CIO Talk Network Podcast

Do you need to outsource your IT functions? If yes, then how to do it right in order to reap the full benefits that it promises? Lets listen to Frank to learn about the challenges and rewards of IT outsourcing. Guest: Frank F. Britt, Vice President, IBM Global Services Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/frank-britt/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/it-outsour...

What does it take to gain competitive advantage through creative use of IT, especially in a low-tech industry like construction. Let's listen to Phil to learn more about how to deal with related challenges, changes, and complexity and still come out as a winner. Guest: Philip T. Go, Chief Information Office, Barton Malow Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/philip-go/ More on this...

Internet changed the way we live our lives and do business. What advancements in technology, leveraging internet, can we expect that would further help businesses in being more effective and profitable? John was one of the founding members of WWW consortium. Let's listen to John to learn more about his vision and predictions about future of Internet Technology. Guest: John Patrick Guest Bio: https...

Managing transportation system within a busy city is a major challenge. Lets listen to John to learn about the related issues and how IT makes this daunting task easier. Guest 1: John T. Flynn Title: Vice President of Technology Management, Chicago Transit Authority For more details and related content: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/it-challenges-of-a-transit-authority

What makes Supply Chain management challenging? It is the control and visibility of what is going on. Lets listen to Mike to learn about control and visibility challenges of Supply Chain and how IT helps in meeting them. Guest: Mike Hugos, CIO, Large, Center for Systems Innovation Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/mike-hugos/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com...

What are the odds for a large IT implementation to be successful? There have been more horror stories than successes. Lets listen to Gary to learn about the challenges of large IT implementations and his insights about managing them to success. Guest: Gary L. Sutula, Ex — Senior VP and CIO, R.R. Donnelley Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/gary-sutula/ More on this Episode: http...

IT projects, when executed in a distributed environment i.e. by geographically separated teams, face a number of issues. Moreover, with the advent of offshore outsourcing, these issues are becoming more obvious. Every vendor touts its own delivery model based on its internal experience and expertise. However, the IT community can significantly benefit from a common framework which is developed by...

Procuring, managing, and tracking IT assets can be a challenge for any size organization. Let's listen to Bob to learn more about how he and his team, by focusing on solving software acquisition and management issues, helps reduce total cost of ownership for their customers. Guest: Bob Lewandowski, Vice President Systems, ASAP Software Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bob-lewa...

Higher fixed costs, lower occupancy, and other related challenges make Real Estate Management business highly competitive. That is where technology can play a key role in providing the required support as well facilitating new offerings to keep the business going. Let's listen to Scott to learn more about how Equity Office is using technology to maintain its status as the nation's largest publicly...

While some of us are moving at warp speed to embrace technology, there are some who don't have a computer or even a telephone. This is Digital Divide, a serious issue, that needs to be addressed. Each day, more and more politicians, industry leaders, community activists and everyday citizens are becoming involved in the issue, especially at the local level. Despite the various experiences and back...

Wireless telecommunication business is fiercely competitive. High fixed costs and lower prices due to competition leaves razor thin margins. Let's listen to Karen to learn more about how US Cellular is using technology for competitive advantage and retaining market share. Guest: Karen S. Kirwan, EVP — Information Services and CIO, US Cellular Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/k...

More and more Not For Profit organizations are leveraging technology to serve the community. Maintenance of these technology investments is expensive. That is where CICF and its technology support initiative NPower come to rescue. Lets listen to Greg and Beverly to learn more about their challenges and rewards, and Janine as a satisfied client about the value this unique initiative created for the...

Can we achieve disproportionate success in healthcare through innovative application and adoption of technology? Lets listen to Sanjay to learn about the possibilities, the challenges, and strategies that would make it a reality. Guest: Sanjay Shah, CIO, Porter Memorial Health System, Valparaiso, Indiana Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/sanjay-shah/ More on this Episode: https...

We have mature IT Management Processes and Controls in place. IT Audits are not for us. Is this true? Lets listen to Richard to learn about why Audits should be part of IT Strategy and what makes them a useful tool for managing IT better. Guest: Richard E. Prendergast, Ex-Director, Price Waterhouse and Senior Audit Manager, Coopers & Lybrand Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/ri...

What has technology got to do with building homes? Lets listen to Frank to learn about the value of technology in home building business and challenges that are faced in managing technology to meet business objectives. Guest: Frank Scaramuzza, Chief Information Officer, Kimball Hill Homes Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/frank-scaramuzza/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciot...

When it comes to healthcare, we expect nothing but the best. What role does technology play in providing best healthcare to a patient? Lets listen to Mike to learn about the needs, challenges, and joy of being able to use technology to better life. Guest: Mike Carper, Dir. of Technology Mgmt, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/mike-carper/...

Businesses advocate providing employment to people with disabilities. In this information age, what are businesses doing or can do to support this employee segment? Lets listen to Ken to learn about how the reading and information transfer needs of employees with disabilities can be fulfilled by leveraging assistive technologies; and what is keeping businesses from adopting them. Guest: Kenneth L....

It takes serious planning and immaculate execution to bring a new technology product to market. Dr. Bruno is well know for his pioneering work on Compact Discs, Multimedia, MPEG, Video Conferencing, and security systems. Lets listen to Dr. Bruno to learn about what should and should not be done to ensure successful technology innovation and product development. Guest: Dr. Richard Bruno, Ex-VP Phil...

Starting a Technology Company NOW is a formidable task. It was never easy! John started Flyswat, Inc. in 1998 and sold it 3 years later to NBCi for whopping $100M. Lets listen to John to learn about how he did it, the obstacles he faced, and how things are different now as he is looking for his next challenge. Guest: Dr. John Rodkin, Entrepreneur and Ex-VP, Product Development & Research, NBCi Gue...