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RadioTuck delivers ground-breaking interviews by MBA Fellows with today’s business leaders on topics, trends and best-practices surrounding technology and digital strategies.
Solid Core, Flexible Boundaries and Cloud Computing at Hilti
Martin Petry, CIO, Hilti
October 2011 / 5:19
Vivek explores the vision Hilti has for cloud computing with their CIO, Martin Petry. Martin explains the shifting capabilities of a solid core and a flexible exterior in the enterprise.
Interviewer: Vivek Narasimhan T'12
Topics: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Related Links: CIOs in the Cloud: Pinning Down Risks and Rewards; Video Interview with Martin; Hilti
The Social Enterprise and the CIO
John Gallant, SVP and Chief Content Officer, IDG Enterprise
January 2011 / 6:39
John's insightful interview considers the role of the CIO given the growth of social technologies. John also discusses the future of the enterprise in regards to the prevalence of new social technologies.
Interviewer:
Topics: Information Technology, Social Media, Related Links: IDG Enterprise; John's Video Interview; Social & The Enterprise Video
IT to the World
Vijay Pratap Singh Aditya, Co-founder and CEO, Ekgaon
September 2009 / 19:42
This interview looks at bringing IT and communication technologies to the vast segments of the population who otherwise might not receive it.
Interviewer: Jennifer Childs
Topics: Emerging Markets, Finance, Globalization, Information Technology, Related Links: ekgaon website
Information as Strategic Asset
Dr Paul Barth, Managing Partner and Founder, NewVantage Partners
April 2008 / 18:50
Dr. Barth discusses how NewVantage's capability maturity model measures information management, where the most mature companies see information as a competitive weapon, manage it as a strategic asset, and use it for innovation. The best companies see business and IT alignment, in information use and strategy, as an enterprise-wide initiative that needs enterprise, C-level support.
Interviewer: Adam Donigian T'08
Topics: Information Technology, Strategy, Related Links: NewVantage Partners; Tech@Tuck 2007
Web 2.0 and Innovation
Chris Perrien, Marketing Manager of Emerging IT Group, IBM
October 2007 / 9:23
Chris and Ted Hoff, VP of Learnng at IBM, share IBM's definition of Web 2.0 and discuss the biggest hurdles, and the opportunities, to Web 2.0 adoption and implementation in the enterprise.
Interviewer: Darryl Seet T'08
Topics: Information Technology, Internet / Connectivity, Web 2.0, Related Links: IBM; Web 2.0 and Innovation; Web 2.0 and the Corporation Roundtable
Technology Enabling Nonprofits
Edward Granger-Happ, Chairman, NetHope
October 2007 / 15:45
Edward Granger-Happ, CIO, Save the Children, and Chairman, NetHope, discusses how information technology and the advent of Web 2.0, is changing the way relief organizations organize and deliver aid.
Interviewer: Deepika Chauhan T'08
Topics: Information Technology, Web 2.0, Related Links: NetHope; Save the Children
Innovation and Investing
Jack Brennan, Chairman and CEO, Vanguard Group
May 2007 / 9:22
Jack discusses how the Vanguard Group has long embraced digital strategies to meet the growing needs of investors, the importance of the CEO-CIO relationship to spur on innovation, and the broad role that information technology plays in today's businesses and corporations.
Interviewer: Patrick Redmond T'07
Topics: Information Technology, Innovation, Related Links: Vanguard Group
Marketing Intelligence and Targeting
Adrian Sosa T'02, Director, Marketing Intelligence, CVS
December 2006 / 10:44
With 50 million active cardholders in its database, CVS ExtraCare is the single largest retail loyalty card program in the United States. Adrian discusses the role of market research in managing this extensive customer base, and how information technology is critical to targeting segments and measuring the value of marketing efforts.
Interviewer: David Charles T'07
Topics: Customer, Data, Information Technology, Marketing, Related Links: CVS
IT and the Pepsi Challenge
Dawn Hudson, President and CEO, Pepsi-Cola, North America
November 2006 / 10:27
Dawn discusses how information technology has been a critical component in successfully communicating operations standards and coordinating marketing campaigns with franchise partners across the vast Pepsi system.
Interviewer: Supreet Ahluwalia T'07
Topics: Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Organization, Related Links: PepsiCo
IT on the Offense
Sandy Cutler T'75, Chairman and CEO, Eaton Corporation
October 2006 / 9:11
Sandy discusses how Eaton looks for new markets, new ways to do business, and new offerings that blend services and products, and how IT can drive organizational change.
Interviewer: Michael Guido T'07
Topics: Information Technology, Services, Related Links: Eaton Corporation
IT and the Environmental Footprint
Gary Smith T'94, SVP of Worldwide Supply Chain, Timberland
May 2006 / 9:51
Operations is the single biggest consumer of technology at Timberland. Gary discusses the importance of IT in managing the company's manufacturing and distribution centers around the world, and how a technology-enabled, increasingly transparent supply chain advances the company's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Interviewer: Dan McGuire T'06
Topics: Distribution, Globalization, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Related Links: Timberland
Informaticians at Work
Andrew Palmer T'94, SVP of Organization and Operations, Infinity Pharmaceuticals
October 2005 / 9:02
Infinity Pharmaceuticals views information as a core asset for its business. Often times in biotech startups, information "falls all over the floor," but Andrew explains how at Infinity, all the information generated from its lab experiments has a place to live.
Interviewer: Dan McGuire T'06
Topics: Information Technology, Operations, Related Links: Infinity Pharmaceuticals
IT and the Automotive Industry
Glenn Mercer, Director of Automotive Services, McKinsey & Company
November 2004 / 10:48
Glenn discusses how IT has affected design and production in the automotive industry, in particular the idea of "build-to-order". He also addresses the future of automotive telematics, including global positioning systems and usage-based car insurance.
Interviewer: Darren Perry T'05
Topics: Information Technology, Internet / Connectivity, Related Links: Mckinsey & Company
Security or Visibility: Which is IT?
Blair LaCorte, EVP of Marketing and Business Development, Savi Technology
October 2003 / 6:39
Savi Technology has been a leader in emphasizing the synergies between supply chain visibility and security. Blair shares his viewpoint on IT and supply chain technology management, including the delicate balance between process and technology.
Interviewer: Julia Kidd T'04
Topics: Information Security, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Related Links: Savi Technology
Bricks and Clicks
Tom Jeffery, VP of MIS, B-B Toys and Etoys.com
September 2002 / 10:10
Tom speaks with us about how K-B and Etoys are using information technologies and a newly implemented CRM system to better target and market to their consumers. Tom also expresses an interesting perspective on handling data between a brick and mortar institution and an online retail site.
Interviewer: Justin Kreter T'03
Topics: Ecommerce, Information Technology, Tech Toys & Gaming,
IT Transformation through Customer Focus
Bob Leach, VP of IT, Stora-Enso
October 2001 / 26:39
Bob describes how creating customer focus in an IT department can revolutionize an old-line industry. IT groups need to focus on the different vintages of information technology that manufacturing facilities have. The use of the internet enables collaborative processing with partners.
Interviewer: Jonathan Kwon T'02
Topics: Information Technology, Strategy,
The Internet Impact & Ecommerce
John Pepper, CEO, Procter & Gamble
December 2000 / 5:20
John reflects on how IT, the Internet, and globalization are transforming P&G's consumer products strategy. When you're in a developing geography you are presented with many opportunity challenges and you must win on the platforms of fundamental performance.
Interviewer: Jonathan Kwon T'02
Topics: Ecommerce, Globalization, Information Technology, Product Development, Related Links: P&G