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Artificial intelligence is disrupting healthcare, from the largest institutions to the most intimate doctor-patient interactions. What’s driving digital medicine, and what challenges might get in the way? Hear insights from our panel including Shari Langmak, editorial director of the physician network Medscape in Germany, Singularity University’s faculty chair Daniel Kraft, a scientist and invento...

Wondering how to make your company more digital -- and why it's worth it? Learn the inside story from Accenture Digital chief Mike Sutcliff. His 36,000 employees -- and 1,300 data scientists -- are on the front lines of digital transformation in companies worldwide. Gain practical insights from an expert's perspective on disruption, business models, and competing in a digital world. Mike Sutcliff...

Although insurance has long been protected from digital disruption, the industry faces serious challenges in its current form. This episode will explore the digital transformation of insurance with a leading industry CIO. Tim Baum is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Harford Mutual Insurance. Baum leads the IT department as it continues to convert the company’s legacy systems to...

Innovation and digital transformation in higher education means using technology to address core strategic goals of the institution. On this episode, we talk with the CIO of Oral Roberts University about their multi-million program to use virtual, augmented, and mixed reality to create a global educational community and foster the educational agenda. Michael L. Mathews has over 24-years of experie...

Marketing technology is undergoing dramatic transformation as companies seek greater personalization to engage buyers across the customer lifecycle. This episode examines how AI is changing marketing. Our guest are Sameer Patel, CEO, and Andrew Eichenbaum, Lead Data Scientist, at Kahuna software. Sameer joined Kahuna in August, 2016 as CEO and board member. Dr. Andrew Eichenbaum is a leading Data...

Digital transformation involves all parts of a company, from sales and marketing to operations, supply chain, and talent. On this episode, a seasoned leader and author shares practical advice for undertaking a program of digital transformation. Our guest is Anurag Harsh, Senior Vice President and Founding Executive at Ziff Davis. Anurag Harsh is an entrepreneur, a company executive, a digital and...

The financial services industry, including insurance, is undergoing rapid change in response to new technology, FinTech startups, and shifting customer expectations. On this episode, we talk with the CIO and Chief Digital Officer at a large insurance company to understand digital transformation in this important industry. Dr. Alexander Bockelmann is the CEO of the UNIQA IT Service GmbH and respons...

The relationship between digital transformation and investment in technology is critical yet frequently misunderstood. On the episode, we speak with a world-leading expert on this subject. Bill Briggs is the Chief Technology Officer for Deloitte Consulting, former global lead of Deloitte Digital, and a Director in the US technology practice. Bill is a strategist with deep implementation experience...

For large organizations, digital transformation involves rethinking processes, technology, and customer relationships. On this episode, we talk one of the world's top experts on digital transformation in big companies. Didier Bonnet is an author, researcher, and leader of Capgemini's digital transformation practice. Didier believes that Digital Transformation will have a profound impact on all sec...

Artificial intelligence is fraught with legal, ethical, and public policy challenges. This episode brings two esteemed experts to discuss these issues and present guidance for both commercial companies and the public sector policymakers. Dr. David A. Bray began work in public service at age 15, later serving in the private sector before returning as IT Chief for the CDC’s Bioterrorism Preparedness...

Hype around artificial intelligence and machine learning continues to explode. In this episode, a prominent data scientist explains AI, explores how the technology works, and discusses the ethical implications. Our guest is Anthony Scriffignano, Chief Data Scientist of Dun & Bradstreet. Scriffignano has over 35 years experience in information technologies, Big-4 management consulting, and internat...

FinTech startups and technologies such as blockchain are disrupting the financial services industry. On this episode, we talk with a financial services leader about transformation in this important global industry. Our guest is Oliver Bussmann, former Group Chief Information Officer of UBS from June 2013 to March 2016 and currently head of his own advisory firm. At UBS, he successfully led a major...

Workday is one of the leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies in the world. On this episode, three respected industry analysts examine Workday, its products, and competitive position in the market. It's a rare opportunity to see inside the mind of top industry analysts as they examine this important enterprise software company.

Brooks Brothers is one of America's iconic clothing and retail brands, founded in 1818. On this episode, we learn about the changing retail environment, shifts in consumer expectations, and how this brand is managing digital transformation. Our guest is Sahal Laher, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Brooks Brothers. Sahal is responsible for ensuring that Brooks Brothers inf...

A recent article in USA Today describes a study from Accenture, predicting the number of women in technology may drop to 22 percent by the year 2025. On this episode, we explore the role of women in tech with two senior leaders, who are both former CIOs and industry pioneers. Kim Stevenson is corporate vice president of Intel Corporation and chief operating officer for the Client and Internet of T...

Business expectations of the Chief Information Officer role have changed dramatically, forcing CIOs to adapt and evolve. This episode explores what's happening with CIOs and offers practical advice to both the business side and to CIOs themselves. Our guest is author Martha Heller, who is president of Heller Search Associates. Before she established her career in executive search, Martha was Found...

Since 1948, the World Health Organization has been at the forefront fight disease around the world. In this episode, we explore the technology and infrastructure that WHO uses to conduct its mission. Our guest is Marc Touitou, CIO of the World Health Organization (WHO) based in Geneva. Marc is a dual citizen French-American and has over 30 years of extensive international experience in all aspects...

Banking has changed dramatically in response to the evolving expectations of consumer and business customers. From mobile to social media, banks have had to respond with easy-to-use technology solutions that work the way consumers want. In this episode, we talk with Rüdiger Schmidt, CIO at Banco Sabadell, one the largest banks in Spain, to learn about the impact of digital transformation on bankin...

Retail is among the most visible industries undergoing change as a result of digital transformation. The most sophisticated retailers use technology to create closer relationships with customers, drive new sources of revenue, and innovate all aspects of their business. In this episode, we explore the business goals and enabling technology that Dylan's Candy Bar uses to create an omni-channel retai...

During the recent OpenWorld 2016, Oracle announced a variety of products and initiatives designed to deepen its commitment to the cloud. Given Oracle's size and scope, examining the company's market position and products demands nuance and analysis. For this episode, we bring together three top industry analysts to examine Oracle and its market position. All three of today's participants, includin...

It is time for every organization to take active steps and promote greater diversity among women. On this episode, we talk with two accomplished female executives who present the latest research on this important topic. Learn more at whenwomenthrive.net. Pat Milligan is a Senior Partner and Global Leader, Multinational Client Group. Previously, she served as President of Mercer's North America reg...

The events of 9/11 changed how we think about leadership, disruption, and the ability of organizations to survive and be resilient in the face of change and even disaster. On the episode, three seasoned leaders from the federal government share their experiences and lessons learned. Dr. David A. Bray currently serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Federal Communications Commission...

It seems every venture-funded startup wants to be an enterprise software company. Yet, selling to the enterprise is challenging and requires special skills and experience. This episode explores the challenges and solutions with someone who has successfully built a software startup with large enterprise customers. Abinash Tripathy is co-founder and CEO of Helpshift, the world’s leading customer sup...

Digital transformation has come to food retailing and supermarkets. We talk with Gabriele Tubertini, CIO at Coop Italia, the largest grocery retailer in Italy. Gabriele spearheaded the EXPO project, building the supermarket of the future. Prior to joining Coop Italia in September 2011, he served as Operations, Technology & Claims Director at RSA Group, and earlier as CIO at Granarolo (Dairy Produc...

Building a brand requires special expertise and a deep understanding of the audience. On this episode, we talk with Sharon Feder, Chief Digital Officer for Watch Entertainment, the parent company for the businesses of television personality Rachael Ray. In her role as CDO, Sharon works across the company's core media, consumer product and philanthropic initiatives to build new digital opportunitie...