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.
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 implementations.
· Case studies about how to establish roadmaps across business.
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 the next decade.
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