Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Heidi Roop, assistant professor, University of Minnesota, talk about her journey with climate change, saying today she is an ambassador for climate science and is thinking about the implications and risks we are going to face. They also discuss: Climate history and new research and technologies. How to incorporate climate models into other models to think about what is possible in the future. The importance of corporate responsibility and accountability with emissions of greenhouse gases and preparing communities for the changes set in motion. How to encourage others to lead change with climate change. climate.umn.edu (10/19/21 – 742)…
Peggy talks all about the future of sustainable homes. She shares the results from a report that shows the state of technology adoption and the likelihood of leveraging tech to reduce consumptions in our home. She also discusses: How escalating energy use at home has generated two growing concerns. The rise of personalized experiences and how many people have considered changing location or the structure of their homes since the onset of the pandemic. What’s next for net zero homes. Schneider Electric says sustainability at core of everything it does. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/12/21 – 741) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,…
Peggy and Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder and CEO, Cadenza Innovation, discuss her story and how she is changing how the world is going to be looking at batteries. She says energy was always a conversation around her dinner table and knew from an early age it is part of her mission to be a kind, collaborative spirit that helps other people. They also discuss: Why it is important to be who you are and embrace change. How to attract more women into more male-dominated fields. Taking data and turning it into something good—specifically with sustainability and lithium-ion batteries. cadenzainnovation.com (10/12/21 -…
Peggy and Gary Salman, CEO and cofounder, Black Talon Security, talk about the evolution of hackers and ransomware and the state of cyber today. He says many businesses don’t really understand the risk of cybersecurity. They also discuss: The challenges and hurdles with businesses and cybersecurity. What tools and resources are needed for cybersecurity today. How small and medium-sized businesses can protect themselves. blacktalonsecurity.com (10/12/21 – 741) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Gary Salman, Black Talon Security
Peggy has a very candid conversation about eliminating waste, saying plastic flows into the ocean are expected to triple by 2040, but if we take immediate action we could stem the tide by more than 80%. She shares two examples—one from Indonesia and one from Ghana. She also discusses: How each recognized a regional problem and are taking big steps to reduce waste with plastics in their area. What needs to happen next if we are going to solve our plastic waste problem. The importance of thinking local and acting global if we are going to make a difference. peggysmedleyshow.com…
Peggy and Ola Benderius, associate professor, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, talk about autonomous cars, boats, planes, and drones—and the need for a common dataset. He explains how to make the machine understand its surroundings. They also discuss: Unrestricted areas and the need for accuracy in these areas. The importance for creativity and reasoning for the machines in order to understand what is dangerous and not dangerous. Black box and what is included in a truly intelligent system—with a specific example of what is needed on a boat. reeds.opendata.chalmers.se/ (10/5/21 – 740) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence,…
Peggy and Jony Altszul, CEO, BitTrap, explains the way it approaches cybersecurity. He believes the cybersecurity industry needs a different approach to be successful with cyberattacks. They also discuss: The goal to reduce the time that the attacker is in the compromised system. How to derail the attack by focusing on the behavior of the attacker. How the company is similar to cyber insurance to do containment in advance in order to limit the damage and reduce the cost of the attack. bittrap.com (10/5/21 – 740) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Did you know the number of connected EV (electric vehicle) charging points in Europe and North America is set to reach 7.9 million by 2025? But will it be equitable? Peggy talks about diversity, equity, and inclusion with EV adoption. She also discusses: How much greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. How to improve access to efficient, low-carbon transportation options in all communities. Insights and perspectives from a recent presentation on EVs and inclusion. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/28/21 – 739) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
Peggy and Brian Kropp, chief of research, Gartner, talk about how the pandemic has accelerated the future of work. He says we are starting to see the changes now that were impacted by the pandemic. They talk about remote work—but how that is only scratching the surface. We will now work in different places, but also at different times. They also discuss: How the relationship between employees and employers has changed. A story of a CFO who realized the people who worked for him were human beings. How we can’t unsee what we have seen during the pandemic, and how…
Peggy and Henry Bzeih, CTO/CSO, automotive & transportation, Microsoft, talk about the latest automotive advances at the company. He talks about mega trends, saying mobility is the movement of people and the movement of goods. They also discuss: The software-defined vehicle approach. How Microsoft sees the ecosystem and is making autonomous for the masses. An example of how OEMs can morph from physical to visual with HoloLens. The biggest trends with electrification and how sustainability is top of mind. How traditional OEMs are evolving and the new entrants. The Future of Automotive Industry Solutions | Microsoft Industry (9/21/21 – 738)…