Author: Peggy Smedley

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,…

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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

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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…

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Peggy and Yanick Pouffary, chief technologist for IoT and edge services, HPE Pointnext Services, talk about the challenges facing today’s companies, discussing this new world that is putting employees at the center of transformation. They also discuss: Five distinct capabilities for returning to work. A day in the life of an employee who is guided through a city. The importance of augmentation, remote operation, and flexible automation. hpe.com (11.17.20 – #695) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy and Bryan Selzer, CEO and founder, LEFTA Systems, talk about how data used to be collected in law enforcement and how it is improving this system. He says whether you have software or paper, you do have the data. They also discuss: If technology can help distinguish between good cops and bad cops. How business intelligence can help in law enforcement. If data is the answer in law enforcement today. leftasystems.org (11.17.20 – #695) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy looks to the future and into our factories. She shares what Industry 4.0 is, the biggest trends in manufacturing today, and what is spurring the next great revolution in this industry in the future. She also discusses: Examples of how companies are seeing real success in manufacturing today. How our supply chains are like a symphony. Four shifts in manufacturing and the supply chain today. peggysmedleyshow.com (11.10.20 – #694) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy and Neal Meldrum, global business strategy manager in the manufacturing and resources group, Microsoft, talk about the need for a strong supply chain in manufacturing. They discuss how manufacturers have made investments in a digital strategy and have seen success. They also discuss: How leveraging a digital strategy can help capture domain knowledge and operationalize it and how leveraging a mobile first strategy empowers workers. How to build a resourceful and targeted approach toward the Fourth Industrial Revolution. How AI-led integrated business planning and demand forecasting scenarios drives significantly higher levels of supply chain efficiency. microsoft.com (11.10.20 – #694)…

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Peggy and Olof Liberg, 5G standardization program manager at the department of standards and technologies, Ericsson Sweden, talk about what triggered him and his coauthors to write first and second edition of Cellular Internet of Things. They also discuss: When looking at cellular IoT, there are two main tracts: massive IoT and critical IoT. Some of the most interesting use cases today. If use cases around the world are similar for massive IoT and critical IoT. Cellular Internet of Things http://www.ericsson.com (11.10.20 – #694) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…

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Peggy gives her thoughts on the impact COVID-19 has—and will continue to have—on the supply chain and manufacturing. She gives an example of how some funding is going to be used to spur U.S. manufacturing in the future. She also discusses: A recap on what manufacturers were facing before the pandemic including how ecosystems, business models, and customer expectations were changing. The impact the labor shortage, the advent of new technologies, and COVID-19 are having on manufacturing. If we have made any real progress in the last seven-plus months toward greater digitization. peggysmedleyshow.com (11.03.20 – #693) IoT, Internet of Things,…

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The distracted driving numbers continue to rise. Peggy and Phil Renaud, executive director, The Risk Institute and Brittany Shoots-Reinhard, senior research associate, Dept. Of Psychology, Ohio State University, talk about the increase in traffic fatalities and what it is doing in response. They also discuss: Four pillars it will focus on in 2021: encourage employers to adopt policies; encourage teachers to dedicate time to distracted driving; educate the public on the dangers; and in Ohio modernize the law. If parents are ill-equipped to teach driving skills to children today. How research and simulators can work with students to make them…

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