Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Dimitri Kusnezov, former deputy undersecretary for AI (artificial intelligence) and technology, U.S. Dept. of Energy, talk AI, exascale, and everything in between. Through his lens, he says AI is not a thing or a technology, it is more a category of empowering ideas. They also discuss: The two different branches that we will have in the world we are entering into with AI. How COVID has pushed to process complex information in new ways. Ethics, privacy, security, and civil rights when it comes to how we aggregate data. doe.gov (02.16.21 – #706) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,…
Peggy and Scott Schober, president/CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about why cyber is so important. He says cyber keeps evolving and changing and requires everyone to keep up on it. They also discuss: What is the weakest link in security. How the hackers look and see a new opportunity when something like COVID happens—and what to do about it. One big takeaway he has from Peggy’s book Sustainable in a Circular World. scottschober.com (02.16.21 – #706) 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 predictions around 5G—and that while we are currently in the early phases, we will likely see a massive boom in a few years. She also shares opportunities that something like 5G can bring, specifically as it relates to EVs (electric vehicles). She also discusses: Ways that electric vehicles can lead to a cleaner and greener world. How the Dept. of Energy breaks down general categories of vehicle emissions. Challenges with EVs and examples of how companies are addressing these challenges. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.09.21 – #705) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…
Peggy and Chris Pearson, president, 5G Americas, talk about the historical context, market projections, and opportunities for 5G. He says 5G is growing fast, but we are still only in the second inning of a nine-inning baseball game. They also discuss: Interoperability between the standards for the “Gs.” Where opportunities exist for 5G including healthcare, transportation, smart cities, manufacturing, government, education, and more. Four questions he asks executives when they start to think about 5G and the future strategies of the company. 5gamericas.org (02.09.21 – #705) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Peggy and Philip Bliss, founder & CEO, Edge Computing Assn., talk about how edge can bring about a better tomorrow. He says technology doesn’t stay in the same place—and he says we have this new segment with edge. They also discuss: What type of realistic growth we can expect with edge computing. How to keep security tight in a new world of distributed computing. What comes next now that the world of technology is being forced very quickly to adopt new standards. edgecomputingassociation.com (02.09.21 – #705) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Peggy says we need technology to be part of our sustainability efforts—and one area this is apparent is electric vehicles. How do we achieve bold, aggressive goals in this area? She answers on this segment. She also discusses: Microsoft’s targets to move to an entirely electric vehicle fleet. A comprehensive roadmap to achieve 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030. How 5G, edge, and the cloud can enable autonomous, green driving. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.02.21 – #704) 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 Ajay Rane, vice president global ecosystem business development, Sigfox, talk about how edge computing is going to change the IoT (Internet of Things). He says big strides in computing will eventually bring in more adoption on the IoT side of things as well because now you are able to do things in realtime that weren’t possible previously. They also discuss: How computing is bringing a new paradigm to the Internet of Things. How we are slowly moving into a 2G/4G world without 3G. Potential applications for edge computing in manufacturing and other industries. sigfox.com (02.02.21 – #704) IoT,…
Peggy and Edward Sanchez, senior analyst, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics, talk about electrification. He shares the history in Europe and how it had a really intense focus on CO2 and in that context diesel performs very well. They also discuss: The Volkswagen emissions scandal and the repercussions from this. The leaders—such as Tesla—in the electrification market. Regulations and the importance of affordability in the electrification market. strategyanalytics.com (02.02.21 – #704) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Peggy highlights a few big trends that came out of CES earlier this month. These fall into two big buckets: consumers are demanding innovative, sustainable products while companies themselves are showing a commitment to sustainability, duking it out for which is going to be the most sustainable. She also discusses: What technologies are making homes more sustainable and resilient. Examples of technologies that are focused on saving water. Which companies declared a commitment to sustainability. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.26.21 – #703) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy and Çağlayan Arkan, vice president, Manufacturing Industry, Microsoft, talk about manufacturing of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He says manufacturing is about innovation, building capacity, employment, and competitiveness. They also discuss: How manufacturing is moving from mass production to mass customization—or going from one-size-fits-all to one-size-fits-one. Examples of how technologies such as digital twin can help with sustainability in manufacturing. How the workforce is changing and how to encourage more experienced employees to stay in the workforce. The New Face of Manufacturing ebook (01.26.21 – #703) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…