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 better, and take action. peggysmedleyshow.com  (4/26/24 - 867) 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 is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, William Hoff, Geopolymer This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 it.What an Odessey plan is. hpi.de/en/school-of-design-thinking/design-thinking (4/26/24 - 867) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joann Halper, Hasso Plattner Institute, New York University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 ahead. peggysmedleyshow.com  (4/9/24 - 866) 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 is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tim Lindner, Voxware Inc. This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 energy engagement map. hpi.de/en/school-of-design-thinking/design-thinking (4/9/24 - 866) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joann Halpern, New York University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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  iworkbecause.sellfy.store/p/who-is-the-worker-of-tomorrow  (4/2/24 - 865) 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 is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 centers.Examples of how others can get involved. idia.gmu.edu  (4/2/24 - 865) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Kammy Sanghera, George Mason University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 we live? hpi.de/en/school-of-design-thinking/design-thinking  (4/2/24 - 865) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Joann Halpern, New York University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 it can save. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/26/24 - 864) 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 is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 chain.The convergence of classical mechanical material design with software development. Microsoft for Automotive Accelerate Automotive Transformation with New Solutions from Microsoft (3/26/24 - 864) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, John Reed, Microsoft, design, digital engineering, This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 practices.Why sustainability has become an increasingly more important topic. scs.gatech.edu  (3/19/24 - 863) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Alex Daglis, Georgia Tech This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 has evolved in the past 3-4 years.How the rise of artificial intelligence is impacting sustainability.The retraining of the workforce that will be required with all of this. delloro.com  (3/19/24 - 863) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Lucas Beran, Dell’Oro group This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/12/24 - 862) 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 is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 centers.How critical this infrastructure is and the importance of cybersecurity.How AI can support growth and productivity in data centers. andersonpower.com  (3/12/24 - 862) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Bill Estes, Anderson Power This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 careers in construction and data centers—and how off-site manufacturing comes into play. compassdatacenters.com  (3/12/24 - 862) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Nancy Novak, Compass Datacenters This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 them. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/5/24 - 861) 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 is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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 in a technological world. powereng.com  (3/5/24 - 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Claire Rutkowski, Power Engineers, Lizzie Rutkowski This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Catherine Kniker, EVP and chief strategy and marketing officer, PTC, and her college daughter Hannah, talk about their career trajectory and how to thrive in business. Hannah shares the one critical piece of advice her mother has given her. They also discuss: How the younger generations can drive digital innovations.The different forms of communication among the generations.The difference between hard skills and soft skills among the generations. ptc.com  (3/5/24 - 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Catherine Kniker, PTC, Hannah Kniker This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.