Peggy Smedley and Zoltan Nagy, director, Intelligent Environments Lab, talk about what is happening to our data and who is actually looking at it. He says with the democratization of collecting data, the challenge is no longer can we get the data or how do we store all this data, but rather it is what do we do with all this data. They also discuss:  If we are moving too fast without understanding what the right information is. The history of technology cycles and what happens when they burst. What we need to keep in mind in terms of climate change mitigation.  &nbsp; (2/4/25 - 906) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Zoltan Nagy, Intelligent Environments Lab This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

What to Do with All the Data?

Tom Bradicich, chief product officer and CTO, Arete, returns to continue the discussion with Peggy Smedley around AI (artificial intelligence) and how AI integration is impacting vertical markets. He shares use cases in healthcare, automotive, and utilities. They also discuss:  The importance of attacking both the business process and the technology. AI limitations, 3 risk categories, and what we need to take into consideration. How do we use AI safely and practically.  &nbsp; (2/25/25 - 909) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tom Bradicich, Arete This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

AI Use Cases, Limitations, and Opportunities

Peggy talks about the uptick in data centers and the top priorities, top challenges, and top opportunities for data centers. She says data centers will be one of the big topics of conversation for 2025—much like gen AI (artificial intelligence) was a huge topic of conversation for 2024. She also discusses:  The top priority among 41% of executives. 10 hurdles that stand in the way. Some cost cutting measures we can take to decrease IT budgets in 2025.  &nbsp; (2/25/25 - 909) 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.

What’s Driving Data Centers

Peggy Smedley and Brian Comiskey, futurist and senior director, Innovation &amp; Trends, Consumer Technology Assn., talk about some of the big CES trends that will shape what happens next in 2025. He says even though we are looking back, the beauty of the show is it is about being a window to tomorrow, setting up for what the year ahead and beyond will look like. They also discuss:  How AI (artificial intelligence) made an appearance at CES—and what comes next—for both enterprise and consumer. A new birth with technologies in smart home and digital health—and how sustainability factors into the conversation. Four key categories to consider for mobility.  &nbsp; (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, Brian Comiskey, Innovation &amp; Trends, Consumer Technology Assn. This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

A Window to Tomorrow

Peggy 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.  &nbsp; (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.

The Energy Conversation

Peggy 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.  &nbsp; (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.

Women at Work in 2025

Peggy Smedley and Ty Witmer, president and founder, ProjectTeam, talk about the CMMC &nbsp;(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.  &nbsp; (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.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Peggy 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.  &nbsp; (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.

Manufacturing: The Future of Work

Peggy 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.  &nbsp; (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.

4 Trends Shaping Infrastructure

Peggy 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.   (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. &nbsp;

Key Considerations for Manufacturing

Peggy 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.  &nbsp; (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.

What to Do with All the Data?

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