Best Internetofthings Podcasts (2025)

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FinTech Advances 29:16

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The FinTech market has seen considerable upheaval in activity and valuations. But spring may be coming to the funding winter that FinTech has seen and Jordan McKee and Sampath Sharma return to examine the green shoots with host Eric Hanselman. Data platforms, payment rails and insurance tech are seeing renewed interest, while riskier areas, like le…

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How Blockchain Technology Is Reshaping Fundraising With DigiDonate 27:12

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Donating money should feel good. But too often, it leaves people wondering: Where did my money actually go? That uncertainty combined with high overheads and vague updates is exactly what led Simon “Siim” Konks and Erika Wagner to build DigiDonate, a blockchain-based fundraising platform designed to restore trust. In this episode of Business Built …

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All about Quantum Real Estate 15:23

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Peggy unpacks the who, what, when, where, why, and how of quantum real estate—and what it means for the future of facilities. She says while quantum companies generated less than $750 million in revenue in 2024, forecasts suggest quantum computing could become a $100 billion industry by 2035. She also discusses: How hybrid facilities will function.…

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Are Data Centers Sustainable? 32:51

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Peggy Smedley and Al Ortega, James R. Birle endowed chair professor of energy technology, Villanova University and director of the National Science Foundation Center for Energy Smart Electronic Systems, talk about data centers, cooling systems, and sustainability issues within the data centers. He talks about the amount of power data centers use, s…

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What’s Next for AI in Construction 15:03

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Peggy Smedley and Brian Kassalen, principal and construction industry leader, Baker Tilly, talk about AI (artificial intelligence) in construction. He says construction contractors have been slow to adopt technologies, but you can’t have a conversation today with a contractor without having some conversation about AI. They also discuss: Historical …

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The Creator Economy 29:10

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While advertising is a fundamental part of business, the creator economy has become a fundamental part of advertising. Analyst Zach Ciampa joins host Eric Hanselman to explore the many facets of which it’s composed and look at the market impacts. Businesses are working to balance the mix of paid, earned and owned content that they’re putting to wor…

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Interview With Travis Cox, Inductive Automation Chief Technology Evangelist 24:53

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Inductive Automation Chief Technology Evangelist Travis Cox talks with me about the newly expanded Ignition Community Conference and the beta release of Ignition 8.3. This is a major release with many usability and IT-friendly upgrades. We talk about what's new with Ignition Community Conference and the beta release of Ignition 8.3.…

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Agentic AI in the City 16:00

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Peggy explores the explosive growth of agentic AI (artificial intelligence) in smart cities—and what it means for urban life. With the global market expected to surge from $1.88 billion in 2024 to $58 billion by 2030, she unpacks how AI is reshaping the way cities operate, grow, and serve their communities. From improved waste management to acceler…

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Server Farms, Data Centers, AI Factories, Oh My! 30:38

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Peggy Smedley and Al Ortega, James R. Birle endowed chair professor of energy technology, Villanova University and director of the National Science Foundation Center for Energy Smart Electronic Systems, talk about what’s driving growth in data centers. He says to think about the data centers as being the infrastructure heart. They also discuss: Why…

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AI in the Steel Industry 15:16

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Peggy Smedley and Luke Faulkner, director of technology integration, American Institute of Steel Construction, talk about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it is impacting the steel industry. He says the steel industry has been a slow adopter of technology, but that has accelerated by force of nature, and it has been determined AI is one of the …

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Advertising and Tech 27:08

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Advertising is fundamental part of business and it’s one that has been buffeted by the impacts of technology in both the path to markets and the management of its delivery. Creating a brand reputation and influencing consumers is the core function and analyst Natalie Colakides and Ian Whittaker, managing director of Liberty Sky Advisors, join host …

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The Rise of AI Ghosts 15:51

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Peggy talks about the rise of “AI ghosts”—digital personas built from a deceased individual’s data—and what they mean for identity, grief, and ethics in the age of generative AI. With real-world experiments already underway, she dives into how AI agents powered by large language models can create AI ghosts, raising urgent questions about memory, co…

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Manufacturing: Labor and the Future of Work 29:30

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Peggy Smedley and Steve Clarke, president, Teresa Hayes, human resources manager, and Nathanael Forgy, operating technician apprentice, Logan Aluminum, talk about the labor shortage in manufacturing and how we got here. They each discuss the importance of manufacturing and opportunities for workers. They also discuss: How to inspire the future gene…

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Disrupting White-Collar Work 25:51

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Peggy Smedley and Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming white-collar work—and why even AI hallucinations can be valuable. He says we are used to automation impacting blue-collar work, well now with generative AI and business intelligence, it is really beginning to invade wh…

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Managed Security Services 26:13

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Effective security management has never been simple and the expanded threat landscape enhanced by AI has only widened the gap between defenders and attackers. Scott Crawford and Greg Zwakman return to discuss the managed security services market with host Eric Hanselman. Security services have been an option for enterprises since the earliest days …

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EP 221 - From Research to Real-World Impact: Barzan Mozafari’s Journey with Keebo.ai 38:38

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In this episode, we spoke with Barzan Mozafari, CEO and Co-founder of Keebo.ai, about how AI is transforming the economics of cloud data warehouse management. Barzan shared his journey from academic research to launching Keebo, and how his team is redefining performance optimization in enterprise data systems through AI-powered “data learning.” We …

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The Rise of Humanoids 16:14

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Peggy dives into the multitrillion-dollar future of humanoid robots and how they could transform both industry and society. With projections showing nearly 1 billion humanoids in use by 2050—primarily in commercial and industrial settings—she breaks down what this means for the workforce, business, and our lives. She also discusses: The historical …

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TMS and AI: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow 27:16

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Peggy Smedley and Arthur Axelrad, cofounder and CEO, Dispatch Science, talk about TMS (transportation management systems) and how they have evolved. He says in the logistics and supply chain world, there are companies that have a mission to deliver parcels and all of that requires coordination, so TMS software is that segment of business management…

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AI, Energy, and the Need for Innovation 18:35

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Peggy Smedley and Jon Summers, research lead in data centers, Research Institutes of Sweden, adjunct professor of fluid mechanics, Luleå Technical University and visiting professor in thermofluids, University of Leeds, talk about rising energy costs and data centers. He says we are in a difficult position because data centers are scrambling for acc…

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Structuring for Success: Deductions and Asset Protection with Lawrence Petruzzelli 23:02

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Tax can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like the rules keep changing and the grey areas keep growing. In a recent episode of Business Built Freedom, Lawrence Petruzzelli from MDB Taxation & Business Advisors unpacked the most common traps and misconceptions around business tax deductions, vehicle claims, and business structures. Whether y…

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Kagan Media and Telecom Summit 31:30

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The annual Kagan Media and Telecom Summit in New York is in the books and it not only covered a lot of market activity, but it was also surrounded by a number of media and sports rights headlines. Justin Nielson, Eric Keith, Scott Robson and Seth Shafer joined host Eric Hanselman to look at what was covered in the expansive event and the time aroun…

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AI Obfuscation 19:51

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AI has generated more hype and obfuscation than all the words from ChatGPT. OK, maybe I exaggerate, but the amount of scare talk is endless. I try to take a more rational and down-to-earth look at the issue from the point-of-view of manufacturers. I argue that AI now and in the future should be viewed as a tool that will help humans work better and…

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EP 220 - Mind as a Service: Revolutionizing AI Memory with Llongterm 33:45

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In this episode, we spoke with Jonatan Bjork, Co-founder of Llongterm, about how persistent memory is changing the way AI systems interact with users across industries. Jonathan shared the personal journey that led to founding Llongterm, and how their technology allows AI to retain meaningful context across interactions. We explored how memory tran…

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AI Driving the Autonomous Road Ahead 16:17

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Peggy Smedley takes a deep dive into the future of autonomous vehicles and what it will take to get there. She explains how the path to full automation is long—but potentially transformative. Peggy breaks down each level of automation, from manual driving to fully autonomous systems, and where adoption stands today—and where it’s headed by 2030. Sh…

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AI: Threat or Help? 30:37

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Peggy Smedley and Akli Adjaoute, entrepreneur, founder, Brighterion and author, Inside AI, talk about whether generative AI is threatening humanity—or helping it. They explore whether future generations will trust themselves or rely on AI for life’s biggest decisions. They also discuss: AI risks and consequences such as deep fakes, misinformation, …

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A Conversation about Quiet Cracking 16:46

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Peggy Smedley and Roza Tapini, VP of people and culture at Epignosis, talk about the emerging workplace trend of quiet cracking and why it is so dangerous. She says quiet cracking is the emotional withdrawal at work, and shares how it is different from burnout and quiet quitting. They also discuss: The importance of training and the likelihood of f…

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Security for MCP 26:42

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification has helped to accelerate access to a wide range of data sources for AI applications. But there are questions about the security and trust implications around a protocol that is still in its infancy. Scott Crawford and Justin Lam return to the podcast to examine the concerns that have been raised and ch…

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Context Around MCP 28:44

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Linking generative AI models to the agents that are going to use them now has a standard for queries, the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Suddenly all sorts of things are vying to be your data source of choice. What could go wrong? Analysts Jean Atelsek, James Curtis and Henry Baltazar join host Eric Hanselman to provide an introduction to what MCP i…

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The Factory of the Future 16:28

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Peggy explores the factory of the future and how AI (artificial intelligence) can help enable it. She says this could help address a core challenge in the manufacturing industry—the labor shortage—and with robots and AI we can catapult our businesses into the next generation of work. She also discusses: Some global statistics and perspectives. The …

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The Rise of Cobots 31:46

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Peggy Smedley interviews Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, Voxware, about the evolution and future of robotics in warehousing and distribution centers. Tim also explores the concept of 'cobots', where humans and robots collaborate to improve efficiency, and shares insights on the practical challenges and potential benefits of robotic de…