Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy and Todd Mozer, president, CEO, founder and chairman, Sensory, Inc., talk about speech recognition and a new biometric platform for the COVID-19 era. He says voice control is going to become more and more prevalent. They also converse about: The benefits of a fusion of face and voice—and that it can still give convenience and accuracy. The best way to secure a device with a combo of face and...

Peggy talks about Microsoft Build 2020. She gets listeners up to speed on what went on in the digital conference and shares about high level trends, as well as specific announcements. She also discusses: How Microsoft is positioning itself as a leader in remote work. The biggest announcements related to Azure, including machine learning. The impact of digital conferences in the future. peggysmedle...

Peggy and Sam George, corporate vice president of Azure IoT, Microsoft, talk about the company's first digital event, Microsoft Build. They also discuss how Microsoft responded to COVID-19 and he says its IoT (Internet of Things) strategy is very much partner led. They also discuss: What technology providers have to offer in these times. Big announcements and certifications that came out of Micros...

Peggy talks about the fact that there has not been a lot of real data about how the pandemic is impacting the IoT (Internet of Things). She shares information about a new report on how the pandemic is impacting the IoT market. She also discusses: How new challenges are opening up opportunities to leverage the IoT. Which market has shown the highest IoT growth rate during quarantine. Digital health...

Peggy and Jo Peterson, VP of Cloud & Security, Clarity360, talk about challenges facing today's CIO. She says technology can positively impact a business in a number of different ways and is an integral part of both products and services. They take a closer look at Cisco CIO Perspectives 2020. Together they also discuss: Certain verticals that are seeing the evolution of edge networks that are sep...

Peggy and John Havlik, co-author, "The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance," talk about leadership. He says every good leader has to take care of themselves, produce results, and perform in the role. They also discuss: The three "Rs" of leadership. The importance of decision making as a leader. Why it is important to put aside personal agendas and personal egos in crisis...

Peggy digs into the topic of the healthcare construction market, going back to work, and how technology fits into the equation. She says many industries are beginning to determine how to go back to work safely. She also discusses: Alternate care facility construction projects completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. What it might look like for the construction industry to get back to work. H...

Peggy and Magnus Thibblin, president of machine control division, Hexagon Geosystems, talk about the current challenges of the heavy construction industry. He shares about key factors impacting the industry. They also discuss: How the IoT and data can help create productivity possibilities. How construction can leverage digital transformation. The benefits of machine control technology including i...

Peggy and Ethan Sorrelgreen, chief product officer, CARMERA, talk about autonomous vehicles and safety in this arena, and how technology can help us. He says if you don't have connectivity, autonomous vehicles can still operate safely. They also discuss: Three key things that are needed for autonomous vehicles. If we will have an order of magnitude less car accidents than today. If we can outsmart...

Peggy tackles two issues everyone is thinking about right now: health and security. She says it is no surprise that healthcare is a huge target for cyber criminals and the amount of data available to be stolen is on the rise. She also discusses: Reports that share what makes up most of healthcare incidents. If healthcare was ready for the sharp increase in telehealth. How this pandemic will alter...

Peggy and Barbara Rembiesa, co-founder, president & CEO, IAITAM (The Intl. Assn. of IT Asset Managers), talk about asset management programs and security. She says anything with data that is leaving their environment needs to be secure. They also discuss: How basic security pieces come into play right now. Why it is important to pay attention to assets now, even if your business is closed. Why hav...

Peggy and Meg Fitzgerald, author, "Ascending Davos: A Career Journey from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom," talk about her book and her career history. She says now is the time to think about your career and she got street cred for taking a job she never wanted. They also discuss: How to carefully pivot to help you move forward. The study she conducted on the health of executive women. Advice...

Peggy and Dan Rodriguez, corporate vice president and general manager, network platforms group, Intel Corp., discuss why technology is essential today and what is coming in the future. He says digital infrastructure and networking is what is allowing us to keep many businesses continuing. They also discuss: If COVID-19 will have an impact on 5G and what is coming next for different vertical indust...

Peggy and Jeni Panhorst, vice president, Data Platforms Group, and general manager, Network & Edge Platforms Division, Intel Corp., talk about how technology can address enterprise problem statements. She says the pervasive capabilities we use today are things we didn't even dream of, and today, with the upswing of edge computing, it is a platform for innovation for all use cases that are yet to b...

Peggy and Lynn Comp, vice president, Data Platforms Group, and general manager, Visual Infrastructure Division and NPG Strategy, Intel Corp., talk about the company's journey to virtualize the network and make it cloud native. She talks about the edge and how it gives software flexibility and innovation capabilities. They also discuss: What 5G is going to bring to the industry. The wave of creativ...

Peggy and Steve Schultz, vice president, Connectivity Group, and director, Business Execution Ethernet Products Group, Intel Corp., talk about how Intel invests in Ethernet. He says the Ethernet 700 Series includes enhanced precision time stamping or time protocol. They also discuss: Use cases for this technology in delivery of services, delivery of goods, and emergency response. How 5G will save...

It's time to get back to business. Peggy explains how tools and technology, like AI (artificial intelligence) and biometrics, are helping us get back to business. She says biometrics could potentially help us in future pandemics. She also discusses: Thermal scanners being used to scan for elevated body temperatures in some Chinese cities at station gates. How artificial intelligence and biometrics...

Uncertainty creates opportunity for the bad guys. Peggy and James Lee, COO, Identity Theft Resource Center, talk about what we should do about our security and privacy today. He says we have shifted the load of how to make information secure from the company to the employee. They also discuss: That not everybody is comfortable with the personal responsibility of security. That the tools were not m...

Peggy and Paul Napper, co-author, "The Power of Agency: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, & Create a Life on Your Own Terms," talk about the importance of adapting today. He says things have sped up so much during the past 20-30 years, coupled with current crisis, and we feel overwhelmed, but we need to adapt. They also discuss: What we should be doing today to manag...

Hackers are taking this opportunity to target businesses. Were we truly ready to work remotely? Peggy talks cybersecurity and explains how businesses can protect themselves during COVID-19 and prevent viruses from spreading like physical ones. She also discusses: Where weaknesses lie with those who are working from home. Tips to protect your company and remote workers How to step up cyber hygiene...

Peggy and Lance Spitzner, director, SANS Security Awareness, talk about the three key steps to follow to secure you at home. He says we have to become our own security teams because bad guys take advantage of our current sense of urgency. They also discuss: The top ways cyber criminals are getting in. Two security challenges in the era of COVID-19. The steps to protecting online for both work and...

Peggy and Tina Gravel, SVP global channels and alliances, AppGate, talk about how to protect individuals, companies, and government at a time when we are most vulnerable. She says we are so worried about our families and jobs and nefarious people will take advantage. They also: Identify how to go above and beyond to protect ourselves today. Define zero trust and why it is important today. Talk abo...

Peggy carries on a conversation about manufacturing and AI (artificial intelligence). She points to numbers that say AI has the potential to add $14 trillion in gross revenue to 16 different industries by 2035. She also: Identifies the various ways that AI can help businesses. How factories can capture the best of both worlds, with humans at the helm and automation all around. Looks at how BMW Gro...

Peggy and Michael Grant, CTO, DataProphet, talk about how manufacturing is evolving, and how AI (artificial intelligence) and data can help move businesses forward. He says to understand where Industry 4.0 takes us we need to understand where we are standing right now. They also discuss: How different generations impact our business and how wise, sage advice can be held in production data. The jou...

Peggy and Terry Boe, MultiTech, talk about essential items and businesses during times of COVID-19 and how everyone in the supply chain has to play their part during these times. He says everyone is important to the supply chain and any missing piece can shut down an industry. They also discuss: Why MultiTech is considered an essential business. What it has done to minimize risk to workers in the...