Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley and Catherine Kniker, EVP and chief strategy and marketing officer, PTC, and her college daughter Hannah, talk about their career trajectory and how to thrive in business. Hannah shares the one critical piece of advice her mother has given her. They also discuss: How the younger generations can drive digital innovations. The different forms of communication among the generations. The difference between hard skills and soft skills among the generations. ptc.com (3/5/24 – 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Catherine…
Welcome to March, National Women’s History Month. As the way we work continues to evolve, there is no greater time than now to consider how women’s roles have evolved—and will continue to evolve in the workplace. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are roughly 2.2 million open jobs and not enough skilled people to fill them. While there are opportunities for all workers to step up, women can certainly also help fill in this gap. A closer look at the history of how we got to where we are today, and the worker of tomorrow might be in…
Is the smart home finally here? One big topic of conversation at last week’s NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders) IBS (Intl. Builders Show) was the rise of smarter, more energy-efficient homes built with smarter, more energy-efficient building techniques. Let’s look at the state of the smart home. To start, let’s review some numbers. At the very end of last year, CEDIA released its 2023 Professional Smart Home Market Analysis in partnership with Ancrage Consulting. Data was collected through short surveys fielded to integrators from July-Aug 2023 as well as through actual sales pipeline reports. The data found the U.S.…
The opportunities are always endless with technology. And I can only guess how tired you are reading that in my blogs? But today, of course, this statement comes with a caveat: We are only able to do the things we can dream if we have the core foundational elements such as the connectivity needed to spur new innovation like the rising implementation of AI (artificial intelligence) applications. This is where 5G enters the conversation. What Is 5G? At its core, 5G is the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology. With it, brings greater feeds and speeds, which will enable adoption…
With more than 550 companies experiencing data breaches in 2023, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million. Peggy talks about what companies will need to consider when it comes to cybersecurity in 2024. She also discusses: How the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) brings both new challenges and new opportunities. How companies can save up to 40% of their time on core security operations tasks. How zero trust will be foundational and the underpinning of a successful digital transformation story. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/27/24 – 860) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,…
Justin Tobin, founder and president, Gather, and Peggy talk about the future of work and what he believes when he talks about hybrid. He says Gather is a hybrid consultancy agency focused on helping large corporations transform—and to get big companies to act smaller, more agile and flexible. He views hybrid as much broader than just the office, rather it is a business philosophy—it is what work is being done, how it is being done, when it is being done, and who is doing it. They also discuss: Why it is so important at this time in history. The shift…
John Winsor, founder and chairman, Open Assembly, and author of Open Talent talks with Peggy about the workforce and if the war for talent is won. He says digital technology has empowered people to go build their own businesses. They also: Discuss the shift between who has the power. Compare training costs and opportunities between internal and freelance workers. Identify what a networked organization is and how this will impact work in the future. johnwinsor.com (2/27/24 – 860) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
As the NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders) Intl. Builders Show kicks off today, many construction professionals walking the show floor know something important: the construction industry is a good industry to do business in. For years, I have been arguing construction is a good career to consider for a host of reasons. Certainly, builders are contributing to reimagining our cities, homes, and infrastructure, which is a noble and much-needed pursuit. But let’s be honest, the reality is a career in construction often pays handsomely—something many construction professionals already know very well and that is something they are trying to…
Peggy talks about the promise and peril of AI (artificial intelligence). She unpacks where we have been, where we are today, and where we are headed in the future, saying the pace of change is only speeding up with artificial intelligence. She also discusses: A new report and new laws addressing the risks and rewards of AI. Five big areas of risk that come with AI. Five big opportunities that can’t be ignored. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/20/24 – 859) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast…
Elizabeth Rhue, vice president global environmental, sustainability and technical services, Sonoco, and Peggy Smedley talk about what carbon emissions are and what the different types are. She says carbon accounts for multiple different types of emissions in operations, sharing about Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. They also discuss: How the company tracks carbon emissions, Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Work they are doing in the supply chain to drive down Scope 3 emission. Unique projects that are being implemented in the company. sonoco.com/sustainability (2/20/24 – 859) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…