The Government Technology Insider Podcast

The Government Technology Insider Podcast

Author: Government Technology Insider Language: English Episodes: 50
Ever wonder what really happens when a new software platform gets rolled out across a state agency, or how a city decides which cloud provider to trust with its data? The Government Technology Insider Podcast pulls back the curtain on those exact processes. This isn't about theoretical futures; it's a grounded look at the actual work of modernizing public sector systems. Each conversation goes straight to the source, featuring the people who are navigating procurement, implementing security protocols, and managing the day-to-day realities of tech adoption within government frameworks. You'll hear firsthand accounts about the strategic choices that succeed, the unexpected hurdles that arise, and the practical solutions that make a difference. The discussions are candid and detailed, focusing less on hype and more on the tangible lessons learned from recent projects and initiatives. For anyone curious about the real intersection of civic duty and digital innovation, this podcast provides an essential, on-the-ground perspective. Tune in for a clear-eyed view of how technology is being woven into the fabric of government missions, one challenge and one victory at a time.
Episodes
Modernizing FOIA: How AI is Reshaping the Essentials of eDiscovery​ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:43
​Federal agencies are facing a growing FOIA challenge: request volumes have surged dramatically over the past decade, while the requests themselves have become increasingly complex, often involving large volumes of elect…
CMMC Readiness Can’t Pause Just Because Phase 2 of the Program Did [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Lucas Hunsicker discussed the practical implications of the CMMC 2.0 pause with Doug Barbin, President and National Managing Principal at Schellman. Barb…
Connecting the National Guard in Austere Environments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:08
In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host, Matt Lagan, discussed the National Guard’s connectivity challenges and the strategies needed to maintain personnel connections across diverse operating…
Speed to Contracting, Speed to Mission for Air Force Connectivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:39
To support operations worldwide, the U.S. Air Force relies on a secure and resilient network infrastructure, but delivering Air Force-grade connectivity is rarely a quick process. According to the Government Accountabili…
Identity is the New Tier-0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:03
For many years, strengthening the network perimeter through more robust defenses, faster patching, and improved threat detection has been the gold standard. However, today’s threat landscape has fundamentally changed and…
​​AI-Driven Acquisition: Keeping Humans at the Center​ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:00
With accelerating technology refresh cycles, evolving policy expectations, and the pressure to reduce waste and fraud while delivering mission outcomes faster, are transforming government acquisition from a transactional…
​​Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce in the Readiness Revolution​ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:20
​The continual rapid evolution of the cyber threat landscape is making building a cyber workforce more important—and more difficult—than ever. As new cyber threats emerge more quickly and frequently, the “readiness revol…
​​AI Governance Defines the Next Stage of Federal AI Adoption​ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
​​In a year defined by acceleration and transformation, 2025 will be remembered across the federal government as the start of artificial intelligence moving from pilot projects to production reality. Agencies are no long…