Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy talks about manufacturing and our workforce, digging into the details of one new report and giving her thoughts on what needs to happen next. She says we need to take steps today to solve our workforce shortage. She also discusses: The netted loss of jobs in manufacturing in 2020. Some of the reasons we aren’t seeing enough potential new workers interested in manufacturing. Examples of companies and initiatives that are addressing the worker shortage. peggysmedleyshow.com (05.18.21 – #720) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy and Liviu Tudor, founder and president, Genesis Property, discuss the immune building standard. He explains that an immune building is prepared to perform well in the face of a threat. They also discuss: The response to having an immune-rated building. How devices, sensors, machine learning, and big data can help create immune-rated buildings and how the technology can be implemented in preexisting buildings. How the immune building standard fits into the bigger sustainability discussion. genesisproperty.net (05.18.21 – #720) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy and Anne Munaretto, senior manager of climate change and sustainability services, Ernst & Young, discuss sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance). She says ESG is an umbrella term—and they all are nonfinancial issues but do in time drive financial value for an organization. They also discuss: The key drivers for how we get people to rethink being a make-take-waste society. That sustainability is a journey—it is not one and done. ESG and how the younger generation fits into the equation. ey.com (05.18.21 – #720) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
With the rise of cyberattacks on our infrastructure, such as gas pipelines and hospital systems, Peggy says this is just the beginning, and gives steps enterprises should take to avoid ransomware. She also discusses: The cost to businesses and the percent of organizations that manage to get all of their data back after paying a ransom. Four steps to take today to prepare your business. How to develop a plan and strategies to mitigate an attack. peggysmedleyshow.com (05.11.21 – #719) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future…
Peggy and Chris Castro, senior advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, director of sustainability & resilience, and ‘future-ready’ steering committee member, City of Orlando, talk about how the city is advancing sustainability. He shares his thoughts about advancing green economic development opportunities and how this is one of the best wealth building, job creating times of our history. They also discuss: How Green Works Orlando has created a culture of sustainability across the community. Earth overshoot day and that last year we overshot the natural resources of this Earth on August 20, 2020—and at that point, we were taking from…
Peggy and Dirck Schou, CEO, Taqtile, shares about the company—and what led to the launch of it. He says he saw a game changer in how you deliver a digitally transformative tool to desolate workers. They also discuss: How it has created tools to allow companies and highly skilled workers to create a knowledge base in an area that never existed before. Industries that are participating including medical, manufacturing, defense, and utilities. How it allows an enterprise to be able to understand how jobs are being done, how to improve those jobs, how to track the work being done, and…
Peggy talks all about sustainability and digital cities, saying we are going to be focused on climate all around the world. She shares a new report that points to the shifts happening in urban mobility. She also discusses: What is micromobility and new urbanism. Global examples of sustainable cities and countries, narrowing in on Saudi Arabia. The importance of tapping into the younger generation to build more sustainable and resilient infrastructure. peggysmedleyshow.com (05.04.21 – #718) 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 Thomas Tomich, economist, advisor, author, innovator, and leader, and founder, Food Systems Lab at the University of California, Davis, talk about the differences between a food system and food science. He says a food system is a self-organizing system and we have to think differently about managing our footprints in those types of self-organizing systems. They also discuss: The difference between the productionist view and the food systems approach. Where a lot of food waste happens geographically and circularity in the food industry. How technology can make verifiable claims about the sustainability of food. foodsystemslab (05.04.21 – #718)…
Peggy and Ran Korber, co-founder and CEO, BreezoMeter, shares his story and how his company and technology map environmental hazards. He talks about air quality in different areas—and how all the information is scattered. They also discuss: The information gap in the environmental world with air pollution and pollen. How humanity has a big impact on air pollution and what we saw as a result of COVID-19. How its technology helps improve health and quality of life. breezometer.com (05.04.21 – #718) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability,…
Peggy talks all about new considerations for a new era of manufacturing, saying optimism is growing, but many plants are still living in a crisis mode. Can technology help us move to a better normal? She answers. She also discusses: Two areas that are challenges that weigh heavily on the minds of manufacturing execs. Examples of how technology can allow for data analysis and system monitoring. New partnerships aimed at improving interoperability in manufacturing. peggysmedleyshow.com (04.27.21 – #717) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work,…