Peggy says we have some challenges to solve if the IoT (Internet of Things) can be as widely adopted as it could be. She talks about Operation Prowli and how it had been spreading malware and malicious code to servers and Websites. She also points to the example of Adidas, which announced that an unauthorized party may have gained access to certain customers' data. She adds that it is distressing to see the number of cyber attacks on the rise and that they are not going down. She concludes, explaining that we need highly secure systems to help protect infrastructure from physical security breaches.

Peggy says there are always delays in services because of an outdated infrastructure. She challenges listeners to force their politicians to take action and to finally invest in our future—now. Further, she addresses the challenge of the aging workforce and that the younger generation isn't showing an interest in construction, which makes it more difficult to rebuild roads, bridges, or a smarter infrastructure.

Peggy and Rick Splawinski, senior project manager, Nevada Dept. of Transportation, discuss surface transportation. He says aesthetics are important, but we can't have beautiful roads in America if we don't have roads at all. He adds our ability to maintain surface transportation is shrinking every year due to the rate of inflation. He explains that the problem is that Americans are not tuned in or engaged and we don't have the political courage. He adds that technology can really aid in helping pinpointing where the investment should be made because there is not enough money to go around.

Peggy says IoT (Internet of Things) solutions are allowing oil and gas pipeline operators to analyze flow and events in near-realtime. She explains IoT systems can integrate with other systems in the enterprise to improve efficiencies. She continues that oil theft is a multibillion-dollar problem, and remote monitoring can help tackle the issue. Drones can also pinpoint leaks, she says, which is a safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective method.

Peggy gives a glimpse into some famous infrastructure. She looks at the new World Trade Center in New York City, Crossrail in London, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the Grand Paris Express, and the Chicago Express Loop. She says there is an opportunity for the Internet of Things to drive revenues and new services to clients. She wraps up the show by giving a sneak peek into Elon Musk's plans to build an underground system of high-speed autonomous pods to link downtown Chicago to O'Hare airport.