Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy and Juliette Powell, technologist, strategist, and adjunct faculty at New York University and Art Kleiner, editor, futurist, and adjunct faculty at New York University, discuss AI (artificial intelligence) and the new book The AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology. She says right now for the first time in our human history, AI is in the hands of people, and many don’t even realize they are interacting with AI. He says as these tools have emerged, the way we use them are clearly going to change. They also discuss: What is keeping people up at night. How AI is…
Peggy Smedley and Douglas Kent, executive vice president of corporate and strategic alliances, ASCM (Assn. of Supply Chain Management), talk about the state of the supply chain and if we have made progress. He says if you take a look at the last 2-3 years, we hit an unprecedented level of disruption in the supply chain from a myriad of different events. They also discuss: The macro factors that are impacting the supply chain. The workforce shortage in the supply chain and the role of artificial intelligence. How to ensure the safeguarding of our supply chain at large. ascm.org (9/5/23…
EVs (electric vehicles) offer big promise to communities around the world—but is it equitable? That seems to be the query everyone is asking these days and it is certainly a good one that many companies, nonprofits, and government are questioning. Here in South Carolina, we see the rise of electric vehicles, both in terms of an increase in manufacturing and consumer adoption. Now, we are seeing one company offered rides in EVs and requested feedback on if this is a realistic future transportation option for the community. In August, Dash EV offered rides in the Nicholtown community. In partnership with…
Safe driving is critical for everyone—drivers, pedestrians, bikers, you name it. As construction workers, we also know safe driving is critical for the lives of those who work in construction work zones. For today’s blog, let’s look at how technology is advancing in effort to make the driving experience a little bit safer for all. ABI Research recently released a report titled Integrating Driver Monitoring Systems, which looks at how automotive safety has evolved in the past 10 years. Journey back with me for a minute. The Past In the last decade, we have seen the rise of active safety…
Developers are critical to bringing the next great innovation to all walks of life—but they often don’t want to be locked into vendor-specific tools and they need open-source communities and third-party applications to create the next great technology. They also need someone to come alongside them on the journey to certification and approval. If we want to spark great ideas and enable developers to follow through with those inevitable creations, then we need to make the processes as easy for them as possible. It’s all about collaboration. Silicon Labs recognizes the importance announcing the Series 3 platform. The goal here…
Peggy talks about what is in store for AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) in the days ahead. She says there are many benefits for both utilities and consumers and new research points to what is coming next. She also discusses: If adoption is still on the rise—and what is spurring or hindering growth. 7 big trends to watch for advanced metering infrastructure. What hurdles still stand in our way and what needs to happen next. peggysmedleyshow.com (8/29/23 – 836) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
Jay Wilhelm, associate professor of mechanical engineering, Ohio University, shares with Peggy his experience and where we are with automated driving systems. He says he looks at things from a high level first and then breaks them down. They also discuss: Big auto manufacturers working on this and the research side of it. Regulation, the technology gap, and consumer acceptance. The different levels of automation and how AI (artificial intelligence) will play a role. ohio.edu (8/29/23 – 836) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
Peggy and Jeff Winter, senior director, industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, talk about servitization. He says this concept has become pretty popular in recent years, but what most people don’t realize is it was first described in the 1960s and then nothing really happened much until the 1980s. Now, it means capturing and harnessing the power of data to offer a completely new way of providing value to customers above and beyond the sale of a product through the entire lifecycle. They also discuss: How many companies will generate total revenue from digital products, services, and experiences by 2026. The…
Energy efficiency is a top priority for many homeowners today, as we are seeing the rise of such trends as net zero and passive housing. Now, more organizations are spurring passive housing, which is a set of building standards that creates comfortable and healthy structures yet consume very little energy. There are many ways to achieve passive housing, including airtightness, above-code thermal insulation, mechanical ventilation heat recovery, high performance windows, and thermal bridge-free construction, as just a few examples. For this column, let’s explore one specific instance of passive housing in the Chicagoland area. Preservation of Affordable Housing has closed…
Construction firms need to really be thinking about sustainability and how they are investing in ESG (environmental, social, and governance), energy, and training workers to understand it as well. They also need to consider how technology fits into the equation. First, a primer and then an example. At its core, ESG is a foundational set of principles that guide various areas of the business. For some companies ESG efforts are led by investors. For others, it is led by other corporate objectives that a business may be looking to achieve. For many, good ESG practices lead to happier workers and…