Peggy’s Tech Blog:
The Quantum Connection
If you have been following along here this month, then you know we have been taking a much closer look at quantum zeroing on quantum computing, quantum sensors, and quantum communications. For today’s blog, we are narrowing in on quantum connection. Let me explain.
If you also paying close attention to the themes here on my Connected World blog then you might recognize that I have spent some considerable time looking at the basics of quantum. This month, I have taken a deeper dive into quantum in manufacturing and in medical and additionally into finance and telco. Over on our Constructech blog, I have been looking at quantum in construction.
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.
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Peggy Smedley Show:
Inside the Minds of Leaders
Episode 958 |2.24.26 | Segment 3
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.
Peggy Smedley Show:
Digging into Data Incidents
Episode 958 | 2.24.26| Segment 1
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.
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