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In a Software World, Hardware Does Matter — From Security to Productivity Hardware matters. From productivity to security to innovation, make sure your machines can keep up. Intel’s Sarah Wieskus joins The End Point Imperative: A Podcast series from Intel to discuss the importance of stable, optimized hardware in today’s digital world.

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 It’s imperative that IT remove any obstacles to digital transformation success – including outdated PCs and mobile devices.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