9 episodes

A show that takes the two dullest subjects in the world, government and technology, and makes them irresistibly relevant and undeniably fascinating. (Trust us!) From blockchain and civic-tech startups in smart cities to public policy in a world of autonomous vehicles and always-on AI, GOVTECH 360 covers the collision of tech and the future of states and localities. From the award-winning editors at Government Technology.

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

A show that takes the two dullest subjects in the world, government and technology, and makes them irresistibly relevant and undeniably fascinating. (Trust us!) From blockchain and civic-tech startups in smart cities to public policy in a world of autonomous vehicles and always-on AI, GOVTECH 360 covers the collision of tech and the future of states and localities. From the award-winning editors at Government Technology.

    Bianca Lochner

    Bianca Lochner

    Bianca Lochner tells govtech.com about the city building an app to better manage short-term rentals.

    • 32 sec
    Dave Christopher

    Dave Christopher

    Dave Christopher tells govtech.com about his organization's goals, demystifies data science and brings a fresh take to the power of inclusive hiring.

    • 2 min
    Amy Tong

    Amy Tong

    Amy Tong tells govtech.com about what lead her to government IT work and the unique challenges of leading the public sector IT community in a large state.

    • 1 min
    GovTech Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers for 2020

    GovTech Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers for 2020

    GovTech Editors Noelle Knell and Ben Miller take listeners through the professional and personal backstories of a handful of honorees of the Class of 2020 - including Rick Smith (Axon), Jordan Davis (Smart Columbus), Yessica Jones (Arkansas), Anne Schwieger (Boston) and Curt Wood (Massachusetts). Read about and see all 25 at govtech.com.
    Special thanks to our underwriter for this project: GitLab.

    • 43 min
    Expensive Hacks, Better Bathrooms and GT Abroad

    Expensive Hacks, Better Bathrooms and GT Abroad

    It’s been a little over a month since a ransomware attack took out Baltimore’s IT services and cost millions of dollars to recover from. GovTech reporter Lucas Ropek helps break down what happened, how the city could have responded differently, and the potential advantages and pitfalls of paying a ransom. Then, Paul talks to the founder of Good2Go, a startup using tech to match people looking for a public restroom with retailers willing to offer theirs, and improving bathroom safety and accessibility at the same time. Plus, a sneak peak at e.Republic Chief Innovation Officer Dustin Haisler’s monthlong stay in China learning what makes their gov tech tick.
    There is always more at GovTech360, brought to you by Market Insights.

    • 11 min
    GovTech360 Data Dive: The Changing Face of Government CIOs

    GovTech360 Data Dive: The Changing Face of Government CIOs

    What’s the most common name of state CIOs? How many men and women have held the job? And is it true that CIO could also stand for Career Is Over? Tune in for our data-driven look at more than 200 state tech chiefs.
    Those who aspire to become a state chief information officer might consider changing their name to Jim. And it wouldn’t hurt if they brought along some experience in government. On this episode of GovTech360, get insights on more than 200 state chief information officers, such as how likely they are to survive an election and the chances of a current state CIO becoming the longest serving CIO ever at the state level (Hint: it’s getting close). Our experts, including former two-time state CIO and current Center for Digital Government Executive Director Teri Takai, offer their take on what all this data tells us.
    Audio Index (Time Stamps):
    The State CIO survival rate in 21st century @ 0:52 Where do State CIOs come from? @ 2:05 Where do State CIOs go? @ 2:56 Average tenure of a State CIO - NASCIO/GT Estimates @ 3:32  The State CIO gender gap has worsened since 2002 @ 4:09 Takai on what's lost when women's voices are missing @ 6:19 Most common first names among State CIO past and present - safe bet that they are all male names - @ 6:55 Impact of short CIO tenure on GovTech market (Haisler) @ 7:41 The emergence of GT's new data practice @ 9:00

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Miriam_R_J ,

Great stuff

Good observations here about government and its workforce and privacy issues. The guest chief information officer and chief privacy officer give their unique perspectives honestly, clearly and enthusiastically. They show that government cares about its workers. Government also cares deeply about the citizens’ data entrusted to it. I’ll be tuning in for the next episode!

GrovertheWriter ,

Quick, informative and surprisingly funny

This podcast presents the complex intersection of government and technology in an informative and easy-to-digest way. It’s humorous without meaning to be and provides avenues for listeners to learn more about a topic with the inclusion of links to related online stories.
I found this episode very poignant because of its approach to data privacy concerns. People are feeling less and less safe about their passwords and other personal details when they’re online.
I loved that it had experts explaining their topics to the audience and the follow-up analysis by the hosts. Listeners were able to hear it in depth from the source first, rather than a synopsis, which for the short, commute-friendly format is great.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone in the public or private sector who work in either government or tech. Even hobbyists will take out their earbuds at the end knowing a lot more than they did 15-20 minutes prior!

badenator2 ,

Looking forward to more episodes

A thoughtful consideration of some of the issues government leaders grapple with.

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