23 Jan 2025
39m

Unisys CTO Dwayne Allen on AI Strategy and Democratizing Tech Savviness

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Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

This interview podcast features Peter High interviewing Dwayne Allen, Unisys' Chief Technology Officer. The conversation begins with an overview of Unisys' business and then delves into Allen's evolving role as CTO, describing three distinct phases focused on innovation, AI enablement, and solution development. Allen emphasizes the importance of collaboration and orchestration across the organization and with clients, highlighting a 97.7% employee completion rate for their AI training program as a key success. The discussion also touches upon Allen's experience as a board member at Cross-Country Healthcare and his insights on emerging trends like quantum computing and the need for adaptable processes in a rapidly changing technological landscape. The podcast concludes with Allen recommending the book "The 5 AM Club" for optimizing personal and team performance.

Outlines

Part 1: IT Leadership & Unisys Overview

Part 2: Collaboration, Tech Savviness & AI Strategy

Part 3: Client Engagement & AI Use Cases

Part 4: Board Experience & Future Trends

Part 5: Recommendations & Conclusion

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