Peggy Smedley Show

Melanie Van De Velde, founder, Big Tree Global and Author, Lead Like A Genius: How To Outgrow The Competition & Transform Our World, and Peggy Smedley talk about businesses dealing with major global issues like climate change, pollution, poverty, and rising inequality. She says there is increased awareness that making a difference is important as a society but also from a business perspective.  Th...

What are businesses prioritizing—and not prioritizing—in 2024? Peggy answers, saying 63% of organizations are prioritizing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning), but it is not the top spot. She explains that each company will have a different priority for digital transformation, and she gives her thoughts on what comes next. She also discusses:          How many organizations are...

Dr. Thomas Fuchs, Dean of AI, Mount Sinai, and founder, Paige. AI, and Peggy Smedley talk about the premise of his work and understanding the processes of ML (machine learning) and how it impacts healthcare such as cancer research. He says Mount Sinai currently uses AI (artificial intelligence) across the board.   They also discuss:          Surprising insights he has discovered being in this fiel...

Michael Pink, CEO, SmartPM Technologies, and Peggy Smedley talk about the stress in the construction industry. He says the suicide rate is four times the national average—and paints the picture of what is really going on here. They also discuss:          How to get the next generation to begin to consider this industry.          How to focus on mental health in the construction.          How to us...

together, looking at very specific examples in manufacturing, automotive, and smart cities. She says we must all consider the opportunities that both the IoT and AI offers to organizations, citing the best next steps for companies. She also discusses:           The number of people that state the IoT is implemented in multiple areas of their organization.           The number of enterprises that s...

Rob Hays, CEO, Atom Computing, and Peggy Smedley talk about the promise of quantum computing in 2024. He says these big waves of technology do come around—but not that frequently—pointing to examples like the internet, smartphones, cloud computing, and AI (artificial intelligence) and argues quantum computing is the next big wave and there is an intersection between all those other technologies an...

Greta Cutulenco, CEO and cofounder, Acerta Analytics, and Peggy Smedley talk about how discreet manufacturers can take data from AI (artificial intelligence) and do something powerful with it. She says there has been a major trend in manufacturing where machines and processes are being digitalized and there is a huge push to make data a part of every process. They also discuss:           What is t...

Peggy talks about the rise in the number of data compromises in 2023, slotting in at 78 percentage points higher. She highlights some of the top news from Data Privacy Week and gives a glimpse into the history and definition of data privacy. She also:           Breaks down all the numbers by vertical industry, indicating which industries had the top compromises.           Discusses what government...

John Reed, global solutions leader, manufacturing & mobility industries, Microsoft, and Peggy Smedley talk about key takeaways from CES 2024 and the digital cockpit. He says overall it was a great event, particularly in automotive, and the headline is AI (artificial intelligence). He also shares Microsoft's key focus areas. They also discuss:           How AI is driving innovation for OEMs (origin...

Peggy Smedley talks about the 8 billion people currently living in our world—and 26%, which is the amount of global greenhouse gas emissions that originate from the built environment. She says we need to consider how to create a sustainable and resilient built environment through circular practices. She also discusses:          The potential annual net profit gain if we do this one thing.        ...

Peggy Smedley and Maya Ackerman, CEO and cofounder, WaveAI,talk about generative AI (artificial intelligence) in music and the arts. She says she spent about a decade preparing for one moment in 2014, sharing the story. They also discuss:           What computational creativity is and the responsibility that comes along with it.           The collaboration between AI and humans—and the way they wi...

Peggy Smedley and Michael Larner, industrial and manufacturing research director, ABI Research, talk about rejuvenating local manufacturing communities—and what is really happening. He says it ultimately means one of two things. They also discuss:           How ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and sustainability issues fit in with this conversation.           How data factors into this...

Roughly $27 billion in 2024 and $79 billion by 2029. That is the amount the AI (artificial intelligence) for IT operations is anticipated to grow. Peggy talks about the challenges and opportunities, pointing to a new report about 2024 predictions for advanced container technologies. She also discusses: · The performance portability paradigm shift and advanced containerization. · The rise of FAIR p...

Elizabeth Rogers, partner, sub-group leader, privacy & cybersecurity, Michael Best, and Peggy Smedley talk about the legal standards for establishing a reasonable security program. She says one of the longest serving standards in the United States is the FTC act, section 5, that requires for providing a security program that is not deceptive and not unfair. Passed originally in 1914, the lawmakers...

Brian Turmail, vice president of public affairs and strategic initiatives, Associated General Contractors of America, and Peggy Smedley talk about the forecast for total construction starts for 2024 and workforce trends. He tells about the organization's annual construction hiring and business outlook. They also discuss: · Which segments will remain strong in 2024. · If there is still a workforce...

 Peggy Smedley talks about the data center, saying data is the new oil and is perhaps the most valuable asset many organizations have at their disposal. She takes a closer look at the data center and what is to come as we continue forward in 2024. She also discusses:           What unfolded in 2023—where there was growth and where there was not growth.           Sustainability considerations at th...

Jason Cohen, founder and CEO, Simulacra Data, and Peggy Smedley talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is impacting nearly every industry, specifically food and CPG (consumer packaged goods). He says it is unbelievable how far we have come. They also discuss:       The importance of knowing your consumers, as all successful CPG products are built on repeat consumption, and the rise of the fra...

Rod Fontecilla, chief innovation officer, Guidehouse, and Peggy Smedley talk about how generative AI (artificial intelligence) and ChatGPT are changing markets and industries. He says you can see the changes in every industry. They also discuss:           If the role of the data scientist and software engineer is going to change going forward with the advent of ChatGPT.         Who is the worker o...

As we get ready to head into 2024, Peggy takes a couple of moments to talk all about connectivity. She says it is often the underpinning of everything we do with AI (artificial intelligence) and the IoT (Internet of Things).  She also: Digs into a new report that highlights trends and where we are headed with technology in 2024 and beyond. Discusses how many communication service providers are off...

Peggy Smedley and Rich Demillo, Charlotte B. and Roger C. Warren chair in computer science, Georgia Institute of Technology, talk about the top global cybersecurity threats. He says if you track what is going on in technology, a lot of the top threats are not going to be big surprises to you. They also discuss: The importance of understanding both the technology and the policies—and the gap of peo...

Peggy Smedley and Sarah Lee, research analyst, Parks Associates, talk about how generative AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming the entertainment industry for a more personalized and immersive experience. She says it is already used in a lot of ways today and points to examples. They also discuss: Privacy concerns as it relates to the rise of gen AI in the entertainment industry. The comme...

Peggy talks about one of the biggest challenges facing the manufacturing industry today—and identifies how technology fits into the equation. She says the numbers tell an interesting story, and that we must first start by addressing culture and then end with technology adoption. She also discusses: Two reports that highlight low employee engagement and legacy technology trends. How we can improve...

Peggy Smedley and Raj Paul, senior director, Americas mobility, Microsoft, talk about how recent announcements will impact automotive in the future. He says the last few years have been very interesting for the automotive and mobility industry at large and points to several big trends to watch in the year ahead. They also discuss: The rise of electrification and overall sustainability trends in au...

Peggy Smedley celebrates 850 episodes and uses this segment to journey to the past—back to the year 1973—asking which device has changed your life more than any other device. She chronicles the early days of digital transformation and wireless communication by highlighting interviews she did in the early days of the podcast. She also: Discusses why it is important to look back if we want to look f...

Peggy Smedley challenges listeners, saying we have an opportunity to solve today's challenges with the inventions that started with our forefathers. She digs into many areas like sustainability, cybersecurity, and the labor shortage, sharing interviews she has done on each of these topics through the years so we can see where we have been and where we are going. She also discusses: How connectivit...