Author: Peggy Smedley
Laurent Boinot, power and utility Americas leader, Microsoft, and Peggy Smedley talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is impacting the utilities industry. He says AI has been generating a lot of excitement, especially with the shift from “traditional” machine learning to generative AI, and this advancement brings new opportunities, but also some confusion. They also discuss: How AI can contribute to a carbon-free future. Some examples of AI applications in the utilities sector. The importance of training and empowering the workforce. microsoft.com/industry/energy (9/24/24 – 889) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Erin Sparnon, AI business integration strategist, ICA, and Peggy Smedley talk about who clinical engineers and healthcare technology managers are and what their relationship is to health AI (artificial intelligence). She says the AI technologies that are entering our clinical environment need to undergo similar risk management, governance, and troubleshooting as other technologies that clinical engineers and healthcare technology managers have been working on for years. They also discuss: Three flavors of how AI is showing up in medical devices. How AI-enabled medical technologies are intersecting with health equity. What we can do to promote more equitable healthcare AI. icainc.com…
Perhaps one of the biggest questions of this century is how we encourage young people to consider careers in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and more. Certainly, the answer is myriad. We can’t simply take one approach to this conundrum. The reality is we need to come at the worker shortage in construction from multiple angles, which is something I have discussed here on this blog, but a new survey has some interesting insights about how to attract the younger generation of construction workers to the industry. DEWALT and WorldSkills Intl., conducted a survey of young trade professionals across 69…
At IMTS last week, in Chicago, Ill., Sharon Cobb, associate program manager, NASA, shared in her ELEVATE breakfast keynote that innovation in manufacturing is going to put us back on the moon—but there is another component in addition to innovations that will also be key: people. It was in 1972 that Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene Cernan said, “… as I step off at the surface at Taurus-Littrow, we’d like to dedicate the first step of Apollo 17 to all those who made it possible.” He was crediting the team who got him there, says Cobb. “NASA’s voyage to the unknown…
Gartner forecasts information security spending in India to grow 17% in 2025.
Peggy talks about the burdens on those working healthcare and how technology can help come to their aid. She says digital transformation can help do more with less, reduce overall cost, and improve patient care. She also discusses: The opportunities that exist in healthcare with the rise of AI (artificial intelligence), machine learning, and deep learning. The reasons the implementation of AI has been slow in healthcare. Six steps for building trust in the age of AI. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/17/24 – 888) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability,…
Peggy Smedley and Casey Pittock, chief executive officer, Smart Meter, discuss big challenges facing the healthcare industry today and how technology can help solve some of these challenges. He shares his experience in the connected health space, including six exits valued at about $850 million. They also discuss: An inflection point for providers, patients, and payers—and how technology can help. What type of data we can collect with remote patient monitoring—and why accuracy of data quality is so important. The next evolution of AI and machine learning in healthcare. SmartMeterRPM.com (9/17/24 – 888) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial…
Peggy Smedley and Rob Tiffany, research director, IDC, talk about the IoT (Internet of Things) in manufacturing and beyond. He says the IoT is not an industry, it is a collection of enabling technologies—sensors, devices, etc.—to solve a problem. They also discuss: Examples of collecting data and taking action. How to identify how to secure the IoT in manufacturing. Who gets in trouble after a cyberattack. idc.com (9/17/24 – 888) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Rob Tiffany, Digital Insights This episode is…
Five ways to improve your PM strategies today. Project managers have their hands full these days. With labor shortages impacting nearly every construction company, projects becoming more complex, and new regulations to consider, project managers have a lot of balls in the air—and a lot of responsibility too. Many project managers are responsible for projects worth millions—and often billions—of dollars. Let’s explore a few tips today for how to make these jobs a little bit easier, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. View the full article here.
Can smart homes help you be more profitable in your homebuilding business? This is the million-dollar question we have been studying here at Constructech for years—ever since the industry collectively called it AHT (automated home technology). Much has changed and much has stayed the same in the past decade, but there are key trends homebuilders should keep a close eye on. For one, it is important to note that some growth is still imminent. Next Move Strategy Consulting suggests the global home automation market was valued at $103.34 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach $210.53 billion by 2030.…