IDG TECHtalk

Aimée Lapic, former CMO of Banana Republic sits down with host Austin Moorhead to discuss surprising insights about Banana Republic customers, how fashion discovery is changing, and which companies are keeping up.

Workplace expectations are changing, and along with them, the devices we use to do our jobs. Tune into The End Point Imperative: A Podcast series from Intel to hear from Intel’s Sarah Wieskus on how Intel is driving better UX, performance while continuing to driving enhanced security and manageability.

The General Data Protection Regulation marks the biggest change to European privacy laws in two decades. We discuss GDPR business implications and best practices for compliance. Special guest: Steve Durbin, managing director of the UK’s Information Security Forum. Sponsored by Informatica

Digital Transformation is the No 1 priority for organizations large and small. It’s imperative that IT remove any obstacles to digital transformation success – including outdated PCs and mobile devices. Intel’s Kaitlin Murphy has some pointers to assure that your PC fleet and mobile devices are not your Digital Transformation Stumbling Blocks.

Graeme Thompson and David Linthicum explain how to quantify the value of data – and how to manage it responsibly to drive business growth. Sponsored by Informatica

Cloud, mobility and the Internet of Things have obliterated the traditional perimeter that protected organizations. The result: Higher productivity, but bigger challenges for security, data protection, and mobile device management. Tune in to this episode of the “The Endpoint Imperative” podcast series from Intel with Kevin L. Jackson and Intel’s Yasser Rasheed to explore the new normal for security, with a focus on the end users.

China has its Cybersecurity Law. Next May, the General Data Protection Regulation – or GDPR –goes into effect for the European Union. Research shows most organizations just aren’t ready for these and other measures. Tune into this episode of “The End Point Imperative: A Podcast Series from Intel,” to hear from Intel’s Yasser Rasheed, Director of Business Client Security on how a combination of protection at the hardware and software level can help organizations gain compliance and avoid breaches, fines, and financial impact.

What are the key trends that drive IT spending decisions? Intel’s Kaitlin Murphy talks PC refresh, security, and productivity in “The Endpoint Imperative, Episode 1”

Core legacy systems can either inhibit or enable businesses’ ability to meet changing customer demands in the digital age. The scale and nature of the opportunity is such that it needs to be addressed now. Surveys suggest that it is time for boards and corporate leaders to control their own destinies in the new digital economy, otherwise they’re likely to find their destinies in the hands of someone else. Bottom line: core “tried and true” systems can either be an anchor weighing you down or a solid foundation as you move forward.

Enterprise applications are chock-full of support challenges, including availability/uptime, custom code, interoperability, regression testing, and patch management. How do you build a 21st century support model as you build hybrid models that incorporate public and private cloud? The decisions you make around support for enterprise applications will have a significant impact on the success of your digital transformation efforts. Here’s how forward-thinking CIOs are redefining business models.

Tom continues his conversation with Constellation Research’s Ray Wang about creating a mechanism that allows people to innovate and disrupt themselves while keeping the existing business running efficiently.

How will artificial intelligence help CIOs and others dramatically rethink how organizations work? Humans discuss.

Are You Positioned for IT Optimization and Innovation? Tom speaks with Ray Wang, founder of Constellation Research, to explore the steps you can take now to make sure you are ready to transform into a digital first business.

CIOs need to think differently about protecting the data that has become the lifeblood of any modern business. Sponsored by Informatica

In Episode 2, Tom continues his conversation with Rebecca as they delve into the findings of IDG’s latest State of the CIO Report.

CIOs can make data and insights more accessible to everyone across their organization – as long as they overcome a few core technological and cultural barriers. Sponsored by Informatica

The time has come to rethink the CIO role. Listen as Rebecca Wettemann of Nucleus Research discusses why this needs to be the year where CIOs go from “serving” to “leading.”

Informatica CIO Graeme Thompson offers his take on how CIOs can prioritize their cloud migration to ensure a smooth transition and avoid being overrun by “SaaS sprawl”. Sponsored by Informatica

Informatica CIO Graeme Thompson discusses how the CIO role is changing, how data drives business outcomes, and why he’s no fan of “IT-business alignment”. Sponsored by Informatica

Successful Generating Business Value Through Data Monetization The term “data monetization” is used to describe a variety of approaches to turning data into dollars. Data monetization demands the strategic use of data with different business processes and a unique blend of skills and capabilities, and sometimes even new operating models. Join us for a lively discussion about some of the considerations for businesses contemplating monetization initiatives. Speaker: Anne Buff – Thought Leader and Business Solutions Manager for SAS Best Practices, a thought leadership organization at SAS Moderator: Gene De Libero – CEO, Digital Mindshare LLC