Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley and Chris McGuire, VP and general manager, Global Microsoft Strategic Partnership, IBM Consulting, and Lisa Slim, senior director, global partners, Microsoft, talk about the partnership between the two companies. McGuire says about four years ago the two companies decided to focus deeply on a partnership. Slim says this partnership is grounded in a shared vision. They also discuss: The role of generative AI (artificial intelligence) in business today. The results of a hackathon. How clients can embrace digital transformation. ibm.com/consulting/microsoft (11/19/24 – 897) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
2024 will be wrapping up soon and we will ring in 2025. With the New Year comes new opportunities. New opportunities to grow our workforce, grow our adoption of technology, and, in turn, grow our businesses and bottomline. But the question always lingering at this time of year is: what technology will rise to the top of the CIO’s priority list in the year ahead? Perhaps the first point goes without saying, but let’s just lay the foundation for this discussion. In the past few years, gen AI (artificial intelligence) has taken the world by storm. In fact, it has…
Gen AI (artificial intelligence) brings significant opportunities for businesses in nearly every vertical market, but achieving the promised outcomes requires quite a bit of planning and strategy. As with any new technology implementation, it must start with a core business objective, followed by a strategy for how to leverage technology to meet that objective. Businesses must follow an AI roadmap to be hugely successful. For this blog, consider for a moment how this roadmap might look like for your organization. Here’s a few steps to consider along the journey when implementing gen AI into your organization today, including: Step 1:…
Urban populations are anticipated to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, causing greater demand for new buildings. Peggy talks about how buildings are playing a huge role in greenhouse gas emissions. She also discusses: The challenge we face building new structures and retrofitting existing one. Examples of two new and unique projects. How to identify innovation and opportunities in all stages of a project lifecycle. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/12/24 – 896) 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 all major streaming…
With 1.3 billion vehicles with internal combustion engines on the road, there are those that believe there should be no further investment in fossil fuels or internal combustion engines. Peggy Smedley talks to Zoran Filipi, professor and director, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Clemson University and founding director, Center for Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems, about the shift to electrification. They also discuss: Key challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing vehicles. The EV versus hybrid conversation. The transition to electrification for heavy machinery. clemson.edu (11/12/24 – 896) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…
Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, sit down for a candid conversation about gen AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we were drowning in data in manufacturing and now AI is our life preserver. They also discuss: The history of the IoT (Internet of Things). The impact ChatGPT really has had on manufacturing. Where gen AI is really taking off in manufacturing. thirdeyeadvisory.com (11/12/24 – 896) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast,…
Is the 2024 labor market in construction strong? Has work slowed to a grinding halt? What is the outlook for 2025 and beyond? Is there a shortage of labor? Are young workers curious about construction or shying away from it? All these questions are weighing heavily on top of the minds of many construction company executives today. Despite all the hype, ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) is sounding the alarm bells because construction is plummeting and sadly this shouldn’t be happening when it’s an industry that should be ripe with opportunity. Let’s look at some of the recent numbers from…
Over at The Peggy Smedley Show last week, I took a deep dive into the history of manufacturing, walking through the four industrial revolutions, looking at the evolution of manufacturing and technology. The hope was to identify how to move forward, amid the latest advances in AI (artificial intelligence), machine learning, deep learning, and more. To help examine this further, Simon Floyd, general manager, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, joined me to discuss the history of manufacturing and technology. He shared with me about when we saw the first big analog dials turning up in manufacturing, plastic injection molding, PLCs, (programmable…
The holidays are fast approaching! Peggy talks about how technology is playing a bigger role in travel than it ever has before. She says people need greater reassurance that digital tools are safe to use. She also discusses: How many adults had travel plans in 2024. Trends related to travel in general How travel will have an infusion of new technologies. peggysmedleyshow.com (11/5/24 – 895) 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 all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed…
Peggy Smedley and Matt Reeder, director, BlueFin3, and Anthony Williams, director, BlueFin3, talk about the company’s objectives and how they help organizations meet their decarbonization goals. Reeder says BlueFin3 is an engineering and digital advisory company within the rail sector, which includes heavy haul, freight, and Metra. Williams says where it is seeing a lot of demand in the market is understanding the feasibility of electrification initiatives. They also discuss: How it is helping companies such as Rio Tinto achieve emissions reductions. How ITS provides live and realtime information to traffic controllers. Advice for companies looking to be more sustainable.…