Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley and Lucas Beran, research director, data center physical infrastructure, Dell’Oro group, talk about the current state of the DCPI (data center physical infrastructure) market and how physical infrastructure is linked to sustainability and why liquid cooling is a critical technology for the future of the data center industry. He says when he talks about data center physical infrastructure, he is talking about the powering and cooling systems. They also discuss: How the market has evolved in the past 3-4 years. How the rise of artificial intelligence is impacting sustainability. The retraining of the workforce that will be required…
Here at Connected World, we have been covering the automotive space for more than a decade. Certainly, we have been covering telematics in the enterprise space for just under three decades. But in the last 10-15 years we have seen the rise of the connected car aimed at consumers—and we are currently at a precipice where much is set to change in the industry, as all this car connectivity combined with autonomous driving tips toward early adopters. Let’s explore some of the biggest trends. McKinsey & Co., has staked the claim that by 2030 roughly 95% of new vehicles sold…
Talent and technology will coexist, as a new era of work begins to emerge. Those working in the workplace today know that the way we work is changing as quickly as technology is. We must adapt to both at a fast rate. Today, let’s explore some of the biggest tech and work trends for 2024 and beyond. A new report—the IT Talent Trends 2024 Report from Info-Tech Research Group—points to four big trends to watch in 2024 and beyond. Certainly, an obvious one is the rise of a hybrid work culture. Even with this transition, productivity has remained relatively constant.…
As the talk of AI (artificial intelligence) rages on among consumers and within a host of vertical industries, many sectors know delivering on the promise of AI will take some work. In order to make the future of AI sustainable, we must consider the foundational technology and the connectivity to spur this along. Certainly, 5G comes into this conversation in a big way. GSMA Intelligence suggests 5G connections are expected to represent 51% of mobile connections by 2029, rising to 56% by the end of the decade. 5G has been the fastest mobile generation rollout to date, surpassing one billion…
Enterprise 5G connections are expected to more than double to 38.5 billion by 2030. Peggy talks about the rise of 5G and the impact it will have on businesses, narrowing in on the sustainability conversation around it all. She also discusses: Two vertical markets that will see the biggest 5G growth. A study that examines the carbon emissions of mobile network operators. The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning and how it will be an enabler of sustainability. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/12/24 – 862) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G,…
Bill Estes, global strategy and operations leader, Anderson Power, and Peggy talk about data centers and power, laying the groundwork surrounding emerging technologies like AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning). He says the demand for data centers was initially driven by the pandemic with people working from home and now there is demand driven by AI and the IoT (Internet of Things). They also discuss: How much electricity and power are needed to cool servers in data centers. How critical this infrastructure is and the importance of cybersecurity. How AI can support growth and productivity in data centers. andersonpower.com…
Nancy Novak, chief innovation officer, Compass Datacenters, and Peggy talk about Nancy’s journey in construction and data centers. She shares her very candid thoughts about building data centers. They also discuss: How data centers and digital infrastructure business can help pivot the construction industry into the future. How much carbon emissions are from the built environment and some ideas for building data centers in a sustainable way. How to inspire the next generation to consider careers in construction and data centers—and how off-site manufacturing comes into play. compassdatacenters.com (3/12/24 – 862) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
The way the construction industry works is evolving due to several factors. For almost a decade, we have been sounding the horn here at Constructech that the worker shortage is a challenge that every construction company needs to consider. In that time, the lack of skilled talent has only intensified. We have seen a pandemic that has reshaped the way we work, creating a hybrid environment for several industries. Many of today’s workers often want fully remote work—or a hybrid option, to have a greater level of freedom and autonomy at work. Our research shows some construction field workers say…
Peggy talks all about women in the workforce, giving ideas for how to take action in businesses. She says the answer to the worker shortage is not necessarily a linear one, but rather it will require understanding who the worker of tomorrow is. She also discusses: The earning gap between women and men. How likely it is that women will have their employment more affected by caregiver responsibilities than men. How many job openings there are—and what needs to happen next in order to fill them. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/5/24 – 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…
Peggy Smedley and Claire Rutkowski, chief information officer, Power Engineers, and her high school daughter Lizzie, talk about how Claire taught and inspired her daughter to be whatever she wanted growing up. Claire says you have to put in the work, and you answer to you. They also discuss: Something Lizzie has learned from her mother that has stuck with her. The importance of connectedness and mentoring. How different generations learn about current events today and if soft skills matter in a technological world. powereng.com (3/5/24 – 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,…