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Turning 90 Years of Data into AI-Powered Insights
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37:03Discover how to turn decades of data into a competitive edge, build lasting customer relationships beyond the first click, and apply AI in ways that truly drive impact. Joining us is Vineet Mahajan, CTO of US News & World Report, who shares how he’s led the 90-year-old brand through a sweeping digital transformation. From rearchitecting infrastruct…
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What IT Leaders Can Learn from How the Government Buys Tech
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44:04IT leaders in regulated industries know the pain of navigating outdated, slow procurement systems – especially when critical missions depend on modern tools. In this episode, Bryana Tucci, Lead of the AWS Marketplace for the US Intelligence Community, shares how government agencies are overcoming legacy procurement bottlenecks to access cutting-edg…
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AI in Content Management | Opportunities and Challenges
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52:56Feeling buried under content chaos? You're not alone. Ravi Singh, President and Chief Product Officer at Brightspot, joins us to break down how IT leaders can regain control, cut through AI-generated noise, and build scalable, secure content systems. He shares the secrets behind Brightspot’s success with some of the world’s biggest brands, explains…
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Meet Chris Brandt, the new host of IT Visionaries. In this special episode, outgoing host Albert Chou passes the mic to Chris—a seasoned Technology Strategist with a passion for connecting bold ideas to real business outcomes. Chris’s career spans startups to global enterprises, from building an EMP-shielded data center deep underground to deployin…
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Unlocking Success: The Hidden Role of Human Judgment in Data-Driven Marketing
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49:04Are data-driven decisions overrated? On this special roundtable episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom that more data always leads to better outcomes. Our guests, Kevin McEvilly, Andrew Fox, and Mike Della Porta, discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on analytics and the importance of human insight in crafting successful marketing strategie…
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On this episode, Andy Tay, Senior Managing Director, Cloud First Lead Accenture Cloud First, Accenture, discusses the critical role of digital transformation and AI readiness for businesses. He emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong digital core, which includes infrastructure, data strategies, and responsible AI practices, and he shares…
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On this episode, Janet Cinfio, Chief Information Officer of Acxiom, discusses the company's role in marketing intelligence and data management, the importance of balancing privacy with personalized marketing experiences, the need for responsible innovation in technology, and the significance of encouraging diversity in STEM careers. Key Insights: P…
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The Power of Human Intuition in the Innovation Process
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48:26On this episode, Ahmad Bahai, CTO of Texas Instruments, discusses the importance of innovation in the semiconductor industry and the challenges of meeting the increasing demands for faster, more efficient technology. He highlights the need for disruptive innovation to keep up with the exponential growth of data and the widening gap between hardware…
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Balancing User Experience and Enterprise Requirements
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45:44On this episode, Tony Lambert, CTO of TechSmith, discusses how TechSmith stays at the forefront of innovation by listening to customer needs, conducting research, and staying informed about industry trends. Plus, he explains why TechSmith has invested in content creation roles and how, in the future, video AI may be able to diagram manual skills, t…
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The Challenges of Interoperability and Integration in the DoD
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39:33On this episode, Leslie Beavers, the acting Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense, discusses the role and responsibilities of the Department of Defense (DoD) in defending the nation. The DoD is responsible for coordinating all IT efforts within the department, as well as warfighting command control and communications. With a budge…
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How TIAA is Empowering Retirement with Technology
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46:01On this episode, Sastry Durvasula, the Chief Information and Client Services Officer at TIAA, discusses how TIAA uses technology, including AI, to improve the retirement experience for its customers. He also digs into the challenges of integrating new sources of data and the need for companies to reimagine their approach to technology and innovatio…
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The Evolving Role of Technology in the Legal Industry
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35:07On this episode, Harpreet Suri, the CTO of K&L Gates, discusses the role of technology in the legal industry and how it is transforming the way law firms operate. She highlights the importance of ease of adoption and security when evaluating technology solutions for law firms, and she shares her insights on the future of the legal industry, includi…
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The Inventor of Siri Discusses The Power of AI
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54:12Babak Hodjat, CTO of AI at Cognizant, discusses the impact of advancements in AI and the factors that have enabled its rapid progress, including increased processing capacity, access to large amounts of data, and improved neural network architectures. Babak also highlights the importance of moving to the cloud and leveraging AI to make informed dec…
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Solving Everyday Problems with Technology
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40:54On this episode, Prince Kohli, the CTO of Automation Anywhere, discusses the evolution of robotic process automation (RPA) and its impact on industries. He shares real-world examples of how RPA and AI have transformed processes and improved efficiency in various sectors, and he delves into the implementation of RPA and AI, data governance, and the …
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The Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding AI
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44:26On this episode, Mark Butler, CISO for Trace3, discusses the impact of AI on various industries, the challenges of AI governance, and the adoption of cloud services. He also delves into the application of AI in different sectors and the implications of cloud migration for companies with legacy infrastructure. Key Takeaways: AI has the potential to …
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The Value of Transparency, Innovation, and Customer Experience at Aflac
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37:04On this episode, Shelia Anderson, CIO of Aflac, delves into the use of technology to improve customer service, streamline processes, and enhance the overall experience for policyholders. The discussion also highlights the role of leadership in driving organizational change and the importance of transparency and education in decision-making. Plus, a…
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What You Need To Know About FICO Beyond Your Credit Score
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29:00On this episode, Bill Waid, the Chief Product and Technology Officer of FICO, discusses the role of FICO and its products and services beyond the FICO score. He reveals how FICO applies artificial intelligence and machine learning in its decision-making processes. Plus, Bill explains how FICO's software division helps businesses operationalize anal…
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Protecting Your Data in a Hybrid World: Lessons from Rubrik
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44:43In this conversation, Steve Stone, Head of Zero Labs at Rubrik, discusses the importance of data security and the challenges organizations face in managing and securing their data. He explains Rubrik's role as a data security company and how they provide backup, recovery, and analytics solutions to help organizations protect their data. Steve also …
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Unleashing Engineering Creativity: GitHub's Blueprint for Security and Innovation
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49:13In this conversation, Mike Hanley, the Chief Security Officer and SVP of Engineering at GitHub, discusses the transformation in security practices and the shift towards a distributed and zero trust approach. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between security and engineering teams to enable great security outcomes. Mike also shares insig…
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Unlocking Efficiency: AI and Secure Software with GitLab's CISO
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41:02On this episode, Josh Lemos, the CISO at GitLab, discusses the role of GitLab in the software development lifecycle and how it helps companies build and ship secure software. He highlights the challenges in code reuse and security and emphasizes the importance of visibility and governance in software development. Josh also discusses the trust and e…
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AIOps is becoming more and more important to enterprises, and that is only going to continue. On this episode, Jason Walker, the Chief Innovation Officer at Big Panda, discusses the role of AIOps in improving operations and problem resolution in enterprise applications. He explains how Big Panda uses data and AI to identify, alert, and solve proble…
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Never Manage Infrastructure Again… How Nutanix is Simplifying Cloud Orchestration Everywhere.
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52:37We’ve been living in the cloud for a long time now, so why is it still so difficult to navigate the multi-cloud infrastructure? Indu Keri, SVP and GM Hybrid Multi-cloud at Nutanix, is trying to simplify that landscape and on this episode, he breaks down how. Tune in to learn: Navigating the multi-cloud complexity? (4:00) How can it get easier to do…
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How Google Is Unleashing Generative AI To Make The Future Better
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44:23Google made its name by changing the way the world uses the internet. Today, the company is still on the leading edge of innovation and Ritika Gunnar, the Sr. Director of Product Management, Databases at Google, is helping to shape the future of technology once more. On this episode, she dives deep into how, where, and why generative AI is going to…
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How and Where Data is Impacting Our Everyday Lives
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42:46So much of the way data is used happens without us even knowing it. And the power of data is beyond comprehension. At Teradata, Erica Hausheer and her team are trying to harness that power and make lives better — even if you don’t realize they’re doing it. On this episode, Erica details the ways data, AI, and other innovative technologies are trans…
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How To Solve The Problem of Cloud Adoption
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1:07:07Moving to the cloud is nothing new — but doing it efficiently is still tough. Brantley Richbourg is the Principal Technical Consultant of Cloud Networking at AHEAD, and it’s his job to help companies navigate their journey to the cloud. On this episode, he describes some of the reasons companies are looking to make the move and the challenges they …
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