Author: Peggy Smedley
Is our data safe? Candidly, no, and it hasn’t been safe for a very long time. Every business, every consumer, is in danger of being hacked. If we don’t do something about this soon, we are all going to be victims at one point or another. So, let’s be clear, knowing that it isn’t safe and trying to do something about it are certainly two different things when it comes to protecting your more valuable assets. But, more importantly now, what are we going to do about it? Let me give you a recent example. The British Council is an…
Peggy says we are seeing IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) coming together to improve efficiencies, safety, business acumen, and so much more. She walks through a historical perspective, where we are today, and where we need to go in the future. She also discusses: How outdated systems are ripe for cyberattacks. The top three benefits of IT and OT convergence. A case study of a company that brought IT and OT under a single governance and operating model. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/8/22 – 757) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy and Todd Richmond, IEEE member and director, Pardee RAND Tech and Narrative Lab, talk about the metaverse. He says money and marketing are what drive innovation—and the metaverse today. They also discuss: The art of the possible and how today’s technology commodities were dreamed up by the science fiction writers. How AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) and art are going to have to come together. How to build the metaverse in a way that is equitable and inclusive. technarrativelab.org (2/8/22 – 757) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Peggy and Michael Don Ham, president and cofounder, RePure, talk about why the healthy home is so important. He says this is something that escapes many people’s minds because air and water—two of the most important aspects of the heathy home—are invisible. The company is trying to make the invisible, visible. They also discuss: What percentage of Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of pollution. The three pillars of indoor air quality. How it partners with other tech companies for a wholistic ecosystem. repure.io (2/8/22 – 757) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,…
Today kicks off the 2022 NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders) IBS (Intl. Builders Show). We can expect big news from the technology companies—there has already been a promise from at least one to print a home at the show. At the same time, we can expect big news from companies providing smart-home technologies. One area that smart devices are set to take off in is multifamily properties. Parks Associates suggests 27% of MDU (multi-dwelling unit) residents have a smart device provided by their landlord or property owner and the overwhelming majority value the safety and security benefits of these…
If the grid goes down, will your home’s energy stay up? New technologies are becoming available that are making smart-home energy management a reality for today’s homeowners. The global energy-management system market size is projected to reach $41.97 billion by 2027, exhibiting 9.9% growth. Integration of AI (artificial intelligence) in renewable energy management will play a decisive role in augmenting this market, says Fortune Business Insights. Offering a similar prediction, Allied Market Research suggests a 9.6% growth through 2027 in the smart-energy market, with robust investment in smart-grid technologies one of the major drivers. Perhaps we need to take a…
In mid-January of this year, Winter Storm Jasper, as it was labeled by the Weather Channel, blasted through the southeastern states, leaving tens of thousands of people without power and bringing snow and ice to the south—impacting states from Texas to Virginia. Here in the Carolinas, ice is a real threat, as it is heavy enough to knock out power. To this, I ask: What exactly are we doing to ensure our infrastructure is resilient to such storms? In order to answer this question, let’s first look back to February of last year. The Feb. 13–17, 2021 North American winter…
Many of the technology giants are betting big on AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality). Peggy shares her thoughts on how it is going to impact education—both in our schools and in our businesses. She also discusses: Examples of how the metaverse can help train future generations. How much money will be injected into this industry. Five ways to accelerate adoption of the technologies in education. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/1/22 – 756) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all…
Bin Li, associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, returns to the show to talk about the main concepts of AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) with Peggy. He shares an example of how to imagine the height of the living room and see what type of Christmas tree would fit by using an AR app and placing a VR tree. They also discuss: How to use AR and VR in our lives and in learning. What was developed in his lab: a VR-based teaching platform. Why we are all of a sudden talking about the metaverse. psu.edu (2/1/22 – 756)…
What is the metaverse today and what will the metaverse be in a couple of years: Peggy and Brian Burton, professor of digital entertainment technology, Abilene Christian University, discuss. He says today that looks like going into Second Life, which isn’t truly metaverse, but it encapsulates some of the concepts we will see in the metaverse as it comes to fruition. They also discuss: The history of edutainment and a reemergence in that area today. Embodied cognition and how we believe we are in that environment. If catfishing will be a concern in the metaverse—and how NFT and blockchain can…