Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley and Francesco Radicati, senior research analyst, Guidehouse Insights, talk about how 5G is going to coexist in our smart homes with all this other connectivity. He says it will be valid for use cases where meters and sensors are farther away and need to provide data. They also discuss: If we should talk about “the one” protocol for the smart home. How this will be integrated between our homes, vehicles, and cities. How to secure the smart home. guidehouseinsights.com (8/1/23 – 832) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
In my book, Sustainable in a Circular World, I highlight the world’s water crisis. The world needs water. It’s that simple. But our ability as humankind to supply clean freshwater isn’t simple, but there are new solutions for homes that could make a difference. While scientists might disagree about what is happening to the natural landscape, the inextricable truth is that billions of people around the world today still experience water scarcity during their lifetime. Water scarcity can be caused by droughts, lack of rainfall, pollution, overpopulation, or when we simply abuse and consume way too much of it. Did…
Construction deaths are still far too high, especially for those doing work on a road, street, or highway. Statistics suggest 2,103 people were killed at road construction sites between 2003 and 2019. In fact, being a bystander on a road is perhaps one of the most dangerous places to be. The FHWA (Federal Highway Admin.) says 170 pedestrians and bicyclists were killed in work zone crashes in 2020, and 117 highway workers died in road construction site accidents in 2020 alone. That is far too many lives lost in one year alone. Research conducted by experts at John Fitch affirms…
What is keeping data-center operators up at night? This is a conversation I recently had with Jen Huffstetler, chief product sustainability officer, Intel, as we discussed the company’s vision to deliver sustainable computing for a sustainable future, something that will balance economic growth, environmental health, as well as social wellbeing to improve the lives of every person on the planet. As we explore how the data center is changing and what technologies can help, perhaps it’s even more important to consider what’s on the minds of data-center managers today. All about AI Like many workers and industries today, data-center operators…
How will we secure all that generative AI (artificial intelligence) data? Peggy discusses cybersecurity on the first segment, explaining how executives can protect their data. She says it is time to move forward into a new era of innovation, and AI will be at the center of this movement, so let’s secure it. She also discusses: Projected growth and reasons for generative AI. The challenges we face with cybersecurity and how zero trust can help. If zero trust will be enough to protect our data. peggysmedleyshow.com (7/25/23 – 831) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big…
Peggy Smedley and Paul Stimers, partner, Holland & Knight and founder & executive director, Quantum Industry Coalition and William “Whurley” Hurley, founder & CEO, Strangeworks, talk all about the National Quantum Initiative. Stimers says it is the federal government’s way of coordinating and accelerating federal quantum research and development. Whurley says he likes to think of the industrial revolution, the information revolution, and now the quantum revolution, as we are seeing it come into every aspect of our daily lives. They also discuss: The Chips and Science Act and how it will be helpful as we prepare for the quantum…
Peggy Smedley and Jeff Winter, senior director, industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, talk about digital twin and simulation. He says a digital twin takes a real-life object and creates an exact copy of that same object in the digital world; meanwhile, a simulation is a virtual model of a system or process, but it is typically used to predict or analyze its behavior under different conditions and usually is not connected to the real world. They also discuss: Where the digital thread comes in. Industry examples of a digital twin that everyone has likely used and one in an industrial…
More often, consumers are becoming interested in smart-home technologies to make homes more comfortable, convenient, and secure. Which products are most used in homes across America? And which states are more interested in smart-home technologies? A new study identifies the top 10 states that are most interested in making our homes smart. The answers just might surprise you. Home and tech experts Smarthomestarter.com used Google data to analyze searches for an assortment of smart home related keywords across all 50 states to determine their relative interest in smart-home technology. Let’s break each of these areas down, but here’s a hint.…
Generative AI (artificial intelligence) and ChatGPT are here. MarkNtel Advisors suggests the generative AI market is projected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of around 29.4% between 2023 and 2028. But what exactly does this mean for the construction industry? What value will it provide? And what hurdles will construction companies overcome? Perhaps it’s time we tackle this subject a little more in depth and examine the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to generative AI in the construction industry. The Good Generative AI will bring all types of benefits to the construction industry.…
Here at Connected World, we have long talked about the advantages of industrial 3D printing in manufacturing. Now with sustainability also at the forefront of everyone’s minds, the opportunities are even more advantageous. But first, let’s look back to look forward, as I always like to do. As most of us know from experience, traditional desktop CAD (computer-aided design) and engineering software was developed for traditional manufacturing methods. This has required engineers to have access to an expensive, high-performance workstation in the office. In the past several years, we have seen the rise of 3D printing, which offers new opportunities…