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Peggy Smedley Show

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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15:20

AI and the Entry Level Worker

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/03/25

Peggy talks about how AI (artificial intelligence) is reshaping organizations, particularly the role of entry-level workers. She says every major technological shift—the Industrial Revolution, the computer revolution, and now AI—has changed how work is done. She also discusses: · The profile of the entry level role yesterday and today. · Early data that suggests entry level work is changing. · Three key questions your business needs to ask itself in the next era of work

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32:23

From Pilots to Deep Implementation

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/03/25

Peggy Smedley and John Reed, general manager, manufacturing and mobility, Asia, Microsoft, talk about what is pushing manufacturing to look from digital tools to intelligent AI (artificial intelligence) systems. He says we are seeing a movement from pilots to deep implementation, which involves process reengineering and the orchestration of technology, process, and change across the enterprise. They also discuss: · The digital thread and interconnection of the enterprise. · Islands of successful AI

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14:43

IoT: What Comes Next?

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/03/25

Peggy Smedley and Matt Hatton, founding partner, Transforma Insights, talk about what is coming in the IoT (Internet of Things) in 2026. He shares IoT transition topics and what is likely to be the most impactful during the next 12 months, pointing to the role of AI (artificial intelligence), video analytics, 5G, eSIM, and more. They also discuss: · GSMA standards—what has come before and what we have today. · How AI and the IoT are working together. · How many IoT devices will have embedded AI in

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17:17

Infrastructure Up or Down?

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/03/18

Peggy Smedley talks about the state of the construction infrastructure market, sharing numbers and research from one new report. She says the companies that will win in the next decade will be the most adaptable. She also discusses: · What markets are thriving and what markets are stalling. · How we can build the cities and infrastructure of tomorrow. · Five steps organizations will need to take in the year ahead. https://peggysmedleyshow.com

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25:14

Construction Cost, Risks, and Markets

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/03/18

Peggy Smedley and Paul Brussow, president, RLB North America, talk about the forces reshaping construction and the built environment, diving into a new report looking at cost, risks, and markets. He says we saw a federal rate cut in December 2025, and while we didn't see the surge of groundbreakers we hoped, developers are cautiously optimistic. They also discuss: · If construction companies are repositioning for a different kind of economy. · Investment in training and the challenge of the retiring

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16:33

Tech in Construction Today

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/03/18

Peggy Smedley and Patrick Scarpati, director of construction technology and innovation, ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors), talk about the pressures contractors are facing and how technology is becoming central to that shift. He says technology is accelerating at varying levels throughout the industry. They also discuss: · How we can use technology to keep up with the speed of change. · The state of integration and APIs (application programming interfaces). · If technology will play a part

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15:00

Digging into Data Incidents

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/25

Peggy digs into a new report that looks at ransomware, business email compromise, and data incidents. She says for all businesses this represents an operational risk, a financial risk, a brand risk, and a leadership risk. She also discusses: · Which industry was the most heavily targeted for ransomware. · Five key predictions for 2026. · Three next steps businesses should take to protect their businesses. https://peggysmedleyshow.com

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32:22

Learning in an Age of AI

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/25

Peggy Smedley and Sabari Raja, managing partner, JFFVentures, and Molly Blankenship, associate vice president, Jobs for the Future, talk about new research from the Jobs for the Future, which reveals only 40% of U.S. workers hold jobs that meet basic standards for financial stability, mobility, agency, and safe, respective working conditions. They also discuss: · How much it costs employers when workers are disengaged. · How learning has happened in the past—and how AI will change upskilling and

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16:55

Inside the Minds of Leaders

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/25

Peggy Smedley and Kelly Ireland, CEO, CBT, talk about the mindset leaders carry into every decision—and the beliefs that shape culture, narrowing in on industry stagnation at the leadership level. She says it is a mixed bag and some of it is about what they have seen as being unsuccessful in the past. They also discuss: · POC purgatory and what stalled. · Adoption amid a mixed workforce. · The biggest blind spot leadership has. https://www.cbtechinc.com/

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14:58

The Three Pillars of Quantum

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/11

Peggy 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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28:04

4D at Work

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/11

Peggy 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. ·

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16:23

Robots and Your Workforce

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/11

Peggy Smedley and Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, talk about robots and what they really mean for workforce trends. He says he sees a shift in the type of people that companies that deploy robots will need. Enter the robot wrangler. They also discuss: · If robots are displacing workers—or if they are replacing the work. · Blending machine intelligence with human intelligence. · The movie robot that is most like the humanoid robot you can expect to work with.

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26:32

Aiglatson: Promise vs Peril

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/04

Peggy and cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about the promise versus the peril of Aiglatson. He says the difficulty is the risk isn't so much on the AI, the risk is on humanity giving up its responsibility to AI. They also discuss: · The most credible existential risks of AI. · How Aiglatson leaders should benchmark them against other risks. · A comparison of AI to other historical innovations such as the printing press. https://peggysmedleyshow.com

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16:26

Humanoid Robots Come Alive

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/02/04

Peggy Smedley interviews Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, about how humanoid robots and robots in general have had a big impact since we started talking about them in 2015. He says there are a number of examples in history when something was in a fixed position, and it began to move. They also discuss: · If AI is changing the capabilities of robots, compared to even five years ago. · How logistics and distribution companies can adapt to changing robots. · Places where we will come into

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24:43

Automotive at CES 2026

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/01/28

Peggy talks about all things automotive, sharing some of the top takeaways from CES earlier this month. She says we are at a precipice where much is set to change in the industry, with the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) spurring along innovation. She also discusses: · The state of the AV (autonomous vehicle) market. · The state of the EV (electric vehicle) market. · Some of the biggest automotive news to come out of CES—and how to prepare for what comes next. https://peggysmedleyshow.com

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35:42

The Blur between Security and Privacy

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/01/28

Peggy Smedley and Jennifer Urban, partner, Foley & Lardner, and Aaron Tantleff, partner, Foley & Lardner, talk about a seismic data shift in every modern enterprise and how the lines are blurring between security and privacy. Urban says it is driven by new cybersecurity laws. Tantleff says undefined ownership of the role is a challenge. They also discuss: · If organizations are prepared to justify why they collect data—not just how to protect that data. · How we can prepare the next generation of

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16:19

M&As: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/01/21

Peggy Smedley talks about M&As (mergers and acquisitions) in the construction technology space—and the impact on the industry. She says the acquisitions are often about accelerating transformation through strategic dealmaking. She also discusses: · Four key trends driving a wave of consolidation. · One recent example of an acquisition. · Thoughts for how to proceed in the year ahead. https://peggysmedleyshow.com

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31:33

Inside Engineers Without Borders

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/01/21

Peggy Smedley and Boris Martin, CEO, Engineers Without Borders USA, talk about community-driven engineering and the next generation of work in the industry. He says the organization was born around the turn of the millennium 25 years ago, and it was born out of a concern and sense of responsibility. They also discuss: · Solving problems that matter and being part of something bigger than yourself. · Three principles for Engineers Without Borders. · AI (artificial intelligence) and the impact it will

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15:53

Top Tech Considerations for 2026

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/01/21

Peggy Smedley and Daniel Burrus, a global technology futurist, business strategist and disruptive innovation expert, talk about the top technologies for 2026. He says we live in an increasingly technological world, however, we live in a human world—and in a human world, it is all based on relationships. They also discuss: · How to approach generative AI (artificial intelligence) and agentic AI in the year ahead. · The importance of keeping people at the center of strategies. · When quantum will jump

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14:40

Digital Burnout and AI

Peggy Smedley Show ·

2026/01/15

What if people don't embrace technology the way we are anticipating or even intend? Peggy talks about digital burnout and AI (artificial intelligence). She says digital transformation isn't about using more technology but rather using technology in a way that is very thoughtful and strategic. She also discusses: · How many people experience digital burnout—and how it impacts our personal and professional lives. · Tips for how to implement digital transformation at scale. · When technology adoption

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