Best Internetofthings Podcasts (2025)

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The Introduction of Aiglatson 25:45

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19h ago25:45

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Peggy kicks off a new show, Aiglatson, where the future isn't just imagined, it is felt. She is joined by cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, who says aiglatson is more than a word, it is a mindset, and it is about preferring the dreams of the future to the experiences of the past. They also discuss: · The definition and me…

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Drowning in a Costly Disconnect 39:57

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If embedded super intelligence at the core of factory operations enabling custom software to be built in 24 hours instead of 18 months bridged the chasm that exists between management, vision, and operational reality, would you do it? Peggy talks with Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, and Radu Spinea…

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Open Compute Project Summit 29:38

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The equipment that fills data centers is evolving rapidly, driven by the need to fulfill the seemingly insatiable appetite of AI applications. The Open Compute Project (OCP) was founded by Meta/Facebook to promulgate equipment standards and its annual Summit has grown from a small specialized gathering, to an event that strains the capacity of the …

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Sean McCormack, First Student 16:04

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Fueling Transportation with Digital Transformation 12:37

8d ago12:37

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Peggy looks at the global trends impacting the transportation and logistics sector, sharing how technologies are evolving to meet growing demands. She says digital transformation, decarbonization, and other emerging technologies are going to need to fuel the new demands required. She also discusses: · How much will be required to fuel this infrastr…

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Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing 30:31

8d ago30:31

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Peggy Smedley and Kory Daniels, chief security and trust officer, LevelBlue, talk about cyber resilience in manufacturing and findings from a new report. He says resilience is very simply a bend, but do not break mentality for the organization. They also discuss: · The biggest wakeup call from a recent report. · What threat actors are embracing. · …

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Here Come the Robots 19:02

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Peggy Smedley interviews Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, about how Amazon thinks it can replace 160,000 jobs with robots. He shares Amazon's history of robotics, saying this shouldn't come as a surprise to people based on their history with robotics. They also discuss: · How it plans to automate 75% of its operations. · Circularity in…

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Security Gravity 40:03

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There are many ways to frame conversations around cyber security. They can take on many aspects of security, ranging across the technical to the human. With the press towards platform consolidation, it's critical to reconsider the interaction between the human and technical elements and research director Scott Crawford and Javvad Malik, CISO adviso…

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EP 227 - Why Quality Assurance Is Now a CEO-Level Concern in APAC 49:02

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In this episode we spoke with Damien Wong, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific at Tricentis, about how Agentic AI is redefining software quality assurance (QA) for enterprises navigating digital transformation. Damien shared his journey through 30 years in enterprise technology and explained how Tricentis is pioneering a future where autonomous …

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People First—Toward A Humane Workplace 25:03

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An early essay by Karl Marx writing at the beginning of the industrial revolution argued that humans who were formerly craftspeople were now just cogs in the industrial machine alienated from the products they made and their work. Today's podcast is sponsored by Inductive Automation, makers of Ignition — the world's most versatile industrial automa…

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$23 Trillion for Energy 11:59

15d ago11:59

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Peggy zooms in on one of the seven critical infrastructure verticals: energy and power, which is projected to require a staggering $23 trillion in investment through 2040. She unpacks the global trends shaping the sector—from the rise of renewables to digital transformation—and explores how we must rethink infrastructure to meet rising expectations…

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AI Outlook in Construction 34:39

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Peggy Smedley and Anil Sawhney, head of sustainability, RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), and Kay Pitman, sustainability analyst, RICS, talk about the highlights from a new AI (artificial intelligence) and construction report 2025, current rates of adoption, blockers to adoption, and the outlook. He says the report was an outcome fro…

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The Real Cost of Not Reskilling 18:17

15d ago18:17

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Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, talk about the real cost behind not investing in reskilling and if a talent gap is on the horizon already. He says it depends on how you define it because there are going to be skills by 2030 that we don't even know we need yet. They also discuss: ·…

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Is there an AI bubble? 27:19

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The enthusiasm for AI has been impressive and it's leading to the inevitable questions about whether or not all of it is warranted. Melissa Otto CFA, head of S&P Global's Visible Alpha research team, returns to discuss concerns about an AI bubble with host Eric Hanselman. Defining what actually indicates a bubble might be the trickiest aspect of th…

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The $106 Trillion Question 12:24

21d ago12:24

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Peggy takes a hard look at the staggering $106 trillion question: how will we build the infrastructure of tomorrow? She breaks down a major new report that maps the future of global infrastructure investment through 2040 and shares a real-world case study in Indiana. She also discusses: · Seven verticals where investment will be needed. · How infra…

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AI in Government 28:15

21d ago28:15

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Peggy Smedley and Joe Scheidler, cofounder and CEO, Helios, pull back the curtain on the real issues that plague government, discussing why most AI (artificial intelligence) platforms fail in government environments. He says you can see so many pain points and inefficiencies and there aren't many solutions in policy for several reasons. They also d…

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The Link between Mental Health and Safety 17:27

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Peggy Smedley and Dane Linn, senior vice president of corporate initiatives, Business Roundtable, talk about making safety central to corporate culture. He says the mental health initiative is really focused on helping CEOs address some of the mental health needs of their employees and their families, saying mental health is essential for employee …

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Jeff Mahler, Ambi Robotics 19:03

22d ago19:03

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A conversation with Jeff Mahler, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ambi Robotics. Jeff was Co-Founder and Computer Vision Engineer at Lynx Laboratories, Computer Vision Engineer at Occipital and a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Berkeley. At Ambi Robotics, Jeff is responsible for guiding the vision and execution of th…

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Why Develop AI? 27:11

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Why pursue AI? As a tool to help entrepreneurs add value to their companies. The appropriate roll out entails organizing small "pirate ships" empowered to experiment and implement with a budget and air cover. Many concerns about AI's impact on employment and organization are over blown. History shows that new technology winds up creating more jobs …

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Stablecoins 29:39

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The world of cryptocurrencies has seen no shortage of upheaval, but regulatory clarity that has arrived with recent legislation has created opportunities. Stablecoins are an area that's seeing renewed interest in FinTech as a means of reducing friction for global payments. Jordan McKee, Sampath Sharma and Nathan Stovall return to the podcast with h…

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Nutrition with Sammy Barnett: Rethinking Stress, Food, and Focus 24:15

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We live in a world where it often feels like there is no time to think about what we eat, let alone how we eat it. We reach for quick fixes, fad diets, or the latest supplement promising to change everything overnight. But as Sammy from Nutrition with Sammy explains, the real problem is not always what is on the plate but how we approach food in th…

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Tech Reality Check 13:43

29d ago13:43

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As the year comes to a close, Peggy has a reality check: can we really trust today's tech predictions? She takes listeners on a journey through past forecasts and unpacks why many bold claims never quite lived up to the hype—and gives her thoughts on how to turn this into action and strategy. She also discusses: · Why historical hindsight is necess…

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AI Shapes the Manufacturing Frontline Worker 29:57

29d ago29:57

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Peggy Smedley and Rahul Shahani, partner, McKinsey & Co., talk about AI (artificial intelligence) in manufacturing and the frontline worker. He says the core work of manufacturing doesn't change, but AI will bring new capabilities to manufacturing. They also discuss: · How agentic AI can help build an optimal production schedule, bringing higher qu…

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Digital Transformation in Construction and Manufacturing 18:23

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Peggy Smedley and Ali Jani, chief product officer, Acumatica, talk about trends happening in construction and manufacturing—and how digital transformation, AI (artificial intelligence), and ERP (enterprise resource planning) will play a role. He says opportunities come usually when there is change and disruption happening—which is the case in both …

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Industrial Metaverse 24:56

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Some might think that the metaverse has been a passing technology fad, but rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated. While the language may have shifted to things like spatial computing and augmented reality, the technologies and use cases have been flourishing. Analysts Neil Barbour and Ian Hughes return to discuss recent study results and ind…

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Xiaodi Hou, Bot Auto 19:12

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A conversation with Xiaodi Hou, Founder and CEO of Bot Auto, which has successfully completed its first humanless hub-to-hub validation run in Houston. Xiaodi has been a pioneer in autonomous trucking. He is an internationally renowned expert in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision. At Bot Auto, he is l…

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Agentic AI: What's Next 17:26

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Peggy wraps up the month, giving her final thoughts about agentic AI (artificial intelligence). She pulls back the curtain on what's really happening behind the scenes in today's digital transformation—and offers her candid perspective on what comes next. She also discusses: · The critical risks businesses must address in the days ahead. · The four…

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AI and the Global Intelligent Delusion 29:49

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Peggy Smedley and Alex Adamopoulos, chairman and CEO, Emergn, talk about the Global Intelligent Delusion survey and what it has revelated about today's businesses. Roughly 75% of business leaders expect to drive revenue from AI (artificial intelligence) initiatives in the next 12 months, yet 60% acknowledge AI expectations are growing faster than t…