Peggy talks about work zone and road safety, saying there are far too many crashes. She explores the dangers that exist on the road today, identifying how to keep workers and motorists safe.

She also discusses:

• Research that has been conducted.
• Efforts being made at the local and federal levels.
• A case study that is leveraging technology in a unique way to ensure construction workers are safe.

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Tech to the Rescue

Improving Road Safety and Efficiency

Driving Insights

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 Kat Kraft, director of product, Teren, talk about geospatial analysis, sharing how her organization is using predictive analytics to help her clients shift the paradigm from a reactive response to a more proactive response. She says the company develops and applies machine learning to identify where environmental conditions are changing that may trigger risks to communities or critical infrastructure.

They also discuss:

• How geospatial analysis can help in a number of different areas.
• The challenges that relate to geospatial analysis and Earth science.
• If we see an impact on the bottomline.

teren4d.com

(5/27/25 - 922)

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Manufacturing: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Manage Construction Project Risk

The Makings of a Smart Elevator

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

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Peggy Smedley and Ryan McGuire, president, Clayco Compute, talk about data center construction trends. He says this year, which is the same as last year, the company’s revenue in the data center business will represent about 50% of the total revenue of the company, which is approaching $1 billion.

They also discuss:

• Why data center construction is exciting and the promise of artificial intelligence.
• The challenges of the rise of data centers.
• 3 things that can help solve the labor shortage.

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What’s Driving Data Centers

At the Sustainable Data Center

Data Center Design and Sustainability

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

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Peggy Smedley talks about how manufacturing and sustainability need to come together with normal business activity. She says we need to leverage data, and we need to move to a new way of working.

She also discusses:

• How much of the world’s energy usage comes from the manufacturing and production sectors and challenges in manufacturing that require a shift to a more circular approach.
• New digital initiatives such as the Digital Product Passport.
• Three key steps to create the circular economy.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(5/20/25 - 921)

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All about Additive Manufacturing

Stronger Supply Chains in 2025

Manufacturing with the IoT in 2025

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 Raj Paul, senior director, Americas Mobility Industry, Microsoft and Knud Lasse Lueth, CEO & founder, IoT Analytics, talk about SDVs (software-defined vehicles) and a new report: Microsoft’s Software-Defined Vehicles: Adoption and Impact. Raj Paul says the amount of software that is getting into the car, it has been an exponential race. Knud Lasse Lueth says the research shows SDVs is the No. 1 priority that car OEMs currently have when they think about getting ready for the future.

They also discuss:

• The numbers and findings from the study.
• Zonal architecture and how OEMs are looking at it.
• The supplier’s perspective to provide OEMs with software-defined vehicles.

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(5/20/25 - 921)

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Automotive Ahead

CES 2025 Preview: What’s Next for Automotive?

The Age of AI in Automotive

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Raj Paul, Microsoft, Knud Lasse Lueth, IoT Analytics

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Peggy Smedley and Prithwiraj Choudhury, Lumry Family Associate Professor, Harvard Business School and author, The World Is Your Office, talk about work from anywhere trends. He has been studying the geography of work for more than a decade before hybrid work was a trend.

They also discuss:

• The difference between work from anywhere and work from home.
• How AI and sensors can enable blue collar workers to work from anywhere.
• How digital twins enable the second wave of work from anywhere.

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Use Cases for AI

Employment Is Dead

Empowering Women on the Way to the Top

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

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Peggy talks about new labor trends, including quiet cracking. She gives a peek behind the curtain into what is happening with our workforce—and how all of these trends will ultimately impact the future of work.

She also discusses:

• The past five years and movements such as the great resignation, quiet quitting, labor hoarding, and more.
• The percentage of people quiet cracking—and how it is impacting the workforce.
• What steps we need to take today to prepare for the future of work.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(5/13/25 - 920)

What You Might Have Missed:

The Hottest Labor Trends

All about Quiet Quitting

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 talks about how companies can stand out in an oversaturated market when you need to do something different. She says some of the staggering statistics are not going away anytime soon—and she talks about what can be done to stand out and compete.

She also discusses:

• Six factors creating market instability.
• How to control the conversation in an evolving market.
• The importance of a production strategy and an amplification plan.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(5/13/25 - 920)

What You Might Have Missed:

Key Considerations for Manufacturing

Mother, Daughter Career Journey

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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