Best Decision Intelligence Lab Podcasts (2025)

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#6 Zahir Balaporia: The Politics of Data Science 36:49

12d ago36:49

36:49

In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, host Vijay Mehrotra and co-host Michael Watson engage with Zahir Balaporia, an expert in analytics and decision-making. They explore the concepts of the 'last mile' and 'extra mile', and the politics of analytics. Zahir also shares real-world examples of how organizational dynamics can impac…

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On patient-centric treatment decisions and the value of quantitative methodologies, in conversation with Marc Buyse 16:33

4h ago16:33

16:33

In today's healthcare landscape, there is a pressing need for quantitative methodologies that include the patients' perspective in any treatment decision. In a new pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Marc Buyse, founder of IDDI and One2Treat, and also co-founder of CluePoints, about his recent work as one of the editors of – …

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Maximising value by uniting the digital backbone: On a new Novo Nordisk and Veeva partnership 13:40

2d ago13:40

13:40

At this year’s Veeva R&D and Quality Summit, it was revealed that Novo Nordisk and Veeva have entered into a new partnership for clinical development. In this episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Stephanie Bova, chief digital officer at Novo Nordisk, and Rik van Mol, SVP R&D and Quality at Veeva, about the partn…

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GovCast: New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks 20:33

5d ago20:33

20:33

Competitiveness in advanced telecommunications technologies is critical to American innovation and national security. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced the new Verticals-enabling Intelligent NEtwork Systems (VINES) program to foster U.S. leadership in advanced telecommunications and foster innovative real-world applications. …

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234. No More Pretending: How to Lead with Courage, Not Performance 10:58

6d ago10:58

10:58

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, we’re confronting a trap that many high-capacity Christian women leaders fall into — leading from performance instead of presence. If you’ve ever felt like you have to prove your worth in the boardroom, overdeliver to feel safe, or play a role just to hold it all together… th…

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The Future of Leadership AI: An Ecosystem of Coherent Insights 54:49

10d ago54:49

54:49

Leaders don’t just need AI, they need a leadership AI that creates an ecosystem of coherent insights that makes them smarter and more effective.Join us for this week's Your Brain at Work, featuring NLI’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. David Rock, and VP of Solutions, Rachel Cardero, as they discuss how a leadership AI should be designed. The future of lea…

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233. The Storm and the Soul: How Mindset Shapes Our Life Experience and Resilience 12:02

13d ago12:02

12:02

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this powerful episode, I reflect on a record-breaking storm that swept through our community—leaving destruction in its wake but also igniting an inspiring wave of collective resilience. Drawing on the lessons of Viktor Frankl and Man’s Search for Meaning, I dive into how our response to a…

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The changing landscape of drug clinical assessment: Tommy Bramley on the JCA 18:11

9d ago18:11

18:11

The JCA process was passed into law by the European Union in 2022. The Joint Clinical Assessment is a process that will systematically assess all available clinical evidence for new drugs. Rolled out in stages, starting with oncology drugs and advanced therapy medicinal products this year, it will be fully implemented by 2030. In a new pharmaphorum…

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The AI Implementation Audit: What Section’s CEO Learned in 18 Months 1:08:27

13d ago1:08:27

1:08:27

In this episode, Greg Shove, CEO of Section and founder of Machine and Partners, joins us for a "where are they now" follow-up—and doesn’t hold back. Greg walks through the rise of Pro AI, his new AI-powered coach, and why traditional upskilling is already obsolete. We explore the overlooked friction points in AI adoption, from cultural taboos (“it…

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How NILES Can Make Leaders Smarter 48:35

17d ago48:35

48:35

Today’s leaders are constantly trying to keep up with the complexity of the organizational landscape, all while making smarter decisions and driving their teams towards innovation. Join us for the next edition of "Your Brain at Work Live," where Dr. Emma Sarro discusses how NILES, the NeuroLeadership Institute's AI leadership coach, is set to revol…

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CyberCast: Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI 21:54

17d ago21:54

21:54

Edmon Begoli, Director of the Center for AI Security Research (CAISER) at the Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, highlights how his team is ensuring safe and responsible AI deployment across government during the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. The research team is developing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to…

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Precision, speed, impact: Evolving mass spectrometry for medical science 19:22

17d ago19:22

19:22

Originally employed in atomic physics, mass spectrometry is now an indispensable tool in modern science, and importantly medical science. In a new pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Melissa Sherman, CEO of MOBILion Systems, a company pioneering next-generation separation science, by innovating best-in-class instruments that …

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232. Stop Guessing, Start Testing: The Power of Personalized Health in Midlife 15:53

19d ago15:53

15:53

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Still tired, foggy, or inflamed—even though your labs are normal? This episode is your permission slip to stop guessing and start testing. I share why functional lab testing is a game-changer for high-capacity women in midlife who are ready to stop chasing symptoms and start healing from the …

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231. When Normal Isn’t Optimal: What My Labs Revealed—and Why You Deserve to Feel Better Before You Get Sick🤒 16:58

20d ago16:58

16:58

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. If you’re constantly tired, struggling with brain fog, or just feel off—but your doctor says your labs look “normal”—this episode is for you. Tanya shares the deeply personal results of her own foundational functional lab testing and explains why so many high-capacity women are dismissed by c…

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IMUNON at ASCO 2025: Changing the micro-tumour environment in advanced ovarian cancer 14:14

20d ago14:14

14:14

Onsite at ASCO 2025 in Chicago, web editor Nicole Raleigh sat down with Dr Stacy Lindborg, CEO of IMUNON, to discuss the company’s oral presentation at the Congress from the Phase 2 OVATION 2 study of IMNN-001, an IL-12 immunotherapy, in women with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer – since published in the peer-reviewed journal Gynecologic On…

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GovCast: AI Enables Coast Guard’s Workforce to Transform Operations 13:50

21d ago13:50

13:50

The new administration has released several new directives to guide agencies' approach to AI since the beginning of the year. The tech is reshaping the U.S. Coast Guard’s core services and pushing its workforce to rethink the service’s approach to operations. The Coast Guard has been on a journey to upskill its workforce to better utilize the techn…

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GovCast: DOL Turns to Workforce Development to Maintain AI Superiority 10:16

21d ago10:16

10:16

Department of Labor’s Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling outlines a comprehensive strategy to address the growing demand for AI skills in the American economy, during a live discussion at the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Sonderling explains the federal government's multi-pronged approach to AI literacy, focusing on early educatio…

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The Real Science of Habits 51:53

24d ago51:53

51:53

In this episode of Your Brain at Work, we unlock the secrets to embedding effective and resilient habits. In today’s environment of accelerating change and overwhelming demands, building strong habits – those that become default under pressure – is more crucial than ever. Organizations need strategies that work quickly and scale easily, and are mor…

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Treating primary bone cancer: The potential of listeria-based bioengineered bacterial immunotherapy 18:37

24d ago18:37

18:37

Osteosarcoma is an extremely challenging and often aggressive cancer that has particular treatment challenges due to location, changing genotypes, and high recurrence rates. It mostly affects children and young adults under 20 years of age. In a new pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Paul Romness, president and CEO of OS The…

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AWS Summit 2025: A DOE National Lab Uses GenAI to Boost Efficiency 8:25

25d ago8:25

8:25

Shannon Ayers from Lawrence Livermore National Lab unveiled a groundbreaking generative AI tool to boost operational efficiency at the National Ignition Facility. The tool leverages 22 years of institutional data, analyzing over 98,000 problem logs, to provide instant troubleshooting guidance for operators. By creating a decision-tree system, the l…

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AWS Summit 2025: Idaho National Lab’s AI Applications in Nuclear Technology 22:19

26d ago22:19

22:19

The Idaho National Laboratory is working on a suite of artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance nuclear energy research. During an interview at AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., the lab’s Scientific Computing Division Director Chris Ritter discussed how the organization is using generative AI to address complex scientific challenges across dom…

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AWS Summit 2025: Innovation Accelerates IT Delivery at DOD 11:56

26d ago11:56

11:56

Technology and software development can take years to field capabilities that may no longer meet mission needs once they reach the finish line. Some department compliance practices can add 12-18 months for authorization. At the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., Marine Corps Community Services Digital Program Manager David Raley said that his office i…

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230. When Shame or Guilt Goes Underground: The Hidden Toll on Your Health 14:50

26d ago14:50

14:50

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Is unhealed shame or guilt quietly sabotaging your health? In this episode, Tanya peels back the layers of how guilt and shame often show up in disguise—as people-pleasing, over-functioning, and relentless striving. If you’re a high-capacity woman who can’t seem to rest or say no, it’s time t…

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#5. Ganesh Ramakrishna: Navigating the Startup Landscape 34:34

26d ago34:34

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In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, Ganesh Ramakrishna joins our hosts Vijay & Mike to share his journey from co-founding Opex Analytics to launching Lyric. He discusses the challenges of building a software company, the importance of fundraising with scaled ambitions, and the critical role of product-market fit. Ganesh emphas…

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AWS Summit 2025: NIST Secures High-Performance Computing Against Evolving Threats 9:11

27d ago9:11

9:11

High-performance computing (HPC) systems provide fundamental computing infrastructure for government and industry. Security is critical for these systems that play a pivotal role in economic competitiveness and scientific discovery. At the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Scientist Yang …

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229. From Shame to Strength: Healing and Living Whole After Abortion with Brittany Poppe 31:12

27d ago31:12

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Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this deeply moving episode, Tanya sits down with Brittany Poppe — Christian Abortion Recovery Leader, pro-life speaker, and host of the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women podcast — to talk about the hidden emotional weight that keeps many high-capacity women stuck: unhealed shame. Britt…

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Rebuilding from Inside: How John Waldmann Led an AI Shift Without Breaking His Team 52:29

27d ago52:29

52:29

In this episode, John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase, shares how the 10-year-old SaaS company blew up its roadmap and rebuilt around AI—from culture to code. He walks us through the shift from 20-page PRDs to lightning-fast demos, reclaiming product leadership, and pushing teams into their “oh shit” moment with AI. We explore the leadership reckoning, c…

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GovCast: VA Plans Future EHR Deployment on Facility Relationships 20:33

28d ago20:33

20:33

The VA is set to resume its electronic health record modernization program in 2026, nearly three years since it was paused in 2023. During the pause, the agency focused on developing a new strategy for deployment to improve success and boost patient safety. VA now plans to jumpstart the program with a focus on functionality and interoperability of …

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Meet Coach NILES: A Next Generation Approach to Coaching Through AI 57:07

1M ago57:07

57:07

Meet the world’s smartest leadership coach, NILES, NLI’s Neuro Intelligent Leadership Enhancing System. Designed to make leaders smarter, faster.In today's tricky environment, leaders are under pressure to do more with less, juggling multiple responsibilities with limited resources. What leaders need is an AI tailored to meet their specific challen…

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Servier’s ASCO 2025 Data: Advancing IDH-Mutated Cancer Treatment with Tibsovo & Voranigo 9:25

1M ago9:25

9:25

At ASCO 2025, Servier presented data in the IDH-mutated cancer space. Onsite at McCormick Place in Chicago, pharmaphorum web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Becky Martin, chief US medical at Servier about the key data from the company’s Tibsovo and Voranigo programmes, as well as the implications for patients and the wider themes of the Congress t…

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Where innovation meets collaboration: Live from Manchester’s City labs 4.0 38:15

1M ago38:15

38:15

In healthcare, some of the most meaningful innovations happen when the right people are brought together in the right place. True progress depends on systems and infrastructure designed to connect ideas, people, and expertise across sectors. Citylabs 4.0, now open in the heart of Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter on the Oxford Road Corridor, was built…

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Live from ASCO 2025: Boehringer Ingelheim on unmet needs and oncology innovation 9:57

1M ago9:57

9:57

Boehringer Ingelheim’s data presented at ASCO 2025 reflected the company’s broad pipeline and growing body of evidence supporting innovative therapies for various cancers. In a pharmaphorum podcast recorded onsite at the Congress, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with Itziar Canamasas, global head of oncology at Boehringer Ingelheim, for a discussio…

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228. Not Everyone Wants Peace: How to Create Safety Without Surrendering Your Sanity ✌️ 9:49

1M ago9:49

9:49

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. This episode dives into the messy reality of psychological safety in leadership. Tanya walks through how strong leaders set boundaries, protect quiet voices, and lead through the noise of dominant personalities. If you’ve ever felt like one or two team members control the narrative—or you’re …

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227. When Every Decision Feels Like a Battle:🛡️ Leading with Clarity in the Face of Resistance. 12:26

1M ago12:26

12:26

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. In this episode, we explore the emotional toll leaders carry when their well-intended decisions are met with pushback and criticism. Tanya shares a powerful real-life team experience to unpack the difference between inviting feedback and leading by consensus. Discover how clarity—when paired …

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GovCast: Former CIA security chief emphasizes training and standards for effective AI implementation 23:13

1M ago23:13

23:13

Artificial intelligence powers many cybersecurity applications, and government agencies are increasingly using AI to augment systems in national security and intelligence capacities. The complexities of AI implementation require careful architectural considerations and robust governance frameworks to ensure safe execution. William MacMillan, former…

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Bringing patients to research centres: Using AI to bring efficiencies forward 19:07

1M ago19:07

19:07

Trends can be predicted, and trends can unfold. Here, Liz Beatty – co-founder and chief strategy of Inato – speaks to the beginnings of a new era in drug development brought on by key technological advances in AI. Historically, large urban academic centres have conducted the majority of clinical trials, leading to such issues as inaccessibility, la…

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Trends in Leadership Now: How to Keep Inspiring Great Work Amidst Challenges 53:41

1M ago53:41

53:41

Organizations are facing a complex landscape of challenges and potential crises, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting economic conditions, and evolving global events. Frameworks such as VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) and the more recent BANI (brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible) are used to u…

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#4 Harley Davis: Combining LLMs with OR and Business Rules for Mission Critical Applications 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

In this podcast episode, Michael Watson & Vijay Mehrotra interviews Harley Davis, Founder and CEO of Athena Decision Systems. They discuss the rise of generative AI and its integration with business rules, emphasizing the importance of reliable decision-making in mission-critical applications. Harley explains the limitations of LLMs, referring to t…

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226. You Can Be Strong 💪🏻and Still Need Support_ Leading Without Losing Yourself. 13:27

1M ago13:27

13:27

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m speaking to the leader who’s been holding it all together… for everyone. You’re strong. You’re capable. You’ve got the titles and the trust of those around you. But maybe, deep down, you’re also a little tired — and a little unsure of where you fit in the midst of all the …

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GovCast: How Integrated Analytics Can Break Federal Data Silos 10:47

1M ago10:47

10:47

Government agencies collect vast amounts of data, but accessing and using that data effectively has long been a challenge. Ahu Yildirmaz and the team at the Coleridge Initiative are working to change that. By providing secure data-sharing platforms, advanced analytics training and tools for cross-agency collaboration, the organization is helping po…

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225. Leading on Empty_ Why High-Capacity Women Are Quietly Burning Out 11:04

1M ago11:04

11:04

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the woman who’s holding everything together on the outside… but inside, she’s feeling stretched, disconnected, and quietly exhausted. You’re the go-to person, the dependable one, the capable leader everyone else relies on. But somewhere along the way, …

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Why HR not CTOs Will Lead AI Augmentation - with Joshua Wöhle 1:02:10

1M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In this episode, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of Mindstone, shares how AI can go beyond automation to truly augment thinking, strategy, and workflows. He walks us through the personal rituals and frameworks he uses to spot high-leverage opportunities, and why iteration—not speed—is the real unlock. We explore how non-technical teams can build c…

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The need for a science-first mindset: The vaccine landscape today 19:34

1M ago19:34

19:34

As has been widely reported on, immunisation rates, including for flu and RSV, have been falling – at a troubling rate – and diseases like whooping cough and measles have seen a worrying resurgence due to anti-vaxxers. And not just in the US. In a new pharmaphorum podcast, Rebecca Catterick, General Manager for Vaccines, UK & Ireland, at Sanofi, di…

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224. The Way We Think About Leadership Is Dead Wrong (Part 2)_We Lead Better When We’re Whole 12:49

2M ago12:49

12:49

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m diving into the second part of our leadership reset — and this one gets personal. We’re talking about how things like over-functioning, people-pleasing, and perfectionism often wear the mask of “great leadership”… but underneath, they’re symptoms of chronic stress and a mi…

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GovCast: DISA Harnesses AI to Fortify Cyber Resilience 11:07

2M ago11:07

11:07

Defense Information Systems Agency networks are leveraging AI and sensors to boost real-time monitoring and synthetic traffic, as well as improve user experience and incident resolution. At AFCEA TechNet 2025 in Baltimore, DISA J6 Global Services Directorate Vice Director Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell discussed the impact of emerging technology on dat…

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223. The Way We Think About Leadership Is Dead Wrong (Part 1): Why Influence Matters More Than Output 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE In this episode, I’m challenging one of the biggest lies we’ve believed about leadership — that our value comes from how much we produce, how busy we stay, or how available we are to everyone else. If you’ve ever felt like your leadership is being measured by your output instead of your impact…

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EAPs: Market access outside of the US and Western Europe 13:36

2M ago13:36

13:36

Early access programmes (EAPs) for novel medicines are an often-misunderstood strategy outside of western markets. In a new pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with Cem Zorlular, CEO of Er-Kim Pharmaceuticals, a company that has been serving as a regional affiliate for pharma and biotech since 1981 in the CEE and Mediterranean. M…

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The Stuff of Thought: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 55:18

2M ago55:18

55:18

AI agents are continuously evolving in ways that increase their potential to support our work. Not only can they synthesize long meetings and moments later provide you with key insights, ideas, and actions, they can also write your emails, plan an upcoming conversation, and make difficult decisions for you. However, does AI actually improve your ab…

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Nutanix .NEXT 2025: Accelerating Modernization to Boost Pentagon’s Efficiency 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

Sean O’Lone, former senior assistant to the Department of Navy CIO and current CTO of SAIC’s Navy Business Group, joined us at Nutanix .NEXT to discuss federal modernization efforts and the future of defense IT. O’Lone served in various positions across the Navy and Joint Staff before joining industry. He shared insights into key pilot programs tha…

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Nutanix .NEXT 2025: 'Software Is Everything' to Modern Infrastructure,' Retired Air Force Intel CIO Says 5:10

2M ago5:10

5:10

Col. Ret. Michael Medgyessy, former CIO at Air Force Intelligence, joined us at Nutanix .NEXT to reflect on his career and share forward-thinking strategies for modernizing defense infrastructure. Medgyessy offered a behind-the-scenes look at how Air Force Intelligence deployed Nutanix solutions to support distributed services, increase resilience …

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