Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Michael Kelly, senior research analyst, digital innovations, Guidehouse Insights, discuss advanced metering infrastructure and the latest innovations. He talks about the importance of edge computing and processing. They also discuss: How analytics can unlock value for advanced metering infrastructure. The value propositions behind smart meters, including sustainability and how to use information. The growing interest in cybersecurity in the energy sector, due to it being a critical infrastructure. guidehouseinsights.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 work, podcast
Peggy shares the five things you need to know about sustainability in 2021 and beyond. She counts them down from five to one and gives her thoughts on why as individuals, and as companies, we need to acknowledge the drive to sustainability in the year ahead. She also discusses: Why consumers will be demanding it more in the future. How to look to other companies that are taking steps to meet environmental goals, as examples. How to identify the best innovation and technologies for your own business. peggysmedleyshow.com (01.19.21 – #702) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
Peggy and Craig Apatov, managing partner, Ascension Growth and Innovation Strategies, talk about building brands and how to help old companies grow. He says we as individuals—executives or managers—are brands as well. They also discuss: The biggest challenges companies have with their brands today. Messaging should be 80% educational, informative, and provocative, and then 20% self-promotional—that is what Millennials are looking for. If it is possible to be in the market today without leveraging technology. ascensionstrategy.com (01.19.21 – #702) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy and Mark Pesce, futurist, entrepreneur, and author of Augmented Reality: Unboxing Tech’s Next Big Thing, talk about AR (augmented reality). He says the technology is doing to space what we have already done with the web—which is to crowd it with our knowledge. They also discuss: Why people are so enamored with augmented reality today. Examples of where AR can be helpful such as in brain surgery. How people’s lives will be bound by the tools available from the internet. markpesce.com/ (01.19.21 – #702) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Peggy shares some ways we can redistribute food rather than waste it by tapping into technology and innovation. She urges urban and rural food growers to put greater emphasis on the value of their food production and consider better sustainability methods—and those in the technology world to consider how we can innovate to solve this global problem together. She also discusses: How much edible food is lost or wasted every second. How new products, including one from CES 2021, can help with anti-food waste, indoor gardening, composting, smart city farming, and more. Why it is so important to better understand…
Peggy and Ian Barkin, chief strategy and marketing officer, Sykes Enterprises, talk about some of the biggest trends on the horizon for 2021. He says there are two different elements that define what is next: the trajectory of travel of predictable evolution of some technology being employed and the other is driven by the environment and the events that have been going on around us in the last 12-18 months. They also discuss: Cyber resilience and enterprise investment in preparing for reacting to or recovering from cyber events. The increased emphasis on the shared human experience. How the tools we…
Peggy and Christian Connolly, CEO, twICEme, talk about the story of the company and product—and how it grew out of the need for vital information. He says it aims to collect vital information and make it readily accessible. They also discuss: How the technology grew out of the skiing world, but now the applications are endless. How the company aims to create a global standard of vital information. Examples of how the technology can be used in industries like construction and how for every $1 spent on preventative measures, you can get out on the other end $4-6. twiceme.com/ (01.12.21…
On the 700 episode, Peggy makes a big announcement—she wrote a book: Sustainable in a Circular World. She explains how environmental, social, and financial need to come together to build up the digital age and lead to transformation. She also discusses: How we are facing shortage in areas such as water—which will continue if we don’t make big changes. How we are at a precipice where we need to transition from the current 91% linear world of our take-make-waste approach to healthier production. How we can move away from the throwaway economy and to a more circular economy. peggysmedleyshow.com (#700…
Peggy and Walid Ali, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, Microsoft, talk about AI (artificial intelligence), sustainability, and more. He says we need to think about immediate opportunities that manufacturing has been exposed to and that we have to make the most out of explosive data streams. They also discuss: How the nature of the manufacturing ecosystem is dependent on small businesses. Why we need to start to think about reducing energy used against production. The single ingredient that we should advocate for so that we are capable of absorbing innovation in the future. microsoft.com (#700 – 12.22.20) IoT, Internet of Things,…
Peggy and Edward Sanchez, senior analyst, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics, talk about the electric plug-in market. He says a lot of it is regulatory driven and infrastructure is all over the map. They also discuss: How EVs were looked at as weird, but Tesla changed all that. Which countries are farther ahead in terms of the EV charging infrastructure. How to deal with EV batteries in an environmentally responsible way. strategyanalytics.com (#700 – 12.22.20) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast