Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy talks about the state of housing. She says the market has remained competitive and recommends to study the trends in your own region, giving her perspective on what is happening in her own region. She also discusses: The impact the pandemic has had on housing and the most desired features in homes. If homes will be more or less affordable than previous years. Will supply-chain bottlenecks continue to impact new and renovation projects? peggysmedleyshow.com (5/3/22 – 769) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
Peggy and Jennifer Huffstetler, vice president and general manager, Future Platform Strategy & Sustainability, Intel, talk about climate change and sustainability. She says we know right know the impact of climate change is an urgent and global threat and protecting our planet depends on immediate action and fresh thinking about how the world operates. They also discuss: How Intel is addressing climate change through its own actions, in partnership with the ecosystem, and by building technologies to support customers and partners to lower their carbon footprint as well. Responsible sourcing of materials in an ethical and sustainable manner to safeguard…
Peggy and Kristen Hanich, director of research, Parks Associates, talk about big trends with smart buildings. She says we have seen a lot of changes being driven by COVID and some of the shifts in terms of where people are working and what they are looking for. They also discuss: Demand in consumer homes for clean air, safe air, and safe environmental and how those feeds into data platforms. The importance of standards and third-party certifications. The main thing holding back smart home and smart building adoption. parksassociates.com (5/3/22 – 769) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
Global research shows nearly two-thirds of organizations have seen a rise in cyberattacks and about half have experienced a breach. What can be done? I have some thoughts. The numbers are very interesting when you look at the state of cybersecurity today and some of the possible solutions. Splunk’s State of Security 2022, surveyed more than 1,200 security leaders. According to the report, 79% have encountered a ransomware attack and 35% admit that one or more of those attacks led them to lose access to data and systems. So, what then can be done? I recently sat in on an…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Have you decided what you are going to get for your mom, grandma, aunt, or sister? Consider giving that special loved one in your life a connected gift for the home or health this Mother’s Day. I had all the intention of writing a complete list, but to be very candid—after wearing and testing this health watch that Withings sent me—which has been surprisingly, very enjoyable—I wanted to share my views with you. At the end of this blog, we have put together some unique ideas for connected Mother’s Day gifts for 2022…
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the workplace in more ways than one. Perhaps most notable is the rise of the Great Resignation—although candidly I think this would have happened with or without the pandemic. The good news is there is growing consensus about what needs to be done to address this. Last September, McKinsey reported more than 19 million U.S. workers had quit their job since April 2021, and that companies are struggling to address the problem. At the time, it suggested that many companies don’t really understand why their employees are leaving in the first place. Much work has…
Peggy gives her thoughts on the state of smart home technology, giving a glimpse inside the Living Lab. She says in the two decades she has been writing about this technology, we still have not found a way to make it easily interoperable and seamless for the homeowner. She also: Compares it to what once happened in manufacturing. Talks about the importance of systems integrators in the home. Gives her candid opinion about the hurdles we are going to be facing as we move forward. peggysmedleyshow.com (4/26/22 – 768) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy and Jeff Meredith, chief executive officer, Chamberlain Group, talk about the evolution of the smart home. He says the opportunities are boundless and talks about how the company is marrying its ability to offer access to the home with other capabilities, services, and products that would also value the access. He gives two specific examples. They also discuss: How many people use the garage door as the front door. The way the company has changed since the acquisition and how it has accelerated growth and product deployment. His big vision and what he hopes to achieve in the next…
Susan Dalton, leadership coach, Susan Dalton Coaching, shares stories with Peggy about what she has learned in the four decades of managing people. She says one thing she found intriguing is when STEM (science, technology, engineering, and management) workers are promoted to management, they would often stumble. They also discuss: Things that can be done to make the path easier. If there are born leaders or if certain skillsets can be taught. Big factors amid the Great Resignation. susandaltoncoaching.com (4/26/22 – 768) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud,…
Ensuring delivery is on time for construction projects can be a difficult promise. Project planning and technology solutions can certainly help, and this is where VDC (virtual design and construction) enters the equation. While VDC certainly isn’t a new concept, have we made any strides with leveraging it in the past two decades? What are we still doing wrong? Why didn’t it work on your last project? Let’s explore in more detail now. While seeds of this idea date back to the 1970s, it really began to take root in 2002, when Dr. Martin Fischer and Dr. John Kunz of…