Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley talks all about the climate, sharing details from a new report. She says industries like manufacturing, construction, and more continue to find innovative ways to leverage technologies to improve efficiency of operations—which ultimately helps the climate. She also discusses: A historical perspective on climate change—and a warning that was heeded. Results from a consumer survey that just might dictate how businesses should proceed in the years ahead. What needs to happen next and how we can leverage technology. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/7/23 – 812) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy Smedley and Daniel Dobrygowski, head of governance and trust, World Economic Forum, talk about how the character of cyber threats has changed. He says the Forum looks at cyber risk over time and how perceptions of cyber risk are changing and what their expectations are—and it is expecting an increase in both impact and severity to businesses. They also discuss: What a catastrophic cyber event might entail. How cyber risks are making companies reevaluate which countries to invest in and which companies to partner with in the supply chain. The importance of a skilled cyber workforce and a mindset…
Peggy Smedley and Ron Yearwood, senior managing director, J.S. Held, and Stefano Tsorotiotis, cybersecurity industry analyst, Ocean Tomo, talk about a cybersecurity report. Tsorotiotis says it dives into a variety of different facets, including intellectual property. Yearwood says the cyber trends are continuously changing. They also discuss: The key takeaway from the report. The threats that currently exist to our infrastructure. How to better respond to cyber threats. tinyurl.com/oceantomocyberreport (3/7/23 – 812) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ron Yearwood, J.S. Held, Stefano…
March is Women’s History Month and tomorrow—March 8—is International Women’s Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and raise awareness about discrimination. Perhaps this goes without saying, but we need more women in construction, engineering, and infrastructure. As we all know, the statistics show women make up only 10% of the construction workforce. If we want more people in construction, we need to look at one portion of the population that has historically been underrepresented in this industry. I have a unique perspective as we move into a new era of work. We need to incentivize…
I have long been saying if we want EVs (electric vehicles) to truly take off, then we need to build the infrastructure. Let’s dig a bit deeper into this topic by taking a historical look dating back more than a century. In January 1886, a patent was filed for a vehicle powered by a gas engine. Mercedes paints the picture of the patent—number 37435—which may be regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile. In July 1886, the newspapers reported on the first public outing of the three-wheeled Benz Patent Motor Car, model no. 1. Here was the challenge at…
Here at Connected World and Constructech, we have followed patent filings for years, and they often tell the tale of what the executives have in mind for the future of companies, brands, and technologies. Such is the case for Amazon that wants more eyes and ears into a home. The company has filed a patent for an autonomously motile device that may be controlled by speech received by a user device—which was published on February 16. Sounds a bit like Alexa, right? And we all know Amazon has claimed more than 100 million Alexa devices have been sold. Well, this…
Peggy talks all about customer service, citing a new report that digs into customer care among some of the leading U.S. wireless companies. She says the big takeaway from the report is that the carriers are doing something that can actually be applied to nearly every vertical market. She also discusses: The importance of going back to the basics and treating others like we would like to be treated. The role of automation in customer service. How to balance fast response time and personalized customer care. peggysmedleyshow.com (2/28/23 – 811) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…
Peggy and Melissa Durbin, sales director, digital and application innovation, Microsoft, talk about digital platforms for manufacturers. She says it is a great time to be at Microsoft and it is an even better time to be in manufacturing. They also discuss: How to turn connected products into services. Which areas of manufacturing are ripe for innovation. Growth opportunities and turning to new business models and products. Low-Code Application Development | Microsoft Azure Modern Application Development | Microsoft Azure McKinsey Consulting 2021 Global Report – The State of New-Business Building Microsoft Customer Story-Learning gets real for industrial customers with Honeywell…
Frederic Desbiens, program manager for IoT and edge computing, Eclipse Foundation, returns to the show to talk with Peggy about a new survey focusing on IoT adoption and edge computing. He says there was an acceleration of IoT adoption in 2022, citing specific statistics. They also discuss: If at some point there won’t be an IoT deployment without edge computing. The role of open-source technologies and the main benefits. The workforce shortage and common operational challenges. iot.eclipse.org (2/28/23 – 811) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future…
From homes to buildings, green structures can make a big difference for our sustainable communities. They make our air cleaner, our land greener, and our homes healthier to live in. One of the key ways to track this is with the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. First, a little bit of background about this rating system. To achieve LEED certification, a project earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health, and indoor environmental quality. Projects go through a verification and review process…