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IT Challenges of a Transit Authority Mar 19, 2004

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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

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Controlling Supply Chain Through IT Mar 12, 2004

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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

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Challenges of a Large IT Implementation Mar 05, 2004

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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

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Managing Distributed Projects Feb 20, 2004

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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 leveraging the experience of multiple customers and vendors. Let's listen to Roberto to learn more about the specific issues and how his proposed Maturity Model for Distributed Project Management will help address these issues. Please click here to learn more about his related research project.

Guest: Roberto Evaristo, Subject Matter Expert, Management of Distributed IT Projects

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IT Acquisition and Asset Management: Taming the Beast! Feb 13, 2004

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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

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Business Value of Technology in Real Estate Management Jan 30, 2004

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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 held office building owner and manager.

Guest: Scott Morey, Senior VP and CIO, Equity Office Properties Trust

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Digital Divide Jan 23, 2004

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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 backgrounds of these diverse groups of people, their end goal is basically the same: providing people with the technology, information and skills needed to help them reach their full potential, whether they're interested in getting a better education, seeking a better career, or building a better neighborhood. Lets listen to Sam to learn more about related issues and using technology in creative, yet effective ways to improve the quality of life for everyone: our families, our communities, and ourselves.

Guest: Sam Pitroda, Chairman and CEO, World-Tel Limited

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Using Technology for Competitive Advantage Jan 16, 2004

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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

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Supporting Philanthropy Through Technology Jan 02, 2004

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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 their organization.

Guest 1: Beverely Rella, CEO, NPower Indiana

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Guest 2: Greg McMillen, Vice President CIO, Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF)

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Guest 3: Janine DeHart, Asset Manager, Near North Development Corporation

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Disproportionate Success in Healthcare Through Technology Dec 26, 2003

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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

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