Peggy Smedley talks about how the law is going to play an important role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape going forward. She explains that the lack of awareness about cybersecurity is a real problem in our industry--pointing to one statistic that shows 86% of IT and security decisionmakers say their organizations need to improve their awareness of IoT threats. She recommends IT leaders focus on becoming more aware of cybersecurity. Peggy Smedley dives into the topic of cognitive technologies and how they impact the IoT (Internet of Things). She discusses recent research from Deloitte, which shows roughly 76% of respondents say they expect cognitive technologies to transform their companies in just three years or less, and she explains the business value of cognitive technologies goes beyond cutting costs.

The Peggy Smedley Show is the most influential IoT (Internet of Things) podcasts engaging, educating, and entertaining listeners about relevant digital tech trends. Tune in to the live show Tuesday at 12 p.m. CT or listen to podcasts downloadable through iHeartRadio and iTunes. Peggy Smedley is joined by Josh Peschel, assistant professor of agriculture and Biosystems engineering, Iowa State University, who says there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to all of the problems geographically--there are too many variables. Peggy kicks off a new month, looking at the topic of infrastructure. Peggy Smedley is joined by Juan Pablo Segura, cofounder, Babyscripts, who talks about the demand that is being fueled on the patient side in healthcare.