Author: Peggy Smedley
Is our data safe? Peggy answers, addressing if it will be safe in the year ahead—and what exactly we are doing to ensure it is secure. She shares details of a report that exposes some scary stats about hacked payment card costs and what exactly is happening on the dark web. She also discusses: The number of payment card details that were found for sale on the dark web. The average price of all the found cards on the dark web. Which nations were the most affected. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/18/22 – 754) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
Peggy and Jim White, CTO, IOTech, talk about the shortages that exist today and why technology needs to be put to use. He says the company aims to help connect more things, give more information, and give smarts behind information so people and machinery can be more productive. They also discuss: IoT use cases that are emerging today such as smart venue provider. Sensor fusion and how it can help solve problems today. How to deal with scaling and avoiding pilot purgatory. iotechsys.com (1/18/22 – 754) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Peggy and Blake Miller, founder, Homebase, talk about how technology is disrupting real estate. He says the company is making apartment buildings smart, which means different things to different people. They also discuss: Getting people in and out of buildings and connecting things in apartment buildings. How receptive users are to the technology in apartments. Wal-Mart and how it is rolling out in-home grocery delivery, directly to the refrigerator. homebase.ai (1/18/22 – 754) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Blake Miller, Homebase, technology
For 2022, I want to explore topics close to home: sustainable living, green homes, connected homes, and so much more. So, for this column, let’s talk about connected homes. However, before we dive into this topic in any depth, we need to acknowledge that before we can have a positive impact on the environment, we have to understand our role in its destruction. Research claims homeowners are unaware of the impact that their homes have on the climate. I personally do not agree with that sentiment, which is why I am here today to change all that. The Living Lab…
There are two really important questions the commercial construction industry needs to answer right now: where exactly are we today and where are we headed in the future? A few reports answer the former, and I will address the latter. At the end of last year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggested commercial construction recovery has stalled—due to not being able to find workers or materials, all amid rising costs. The Commercial Construction Index is down one point in the final quarter of last year. Here is what a bit scary: Contractors’ revenue expectations fell for the first time since…
The next generation of tool intelligence is here. A new, cordless battery platform offers more flexibility, doubles the performance, tackles health and safety challenges, and helps construction professionals manage their business in a more connected way—all while being more sustainable and circular in the process. Let me take a few minutes to share with you what I have learned about this exciting, new IoT (Internet of Things) journey. Today, Hilti Group announced the launch of Nuron, a powerful 22V cordless battery platform. The Nuron products are now on sale to U.S. and Canadian customers and shipments will begin in March.…
Peggy talks all about the future of energy and utilities. She cites a few new reports that explore how digital technologies, market developments, and government investment in next-generation energy technologies can help pave the way. She also discusses: A deep look at utilities. What we need to be thinking as the industry pursues digital transformation. How industries like utilities can find innovative ways to leverage technologies. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/11/22 – 753) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, energy
Peggy and Jason Turner, vice president and cofounder, PowerShades, talk about how the company came to be as a result of hotels trying to figure out how to do energy savings. He says a large part of what the company does now is residential because people want to save energy, comfort, and privacy. They also discuss: A special motor that is powered over Ethernet and the battery that powers the shades. Integration inside the home automation market with PowerShades. How homeowners can track energy consumption in homes today, which leads to savings. powershades.com (1/11/22 – 753) IoT, Internet of Things,…
Peggy and Richard Rys, senior consultant, ARC Advisory Group and principal, R2 Controls, talk about climate change and what that means. He says we are all to blame as individuals and as industries for climate change. They also discuss: The best and most efficient way of reducing your carbon footprint. If we are going to be able to reduce the damage fast enough. The objectives and trajectory we need as a society to make progress. arcweb.com (1/11/22 – 753) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of…
What will the future of work look like in 2022 and beyond? The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed a lot. It accelerated workplace trends like digitization and the need for greater flexibility around remote and hybrid work options. Some estimates say it has speed things up by five or more years. Meanwhile, there are still currently five generations in the workforce—as I have been saying for the past year. We need a new approach for how we work—even in construction—and how we transfer inter-generational knowledge in the next decade. Perhaps the solution comes in the form of technology. One thing…