Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley welcomes Patrick Halley, president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Assn., to discuss the critical role of wireless connectivity in supporting infrastructure and innovations like AI, 5G cores, and network slicing. Patrick also highlights the importance of smart policies and infrastructure to maintain the United States’ competitive edge in wireless technology. They also discuss: The impact of fixed wireless broadband. The evolution from 2G to 5G. The future of AI in wireless infrastructure. wia.org (6/24/25 – 926) What You Might Have Missed: Connectivity Is Critical Infrastructure 850 Episode: The Ghost of IoT Past All about the Gs IoT,…
If you caught my blog last week, then you know industrialized construction is a growing trend to watch. For today’s blog, let’s dig a bit deeper into one specific area—modular construction. Building off-site is often more cost effective and leads to better quality, greater safety, and less waste. Often, modular construction is faster too than traditional construction methods. Grand View Research suggests the global modular construction market will grow at a rate of roughly 7.9% from 2025 until 2030, due to the need for affordable housing and new investments in the development of both healthcare and commercial infrastructure. The Modular…
We are on the precipice of a big transformation in the manufacturing industry—one where the worker will need to work differently than ever before. The opportunities will be huge for both the workers and the organizations, but candidly if we aren’t prepared, we may have a rocky road to get there. A Deloitte analysis of government data suggests there are estimated 1.9 million open positions that could remain unfilled in manufacturing due to the skills gap by 2033. Yikes. Open positions ultimately mean lost opportunities for manufacturing companies. Andrea Masterton, vice president, marketing, Poka, an IFS Co., says there are…
Peggy explores the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in the future of work, looking at real numbers and success opportunities. She explains how AI is shifting skills needs in many industries, pointing to recent research. She also discusses: A gen AI history lesson and the impact it will ultimately have in the future. A PwC claim that AI is making people more valuable, not less, even in the most highly automatable jobs. A new collegiate initiative for new manufacturing—and the pillars that are essential. peggysmedleyshow.com (6/17/25 – 925) What You Might Have Missed: Stronger Supply Chains in 2025 AI Comes…
Peggy Smedley and Josué Velázquez, research scientist and lecturer, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, talk about sustainability in supply chains. He says sustainability is part of MIT’s core mission, which focuses on solving the problems of humanity. They also discuss: What happens in the sustainable supply chain lab. How generative AI is impacting the supply-chain sustainability conversation. How companies can approach Scope 3 emissions. josue.mit.edu (6/17/25 – 925) What You Might Have Missed: Build Resilient Businesses Smarter Manufacturing with Gen AI AI as a Collaborator IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Peggy Smedley and Akli Adjaoute, entrepreneur, founder, Brighterion and author, Inside AI, talk about his journey with AI (artificial intelligence)—and the role across industries. He says AI is powerful when it is used well. They also discuss: If AI is going to take over our jobs. Some of the most exciting tasks AI will help us do. The risks surrounding gen AI and ChatGPT—and how we ultimately build intelligence. exponion.com (6/17/25 – 925) What You Might Have Missed: An AI First Organization Work from Anywhere An Era of Robots in Business IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
More than 63% of construction and engineering leaders say they are searching for a new ERP (enterprise-resource planning) system within the next 1-to-2 years—and then another one-third are looking to 3-to-5 years. As we all know, that is a rather big feat and undertaking—and now we have a whole host of unique factors and market conditions and AI (artificial intelligence) to add to the mix, shaking things up a bit more than the last time many companies implemented a new ERP. At IFS Connect in Nashville in the beginning of June, Matt Breslin, regional president, North America, IFS, pointed to…
Today’s typical consumers are loyal to brands they love, prioritize sustainability considerations, demand quick shipping and availability of goods, and prioritize quality and personalization. They are often empowered by data and choices available to them. Simply, today’s tech-savvy informed consumers want faster, easier, well, everything. Enter biometrics. I must confess, I love how quick the experience is now to go through an airport via biometrics. And I guess so do most of you. Simple and Quick A June study by Visa also found two-thirds of respondents would use biometric authentication to check out, with many trusting biometric authentication (fingerprint/face ID)…
Peggy talks about how we can make change happen in rural communities with broadband. She says we must consider how you will make change happen in your own community to have stronger and more resilient communities for all. She also discusses: A history lesson about the Bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus. Details about the BEAD program, formerly known as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. What needs to happen next to move forward. peggysmedleyshow.com (6/10/25 – 924) What You Might Have Missed: Reaching Workers Tech Disruption: Forever Changed IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy Smedley and Ja-Naé Duane, faculty, Brown University and MIT Research Fellow and Steve Fisher, managing partner, Revolution Factory and Chief Futurist, The Human Frontier Institute, talk about the pace of change and how leaders and businesses can build more resilient businesses in a time of constant disruption. They also discuss: The 9 supershifts we are seeing that are transforming the age of intelligence. Putting the people of the future into real context. Key takeaways and opportunities that exist in the era we live in now—and what’s coming in the future. revfactory.com (6/10/25 – 924) What You Might Have Missed:…