VMware has long served as a key partner for enterprises. For roughly two decades, their VM-based technology and management tools served as a solid base to support enterprise applications. Over the past decade, the enterprise applications have shifted in new…
Author: Tim M. Crawford
Tim Crawford is ranked as one of the top most influential CIOs. Tim is a transformational CIO with broad experience that takes a provocative, but pragmatic approach to the intersection of business and technology.
Tim has served as CIO and other senior IT leadership roles with global organizations such as Konica Minolta/ All Covered, Stanford University, Knight-Ridder, Philips Electronics and National Semiconductor. Tim is also host of the CIO In The Know podcast.
Finding talent in unusual places with Brian Hoyt
In a recent podcast, Brian Hoyt, CIO of Unity Technologies, discusses his collaborative relationship with the CEO and CFO. He emphasizes the importance of integrating business and technology, focusing on problem-solving and innovation. Hoyt highlights the value of diverse skill sets in IT and how cultivating a positive workplace culture enhances employee engagement and retention.
The CIO plays a key role as the connective tissue of the organization with Mark Grimse
In this week's podcast, Tim Crawford interviews Mark Grimse, VP of IT at Rambus, discussing the integration of emerging technologies like RPA, ML, and AI in a 25-year-old engineering firm. Grimse emphasizes the importance of innovation and collaboration, particularly how startups can reveal unseen challenges, as seen with Uber's disruption of traditional taxi services.
The CIO engaging customer experience for enterprise success with Yousuf Khan
In this podcast episode, Yousuf Khan, CIO at Moveworks, discusses the evolving role of CIOs, emphasizing their shift towards customer-facing responsibilities and enhancing customer experience. He highlights three keys to building effective relationships and stresses the importance of community in decision-making. Yousuf advocates for a transformational approach in leveraging technology to drive business success.
Microsoft and Oracle announce new cloud partnership
This morning, Microsoft and Oracle announced a new partnership between their respective cloud platforms. The partnership between these two enterprise providers should garner great interest by enterprises large and small. Most, if not all, Fortune 500 companies are already customers of…
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Is it time to move beyond the concept of digital transformation?
One of the hottest terms in both technology and business is digital transformation. Executive teams across the world are clamoring at the term as a success model for business success. The downside is that most are failing to see the…
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Understanding the role of the CIO and beyond with Bryan Ackermann
This week, Tim Crawford interviews Bryan Ackermann, CIO of Korn Ferry, about the evolving role of CIOs. He emphasizes the need for CIOs to merge technological expertise with business acumen, dispelling the notion of IT as merely a cost center. Acknowledging the complexities of the role, he highlights the importance of leadership in technology strategy.
Understanding the value and types of technology influencers
With the advent of social media came influencer marketing. The space started with consumer-focused influencers or those who would pitch a company’s products to their following. These relationships were often B2C relationships and influencers were often celebrities or personalities with…
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Building on experiences inside and outside of IT with Bryan Muehlberger
This podcast episode features Bryan Muehlberger, CIO of Beachbody, discussing his unique career path and insights on the evolving role of CIOs. He emphasizes the importance of business acumen alongside technological expertise, addressing challenges CIOs face, and advocating for proactive leadership. Bryan shares guiding principles and highlights the significance of integrity and curiosity in his role.
The value of the CIO as anthropologist with Jason “JJ” James
Introduction This week I’m joined by Jason “JJ” James who is the CIO for Optima Healthcare Solutions. JJ is also the author of the upcoming book “Make IT work: Practical IT guide to mergers and acquisitions.” In our conversation, JJ…
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