Author: Peggy Smedley
2021 Infrastructure Report Card Peggy talks about the 2021 ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Infrastructure Report Card, sharing background and the progress made in the past four years to restore our nation’s infrastructure. She also explains what needs to happen next. She also discusses: How a continued underinvestment in our infrastructure will cost us in GDP, jobs, and more. Which five categories went up and what one category went down. Three key recommendations to raise the grade—with a focus on how new approaches, materials, and technologies can ensure our infrastructure can withstand or recover quickly. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.09.21 – #709)…
Peggy and Yan Chen, professor, department of computer science Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Northwestern University, talk about the impact of APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks, giving specific examples such as Target and Equifax. They also discuss: How the computer industry was in survivor mode in the beginning and where we are today. The need for a holistic effort from everybody to address our challenge with security. How AI (artificial intelligence) will revolutionize everything including security in the next 5-10 years and how his team is using AI to do something that was impossible before. mccormick.northwestern.edu…
Peggy and Natali Tshuva, co-founder & CEO, Sternum, talk about cybersecurity and the medical industry. They talk about best steps to stop the exploitation and the attack itself in realtime. They also discuss: How most solutions are focused on finding all vulnerabilities but it is impossible. How the focus of cybersecurity has now moved to the device makers. Why we need to remember to secure our legacy devices. sternumiot.com (03.09.2 – #709) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Peggy shares how a digital worker has changed—and how they are going to continue to change going into 2021. She talks all about workers and technology, answering questions such as: Where will your workers work? How will they work? What technology will they use? She also discusses: If we will return to the office, what that will look like and how will technology factor in. The top three objectives of work transformation for individual workers and senior executives—and which objective they have in common. How business owners and executives can take the next step to decide what is best for…
Peggy and Gianni Cuozzo, CEO, Exein, talk about cybersecurity and how it is becoming a standard today. He says what has changed in the last five years is people are starting to realize the attack perimeter is larger than they initially think. They also discuss: What caused most of the cybersecurity attacks in the last 10 years. How the western world is depending the most on these systems—but is producing the least. How the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more clear the necessity of having cybersecurity approaches directly in the system itself. exein.io (03.02.21 – #708) IoT, Internet of…
Peggy and Orr Danon, CEO and co-founder, Hailo, talk about where edge AI (artificial intelligence) is going in the future. He explains how AI in general is making huge steps—and edge AI is one of the next waves. They also discuss: Areas where you can use AI at the edge to enhance productivity such as production lines and in retail. If the pandemic itself has disrupted or challenged various vertical markets. How edge AI can make a manufacturer more reliant on technology than on labor. hailo.ai (03.02.21 – #708) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy highlights a few new reports focusing on the future of EVs (electric vehicles)—one that looks at the progress of EV sales here in the states, one specifically looking California, and another out of Europe that gives a glimpse into what is coming globally. She also discusses: Progress of EV sales, infrastructure development, and fleet expansion. The biggest hurdles holding back widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Five key things that need to happen to accelerate the installation of public charging points. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.23.21 – #707) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Peggy and Tariq Adi, president and CEO, ADI Developments, talk about how he saw a lack of efficiency in construction and applied lean manufacturing principles. He says global construction waste is a $1 trillion a year—and he hopes to revolutionize an entire industry with lean. They also discuss: How to get back to days of productivity (The Empire State Building was built in 13 months. The same building today is easily a 3-4-year project.) How the company maps its processes to be able to see waste. The struggles and exploration that come along with the journey to lean. adidevelopments.com (02.23.21…
Peggy and Dave Silke, chief marketing officer, Mitel, talk about relying on technology and remote working during the pandemic. He says there are opportunities in terms of growth, even today. They also discuss: Which verticals had to respond immediately to the pandemic, giving specific examples. How do we make sure we ensure connections and companies maintain the ability to communicate effectively with their customers. How companies are now becoming consultants and creating a new customer experience due to the impact of the pandemic. mitel.com (02.23.21 – #707) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…
Peggy shares two new reports that point to what is coming in the future as it relates to electrification. She also calls on the next generation of innovators who are committed to electric vehicles to step up now. She also discusses: Five potential impacts of widespread electrification on the evolution of the U.S. electricity systems. What is currently happening in the state that is leading the charge with electric vehicles. Why it is going to be important to talk about electrification as it relates to systemic change. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.16.21 – #706) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…