Peggy Smedley Show

Scott Schober, president and CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems Inc., talks about how a host of security risks are inherent to the IoT and urges consumers to think twice when connecting devices to the Internet. He discusses furthering the education of previous cyberattacks so consumers and businesses can create a smarter plan designed through the eyes of a hacker to better spot strengths and weakne...

Scott Schober, president and CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems Inc., looks at how hackers keep advancing the impact of ransomware attacks, anticipating threats that go beyond personal and financial information to create dangerous situations with healthcare and transportation data. He talks about how many people have cyber complacency as they are relying too much on their current plans to keep them...

Bob Carver, CISM, CISSP, Verizon, explains the current perceptions of IoT security reflects the views expressed about identity theft made a decade ago. When it comes to businesses and consumers, he talks about how many people shrug off smaller security threats, unknowing that it can come back to cause damage on a much larger scale. 

Peggy Smedley reiterates that the IoT is relatively untested, and no business big and small is immune to a cyberattack. She details a current experiment that tested how cybercriminals penetrated a company's security system and discusses how companies are not taking the proper steps to keep data safe, whether lacking a budget or poor handling of usernames and passwords.

Darin Andersen, chair/founder, CyberTECH, says although many companies are struggling with security in the IoT, many people are approaching data with a resiliency mindset to keep threats out or controlled. He discusses differing global views of privacy and urges people to stand up and take cybersecurity in their own hands, as opposed to relying on a company or organization to keep them safe.

Shaun Murphy, CEO, sndr.com, says how cheap it is for cybercriminals to send out fake messages to a wide group of people or leverage malware or ransomware to target specific businesses directly. He advises people not to click on unfamiliar links and keep a look out for spelling mistakes or information they have not requested from governments or banks.

Peggy Smedley looks at how companies are building up stronger barriers to keep cybercriminals out. She discusses how the need for effective security doesn't just stem from an advanced solution or system, but from competent workers as well.

Lisa Tuttle, chief information security officer, SPX Corp., talks about how IoT is moving across the line between manufacturing and security, especially with embedded controllers that can detect when parts are ready to fail. She explains how building security solutions by design must become a larger component when establishing effective security standards for consumers, businesses, and manufacture...

Sam De Brouwer, co-founder, doc.ai and Scanadu, says while innovation in personalized healthcare is moving steadily, it is not moving fast enough. She explains how new breakthroughs in sensors and artificial intelligence are allowing developers to integrate language to create a more immediate, and interactive experience when accessing patient data.

Mayumi Hiramatsu, SVP cloud operations, Infor, discusses her work in the cloud preparing automated data-center operations to extend toward mobile devices. She reiterates the importance of bringing people and technology together to solve problems and support one another.

Hannah Kain, president and CEO, ALOM, explains how a position in Silicon Valley has enabled supply-chain management to be at the forefront of innovation. She recalls how the manufacturing industry has gone from floppy disks to integrated platforms and sensors that allow for better tracking and customization of products.

Danielle George, professor of radio frequency engineering, University of Manchester, talks transitioning her work in wireless tech for U.K. space stations to helping farmers gain a better understanding of crops and weeds before they begin to grow. She anticipates that along with agriculture and aerospace, wireless sensors pose major potential to detect early signs of cancer and other life-threaten...

Alexis Abramson, Milton and Tamar Maltz professor in energy innovation, mechanical and aerospace engineering, Case Western Reserve University, explains the current static relationship that exists in the way energy is delivered and used, resulting in a passive stance on the consumer side. She predicts that with the help of more dynamic electrical systems in infrastructure and IoT, users will become...

Gina Altieri, senior vice president of corporate services and chief of strategy integration, Nemours Children's Health System, details her path toward a career in healthcare technology and her work to create an efficient warehouse that allows clinicians to access patient data no matter which facility they visit. She addresses concerns securing patient information along with catering medical record...

Vanitha Kumar, vice president, Qualcomm, talks overcoming challenges in untouched technology that connects mobile devices to base stations through the use of 3G, 4G, and 5G. She looks back at the beginning of #LTE and discusses how the evolution of person-to-person tech will soon allow consumers to communicate and receive data with everything around them.

Sara Gardner, IoT VP and CTO, Hitachi Insight Group, discusses the balance of approaching IoT platforms in the eyes of both the consumer as well as the developer. She dives into her work across the pond, reinventing the way trains are delivered to citizens across Europe as well as leveraging analytics to improve predictive maintenance for a range of industrial assets.

Leigh Ann Ryals, co-founder & COO, Able Device, details her experiences as a co-founder of a major player in the IoT (Internet of Things). She talks about her work to put business networks on a more open environment, as well developing new use cases that adhere to better security standards.  

Kathleen Mitford, EVP, product and market strategy, PTC, explains how women are displaying unique skills that can make a difference in the IoT and technology. She talks about the importance of mentors and supportive organizations that help women expand their abilities in STEM to look at the big picture and make change happen.

Nadine Cino, CEO & co-inventor, Tyga-Box Systems, talks about her approach to new business opportunities by analyzing the commercial benefits and how will it help the environment in some way. She discusses how her work in the container and RFID (radio-frequency identification) tracking industry has allowed her to bring more value to customers while eliminating disposable waste.

Peggy Smedley zeroes on women in engineering and discusses the challenges and experiences they face as they navigate their careers in the space. As more women pursue jobs in these industries, she looks at how gender roles and workplace discrimination are affecting their decision to maintain their professions.

Tim Linder, a senior business consultant and a regular contributor to Connected World and Joe Barkai, consultant, author, and blogger   "Too expensive." "Very long time to a positive cash flow." "We do not consider any project with payback period longer than 18 months." These are some of the typical responses and pushbacks early adopters of Industrial IoT technology often encounter when they seek...

Peggy Smedley takes a look back at past winners of the Women of M2M and discusses how industry winners selected each year correlated with trends dominating the IoT industry at the time. Among all of this, she highlights the rise of honorees from hardware and service providers, yet examines the lack of representation when it comes to women CEOs.

Chris Bue, CFO/COO, Rocket Wagon, organizer of MakerBiz Chicago, explains that when it comes to helping start-ups in IoT, there is a major difference between the building of a product and the building of a business. She talks about giving the right advice for small businesses looking to make a name for themselves and creating an encouraging community for women in the tech industry.

Debbie Gregory, senior clinical consultant, Smith Seckman Reid Engineering Firm, talks bringing her clinical voice to the design and construction table. She discusses her work in engineering new healthcare environments and increasing the technological input and profile of nurses.

Peggy Smedley kicks off the month of June honoring the 2017 Women of M2M and how women have risen to become developers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and more in the IoT space. She explains how despite advancement challenges, many of these women continue to lead in innovations as well as reach out to others looking to begin careers in the industry.