Business agility is about adapting services, people, processes and finances to the changes in business environment. But, in many cases, it is attempted in a fragmented and opportunistic way thus undermining its full potential. How can we define and adopt ONE approach to managing data, architecture, security, and customer community across the enterprise towards best outcome? Guest 1: John Lambeth, Chief Information Officer, PAE Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/john-lambethh/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/steps-to-boosting-business-agility/ Visi ..read more

In an era where cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated, the claim of integrated security solutions offering superior protection is under scrutiny. Tech Mahindra and Microsoft, as partners, assert that their strategy to unify critical security domains—data protection, threat management, identity management, and compliance—into a single operational framework significantly enhances security, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. So, what proof do they offer to justify that their proposed integrated cybersecurity toolset wins over specialized, best-of-breed, standalone sol ..read more

As AI reshapes industries, businesses find that preparing data for AI presents challenges that traditional analytics have yet to encounter. AI's complexity requires a new approach to data management involving careful alignment of architecture, governance, and stakeholder participation. Inadequate preparation can swiftly undermine AI projects, creating risks that leaders must identify and mitigate. Therefore, a solid data preparation strategy is essential to unlock AI's potential while minimizing its inherent risks. What specific challenges arise when preparing data for AI? How can organization ..read more

Artificial Intelligence is transforming predictive healthcare with tools for early disease detection and personalized treatment. As healthcare IT leaders strive to harness this potential responsibly, they face challenges such as privacy protection and compliance with standards like HIPAA. Effective deployment of AI involves not only technological integration but also ensuring that treatments are equitable across all patient demographics by addressing biases in AI applications. Guest: Cherodeep Goswami, System Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, UW Health System. Guest Bio ..read more

The NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare system is on a mission to maximize patient experience and outcomes, which requires creating an environment that facilitates seamless and connected experiences for patients and joy for its healthcare practitioners. From engaging with the local community to understand patients’ needs, providing tools to the practitioners, and leveraging modern technologies, including EHRs, secure messaging systems, and telemedicine for its patients, how is their Healthcare, Business, and IT leadership joining hands to deliver on the intended outcomes? Guest 1: Leo Bodden, Grou ..read more

In this turbulent and dynamically shifting business climate, leaders have business results to deliver, handle competing priorities, a need to sustain a conducive culture and foster courage and clarity among teams. But leadership gurus also preach taking an approach of vulnerability, empathy, and care. So, should leaders use their heads or hearts to be effective? Guest 1: Nizar Darweesh, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Fawaz Alhokair Group Fashion Retail Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/nizar-darweesh/ Guest 2: Anil Kumar Misra, Chief Human Resources Officer, JioMart ..read more

Picture a thriving company, GoodLife Fitness, grappling with outdated support systems that couldn’t keep up with rising customer expectations. They faced long response times, frustrated clients, and a support team bogged down by inefficient processes. Realizing the urgent need for change, GoodLife Fitness partnered with Freshworks and utilized Freshservice, leveraging AWS’s robust cloud infrastructure to embark on a transformative journey. Through close collaboration with their partners, GoodLife Fitness tackled their challenges head-on. How did they integrate cutting-edge technology, flexibil ..read more

The rapid rise of generative AI is compelling organizations to adapt their working methods, decision-making, and collaboration. Leaders face challenges such as redefining workforce roles, ensuring ethical AI practices, and managing cross-functional teams that understand AI's business and technological aspects. Yet, these challenges also offer significant opportunities for streamlined workflows, enhanced innovation, and new avenues for employee growth. To navigate this changing landscape, leaders must play a pivotal role in reshaping organizational structures to empower agile decision-making wh ..read more

Legacy systems are like old trees – deeply rooted reliable, but not always adaptable to rapidly changing environments. With the advent of cloud computing, IoT, and other emerging technologies, there’s pressure on businesses to innovate. But this innovation can’t come at the cost of discarding these reliable legacy systems. How can companies smoothly transition and integrate newer technologies without uprooting their existing IT foundations? Guest: Helen Norris, Chief Information Officer, Chapman University Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/helen-norris Guest: Hardik Bhatt ..read more

Leaders face a contradictory task in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly changing. They must navigate complicated ethical issues, manage workforce transitions, and cultivate trust while utilizing AI’s potential to spur innovation, efficiency, and development. How can decision-makers reconcile using AI’s capabilities with upholding human-centric principles? Can they modify their leadership strategies to incorporate AI while supporting company goals? Solving this AI puzzle and charting a course that balances technology and people is the future of leadership. So how are they goi ..read more