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Newsday: Oracle Questions, VMware Contracts, and Mass CIO Shifts with Drex DeFord
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April 7, 2025: Drex DeFord joins Bill Russell for the news. As Oracle faces scrutiny over a potential security breach affecting their cloud infrastructure, how should healthcare organizations respond when transparency is lacking from major vendors? The conversation then tackles the VMware price shock that's disrupting IT budgets across healthcare, prompting leaders to consider: when is the right time to escape vendor lock-in, and what hidden costs lurk behind seemingly simple transitions? Throughout the episode, Bill and Drex share candid insights on CIO career dynamics, challenging listeners to reflect on what truly defines success in healthcare IT leadership beyond mere longevity.
Key Points:
- 00:40 Oracle Cloud Breach Questions
- 04:53 Google Health AI Updates
- 10:46 VMware Price Shock Series
- 15:34 CIO Career Moves and Leadership Insights
- 24:21 Future of Healthcare Software
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