DiscoverFrom the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil FershtSeason 2 Episode 1: The Next Wave - Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow, and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant
Season 2 Episode 1: The Next Wave - Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow, and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant

Season 2 Episode 1: The Next Wave - Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow, and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant

Update: 2025-01-10
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In this Season 2 premiere episode, host Phil Fersht sits down with two industry titans—Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow, and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant—to explore the evolving landscape of enterprise technology. They discuss how “digital fluidity” and transforming work from rigid tasks into dynamic workflows enabled by AI-driven agents can reshape entire organizations. They also dive into how AI can turn operational data into strategic assets, the importance of trust and ethics, and why leadership and cultural shifts are key to navigating the next technological renaissance.

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Season 2 Episode 1: The Next Wave - Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow, and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant

Season 2 Episode 1: The Next Wave - Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow, and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant

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