Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy looks at a new report that digs into the details of the state of EVs (electric vehicles) in the Southeast. She says electric vehicle sales in the Southeast grew 42%, beating the national average by 37%.

She also discusses:

• The importance of an ecosystem of players in order to ensure success.
• Growth trends across six indicators.
• What has stalled EVs in the past and what is needed to pick up speed in the future.

(11/19/24 - 897)

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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Chris McGuire, VP and general manager, Global Microsoft Strategic Partnership, IBM Consulting, and Lisa Slim, senior director, global partners, Microsoft, talk about the partnership between the two companies. McGuire says about four years ago the two companies decided to focus deeply on a partnership. Slim says this partnership is grounded in a shared vision.

They also discuss:

• The role of generative AI (artificial intelligence) in business today.
• The results of a hackathon.
• How clients can embrace digital transformation.

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(11/19/24 - 897)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Chris McGuire, IBM, Lisa Slim, Microsoft

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Urban populations are anticipated to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, causing greater demand for new buildings. Peggy talks about how buildings are playing a huge role in greenhouse gas emissions.

She also discusses:

• The challenge we face building new structures and retrofitting existing one.
• Examples of two new and unique projects.
• How to identify innovation and opportunities in all stages of a project lifecycle.

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(11/12/24 - 896)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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With 1.3 billion vehicles with internal combustion engines on the road, there are those that believe there should be no further investment in fossil fuels or internal combustion engines. Peggy Smedley talks to Zoran Filipi, professor and director, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Clemson University and founding director, Center for Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems, about the shift to electrification.

They also discuss:

• Key challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing vehicles.
• The EV versus hybrid conversation.
• The transition to electrification for heavy machinery.

clemson.edu

(11/12/24 - 896)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Zoran Filipi, Clemson University, Center for Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems

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Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, sit down for a candid conversation about gen AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we were drowning in data in manufacturing and now AI is our life preserver.

They also discuss:

• The history of the IoT (Internet of Things).
• The impact ChatGPT really has had on manufacturing.
• Where gen AI is really taking off in manufacturing.

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(11/12/24 - 896)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dan Miklovic, Lean Manufacturing Research, Third Eye Advisory

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The holidays are fast approaching! Peggy talks about how technology is playing a bigger role in travel than it ever has before. She says people need greater reassurance that digital tools are safe to use.

She also discusses:

• How many adults had travel plans in 2024.
• Trends related to travel in general
• How travel will have an infusion of new technologies.

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(11/5/24 - 895)

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Peggy Smedley and Matt Reeder, director, BlueFin3, and Anthony Williams, director, BlueFin3, talk about the company’s objectives and how they help organizations meet their decarbonization goals. Reeder says BlueFin3 is an engineering and digital advisory company within the rail sector, which includes heavy haul, freight, and Metra. Williams says where it is seeing a lot of demand in the market is understanding the feasibility of electrification initiatives.

They also discuss:

• How it is helping companies such as Rio Tinto achieve emissions reductions.
• How ITS provides live and realtime information to traffic controllers.
• Advice for companies looking to be more sustainable.

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(11/05/24 - 895)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Matt Reeder, Anthony Williams, BlueFin3

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Peggy Smedley and Andreas Welsch, chief AI strategist, Intelligence Briefing and author of the AI Leadership Handbook, talk about why 85% of AI (artificial intelligence) projects fail and how ethics play a role. He says he sees AI leaders chase AI as this shiny object. 

They also discuss:

• The importance of aligning your AI strategy with your business strategy.
• The nine most important facets.
• The most interesting takeaways from his book and interviewing more than 60 AI leaders.

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(11/5/24 - 895)

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Peggy says a confluence of factors are playing a critical role in manufacturing today including geopolitical risks, supply-chain disruptions, sustainability, and the worker shortage. She says with all this in mind, digital transformation is something that is vital for today’s manufacturing industry to thrive.

She also discusses:

• The history of manufacturing, including how the industry has evolved through the industrial revolutions.
• How technology has evolved right alongside manufacturing.
• What we need to consider as we move forward in manufacturing.

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(10/29/24 - 894)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, general manager, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the history of manufacturing and insights about the workforce and technology and how we can apply these lessons to the future of manufacturing. He explains about when we saw the first big analog dials turning up in manufacturing, plastic injection molding, programmable logic controllers, machine vision, computer vision, the IoT (Internet of Things), predictive analytics, and deep learning and machine learning.

They also discuss:

• What got you here is not going to get you there—and what this means for manufacturing.
• What was learned at IMTS and other conferences.
• His two big pieces of advice for manufacturing companies today.

Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing

(10/29/24 - 894)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Simon Floyd, Microsoft

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