Peggy Smedley talks about how we can make factories more sustainable, pointing to news and case studies from Hannover Messe. She also shares tangible ideas for how to make our factories a little bit more sustainable. She also discusses: How Norway showcased digital technology and sustainable solutions for manufacturing. A sample e-bike manufacturer case study. New technologies that can help manufacturing workers. peggysmedleyshow.com  (4/30/24 - 869) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy...

Peggy Smedley and Julie Shainock, global managing director, travel, transportation, logistics, Microsoft, paint a picture of what the future of travel could look like and what Microsoft is doing to help enable the future. She also shares how AI (artificial intelligence) is playing a role in travel and gives advice on how to best prepare for the future of travel. They also discuss: The numbers related to both domestic and international travel. Innovation in travel including biometrics,...

Peggy Smedley talks about the state of cybersecurity, sharing her thoughts about what needs to be done to solve this problem. She says cyber attacks are only going to increase in intensity, and we must be prepared for when an attack happens. She also: Breaks down the problem we are facing with cybersecurity. Discusses how much publicly reported compromises increased in the first quarter of 2024. Identifies the three things that need to be done to spur action. peggysmedleyshow.com  ...

Peggy Smedley and Michael Campbell, chief product officer, Bentley Systems, discuss the value of digital twins and the impact they have on infrastructure construction. He says infrastructure is such an interesting segment, sharing advice on how to address data silos. They also discuss: How and why the market is ripe for leveraging technology like digital twins. Examples such as the reimagining of a section of highway and incorporating embedded carbon calculation in the infrastructure...

Peggy Smedley and Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety, environment, and workforce development, Associated Builders and Contractors, talk about the labor shortage facing construction. He says we have made progress, but the challenge is not just creating the conditions for individuals to find out about an amazing career, but on top of that is an urgency. They also discuss: Two things that come to mind when talking about what is causing the shortage. Training and how construction...

Peggy talks about the dangers of distracted driving, citing the number of people killed and injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers in 2022. She says we must consider how technology can help reduce distracted driving in both our personal and professional life. She also discusses: Details from a new 2024 report from the GHSA (Governors Highway Safety Assn.). Four pivotal strategies that are part of the comprehensive approach outlined in the report. How we can step up, do...

Peggy Smedley and William Hoff, founder and president, Geopolymer, talk about 3D printing innovations, how they work, and what makes them revolutionary. He says geopolymers are simple and explains what they are. They also discuss: The benefits of geopolymers in construction—including sustainability. The rise of 3D printing in construction and how this fits in. The talent shortage and how technology can help. geopolymerinternational.com  (4/16/24 - 867) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy...

Peggy Smedley and Joann Halpern who is the director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York and adjunct associate professor of international education at New York University, talk about the purpose of design growth and the state of flow. She says mindful processes require being fully present, making conscious choices, and reflecting on your values. They also discuss: What design growth means and what designing your life is. What it means to be in a state of flow—and how we can achieve...

Peggy Smedley talks about where we have been, where we are today, and where we are headed with the IoT (Internet of Things). She says in many ways AI (artificial intelligence) is picking up where the IoT left off, with the rise of ML (machine learning), and deep learning. She also discusses: A historical look at the prediction: 50 billion connected devices by 2020. The greater opportunities we have today—and the greater responsibilities. The role of the worker of tomorrow in the days...

Tim Lindner, senior business consultant, Voxware, Inc., and Peggy Smedley talk about how M2M and the IoT (Internet of Things) have evolved in the last 10 years. He says the evolution follows four basic tenants. They also discuss: How to best leverage data and AI (artificial intelligence). Challenges such as bias of AI and of getting all the right data. The role of people, alongside the rise of cobots. voxware.com  (4/9/24 - 866) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial...

Joann Halpern, director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York and adjunct associate professor of international education at New York University, and Peggy Smedley talk about growth mindsets. She says it refers to the belief that one’s abilities, beliefs, and talents can be developed and improved over time through development and hard work.  They also discuss: The differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. The PERMA model—and what each letter refers to. How to create an...

Peggy Smedley gives a brief glimpse into the recent Worker of Tomorrow report, urging that we can no longer do work the way it has always been done and expressing that we need to spend some time getting to know who the worker of tomorrow is. She also: Breaks down seven of the top findings.  Unpacks how the emergence of technology is having a profound impact. Identifies how many people would recommend the company they currently work for. peggysmedleyshow.com  ...

Kammy Sanghera, executive director Institute for Digital Innovation and professor of information sciences and technology, George Mason University, and Peggy talk about how digital innovation is making data centers more sustainable. She says it is an ever-changing field and it focuses a lot on workforce programs. They also discuss: How universities are preparing students for data infrastructure jobs. Why it is increasingly important for universities to have a structured program for data...

Joann Halpern, director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York and adjunct associate professor of international education at New York University, and Peggy Smedley talk about design thinking and how it can be used in our lives. She says design thinking is a human-centered process that is used to find innovative solutions to problems. They also discuss: The steps to follow to design your life. Why is all this important for future goals. How is this shaping the future of work and the way...

Peggy talks about the rise of hackers targeting our critical infrastructure—with a focus on the healthcare sector. She says the most recent incident is a reminder of the connected nature of a healthcare system—and it points to the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity and resiliency. She also discusses: The impact of one of the most recent examples. Steps to take to protect data before and after an attack occurs. How AI (artificial intelligence) can help—and how many millions of dollars...

John Reed, global solutions leader, manufacturing & mobility industries, Microsoft, and Peggy Smedley talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming the automotive industry—and the transformation in the digital engineering side of automotive design. He also gives an update on the SDV space (software-defined vehicle) space. They also discuss: The implication of integration of design more closely with manufacturing. The digital thread that runs through the entire value...

Peggy explains how new demand for generative AI (artificial intelligence) requires greater power—and data centers must evolve alongside all of this. She explains how we are tasked with building sustainable, innovative data centers. She also discusses: How data centers are being designed and optimized. How to keep sustainability front and center. What comes next for data centers. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/19/24 - 863) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence,...

Peggy and Alex Daglis, assistant professor at the School of Computer Science, Georgia Tech, talk about how data centers enable online services at massive scale—and how data center design considerations have evolved in the last few years. He says data centers are the workhorses behind everything digital today, describing the size of data centers. They also discuss: The three sources of growth for data centers. If the explosion of artificial intelligence and machine learning will change...

Peggy Smedley and Lucas Beran, research director, data center physical infrastructure, Dell’Oro group, talk about the current state of the DCPI (data center physical infrastructure) market and how physical infrastructure is linked to sustainability and why liquid cooling is a critical technology for the future of the data center industry. He says when he talks about data center physical infrastructure, he is talking about the powering and cooling systems. They also discuss: How the market...

Enterprise 5G connections are expected to more than double to 38.5 billion by 2030. Peggy talks about the rise of 5G and the impact it will have on businesses, narrowing in on the sustainability conversation around it all.  She also discusses: Two vertical markets that will see the biggest 5G growth. A study that examines the carbon emissions of mobile network operators. The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning and how it will be an enabler of sustainability. ...

Bill Estes, global strategy and operations leader, Anderson Power, and Peggy talk about data centers and power, laying the groundwork surrounding emerging technologies like AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning). He says the demand for data centers was initially driven by the pandemic with people working from home and now there is demand driven by AI and the IoT (Internet of Things). They also discuss: How much electricity and power are needed to cool servers in data...

Nancy Novak, chief innovation officer, Compass Datacenters, and Peggy talk about Nancy’s journey in construction and data centers. She shares her very candid thoughts about building data centers. They also discuss: How data centers and digital infrastructure business can help pivot the construction industry into the future. How much carbon emissions are from the built environment and some ideas for building data centers in a sustainable way. How to inspire the next generation to consider...

Peggy talks all about women in the workforce, giving ideas for how to take action in businesses. She says the answer to the worker shortage is not necessarily a linear one, but rather it will require understanding who the worker of tomorrow is. She also discusses: The earning gap between women and men. How likely it is that women will have their employment more affected by caregiver responsibilities than men.  How many job openings there are—and what needs to happen next in order to fill...

Peggy Smedley and Claire Rutkowski, chief information officer, Power Engineers, and her high school daughter Lizzie, talk about how Claire taught and inspired her daughter to be whatever she wanted growing up. Claire says you have to put in the work, and you answer to you. They also discuss: Something Lizzie has learned from her mother that has stuck with her. The importance of connectedness and mentoring. How different generations learn about current events today and if soft skills matter...