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Generic vs. Branded IT Sep 02, 2009

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At many times IT leaders may go with a *generic* IT solution rather than a branded focused custom IT solution, built to specific business requirements with corporate strategy in mind. While we pay lip service to Business-IT alignment and innovation mantras, are we truly contributing to making alignment and innovation a reality when we settle for the easier path of least resistance and the status quo?

Guest 1: Charles A. Bremer, Vice President, Information Technology, Ameren Corporation

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Guest 2: William Bryan, Chief Information Officer, State of Missouri

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Guest 3: Doug Ross, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Western & Southern Financial Group

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The Y-Factor: Is IT Ready? Are CIOs Ready? Sep 01, 2009

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They are highly mobile and demand constant connectivity. They desire personalization and choice in whatever they do. They work to live, not live to work. They don't like being paged at 2 am. They change their jobs very quickly. Who are "they"? We're talking about Gen-Y which is soon to become the bulk of the IT workforce and our future IT leaders. Will we be ready for this IT workforce transformation? Will *they* still be able to deliver IT as expected?

Guest 1: Timothy Kasbe, SVP and Chief Information Officer, Sears Holding Corporation

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Guest 2: John P. Gillispie, COO, Iowa's Information Technology Enterprise Office, CIO, State of Iowa, Former President of NASCIO

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Cloud Governance: is NOW The Time? Aug 26, 2009

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Cloud computing is being increasingly embraced by the enterprises for even mission critical applications, infrastructure, and operational needs. So, isn't it time that we put an overarching governance model in place, that spans planning/designing phase, production phase, and how we execute change management within the cloud? Are there any other governance models out there, to provide inspiration? Are there any best practices based governance models available yet?

Guest 1: Dennis Quan, Director of Autonomic Computing, IBM Software Group Former CTO, IBM's Blue Cloud Initiative & High Performance group

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Guest 2: Rudy Wolfs, Chief Customer Service & Chief Information Officer, ING Direct

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IT Modernization: Why now? And how? Aug 12, 2009

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While most organizations have cut their IT budgets to the bone, IT Modernization is been suggested as a way to optimize value while reducing risk and cost. How exactly do we define "IT modernization"? What factors make it a compelling strategy? If we are lucky enough to get stakeholders to buy in, how do we go about planning and executing this? While IT modernization sounds great, it may be ""too good to be true"". Why should we try this just now, when we are trying to hold onto every penny?

Guest 1: Gopal Khanna, Chief Information Officer, State of Minnesota

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Guest 2: Peter Gapp, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Siemens Canada Limited

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The CIO as a Successful Influence Manager Aug 05, 2009

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A CIO's success depends on how well he/she influences a variety of internal and external people/teams, and it is particularly difficult to get things done when dealing with a random group of people that he/she doesn't directly manage. Influence management is the ability to influence others, especially those that an IT leader may lack direct influence over. How important is this skill for a CIO? How can an IT leader develop this skill?

Guest 1: Brian Simmermon, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.

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Guest 2: Gerry McCartney, VP of Technology and CIO, Purdue University

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Guest 3: Kevin Walker, SVP and CIO, American Electric Power

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Can SPM Perform as Promised? Jul 22, 2009

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Suppliers are a constant source of concern. At any time, something that affects *their performance* could arise to jeopardize *our business interests*. Even more terrifying is the worry that they may get too lax about working with us to comply with government mandates. Supplier Performance Management (SPM), has been suggested as a solution. Is SPM the panacea it's being made out to be?

Guest 1: David Smoley, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Flextronics

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Guest 2: Jane Barrett, Managing Vice President, Gartner's AMR Supply Chain Research group

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Improving The Quality of Information Jul 15, 2009

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For some, IT is the plumbing which allows an uninterrupted and efficient flow of information. But, what about the quality of the information that is flowing through the "plumbing"? We wouldn't drink bad water no matter how elegant the plumbing, what about bad or poor information?

Guest 1: Suzanne Gordon, VP Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, SAS Institute Inc.

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Guest 2: Tony Tortorice, Chief Technology Officer, State of Washington

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Can a CIO Lead From The Middle? Jul 08, 2009

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CIOs need to build networks, exert influence up and down the hierarchy, problem-solve, communicate effectively, and deliver, in order to keep the wheels of the IT organization moving in the same direction as the business and deliver results. Unfortunately many CIOs endowed with these valuable skills can be pulled into a "producing" vs. "leading" role due to the environment and/or tough times, essentially demoting them to the role of a middle manager. So, how can a CIO lead from that spot? How can a CIO avoid this fate?

Guest 1: Neil Jarvis, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AAA NCNU

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Guest 2: Damon Anderson, Chief Information Officer, State of Pennsylvania — Conservation and Natural Resources (PA-DCNR)

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Running IT Like a Teenager Jun 17, 2009

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Like a teenager, as IT professionals, we are also wrestling with internal turmoil, and want to do things differently, defying the norm. Our overzealousness and thinking "outside of the box" attitude is often taken for immaturity. Can we really compete and innovate in this new world by being mature and complacent? How about adopting the same so called "teenage thinking," attitude, and adopt the approach along the chain of command to make a positive difference and create real value through IT?

Guest 1: Ron Thieme, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AIT Laboratories

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Guest 2: Michael L. Capone, Corporate Vice President and CIO, Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

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Bargain Hunting in IT Outsourcing: What are the Savings? Jun 10, 2009

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Organizations talk about offshore outsourcing being a strategic initiative, but what is the driver? It takes time and patience for an investment in India to deliver real results, but just as that investment is starting to pay off, companies are beginning to eye China. Why? Is it because macro economic pressures are forcing salaries and other costs up in India? Is it an attempt to protect initiatives through diversification to other countries? Is it competitive marketing? Why abandon a valuable investment in one country, for the unknowns of starting over elsewhere?

Guest 1: Ahmed Mahmoud, Chief Information Officer, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

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Guest 2: Michael F. Corbett, Chairman, International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP)

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