Author: Peggy Smedley
The new year always brings new health goals for many people—get more sleep, move more, drink more water, etc. Well, at CES 2025 last week we saw a plethora of announcements of connected devices and technology that will help people reach those goals. And there is some research to back up that these types of devices are making people happier. Sleep related technologies were in full swing at CES this year from smart mattresses, to anti-snore pillows, to sleep trackers, to smart rings, and beyond. But at CES, it is all about the data. Sleep, Work, and What’s to Come…
Peggy Smedley talks about the hard reality that if we make devices smarter and more autonomous, then we are naturally going to consume more energy. She says as we build a better tomorrow, we must consider a three-legged stool that we must build upon in the year ahead. She also discusses: How much global data center electricity consumption will grow by 2030. If we must consider lazy robots. What we need to consider as we turn to robotics and gen AI (artificial intelligence) in 2025. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/14/25 – 903) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy Smedley and Jason Heron, head of clean fuels for North America, Airbus, talk about how the company is pioneering sustainable aerospace in the fourth wave of aerospace. He says sustainability is at the forefront of a lot of conversations, and the company is focused on a jet fuel that has a sustainable component that reduces the lifecycle of carbon emissions for that fuel, making air travel more sustainable. They also discuss: How new fuel and new technology are helping aerospace become more sustainable. How companies can make a transition to greater sustainability. The steps the aerospace industry will need…
Peggy Smedley and Reddy Mallidi, AI strategist, COO, chief AI officer, and author of AI Unleashed, talk about a new book, AI Unleashed, and how generative AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming business and the art of AI leadership. He shares a story from 2019 when he needed to screen 50 million accounts for export compliance and how AI helped improve the customer experience. They also discuss: The transformative benefits of gen AI and how it will change areas. Concerns that need to be addressed like hallucinations, data privacy, and maturity. What mechanisms need to be in place to ensure proper…
Cyberattacks are running rampant right now. It’s like a competition between the bad actors. My guess is you already knew this, likely because your company may have experienced it firsthand. If you haven’t, well, you are lucky. Very lucky. As 2025 continues to unfold, construction companies must prepare for a future that will require greater cybersecurity. New programs have already gone into effect for defense contractors. Where Have We Been? First, let’s examine what we are currently up against. The BCI (Business Continuity Institute) launched its BCI Update Series: Cyber Resilience Report 2024 last year, and the numbers are staggering,…
Will the recent events in New Orleans impact travel to some degree in the days to come? No two events have shaken the U.S. travel and hospitality industry more than September 11, 2001, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which interestingly was unfolding roughly 20 years later. The U.S. BTS (Bureau of Transportations Statistics did an interesting comparison on the two events and the impact on travel. What ultimately occurred in both cases was a steep drop in travel initially, and a slow upward trajectory of a recovery. The drop in monthly passengers in September 2001 from the previous month is significantly…
Peggy talks about the opportunities that exist to improve the travel experience—both long-distance travel to events and vacations and daily travel in and around your own community. She says nearly 80% of American travelers experienced at least one travel-related problem in the first half of 2023—and technology can help reduce this. She also discusses: The history of travel and how it has evolved through the Industrial Revolutions. Examples of travel technologies we have available to use today. How we can continue to evolve and adapt in the years to come. peggysmedleyshow.com (1/7/25 – 902) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,…
Peggy Smedley and Daniel Burrus, a global technology futurist, business strategist and disruptive innovation expert, talk about his top 25 predictions for 2025. He says this is his 42nd annual technology prediction list—and he says they have been pretty accurate. They also discuss: The difference between hard trends and soft trends. An example of hard trends and soft trends surrounding Baby Boomers retiring. How companies can create a strategy for AI in the New Year. burrus.com (1/7/25 – 902) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy Smedley and Matt Hatton, founding partner, Transforma Insights, talk about AIoT (artificial intelligence of things) and what this means for IoT (Internet of Things) deployments. He says you can’t throw a stone in the technology world without hitting AI at the moment. They also discuss: Key use case examples. The evolution of the hardware and cloud. Privacy and cybersecurity concerns. transformainsights.com (1/7/25 – 902) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Matt Hatton, Transforma Insights This episode is available on all major streaming…
Much has changed and much continues to stay the same in the construction industry during the past several decades since I started Constructech magazine. Technology has—and continues to advance—and materials continue to evolve as well. Interestingly, one thing that continues to amp up is talk around sustainability in this sector. For today’s blog, let’s look at three big sustainability trends to watch in the construction industry in 2025 and beyond. Keep an Eye on Cement Perhaps this goes without saying, but construction materials can be some of the biggest carbon emitters on the planet. Worldwide, every year, cement and concrete…