The Government Technology Insider Podcast

Government Technology Insider

Welcome to the Government Technology Insider Podcast. Join us as we explore the intersection where innovation meets the mission. Our guests will explain the strategies, challenges, and successes government agencies experience as they adopt cutting-edge technologies. In each episode, we'll bring you engaging interviews with industry leaders, and technology experts who are at the forefront of helping government IT leaders solve the challenges they face today. We’ll talk about a wide range of topics including digital government initiatives, cybersecurity threats, the impact of cloud computing, and how AI is changing how agencies will work.! You will gain valuable knowledge on how to put technology to work to drive the mission forward. This is your comprehensive one stop shop to grow your understanding of the ever-evolving government technology landscape. To learn more, checkout our website: https://governmenttechnologyinsider.com/

  1. 3d ago

    Why Universal Connectivity is the Foundation for Trustworthy Federal AI

    Agencies are confronting a challenge as federal AI initiatives continue to scale. The success of this ever-growing list of initiatives relies less on the AI model itself and more on connecting to distributed enterprise data scattered across legacy systems, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications. The traditional solution has been to centralize and consolidate that data, but this approach is more difficult sustain as AI demands real-time access to constantly changing mission data, and every new pipeline also adds cost and complexity. Universal connectivity – a foundation that enables secure, reusable access across distributed systems to deliver context without the need to rebuilt architecture each time - is emerging as a viable alternative. In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Lucas Hunsicker spoke with Kevin Bohan, Director of Product Marketing at Denodo, about what it takes to build an AI data layer. Bohan explained why treating consolidation as the default answer for every new AI initiative doesn’t solve the underlying problem, and how legacy infrastructure and fragmented systems leave AI with only a partial view of people, assets, and missions. He also discussed how reusable, secure connectivity, rather than one-off point-to-point integrations, gives AI the operational context it needs to deliver accurate, cost-effective results, and why this AI data layer is what allows evolving AI technologies reach distributed enterprise data without constant rebuilding.

  2. Sep 16

    Rethinking Backup Connectivity for Mission Readiness

    In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Matt Langan discussed the limitations of traditional redundancy models and how wireless is becoming a critical layer of network resilience for the Department of War with Verizon experts Dave Stepp, Associate Director of Federal Sales Engineering, and Chris Ru​s​sell, Distinguished Architect. They discussed how the PACE framework fits into modern network architecture with 5G, private wireless, and low earth orbit satellites as alternate and contingency options. Additionally, they also dove into the hidden single points of failure that often undermine redundant networks, including shared power infrastructure and wholesale middle-mile providers.

  3. Aug 31

    Modernizing FOIA: How AI is Reshaping the Essentials of eDiscovery​

    ​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 electronic records, multiple custodians, and sensitive data sources. At the same time, many agencies are trying to meet statutory response deadlines with reduced staffing, and processes that still rely heavily on manual review and disconnected legacy systems. As agencies attempt to fulfill these requests and comply with the 20-day turnaround time required by law, the legacy technology and systems that form the backbone of eDiscovery in the federal government are showing their age. These challenges increase security and litigation risks, contribute to a growing backlog of requests, and undermine public trust in an open and transparent government. ​ ​Addressing these challenges and modernizing FOIA processes and eDiscovery systems relies on a foundation of next-generation technology, powered by artificial intelligence. In this episode of the Government Technology Insider Podcast, Victoria Cash, Product Director, Open Government Solutions, and Kelly Swank, Vice President of Business Development, from Casepoint joined host, Lucas Hunsicker, to explore developments in eDiscovery technology and imagine a more sustainable, integrated, and secure FOIA platform that will support federal agencies for years to come. ​

  4. Aug 27

    ​​Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Network Edge Intelligence

    ​Federal network edge infrastructure is expanding, creating a more efficient and effective government but also inviting opportunities for novel and varied cyber threats. Artificial intelligence, cloud, remote access, and other technologies face constant targeting that threatens critical infrastructure and essential services. Today’s episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast features Shawn Smagh, Principal Intelligence Liaison at GreyNoise, sharing his expertise in the early warning signals of upcoming cyberattacks, practical steps to identify and mitigate threats, and how collaboration is key to a stronger cybersecurity posture. ​ ​The threat landscape facing government agencies is defined by compressing timelines. Average times to exploit—the time it takes a malicious actor to exploit a vulnerability—have collapsed, shrinking from over two years to a mere two days at most. Defending federal data in this environment requires both a strong defensive posture, bolstered by frameworks such as Zero Trust, and the agility to adapt to new technologies and tactics faster than adversaries. Smagh shared that internet telemetry data can provide early warning signals that agencies can use to quickly identify and mitigate threats.

  5. Aug 24

    CMMC Readiness Can’t Pause Just Because Phase 2 of the Program Did

    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. Barbin explained why the announcement, despite its abruptness, wasn’t entirely unexpected, why identifying and tracking CUI as it moves from primes down through layers of subcontractors continues to be the biggest ongoing challenge, and why the majority of Schellman clients are still moving forward with the certification. He also looked ahead to the DoW’s 60-day review, the significance of responding to the Request for Information (RFI), and where he sees emerging solutions helping smaller contractors shrink their compliance footprint.

  6. Aug 18

    Connecting the National Guard in Austere Environments

    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 environments with Luis Delgado, Senior Client Partner at Verizon, and Dale Butterworth, ​former ​Senior Solutions Partner at Verizon. They discussed the value of layered communications, interoperability with federal, state, and local agencies, and how technologies like satellite communications, 5G, fixed wireless, and AI are strengthening mission resilience.

  7. Aug 10

    Speed to Contracting, Speed to Mission for Air Force Connectivity

    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 Accountability Office, major federal acquisitions can take years to go from requirement development to implementation, which creates challenges for organizations trying to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies and mission demands. In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Matt Langan spoke with Verizon experts Luis Delgado, Senior Client Partner, and Cung Nguyen, Senior Sales Engineer, about the procurement challenges that can delay critical network modernization efforts across the Air Force. Additionally, they discussed how agencies can better align acquisition timelines with operational requirements, when more flexible approaches like Other Transaction Authority (OTA) may be appropriate, and where traditional contracting vehicles like Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) can support mission needs.

  8. Aug 3

    Identity is the New Tier-0

    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 as a result defenses must change too. Federal agencies are now recognizing that identity has become the new Tier-0 as attackers increasingly use compromised credentials and identity systems to bypass traditional security measures. Building cyber resilience is no longer just about preventing intrusions. It requires protecting and rapidly recovering the identity infrastructure that supports every mission. Jimmy McNary, Deputy Federal CTO at Semperis, joins the Government Technology Insider podcast to discuss why identity has become the new Tier-0 and what agencies need to do to build resilience against identity-based attacks. McNary and host, Lucas Hunsicker, explore how identity infrastructure and Active Directory are being targeted by today’s threat actors, why recovery planning is just as crucial as prevention, and how AI is reshaping cyber defense and identity-focused attacks.

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Welcome to the Government Technology Insider Podcast. Join us as we explore the intersection where innovation meets the mission. Our guests will explain the strategies, challenges, and successes government agencies experience as they adopt cutting-edge technologies. In each episode, we'll bring you engaging interviews with industry leaders, and technology experts who are at the forefront of helping government IT leaders solve the challenges they face today. We’ll talk about a wide range of topics including digital government initiatives, cybersecurity threats, the impact of cloud computing, and how AI is changing how agencies will work.! You will gain valuable knowledge on how to put technology to work to drive the mission forward. This is your comprehensive one stop shop to grow your understanding of the ever-evolving government technology landscape. To learn more, checkout our website: https://governmenttechnologyinsider.com/

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