Myths and hype surround many discussions about artificial intelligence, big data, and modern algorithms. For this episode of CXOTalk, host Michael Krigsman, talk with two extraordinary experts who bust the myths and offer straight talk on technology as we head into 2018.

"December is the cruelest month," with apologies to the poet T.S. Eliot, because managing through end-of-year selling, budgeting, and just plain surviving is hard. In episode 268 of CXOTalk, host Michael Krigsman speaks with two experts who can help you ease the transition to 2018.Minette Norman runs Engineering Practice at Autodesk, where she manages the work and collaboration of 3,500 engineers, a position traditionally held by men. Tamara McCleary is one of the most well-known keynote speakers on topics related to digital transformation in the world.

Artificial intelligence research: Dr. Michael Chui, partner at the McKinsey Global Institute, speaks with CXOTalk about his latest report on AI, automation and the impact of technology in the workplace.Chui leads McKinsey’s business and economics research arm in analysis of Big Data, Web 2.0 and collaboration technology, and the Internet of Things.

How are cable providers evolving to compete with cord-cutting, streaming services and new media? Chris Satchell, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Comcast Cable, speaks with CXOTalk and guest co-host Brian Solis about digital transformation in the cable TV industry.Satchell leads Comcast’s product, design and innovation teams in Philadelphia, Denver and Silicon Valley to develop and design the company’s consumer products used by millions daily.

How is one of the largest companies in the world evolving the way it sells? Cate Gutowski, Vice President, Commercial & digital THREAD at General Electric, speaks with CXOTalk about digital transformation of the global salesforce at General Electric, and the changing relationship between sales and IT.

The pharmaceutical industry is evolving to consider customer experience – or patient experience, in this case – as a core dimension when bringing new drugs to market. Shifting consumer expectations combined with innovative technologies will have a dramatic impact on drugs and healthcare in the coming years. On this episode of CXOTalk, industry analyst Michael Krigsman speaks with two strong voices on this important issue.

Digital transformation in real estate: Nick Bailey, President and CEO at Century 21, tells CXOTalk how the largest real estate brand in the U.S. navigates changing global trends from data-driven competitors in property listings and homes for sale.Bailey has more than 21 years of industry experience as a licensed broker, opened a real estate brokerage where he actively listed and sold properties, and previously served as Vice President of Broker Relations for the Zillow Group.

Digital media and publishing is a tough industry, with changing business models and competition from large and small players. Learn how a seasoned entrepreneur helped create one of the large digital media and publishing brands in the world.Digital media guru Anurag Harsh was recently voted as LinkedIn’s #1 Voice in Technology. He is a founding member of the executive team at Ziff Davis for the past 7.5 years and has orchestrated its growth from a small privately held company into one of the world’s largest public digital media companies with the group's revenues exceeding $1 Billion at a $3.5B Market Cap and 200% growth in stock price.

What is the exponential future of healthcare? John Nosta, a faculty member at Singularity University, speaks with CXOTalk about the changing environment of health care and innovative technology solutions, from artificial intelligence to wearables.

What is Oracle and where do its software, database, and cloud products stand today in relation to cloud technology and big data? Three prominent analysts – Mike Fauscette, chief research officer at G2 Crowd; Liz Forrester, vice president and primary analyst at Forrester; and Neil Ward-Dutton, co-founder and research director at MDW Advisors – talk with CXOTalk to place Oracle in focus.