Author: Peggy Smedley
Data centers are poised for big disruptions, as new innovations become available. We are beginning to see new power and cooling capabilities, as well as the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) that is set to transform everything. Recent research from Dell’Oro Group suggests AI infrastructure spending will propel data center capex to more than half a trillion dollars by 2027, with worldwide data center capex forecast to grow 15% by 2027. Baron Fung, senior research director for Data Center Capex, Dell’Oro Group, suggests the biggest takeaway from this research is the increased projections for AI-related spending and that AI-related infrastructure…
Peggy talks about a new framework in the United States aimed at cybersecurity. She says we all know digital transformation offers significant opportunities to business, but the challenge is there are too many bad actors who are looking to come after our data. She also discusses: How many cyber attacks occur every day. What the new cybersecurity framework aims to accomplish. Three big things she likes about the new draft—and a word of caution. peggysmedleyshow.com (8/22/23- 835) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
Peggy Smedley and Pamela Evette, lieutenant governor of South Carolina, talk about the future of work and what she calls the “Workforce of Tomorrow.” She says COVID made people readjust and rethink what they think about our technical colleges and what they are thinking about our trades. They also discuss: Where we are right now with the future of work. Who the future worker is going to be. How we inspire the younger generation. Watch the interview on YouTube pamelaevette.com (8/22/23 – 835) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy Smedley and John Kwant, executive director, Americas, 5G Automotive Assn., talk about C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) and why that matters. He says C-V2X is a suite of communication technologies that enable vehicles, vulnerable road users, and infrastructure to talk to one another and broadcast their presence and directional intent. They also discuss: Who is fighting for this technology and who is impacted. Where we are with deployments here in the United States and globally. What use cases to best plan for. 5gaa.org (8/22/23 – 835) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, AI, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…
Solar is becoming a more common option for many homeowners these days—something we have explored in depth here on this blog. It is a good option to help reduce emissions and energy costs in home, although it does often come with a large upfront price tag that can sometimes be hard to ignore. The good news is the technology continues to advance, offering new capabilities and features for homeowners. Consider the example of SolarEdge Technologies, which has unveiled the latest version of its SolarEdge Home Hub and Wave inverters in the United States. The new inverters will be integrated with…
If you have followed this column for any length of time, then you know rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure is a huge undertaking for a lot of people. I have spent a lot of time talking about what is required to achieve these lofty objectives and it’s even far to say it’s a top priority of mine. Our infrastructure can include everything from roads and bridges to our nation’s cybersecurity to ensure critical infrastructure isn’t under attack. Today, let’s take a closer look at how our infrastructure is fairing in 2023. But, first, let’s look back to look forward, as I…
Mainframes have powered mission-critical applications for many industries for more than 60 years, keeping airlines, global retailers, and other businesses humming. In fact, mainframes today handle 70% of the world’s production IT workloads, according to Aparna Sharma, general manager, hybrid cloud services, IBM Consulting. This is precisely the conversation I had recently with Sharma and Cristina Potra, leading the Azure customer engineering team for mainframes modernization, Microsoft. We discussed mainframe application modernization today—and why it is so important. “As I work with clients every day and I talk to them about this topic, there are three things that I hear…
Peggy Smedley talks all about energy—and how we can leverage technology to use it more wisely. She says energy is perhaps one of our most vital critical infrastructures and we need to have a candid conversation about the energy transition we are currently on. She also discusses: A new report suggests many countries are developing strategies to access critical materials. Five key areas to consider when mitigating supply chain vulnerability. The localization and redesign of supply chains. peggysmedleyshow.com (8/15/23 – 834) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability,…
Peggy Smedley and Randy Berry, chair and John A. Dever professor, department of electrical and computer engineering, Northwestern University, talk about the Gs—landing on why 5G is so important. He says G stands for generation, and we mark wireless technologies in these generations that tend to emerge once every 10 years or so. They also discuss: The difference between 4G and 5G. The relationship and convergence between the wired and wireless world. Two trends that feed into cost savings and the rise of artificial intelligence. ece.northwestern.edu (8/15/23 – 834) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy Smedley and Peter Jarich, head of GSMA intelligence, GSMA, talk about the organization and 5G. He says the organization dates back to 1987 when 13 operators came together to sign an MOU around deploying GSM—so it is a member organization. They also discuss: The research around 5G and if we are at a tipping point. What 5G will enable and the possibilities it will offer—and how developers can take advantage of it. The biggest barrier that exists to adopting new technologies. gsmaintelligence.com (8/15/23 – 834) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation,…