Author: Peggy Smedley
Gen AI (artificial intelligence) offers incredible advantages for businesses. But even before anything can truly happen, there’s some heavy lifting that needs to be undertaken to unlock AI’s full potential. One especially hefty assignment is the collaboration among tech companies. This is perhaps the first step in delivering the required compute power. The good news is tech companies are coming together to deliver this in a timely fashion. At the end of August, IBM and Intel announced a global collaboration to deploy Intel Guadi 3 AI accelerators as a service on IBM Cloud. IBM Cloud with Guadi 3 will be…
Peggy talks about the medical robots’ market, looking at how this market has evolved in the past several decades. She says, today, we have an aging population, we are seeing more chronic diseases that need to be treated, we have a shortage of healthcare professionals, and the robotic technology is advancing, creating a perfect storm of opportunity. She also discusses: The estimated revenue that will be generated in the medical robots’ market in 2024—and in 2029. A few examples in current medical systems today and the benefits they are seeing. Different types of medical robots including surgical, modular, autonomous mobile,…
Peggy Smedley and Corinne Koppel, global Oracle practice lead, IBM Consulting, discuss the strategy behind IBM Oracle services and the value it provides companies. She says gen AI (artificial intelligence) is disrupting everything and it is critical to prioritize and focus on what will bring value. They also discuss: How much gen AI could rise the global GDP in the next 10 years—and the impact this will have on business. Examples of use cases in areas such as human resources and enterprise planning for budgeting and forecasting. The importance of ensuring AI is deployed effectively and responsibly. IBV Paper Human…
Peggy Smedley and Peter Lasensky, CEO, Command Post, talk about the challenge behind software silos in construction and how technology can help. He shares the challenges he had trying to run his construction company—and why he needed a dashboard. They also: Discuss how much time is wasted reentering data and how workers can save time by improving cross-functional collaboration and alignment. Break down rev-ops (revenue operations) and what this means for the construction industry. Talk about his vision for the future of construction—and how technology fits into the conversation. commandpost.ai (9/10/24 – 887) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial…
A company’s data is among its most valuable assets. Here’s how to leverage it. Every day you work with a diverse set of documents as you plan, sell, and build your projects, including a diverse range of documents throughout the lifecycle of any project. As part of any major development, construction firms create contracts, blueprints, renderings, photographs, and virtual walk-throughs. Business is more than just work, it’s about valuable data. View the full article here.
The construction industry has been facing a conundrum for years—far before the COVID-19 pandemic sent things into a tailspin. This conundrum plaguing the construction industry continues to be finding skilled workers to help complete construction projects on time and on budget. The numbers tell us a compelling story about where we have been and where we must go to manage a skilled workforce. In late August, the AGC (Associated General Contractors of America) released the results of a workforce survey that painfully shows 94% of contractors admit they are having a hard time filling open positions, particularly among the craft…
The road to AI (artificial intelligence) in manufacturing is paved with, well, data, and of course opportunity. Many manufacturers recognize this and are beginning to take big steps forward. We see 64% of manufacturers are entering into an R&D or experimentation phase with AI, and 35% are deploying right now. Where are you on the journey? In a recent conversation, Simon Floyd, GM, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, explains to me how quickly AI is being implemented and the steps companies can take to build an AI strategy in manufacturing. Let’s walk through the 7 steps right now. Step 1: Focus…
Peggy talks about the role of technology in healthcare today, narrowing in on AI (artificial intelligence). She explains how we can improve patient care while addressing healthcare’s biggest challenges today, like the workforce shortage. She also discusses: How Americans feel about a healthcare provider relying on AI in their own healthcare. Examples of how AI can help in healthcare. Steps healthcare professionals need to take to ensure successful adoption of technology. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/3/24 – 886) 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…
Peggy Smedley and Rob Tiffany, research director, IDC, talk about the IoT (Internet of Things) evolution and how everything unfolded from M2M to IoT. He explains how his early experiences led him to be a contrarian in the IoT space. They also discuss: How the power of the IoT is remotely knowing something. Industries that have seen success with the IoT. The rise of Gen AI, if it is all hype, and what comes next. https://digital-insights.com/ (9/3/24 – 886) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of…
Peggy Smedley and Josh Harbert, president, SustainableIT, discuss the rising importance of sustainability in IT (information technology). He says IT leaders should be centric in the sustainability discussion, but they appeared to be absent roughly three years ago. They also discuss: Four pillars for how IT should operate. How sustainability in IT differs from other sustainability efforts. The biggest challenges faced in promoting sustainability within the IT sector. sustainableit.org (9/3/24 – 886) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Josh Harbert, SustainableIT This episode…