Author: Peggy Smedley
Melanie Van De Velde, founder, Big Tree Global and Author, Lead Like A Genius: How To Outgrow The Competition & Transform Our World, and Peggy Smedley talk about businesses dealing with major global issues like climate change, pollution, poverty, and rising inequality. She says there is increased awareness that making a difference is important as a society but also from a business perspective. They also discuss: What leaders need to have to be a great leader. What Picasso, Einstein, and Da Vinci all have in common. What makes a company unique. bigtreeglobal.net (2/20/24 – 859) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy…
Much has changed in the last four years and that will have a far-reaching impact on manufacturing in 2024 and beyond. For today’s blog, perhaps it’s time to take a closer look at how far we have come, the state of manufacturing in 2024, and where we are headed in the future. In last week’s blog, I kicked off this concept by diving into the evolution of the supply chain, highlighting how it cracked under the immense pressure and disruptions of COVID-19 in 2020—but those of us in the space knew it was fractured long before. What followed in 2021…
Our roadways and highways are a critical component to moving both people and goods, carrying 72% or nearly $17 trillion of the nation’s goods—and in many cases these roads are failing us. Growing wear and tear on our nation’s roads has left 43% of our public roadways in poor or mediocre condition, a number that has remained stagnant in the past several years, according to the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers). As I have talked about before in the column, the most recent Infrastructure Report Card, the ASCE gave our roads a grade of a “D.” We all recognize…
What are businesses prioritizing—and not prioritizing—in 2024? Peggy answers, saying 63% of organizations are prioritizing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning), but it is not the top spot. She explains that each company will have a different priority for digital transformation, and she gives her thoughts on what comes next. She also discusses: How many organizations are currently engaging with some form of digital transformation. What companies are planning to do in 2024 in order to heighten security. The top use cases for artificial intelligence and automation in 2024. Tags: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine…
Dr. Thomas Fuchs, Dean of AI, Mount Sinai, and founder, Paige.AI, and Peggy Smedley talk about the premise of his work and understanding the processes of ML (machine learning) and how it impacts healthcare such as cancer research. He says Mount Sinai currently uses AI (artificial intelligence) across the board. They also discuss: Surprising insights he has discovered being in this field of work. How AI and ML can help patients—and concerns that many people have surrounding AI and ML. The partnership between Paige.AI and Microsoft and how it is involved in the foundation models. Tags: IoT, Internet of Things,…
Michael Pink, CEO, SmartPM Technologies, and Peggy Smedley talk about the stress in the construction industry. He says the suicide rate is four times the national average—and paints the picture of what is really going on here. They also discuss: How to get the next generation to begin to consider this industry. How to focus on mental health in the construction. How to use technology to be a partner in all of this. SmartPM.com IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Michael Pink, SmartPM Technologies
We all know how the COVID-19 supply-chain story goes. The supply chain cracked under the immense pressure and disruptions that COVID-19 pandemic caused. A shortage of toilet paper and other essential supplies catapulted the supply chain into the worldwide spotlight. But for those of us who have worked in the industry for decades, we knew it was broken and on the brink of collapse long before 2020. It just needed the weight of something large to crack everything wide open. What came next was a significant transformation that was truly long overdue. The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer In the years since,…
For years, I have been talking about the need to attract and retain workers in the construction industry. For far too long, the gap has been too wide, causing projects to stall. Will we make progress in the year ahead? Let’s take a moment to look at what the data show in the construction sector as there is both good news and bad news on the horizon. Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released numbers that show total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000, with employment trending upward in industries such as construction and transportation. Construction added an…
together, looking at very specific examples in manufacturing, automotive, and smart cities. She says we must all consider the opportunities that both the IoT and AI offers to organizations, citing the best next steps for companies. She also discusses: The number of people that state the IoT is implemented in multiple areas of their organization. The number of enterprises that state AI and ML (machine learning) was a priority for their future IoT deployments. How AI and the IoT will deliver maximum value to an organization. https://peggysmedleyshow.com Tags: IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data,…
Rob Hays, CEO, Atom Computing, and Peggy Smedley talk about the promise of quantum computing in 2024. He says these big waves of technology do come around—but not that frequently—pointing to examples like the internet, smartphones, cloud computing, and AI (artificial intelligence) and argues quantum computing is the next big wave and there is an intersection between all those other technologies and quantum. They also discuss: What industries quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize. The National Quantum Initiative that was first authorized in 2018 and is up for reauthorization now. Why investment in quantum computing should be a national…