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Peggy Smedley Show
Hosted by Peggy Smedley · EN
IoT, AI, the Future of Work—if it's revolutionizing industries, Peggy's talking about it. Each week on The Peggy Smedley Show, she delivers cutting-edge perspectives from top experts, keeping 150,000+ listeners ahead of the curve.
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Markets in Motion
Feb 1800:20:03Tap to summarizePeggy Smedley and Deborah Farone, CEO, Farone Advisors, and author of Breaking Ground, talk about the shift with data. She says technology will make it easier to go out and develop business, but the hard thing is markets are constantly in motion. They also discuss: · What data we should collect and what data we need. · Data kept can tell stories if it is put in the right place. · What she learned by talking to women about how to prepare for the future—and three key traits of these women. https://deborahfarone.com/
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The Three Pillars of Quantum
Feb 1100:14:58Tap to summarizePeggy dissects the three pillars of quantum technology: quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications. She says the quantum revolution is inevitable and the new innovations that could come as a result of this are exciting. She also discusses: · The growth anticipated for the entire market and for each pillar. · The opportunities that exist within each pillar. · The inherent risks companies will face, such as Q-Day. https://peggysmedleyshow.com
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4D at Work
Feb 1100:28:04Tap to summarizePeggy Smedley and Morgan Hays, senior director product management, construction, Bentley Systems, talk about 4D modeling and what comes next with the help of AI (artificial intelligence). He says 4D modeling and 4D-based planning is a massive step forward in the way the construction industry plans both during preconstruction and during execution. They also discuss: · The marriage that occurs between the reality capture and the model—and how technology is advancing to enable greater data sharing. · How 4D is being democratized, becoming available to everyone. · Several case studies of how 4D can help on projects. https://www.bentley.com/synchro
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Sparking Innovation across Generations
Mar 19, 202500:15:29Tap to summarizePeggy talks about how we can spark new curiosity and innovation, looking at how to equip the next generation to step up and find solutions to the problems that exist today. She says we need to encourage our children and our children’s children. She also discusses: Workforce trends and what today’s worker really needs. A new report on the mental state of the world. Three things to consider as you move forward in the future of work. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/18/25 - 913) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Key Considerations for Manufacturing
Mar 19, 202500:34:48Tap to summarizePeggy Smedley and Adam Bogobowicz, senior director, global industrial marketing, Microsoft, talk about what we can expect at Hannover Messe 2025 and key concerns for manufacturers today. He says it is one of the most important manufacturing trade shows and this year we will see gen AI (artificial intelligence)—along with other key considerations—play a big role. They also discuss: What technologies will be critical in the next 12 months. The role partnerships are playing. Case studies to consider. How Microsoft is powering sustainable transformation. The new role of frontline workers with access to data. 5 Leading AI Use Cases in Manufacturing | Microsoft (3/18/25 - 912) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Adam Bogobowicz, Microsoft, Hanover Messe 2025 This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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4 Trends Shaping Infrastructure
Mar 12, 202500:14:57Tap to summarizePeggy talks about the biggest trends shaping how we build infrastructure in 2025 and beyond. She says we need to bring curiosity to construction to spark new innovation to help build more resilient and secure infrastructure. She also discusses: A U.S. infrastructure history lesson. Four areas shaping infrastructure today. How to spark innovation in 2025. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Manufacturing: The Future of Work
Mar 12, 202500:27:35Tap to summarizePeggy Smedley and Brian Baker, president and CEO, Sentry Equipment, talk about some of the greatest lessons learned running a 100-year-old company. He says he is proud of being a leader of an organization that has stood the test of time. They also discuss: Employee ownership and how it helps serve customers, communities, and workers. The five pillars it builds its culture on. How the business has grown and diversified in the past 40 years since employee ownership. sentry-equip.com (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Brian Baker, Sentry Equipment This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Mar 12, 202500:16:09Tap to summarizePeggy Smedley and Ty Witmer, president and founder, ProjectTeam, talk about the CMMC (cybersecurity maturity model certification) and why it is critical. He says since 2017 there have been rules in place for contractors working with the federal government to protect sensitive government data—and often it hasn’t been enforced, but that enforcement starts now. They also discuss: What percentage are working toward compliance today. What needs to be compliance: people, processes, and technology? Advice for organizations working on government projects. projectteam.com (3/11/25 - 911) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ty Witmer, ProjectTeam, construction This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Women at Work in 2025
Mar 5, 202500:15:21Tap to summarizePeggy kicks off Women’s History Month by unpacking the history of women in the workplace and looking at where we are today, in anticipation of Intl. Women’s Day on March 8. She says we are making progress, but not fast enough, especially considering many industries have a dire worker shortage. She also: Discusses three new university research reports that suggest some big trends at work. Determines when we will see gender parity. Identifies how this impacts the worker shortage across multiple industries. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/4/25 - 910) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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The Energy Conversation
Mar 5, 202500:31:08Tap to summarizePeggy Smedley and Ani Aprahamian, Frank M. Freimann professor of physics, University of Notre Dame, talk about her research, energy conversion, and how nuclear energy fits into the equation. She says energy is essential to our lives and we have seen increased use of energy in the last 200 years. They also discuss: How we can reach carbon goals. The process of changing energy from one form to another. If we are going to hit the climate goals that we talk about. chemistry.nd.edu/people/ani-aprahamian (3/4/25 - 910) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ani Aprahamian, University of Notre Dame This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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