020 and should soar to $54.34 billion by 2030, growing at a rate of more than 10.10% from 2021 to 2030, due to a number of factors in the market. Guidehouse Insights concurs, pointing to the U.S., China, and Western…