Peggy Smedley Show
Peggy talks about the rise of hackers targeting our critical infrastructure—with a focus on the healthcare sector. She says the most recent incident is a reminder of the connected nature of a healthcare system—and it points to the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity and resiliency. She also discusses: The impact of one of the most recent examples. Steps to take to protect data before and after an attack occurs. How AI (artificial intelligence) can help—and how many millions of dollars it can save. (3/26/24 - 864) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial...
info_outline The Digital Engineering Side of Automotive DesignPeggy Smedley Show
John Reed, global solutions leader, manufacturing & mobility industries, Microsoft, and Peggy Smedley talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming the automotive industry—and the transformation in the digital engineering side of automotive design. He also gives an update on the SDV space (software-defined vehicle) space. They also discuss: The implication of integration of design more closely with manufacturing. The digital thread that runs through the entire value chain. The convergence of classical mechanical material design with software development. (3/26/24 - 864)...
info_outline The Rise of Sustainable Data CentersPeggy Smedley Show
Peggy explains how new demand for generative AI (artificial intelligence) requires greater power—and data centers must evolve alongside all of this. She explains how we are tasked with building sustainable, innovative data centers. She also discusses: How data centers are being designed and optimized. How to keep sustainability front and center. What comes next for data centers. (3/19/24 - 863) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,...
info_outline Data Center Design and SustainabilityPeggy Smedley Show
Peggy and Alex Daglis, assistant professor at the School of Computer Science, Georgia Tech, talk about how data centers enable online services at massive scale—and how data center design considerations have evolved in the last few years. He says data centers are the workhorses behind everything digital today, describing the size of data centers. They also discuss: The three sources of growth for data centers. If the explosion of artificial intelligence and machine learning will change practices. Why sustainability has become an increasingly more important topic. (3/19/24 - 863) IoT,...
info_outline Data Center Physical InfrastructurePeggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley and Lucas Beran, research director, data center physical infrastructure, Dell’Oro group, talk about the current state of the DCPI (data center physical infrastructure) market and how physical infrastructure is linked to sustainability and why liquid cooling is a critical technology for the future of the data center industry. He says when he talks about data center physical infrastructure, he is talking about the powering and cooling systems. They also discuss: How the market has evolved in the past 3-4 years. How the rise of artificial intelligence is impacting sustainability....
info_outline 5G: A Sustainable Future?Peggy Smedley Show
Enterprise 5G connections are expected to more than double to 38.5 billion by 2030. Peggy talks about the rise of 5G and the impact it will have on businesses, narrowing in on the sustainability conversation around it all. She also discusses: Two vertical markets that will see the biggest 5G growth. A study that examines the carbon emissions of mobile network operators. The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning and how it will be an enabler of sustainability. (3/12/24 - 862) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big...
info_outline Powering the Data Centers of TodayPeggy Smedley Show
Bill Estes, global strategy and operations leader, Anderson Power, and Peggy talk about data centers and power, laying the groundwork surrounding emerging technologies like AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning). He says the demand for data centers was initially driven by the pandemic with people working from home and now there is demand driven by AI and the IoT (Internet of Things). They also discuss: How much electricity and power are needed to cool servers in data centers. How critical this infrastructure is and the importance of cybersecurity. How AI can support growth and...
info_outline Building Data CentersPeggy Smedley Show
Nancy Novak, chief innovation officer, Compass Datacenters, and Peggy talk about Nancy’s journey in construction and data centers. She shares her very candid thoughts about building data centers. They also discuss: How data centers and digital infrastructure business can help pivot the construction industry into the future. How much carbon emissions are from the built environment and some ideas for building data centers in a sustainable way. How to inspire the next generation to consider careers in construction and data centers—and how off-site manufacturing comes into play. ...
info_outline Women in the WorkforcePeggy Smedley Show
Peggy talks all about women in the workforce, giving ideas for how to take action in businesses. She says the answer to the worker shortage is not necessarily a linear one, but rather it will require understanding who the worker of tomorrow is. She also discusses: The earning gap between women and men. How likely it is that women will have their employment more affected by caregiver responsibilities than men. How many job openings there are—and what needs to happen next in order to fill them. (3/5/24 - 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence,...
info_outline How Different Generations LearnPeggy Smedley Show
Peggy Smedley and Claire Rutkowski, chief information officer, Power Engineers, and her high school daughter Lizzie, talk about how Claire taught and inspired her daughter to be whatever she wanted growing up. Claire says you have to put in the work, and you answer to you. They also discuss: Something Lizzie has learned from her mother that has stuck with her. The importance of connectedness and mentoring. How different generations learn about current events today and if soft skills matter in a technological world. (3/5/24 - 861) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial...
info_outlinePeggy and Meg Fitzgerald, author, “Ascending Davos: A Career Journey from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom,” talk about her book and her career history. She says now is the time to think about your career and she got street cred for taking a job she never wanted.
They also discuss:
- How to carefully pivot to help you move forward.
- The study she conducted on the health of executive women.
- Advice for executive women looking to climb the career ladder.
(05.05.20 - #667)
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