Author: Peggy Smedley
Peggy Smedley and Harald Haas, professor, University of Strathclyde, talk all about what LiFi is and why it is important. He says it is wireless communications like we have with Wi-Fi and with cellular, but we don’t use the radio spectrum, we use the ordinary light bulb in your home for high-speed data connection. They also discuss: The spectrum crunch and why we need enormous amounts of data. Vulnerabilities with radio communication. The importance of standards and interoperability. lifi-centre.com (10/18/22 – 793) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud,…
Peggy and Guillaume Le Gouic, senior vice president of power systems, Schneider Electric, talk about the recipe for a more sustainable and resilient world. He says we are trying to solve two challenges: availability of energy and sustainability of this energy that is being purchased and consumed. The solution is two-fold: electric and digital. They also discuss: How digital makes what is not visible, visible to an organization. Steps that can help meet environmental, social, and governance goals. Three actions that make sense for any corporation who are embarking on this journey. se.com (10/18/22 – 793) IoT, Internet of Things,…
The car of the future will be far different from the cars of the past. Certainly, the next generation of cars will be electric and smart, collecting and disseminating data to create a more comfortable and convenient ride for drivers—but also the car of the future will be manufactured in a way that is more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. And it’s pretty cool for the environment, too! Let’s go for a manufacturing ride. Perhaps one of the most recent examples of this came from an announcement last week between Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft Corp. With the new MO360 Data Platform—which is…
Last week, as you might recall, I took a deep dive on where we are today with the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), uncovering how the funds are rolling out and some of the big challenges the construction industry faces with these large, complex projects, amid a worker shortage and supply-chain struggles. Today, in this column, the focus will be geared to the future—and more specifically—at new solutions coming down the pipeline. Perhaps, with material scarcity still drastically stingy some parts of the country, especially with recent events like Hurricane Ian, one of the places we should look for…
It’s a 5G evolution that will certainly impact business and it has been a journey in the making. Many of you reading this column might very well remember when I encouraged the industry to prepare for the sunset of 2G. In fact, I noted the dawn of 4G LTE connectivity brings with it new possibilities for connectivity and the introduction of any disruptive technology inherently displaces previous technologies. The widespread demand for 4G ushered in the decline of 2G and 3G connectivity. 4G mobile communication technology first launched in late 2009—and some U.S. cities had 4G capacity in full swing…
Technology continues to advance—and new innovations continue to become available to help both businesses and consumers do better at both work and life. Peggy looks at one specific example of innovation—hand tracking and gesture recognition. She also discusses: How the technology works alongside AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality). Potential use cases at the enterprise. How to avoid shiny technology syndrome and determine if something is good for your business. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/11/22 – 792) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode…
Peggy Smedley and Glenn Daehn, Mars G. Fontana professor of Metallurgical Engineering, Ohio State University, discuss HAMMER (hybrid autonomous manufacturing moving from evolution to revolution). He says hybrid uses multiple processes and explains how this will help create a new future. They also discuss: The supply chain, sustainability, and the bottomline. The importance of local production and how to leapfrog what has been done in the past. The role of the next generation of workers in the future of manufacturing. hammer.osu.edu (10/11/22 – 792) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain,…
Peggy Smedley and Marysue Couturier, research director, GCP Applied Technologies, talk about VYCOR enV-S and how it can help in homes. She says it is an air barrier that is designed for residential construction and provides energy savings and improves durability and air quality in a residential house. They also discuss: What VYCOR enV-S actually does in a residential house. How to stop outside air from getting in and stop inside air from getting out. The importance of energy efficiency in home construction. gcpat.com (10/11/22 – 792) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…
In November 2021, President Biden’s administration passed the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). The hope was the funding would lead to more jobs, more projects, and ultimately safer infrastructure for all. At that time, I asked the hard questions: Can we make drastic change happen quickly? Do we have enough workers to build all these projects? Will the construction industry in fact leverage technology to be more efficient and work smarter? Almost a year later, it seems the answers to all these questions are yes—and no. First, let’s recap. The five-year $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act aims…
From airplanes to mail carriers to buses, EVs (electric vehicles) are coming to all aspects of our cities. Today let’s narrow in on one specific area and take a closer look at the benefits of clean school buses in our towns. Some of the advantages of clean electric school buses include quiet and clean operation; reduced GHG (greenhouse gas emissions) when compared to diesel school buses; and zero tailpipe pollution—which is key when students, drivers, and members of the community are exposed to harmful diesel emissions. Other potential benefits include reduced maintenance costs including less brake wear due to regenerative…