Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy digs into the topic of cybersecurity—looking specifically at the IoT (Internet of Things). She says we all know enterprise adoption of IoT devices is growing rapidly, with dozens of use cases across each vertical market—and now we must ensure it is all secure. She also discusses: The biggest trends and strategies for IoT security. New numbers from recent reports, including the annual cost of cybercrime. The best steps to take to secure companies and devices. peggysmedleyshow.com (12/3/24 – 899) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future…
Peggy Smedley and Kim Lovan, associate vice president of industrial manufacturing, Black & Veatch, talk about technologies in the food space. She says the company looked at an opportunity in the food and agriculture space—and how technology can help change how we are feeding the growing population. They also discuss: The process of marrying food and technology together. How facilities have to change in the food and beverage industry. How to align and train the workforce. bv.com (12/3/24 – 899) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future…
Peggy Smedley and Kelly Stratton, founder, president, and chief product officer, Quire, talk about how AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) firms have a two-pronged challenge: the labor shortage and greater customer demands. She says the work is there, but the people are not, and you want to serve customers in every facet, but do not have the capacity. They also discuss: How many employees are set to retire in the next seven years. What steps to take with the team you have left—and the importance of having data to make informed decisions. How to prepare for the future of work…
This is the time of year to peer into that crystal ball and take a closer look at what is to come in the year ahead. Many analysts and construction companies are throwing their predictions into the ring, helping paint a picture of how 2025 will unfold. Today, let’s take a close look at where we are today—and then look at where we are headed in 2025. Where We Are Now JLL suggests the first three quarters of the year brought consistency in costs and the start of interest rate cuts, along with high levels of construction activity. In 2024,…
Last week, companies all around the world came together at Microsoft Ignite to look at how technologies are transforming business, and one technology took center stage. You guessed it: gen AI (artificial intelligence). IDC suggests gen AI usage jumped from 55% in 2023 to 75% in 2024 and worldwide spending will reach $632 billion by 2028. For today’s blog, let’s take a look at some powerful case studies and what’s in store for 2025 and beyond. To start, let’s better understand the impact of gen AI in particular. For decades, companies have been working with structured data, which is typically…
Peggy Smedley talks about how green building and sustainability has evolved in the past several decades. She says we are at an interesting point in history—one where we have the tools, resources, and technologies available to us to build a better tomorrow. She also discusses: The history of green building. Recent data related to the last three decades of green building and sustainability. The impact of green building. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/26/24 – 898) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on…
Peggy Smedley and Michael Zeto, chief commercial officer, Boingo Wireless, talk about what has been happening in the past decade with connectivity. He says with the transition from 4G to 5G, we moved from connectivity as a luxury to being critical infrastructure. They also discuss: How the adoption curve unfolded from M2M to the IoT (Internet of Things). The importance of safety and security. How industries can leverage experiences from the next industry. boingo.com (11/26/24 – 898) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast,…
Peggy Smedley and Matt Hatton, founding partner, Transforma Insights, talk about some of the challenges we are still facing today with the IoT (Internet of Things)—and the progress we have made. He says there have been a lot of IoT adoptions over the years driven by regulations—and some were much slower to materialize. They also discuss: Why we didn’t hit 50 billion connected devices in 2020. Some of the biggest inhibiting factors to IoT adoption. The value associated with the IoT. transformainsights.com (11/26/24 – 898) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Last week I had the opportunity to attend Procore’s Groundbreak event, where we looked to the future of technology in the construction industry. The biggest takeaway: AI (artificial intelligence) is here, and it is going to completely transform how the construction industry does business. But let me be the first to caution all my construction readers not to rush into AI without having a plan. Let me be clear about this before everyone freaks out. I say play with GenAI. Get a good feel for it. And then plan your strategy. Perhaps this doesn’t come as a big surprise. We…
No one company can achieve success alone. This has proven to be an undeniable fact. Many industries often have had to painfully learn that it takes collaboration and collective participation. To achieve great innovation, it truly takes a village. Partnerships, alliances, and ecosystems, all working in tandem, are essential to ensuring long-term success of any technology implementation. We are all beginning to witness this unfold repeatedly, especially with the rise of gen AI (artificial intelligence). In research conducted, Gartner finds 59% of CEOs and senior business executives acknowledge AI as the new technology that will impact their industry most in…