Hospitality: Trends to Note

Peggy talks about the rise and fall of hospitality—before, during, and after the pandemic. She gives a glimpse of how worker shortages are impacting nearly every industry, including hospitality where nearly 80% of hotels report staffing shortages, and what needs to be done to address it. She also discusses: The state of the hospitality market. How hospitality is combating labor shortages today. How businesses can craft a strategy for a better tomorrow. peggysmedleyshow.com  (6/25/24 - 877) IoT, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, hospitality This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.  

Peggy Smedley is joined by Julie Shainock, global managing director, travel, transportation, logistics, Microsoft, and Holger Mattig, SVP product management, airline and airport operations, Amadeus. Each share a little bit about the partnership between the companies and the impact it will have on airports and aviation in the future. They also discuss: Resilience in the face of extreme weather events and other threats. The value of a virtual operations center for airports and aviation. What we can expect in operations and investments in the future. Amadeus Disruption Management Report  Virtual APOC Product Page Logistics & Transportation Solutions | Microsoft Industry (6/25/24 - 877) IoT, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, airlines,  safety, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julie Shainock, Microsoft, Holger Mattig, Amadeus This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley unpacks a recent study about gen AI (artificial intelligence), looking at the hard numbers and identifying the value it provides. She also asks the hard questions: Are the deliverables still strong? Can quality stand the test of time? She also discusses: The percentages gen AI improves product time to market, product manager productivity, and employee experience. Four big takeaways from the study. The true value to be had with gen AI—and what it will require to achieve it. peggysmedleyshow.com  (6/18/24 - 876) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Jules White, senior advisor to the chancellor on generative AI & professor of computer science, Vanderbilt University, talk about what he has learned teaching an online generative AI (artificial intelligence) course. He shares how he got involved in generative AI, sharing his ChatGPT moment. They also discuss: How to train faculty, staff, and students. The gen AI use cases. Why it is so important to teach the skills of gen AI. vanderbilt.edu  (6/18/24 - 876) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Jules White, Vanderbilt University, This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and David De Cremer, dean of D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, talk about his new book, The AI-Savvy Leader, which outlines nine ways to take back control and make AI work. He says an AI savvy leader refers to two big things. They also discuss: The definition of an AI savvy leader. Advice for business leaders. How fast AI leaders will adapt. daviddecremer.com  (6/18/24 - 876) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, David De Cremer, Northeastern University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy looks at recent sustainability predictions from the analysts, giving her thoughts on what will happen next and providing strategies for how companies will prepare. She says if countries, cities, and companies want to go net zero, it will require a significant shift—starting with design and ending with data. She also discusses: Two bold predictions related to manufacturers and water and air quality. How many organizations will manage hybrid cloud energy consumption with sustainability monitoring. New regulations around the world. peggysmedleyshow.com  (6/11/24 - 875) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Krishna Kumar, assistant professor, University of Texas at Austin, talk about the growing use of AI (artificial intelligence) and examples of where it is already making a difference. He says AI has exploded into the scene very recently since ChatGPT has come out and one of the big applications is being able to detect building damages. They also discuss: If AI can think for itself—what does the “I” in AI really mean. The ethics and bias in the AI models. The types of education that people will need with AI. caee.utexas.edu  (6/11/24 - 875) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Krishna Kumar, University of Texas at Austin, This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Venkat Venkatraman, David J. Mcgrath Jr. professor of management at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, talk about his book Fusion Strategy and what he means by the term. He says we chose the term very deliberately to highlight the fact that nearly every industry is going to intersect physical and digital domains, pointing to examples from the past. They also discuss: The four battlegrounds. Why this shift is difficult for so many companies? The rise of hyper personalization, the digital twin, and AI. management.bu.edu  (6/11/24 - 875) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Venkat Venkatraman, Boston University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks about the skills gap and looks at some of the top technology trends. She says resignations among healthcare workers have increased steadily, citing the most recent statistics compared to 2020. She also discusses: The impact of a skills gap on industries. The solution—or, better yet, solutions—to the skills gap. How AI (artificial intelligence) and digital transformation can help in healthcare. peggysmedleyshow.com  (6/4/24 - 874) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Julien Moutte, CTO, Bentley Systems, talk about how generative AI (artificial intelligence) has evolved, specifically in construction and infrastructure. He says AI has been here for quite some time, but there was a tipping point recently and the technology has exploded in the last two years. They also discuss: The value of data and digital twins and the opportunities that exist for generative AI in construction. Examples of new technology on the jobsite that are creating a new flow of data from the field. How the industry can best prepare to use the technology. bentley.com  Can GenAI Enhance the Middle East’s Construction Industry? (6/4/24 - 874) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julien Moutte, Bentley Systems This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.