Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy talks about the young, up-and-coming generation she has coined—the Screeners—which is being taught and raised by computers. She spends some time postulating if these Screeners have to be self-taught or if their education will have to come from the likes of corporations that offer training since the universities have made it difficult to go to school. She also discusses: The percentage of Screeners owning smartphones already? If postsecondary institution enrollment is going up or down? Examples of how technology is disrupting the traditional education model. peggysmedleyshow.com (12.08.20 – #698) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…
Peggy and Vijay Janapa Reddi, associate professor John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard, talk about TinyML. He talks about key differences and how on small devices you will have small vocabulary, which will allow for diversity. They also discuss: Applications, like toothbrushes and smart cars, and the opportunities for the future. Areas where we can use TinyML to make the world a better place. Security and how to not open up the flood gates with TinyML. harvard.edu (12.08.20 – #698) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy and Brian Turmail, VP, public affairs & strategic initiatives, Associated General Contractors of America, talk about the impact of COVID-19 on construction. They also discuss: Why we are struggling with our infrastructure and how it has created an economy that is dependent on the infrastructure? The four benefits of construction that no one talks about that the younger workers needs to know. How to work together to build a greener future? agc.org (12.08.20 – #698) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Where is 5G headed? Peggy answers, taking a close look at industries such as manufacturing, first response, retail, and more. She also shares a few things that some of the big providers in the space are doing right now to help us reach that reality. She discusses: Examples of how 5G can help deliver realtime data in first response. 5G factories and the opportunity to reduce downtime and increase safety. How retail is changing and where 5G can help with just-in-time delivery. peggysmedleyshow.com (12.01.20 – #697) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Peggy and Jennifer Clark, professor and head of the city and regional planning section at The Knowlton School of Architecture in the College of Engineering, Ohio State University, talk about the need for more investment in cities, technology, infrastructure, governance, and innovation. They also discuss: The need to build the best model for technology diffusion into the new ICT-enabled infrastructure environment, which involves a lot of stakeholders and a big conversation and it is not just about the technology. That cities often want to be the third or fourth to adopt something, not the first. If data is available for…
Peggy and David G. White Jr, author, Disrupting Corporate Culture, talk about corporate culture change and that most of the ways we approach culture in the business world don’t really work. He explains how his book bridges the real study of culture and the myths about culture. They also discuss: Why a lot of approaches to culture don’t work in business. A definition about culture, as a reference system that resides in the background. How it is possible to drive culture change in a complex organization. ontosglobal.com (12.01.20 – #697) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…
Even though many of us can’t be with our families, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders, there is still a lot to be thankful for. Peggy shares insight from executives about how to be productive during the last few weeks of the year, as many states plan a lockdown. She also provides: Tips from listeners about how to stay happy and productive as we head into the holiday season including one that involves a hot tub. Seven tips for maintaining a good work-life balance. Her own tips about how to close out the year in a way that…
Peggy and David Ihrie, Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), talk about first responders and technology. They converse about the biggest technical change in the past few decades—having access to information in realtime. They also discuss: The importance of communications infrastructure and rural broadband. What the cloud provides for first responders and the importance of it. Why it is important to spend a lot of time thinking about what the proper role of technology is in society, not just the next gizmo on the street. cit.org (11.24.20 – #696) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,…
Peggy and Jim Frazer, vice president, infrastructure and smart cities, ARC Advisory, speak about the foundational issue in the smart city world and Smart City 3.0. They also discuss: The need to embrace all of the stakeholder communities, so no one is left out. The importance of looking at human factors that are shaping our society, such as population trends, aging, mobile workers, and more. The ultimate goal of the IEEE P2784 Effort. http://www.arcweb.com (11.24.20 – #696) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast
Peggy gives an example of a big prediction that didn’t pan out in the IoT (Internet of Things) space. She says we need to hold the analysts’ feet to the fire because when they are wrong, companies can make big decisions based on grandiose predictions. She also discusses: The impact that these types of predictions can have on business. What we can do to help make buying decisions. Why we need to challenge predictions and make sure we are doing our due diligence. peggysmedleyshow.com (11.17.20 – #695) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…