Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Junade Ali, Consultant, Haystack Analytics, talk about road traffic safety and the potential burnout of software engineers. He shares his journey with road traffic sensor networks and behavioral interventions for drivers—and how he built an engineering team. They also discuss: Examples of sensor systems and interventions. A study that looks at the burden that has fallen on software engineers. How quickly teams are able to deliver product features. haystack.io IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Peggy talks about sustainable homes and the biggest trends among the various generations. She says generational trends are impacting nearly every industry—and this is certainly true for our homes. She identifies what sustainable technologies are most popular among homebuyers. She also discusses two big questions: Where are we going to find the land if Baby Boomers aren’t downsizing? How will we ultimately make our homes more sustainable for all future generations? peggysmedleyshow.com (07.27.21 – #730) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Peggy and Tim Linsenmeyer, CTO, Clover Imaging Group and Michael Walton, industry solution executive, manufacturing industry, Microsoft, talk about how Clover Imagining is leveraging AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) to help disabled adults gain meaningful employment. They talk about how a machine-learning sales forecasting system helped right-size inventory and labor. They also discuss: How the right technology and an empowerment culture was key to success for Clover Imaging Group. How Clover Imaging used to have seven job functions in the warehouse and today it has one. How companies can use AI and ML technology to help disabled adults…
Cities are opening back up, and now an age-old question returns: What will the city of the future look like? In a word, Peggy says sustainable. She digs into two reports and gives a peek behind the curtain of what smart, sustainable cities will look like in a post-COVID era. She also discusses: Research that suggests urban leaders need to rethink how people move through and in cities. Three big lessons learned for the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically for cities. How investing in green can create new jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create positive economic opportunities. peggysmedleyshow.com (07.20.21 – #729)…
Peggy and Teppo Hemiä, CEO, Wirepas, talk about wireless connectivity. He says it works closely with partners, explaining that the IoT (Internet of Things) is very a diverse and fragmented market. They also discuss: Connectivity in smart cities—and coverage in outdoors versus indoors. How to connect the unconnected—and how connectivity is becoming a little bit more affordable. An example of how hospitals can connect equipment and workers—and the efficiency improvements that come along with it. wirepas.com (07.20.21 – #729) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy talks about technology, travel, and cleanliness, as families and corporate executives are beginning to hit the road again. She says there are some pretty cool things hotels are doing with technology and digs into a report of how advanced technologies can make hospitality a little bit safer. She also discusses: Where opportunity exists to recover and reemerge in a better normal. How hotels and other areas of hospitality can meet cleanliness guidelines. Case studies from Singapore and New Zealand. peggysmedleyshow.com (07.13.21 – #728) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy and Muriel Médard, Cecil H. Green Professor of electrical engineering and computer science), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, talk about how to take situations that are uncertain and turn them into reliable systems. Médard says there are both excitement and apprehension about 5G and technology. They also discuss: Two different definitions of 5G, which are radically different in spirit. How the spectrum is like a long piano. Why there is standardization around 3GPP. mit.edu (07.13.21 – #728) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Muriel Médard, Cecil H. Green Professor of electrical engineering and computer science), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, returns to continue the discussion with Peggy, as they focus on security. Médard says the question of security is multidimensional, but any system that is becoming more embedded into the culture of everyday use is liable to be attacked. They also discuss: Examples of securing the supply chain for 5G. The wide gaps in 5G. The importance of aligning incentives with the behavior you want to see with security. mit.edu (07.13.21 – #728) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy talks about how to source and select the right talent for a job, explaining how technology can help. She says companies need to think differently about how they recruit, as today’s employees are looking to change the world. She also discusses: New technologies to help find the right talent. A case study of one industrial company looking to embark on a tech-enabled transformation. A law in Illinois regulating the use of artificial intelligence in video job interviews. peggysmedleyshow.com (07.06.21 – #727) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud,…
Are we pricing out a generation of homeowners? Peggy and Tony Uphoff, president & CEO, Thomas, talk about the rising cost of materials—like lumber—and what has led to this. He says a combination of factors led to this rise, such as the tariff. They also discuss: If pricing will slow the demand of residential housing. The tradeoff between affordability and sustainability. How generations are in movement—and how it impacts industries like construction. thomasnet.com (07.06.21 – #727) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast