Author: Peggy Smedley
Energy efficiency is essential for our homes—and for our data centers. Used to house computers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure, data centers account for roughly 2% of total U.S. electricity consumption while data center cooling can account for up to 40% of data center energy usage overall. Now, the government is looking for a way to improve this, in an effort to make all our communities a little bit more sustainable. To help, the U.S. DOE (Dept. of Energy) announced $40 million in funding for 15 projects that will build high-performance, energy-efficient cooling solutions for data centers. The projects will…
Are you ready to take that next step in your digital transformation journey, but you aren’t quite sure where to start? Well, you are not alone. Recently, I had the pleasure to spend some time with Joseph Msays, global managing partner, EA Managed Services, IBM Consulting. to talk about the digital transformation journey, what IBM Consulting is showcasing at SAP Sapphire, May 16-17, and how companies can take that critical next step. “We have been a partner of SAP for the last 50 years,” Msays explains. “I don’t know if you know this, but the three original founders of SAP…
Peggy talks all about intelligent home charging systems, something many automotive and technology companies are beginning to tout. But is it too much too soon? How will we realistically make this all a reality in home and in cities? Peggy discusses on this segment. She also talks about: The current trajectory of electric vehicles. Two examples of cooperations for intelligent charging at home. The benefits and hurdles to bringing this to market. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/16/23 – 822) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This…
Peggy Smedley and Bob Rose, CEO & president, MedWand Solutions, Inc., converse about the Urban-Rural Healthcare Alliance. He talks about developing a product that would enable a physician to examine a patient remotely—but along the way realized it would need an entire ecosystem around the product to make it effective. They also discuss: The staffing shortages and how many rural hospitals have closed since the beginning of the pandemic. How many people lack access to health services. How the technology works. medwandhealth.com (5/16/23 – 822) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
Peggy and Rahul Sen Sharma, president and co-CEO, Indxx, talk about change that is happening in the healthcare space. He says there are problems and solutions to challenges such as inflation, rate hikes, and labor costs. They also discuss: Labor shortages and the gap that is expected by 2025. The rise of telemedicine and how it drives down costs. How technology can help improve the way we get medicine. indxx.com (5/16/23 – 822) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Rahul Sen Sharma, Indxx…
What is coming next for the smart home? In a few words, connected home charging—something many automotive and technology companies are beginning to tout. But when exactly will it come to a neighborhood near you? Perhaps sooner than you think, especially if the car companies can live up to hype, production, and regulation. We all know EVs (electric vehicles) are speeding onto the scene at rates faster than ever before. New numbers from Precedence Research show roughly 2 million electric vehicles were sold globally in just the first quarter of 2022. Looking to the future, the global electric vehicle market…
Safety is a top priority for many construction companies. And that’s really good news. Safety needs to the be a priority for every company. How can we keep workers safe? One of the best places to start is to look at the trends and the data surrounding workplace accidents and injuries to gain better awareness about who is getting injured—and why. One place to find such insights is the 2023 Travelers Injury Impact Report, which is an analysis to identify trends that can help inform businesses about workplace safety risks. The organization analyzed more than 1.2 million workers compensation claims…
If we are going to have conversations surrounding sustainability, then we must also have conversations around data centers. We all know many large organizations have ambitious targets to meet net-zero emissions by the year 2050. The only way we are going to hit these goals is if we pay close attention to data centers. Traditionally, data centers tend to consume a lot of energy. In fact, C&C Technology Group reports data centers spend roughly 1,000 kWh per square meter, which is about ten times the power consumption of a typical American home. Yikes. Certainly, many in the technology world see…
The construction and manufacturing industries are both heavily responsible for emissions—many of which come from Scope 3. Peggy talks about how best practices for procurement can help construction operate on slim margins and be more sustainable. She also discusses: How much emissions construction contributes both directly and indirectly. A new report that identifies total spending from procurement. Suggestions and strategies for how to improve procurement, ultimately achieving greater profitability and sustainability. In this segment, Peggy references her previous interview with Mark Kroese, Microsoft, and Eugenio Longo, TCS Europe, about Scope 3. peggysmedleyshow.com (5/9/23 – 821) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy…
Peggy and Joseph Msays, global managing partner, EA Managed Services, IBM Consulting, talk about what IBM will showcase at SAP Sapphire—and how the SAP and IBM partnership has evolved over time. He says we will be showing many critical capabilities that span from advisory, to implementation, to migration to cloud, to managed services, industry solutions, and more. They also discuss: A new announcement that will help with user experience, improve productivity, and more. If we have a skills gap and how generative AI (artificial intelligence) can help. The first step companies should take if they want to move forward. SAP…