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### Data

#### TV Show

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Tune%20In-40-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/how-intelligence-ai-and-space-integration-are-changing-the-fight)

### [How Intelligence, AI and Space Integration Are Changing the Fight](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/how-intelligence-ai-and-space-integration-are-changing-the-fight)

Fed Gov Today explores DIA Next, intelligence fusion and Space Command’s push to use AI, data and integration to deliver faster decision advantage.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Tune%20In-21.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/ai-predicts-weather-in-60-seconds-government-cx-data-and-the-critical-minerals-race)

### [AI Predicts Weather in 60 Seconds, Government CX Data, and the Critical Minerals Race](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/ai-predicts-weather-in-60-seconds-government-cx-data-and-the-critical-minerals-race)

AI speeds NOAA weather forecasts, experts rethink government contact centers, and USTDA expands global partnerships to strengthen supply chains.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Tune%20In-17.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/4.6-trillion-at-stake-the-pentagons-audit-moonshot-and-ai-power-surge)

### [$4.6 Trillion, One Deadline, and an AI Revolution: The Pentagon’s Defining Moment](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/4.6-trillion-at-stake-the-pentagons-audit-moonshot-and-ai-power-surge)

Pentagon races toward a 2028 audit, tackles AI cyber risks, and scales GenAI.mil to transform operations across the Defense Department.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Tune%20In-9.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/dont-ai-the-problem-why-smart-data-resilience-and-quantum-readiness-matter-more-than-hype)

### [Don’t AI the Problem: Why Smart Data, Resilience, and Quantum Readiness Matter More Than Hype](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/dont-ai-the-problem-why-smart-data-resilience-and-quantum-readiness-matter-more-than-hype)

Federal leaders explain why smart data, resilience, and quantum readiness matter more than hype when adopting AI and emerging technologies.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Tune.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/guarding-the-future-strategy-security-stewardship-in-a-changing-maritime-domain)

### [Guarding the Future: Strategy, Security & Stewardship in a Changing Maritime Domain](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/guarding-the-future-strategy-security-stewardship-in-a-changing-maritime-domain)

Recorded on-site at Sea-Air-Space 2025, this special edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose captures front-line insights from Coast Guard leadership and industry innovators shaping the future of maritime strategy. Against the backdrop of the largest maritime expo in the U.S., Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson discusses the operational realities of securing the Indo-Pacific and Arctic domains....

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/TV_4_13_25_Tune.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/navigating-priorities-budget-strategy-audit-success-navys-tech-evolution)

### [Navigating Priorities: Budget Strategy, Audit Success & Navy's Tech Evolution](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/navigating-priorities-budget-strategy-audit-success-navys-tech-evolution)

On this edition of Fed Gov Today, host Francis Rose explores how agencies are adapting to constrained budgets under a full-year continuing resolution, the Pentagon’s progress toward audit readiness, and the Navy’s updated vision for information superiority. Former government leaders Tom Harker and Dave Mader offer insight into financial strategy amid shifting priorities. Joseph Nave of KPMG...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TV_3_9_25_Tune-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/enterprise-solutions-contracting-challenges-and-data-driven-decision-making-in-government)

### [Enterprise Solutions, Contracting Challenges, and Data-Driven Decision Making in Government](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/enterprise-solutions-contracting-challenges-and-data-driven-decision-making-in-government)

On this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, experts in government IT, procurement, and data governance discuss pressing challenges and opportunities facing federal agencies. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into how an enterprise approach to IT modernization can drive efficiency and cost savings. The second segment tackles the realities of government contract cancellations,...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT%20Tune%20In_1_19_Cohesity(1)-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/lessons-from-the-marine-corps-unlocking-ai-with-backup-data-innovative-hiring-at-cbp)

### [Lessons from the Marine Corps | Unlocking AI with Backup Data | Innovative Hiring at CBP](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/lessons-from-the-marine-corps-unlocking-ai-with-backup-data-innovative-hiring-at-cbp)

FGT 1/19: Lessons from the Marine Corps | Unlocking AI with Backup Data | Innovative Hiring at CBP

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/11_3_Show_Available-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/collaborative-programs-at-dhs-bridging-edge-computing-and-data-strengthening-cybersecurity)

### [Collaborative Programs at DHS | Bridging Edge Computing and Data | Strengthening Cybersecurity](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/collaborative-programs-at-dhs-bridging-edge-computing-and-data-strengthening-cybersecurity)

FGT 11/3: Collaborative Programs at DHS | Bridging Edge Computing and Data | Strengthening Cybersecurity

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/9_29_Available%20Now(2)-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/empowering-global-operations-role-of-identity-in-cybersecurity-transactional-data-reporting-in-government)

### [Empowering Global Operations | Role of Identity in Cybersecurity | Transactional Data Reporting in Government](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/empowering-global-operations-role-of-identity-in-cybersecurity-transactional-data-reporting-in-government)

FGT 9/29 - Empowering Global Operations | Role of Identity in Cybersecurity | Transactional Data Reporting in Government

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT_4_7-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/innovating-federal-services-data-transformation-ai-advancements-enhancing-veteran-care)

### [Enabling Data For Mission Outcomes](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/innovating-federal-services-data-transformation-ai-advancements-enhancing-veteran-care)

Explore how data innovation and AI advancements are transforming federal services and enhancing veteran care in our latest Fed Gov Today episode.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GT_3_10_24_on_demand-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/transforming-workforce-management-ai-driven-government-operations-navys-data-driven-future)

### [Transforming Workforce Management | AI-Driven Government Operations | Navy’s Data-Driven Future](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/transforming-workforce-management-ai-driven-government-operations-navys-data-driven-future)

Transforming Workforce Management | AI-Driven Government Operations | Navy’s Data-Driven Future

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT_3_3_24_demand-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/data-analytics-management-customer-experience-enhancement-marine-corps-modernization)

### [Data Analytics & Management | Customer Experience Enhancement | Marine Corps Modernization](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/data-analytics-management-customer-experience-enhancement-marine-corps-modernization)

Explore insights on federal data management, enhancing customer experience with data, and Marine Corps modernization in this episode of Fed Gov Today.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT_2_11_24_ONDEMAND-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/pma-progress-employee-experience-improvement-opm-data-strategy-transformation)

### [PMA Progress | Employee Experience Improvement | OPM Data Strategy Transformation](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/pma-progress-employee-experience-improvement-opm-data-strategy-transformation)

Explore insights on Presidential Management Agenda progress, improving employee experience, and OPM's data strategy on Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT-10_29_demand-1%20(1)-1.webp)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/2023/10/24/digital-transformation-at-va-data-resiliency-cmo-back-at-dod)

### [Digital Transformation at VA | Data Resiliency | CMO Back at DoD?](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/2023/10/24/digital-transformation-at-va-data-resiliency-cmo-back-at-dod)

Original Broadcast 10/29/23

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT-10_22_ondemand-1.webp)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/2023/10/18/cyber-at-sea-ai-replicator-data-driven-opm)

### [Cyber at Sea | AI "Replicator" | Data-driven OPM](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/2023/10/18/cyber-at-sea-ai-replicator-data-driven-opm)

Cyber at Sea | AI "Replicator" | Data-driven OPM

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT_9_24_ondemand-1.webp)](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/2023/09/22/nga-5-point-strategy-ai-ramp-up-data-deluge-at-nsf)

### [NGA 5-Point Strategy | AI Ramp Up | Data Deluge at NSF](https://fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/2023/09/22/nga-5-point-strategy-ai-ramp-up-data-deluge-at-nsf)

Original Broadcast 9/24/23

#### Podcast

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Podcast%20Social%20Graphic%20(1920%20x%201080%20px)-55.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/how-federal-agencies-are-rethinking-the-fight-against-fraud)

### [How Federal Agencies Are Rethinking the Fight Against Fraud](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/how-federal-agencies-are-rethinking-the-fight-against-fraud)

Federal agencies are using technology, data and AI to strengthen fraud prevention while making identity and eligibility verification faster.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Podcast%20Social%20Graphic%20(1920%20x%201080%20px)-26.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/billions-on-the-line-the-hidden-struggle-to-shrink-the-federal-governments-real-estate-empire)

### [Billions on the Line: The Hidden Struggle to Shrink the Federal Government’s Real Estate Empire](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/billions-on-the-line-the-hidden-struggle-to-shrink-the-federal-governments-real-estate-empire)

GAO’s Dave Marroni explains why cutting excess federal real estate is slow, costly, and how better data and strategy can save billions.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Podcast%20Social%20Graphic%20(1920%20x%201080%20px)-20.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/fix-your-data-fix-your-ai-the-hidden-key-to-smarter-government-tech)

### [Fix Your Data, Fix Your AI: The Hidden Key to Smarter Government Tech](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/fix-your-data-fix-your-ai-the-hidden-key-to-smarter-government-tech)

Kshemendra Paul explains why strong data governance is the key to reducing AI risks and unlocking better outcomes across federal agencies.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Podcast%20Social%20Graphic%20(1920%20x%201080%20px)-12.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/the-end-of-battlefield-secrets-speed-ai-and-the-new-open-source-intelligence-war)

### [The End of Battlefield Secrets? Speed, AI, and the New Open-Source Intelligence War](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/the-end-of-battlefield-secrets-speed-ai-and-the-new-open-source-intelligence-war)

Trey Whitworth on OSINT, AI, and why speed in intelligence must be balanced with accuracy and corroboration to protect national security.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/podcast-reneewynn.jpg)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/the-2026-playbook-capacity-experience-data-that-drives-decisions)

### [The 2026 Playbook: Capacity, Experience & Data That Drives Decisions](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/the-2026-playbook-capacity-experience-data-that-drives-decisions)

A people-first look at building capacity, valuing experience, and understanding data to drive better federal mission outcomes into 2026.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/paulpod.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/guardrails-and-governance-building-a-data-driven-federal-government)

### [Guardrails and Governance: Building a Data-Driven Federal Government](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/guardrails-and-governance-building-a-data-driven-federal-government)

In this episode of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose welcomes Kshmendra Paul, one of the federal government’s most influential voices in data strategy, to reflect on two decades of evolving federal data policy and implementation. Paul, who has served as the Chief Data Officer at the VA, Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment (ISE), and in key roles at the Department of Energy and the...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Podcast%20Template_2025.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/breaking-down-dhs-acquisition-roadblocks-workload-hiring-and-workforce-data-gaps)

### [Breaking Down DHS Acquisition Roadblocks: Workload, Hiring, and Workforce Data Gaps](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/breaking-down-dhs-acquisition-roadblocks-workload-hiring-and-workforce-data-gaps)

GAO report. DHS Talent Acquisition. Francis Rose.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Podcast_FERC_Dalboe-2.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/the-state-of-the-federal-cdo-community-a-conversation-with-kirsten-dalboe)

### [The State of the Federal CDO Community: A Conversation with Kirsten Dalboe](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/the-state-of-the-federal-cdo-community-a-conversation-with-kirsten-dalboe)

Federal Chief Data Officer Community

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pod_Presidio%20IBM_Dec.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/how-cisas-focal-plan-is-unifying-federal-cyber-defenses-the-intersection-of-ai-and-security-and-staying-ahead-of-emerging-threats)

### [Defending Federal Data: The Future of Cybersecurity in Government](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/how-cisas-focal-plan-is-unifying-federal-cyber-defenses-the-intersection-of-ai-and-security-and-staying-ahead-of-emerging-threats)

FOCAL plan, CISA, Jeff Crime, Cybersecurity

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pod_Women%E2%80%99s%20Center-2.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/resilience-and-innovation-transforming-defense-healthcare-data-and-honoring-government-excellence)

### [Resilience and Innovation: Transforming Defense Healthcare Data and Honoring Government Excellence](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/resilience-and-innovation-transforming-defense-healthcare-data-and-honoring-government-excellence)

Podcast - Resilience and Innovation: Transforming Defense Healthcare Data and Honoring Government Excellence

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pod_5_29.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/digital-transformation-at-nasa-innovation-in-dod-small-business-programs-data-strategy-at-doe)

### [Digital Transformation at NASA | Innovation in DoD Small Business Programs | Data Strategy at DOE](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/digital-transformation-at-nasa-innovation-in-dod-small-business-programs-data-strategy-at-doe)

Digital Transformation at NASA | Innovation in DoD Small Business Programs | Data Strategy at DOE

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pod_10_26-1.webp)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/2023/10/26/search-for-next-navy-pca-opm-data-dive-new-tsp-tracker)

### [Search for Next Navy PCA | OPM Data Dive | New TSP Tracker](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/2023/10/26/search-for-next-navy-pca-opm-data-dive-new-tsp-tracker)

Search for Next Navy PCA | OPM Data Dive | New TSP Tracker

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pod_9_28.webp)](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/2023/09/28/a-10-year-digital-roadmap-nsf-data-management-strategy)

### [A 10-Year Digital Roadmap | NSF Data Management Strategy |](https://fedgovtoday.com/podcast/2023/09/28/a-10-year-digital-roadmap-nsf-data-management-strategy)

A 10-Year Digital Roadmap | NSF Data Management Strategy |

#### Industry Insights

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-138.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/the-multi-cloud-problem-how-ai-could-help-agencies-get-more-from-the-cloud)

### [The Multi-Cloud Problem: How AI Could Help Agencies Get More From the Cloud](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/the-multi-cloud-problem-how-ai-could-help-agencies-get-more-from-the-cloud)

Deloitte’s Jason Young explains how AI, data modernization and a unified multi-cloud strategy can help agencies maximize mission value.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-113.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/ai-vs.-time-how-the-pentagon-is-weaponizing-speed-with-the-ooda-loop)

### [AI vs. Time: How the Pentagon Is Weaponizing Speed with the OODA Loop](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/ai-vs.-time-how-the-pentagon-is-weaponizing-speed-with-the-ooda-loop)

AI supercharges the OODA loop, helping defense leaders turn massive data into faster, smarter decisions at scale.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-103.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/lawless-ai-is-spreading-across-government-and-bad-data-is-fueling-it)

### [Lawless AI’ Is Spreading Across Government And Bad Data Is Fueling It](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/lawless-ai-is-spreading-across-government-and-bad-data-is-fueling-it)

AI use surges across government, but poor data quality risks “lawless AI,” making clean, governed data essential for trusted outcomes.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-91.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/your-agencys-contact-center-isnt-a-cost-center-its-a-mission-intelligence-engine)

### [Your Agency’s Contact Center Isn’t a Cost Center—It’s a Mission Intelligence Engine](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/your-agencys-contact-center-isnt-a-cost-center-its-a-mission-intelligence-engine)

Mike Owens explains how agencies can turn contact centers into mission intelligence engines using AI, data insights, and omnichannel service.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-66.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/data-everywhere-not-a-drop-to-drink-why-resilience-is-the-real-modernization-play)

### [Data Everywhere, Not a Drop to Drink: Why Resilience Is the Real Modernization Play](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/data-everywhere-not-a-drop-to-drink-why-resilience-is-the-real-modernization-play)

Richard Breakiron explains why data resilience is essential to federal modernization, mission continuity, AI adoption, and cyber readiness.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/carson.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/data-before-deployment-laying-the-groundwork-for-ai-in-defense-operations)

### [Data Before Deployment: Laying the Groundwork for AI in Defense Operations](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/data-before-deployment-laying-the-groundwork-for-ai-in-defense-operations)

In the ever-evolving landscape of national defense, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies has become not just a priority but a necessity. At the recent Sea-Air-Space conference, Melissa Carson, Vice President and General Manager for Iron Mountain Government Solutions, offered sharp insights into how the Department of Defense—and the sea services in...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Industry%20Insight_%20Youngquist.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/kevin-youngquist-vice-president-of-sales-public-sector-at-cohesity)

### [Kevin Youngquist, Vice President of Sales – Public Sector at Cohesity](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/kevin-youngquist-vice-president-of-sales-public-sector-at-cohesity)

Industry Insight: Kevin Youngquist, Vice President of Sales – Public Sector at Cohesity

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IndustryInsight_Datamnr-2.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/dana-barnes-president-of-government-at-dataminr)

### [Dana Barnes, President of Government at Dataminr](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/dana-barnes-president-of-government-at-dataminr)

Industry Insight: Dana Barnes, President of Government at Dataminr

#### Innovation in Government

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/WEST25_IIG_Qualtrics_YT(1).png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/from-data-overload-to-clarity-using-the-right-metrics-for-change)

### [From Data Overload to Clarity: Using the Right Metrics for Change](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/from-data-overload-to-clarity-using-the-right-metrics-for-change)

IIG: From Data Overload to Clarity: Using the Right Metrics for Change

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IIG%20Cover_Cloudera.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/building-an-open-data-culture-for-defense-flexibility-and-resilience)

### [Building an Open Data Culture for Defense Flexibility and Resilience](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/building-an-open-data-culture-for-defense-flexibility-and-resilience)

Building an Open Data Culture for Defense Flexibility and Resilience

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Billington%20IIG_Speaker%20Cover_Lookout.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/addressing-technical-debt-in-data-security-and-cloud-environments)

### [Addressing Technical Debt in Data Security and Cloud Environments](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/addressing-technical-debt-in-data-security-and-cloud-environments)

IIG from the Billington CyberSecurity Summit: Jim Coyle

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ATO_Databricks.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/ais-transformative-impact-on-cloud-security-and-data-protection)

### [AI's Transformative Impact on Cloud Security and Data Protection](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/ais-transformative-impact-on-cloud-security-and-data-protection)

Lindsey Gillaspie, Senior Solutions Engineer at Databricks, highlighted how AI is set to revolutionize various domains, including cloud security.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3475-1.jpg)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/addressing-gps-spoofing-and-enhancing-trust-in-data)

### [Addressing GPS Spoofing and Enhancing Trust in Data](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/addressing-gps-spoofing-and-enhancing-trust-in-data)

Egon Rinderer, Chief Technology Officer at Shift5, highlights the critical issue of GPS spoofing and its impact on SOF operations.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IG_bergeron_govini.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/leveraging-data-for-strategic-defense-acquisitions)

### [Leveraging Data for Strategic Defense Acquisitions](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/leveraging-data-for-strategic-defense-acquisitions)

Louis Bergeron, SVP Navy, Govini discusses how Govini

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IIG_carson_ironmountain.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/driving-sustainability-and-security-in-data-management)

### [Driving Sustainability and Security in Data Management](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/driving-sustainability-and-security-in-data-management)

Melissa Carson, VP & GM, Iron Mountain

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IG_Mitchell_netskope.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/securing-federal-healthcare-data-in-the-cloud-netskopes-innovative-approach)

### [Securing Federal Healthcare Data in the Cloud: Netskope's Innovative Approach](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/securing-federal-healthcare-data-in-the-cloud-netskopes-innovative-approach)

Mark Mitchell, Federal Security Architect at Netskope, explores federal healthcare data within cloud environments.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IIG_sigmadefense.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/connectivity-and-data-strategy-in-sea-services)

### [Connectivity and Data Strategy in the Sea Services](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/connectivity-and-data-strategy-in-sea-services)

Matt Jones, CEO of Sigma Defense Systems, stresses the importance of connectivity and a refined data strategy to ensure that the right data reaches the right place at the right time, thereby enhancing decision-making across sea services.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IIG_adobe.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/enhancing-collaboration-between-government-and-industry-in-data-management)

### [Enhancing Collaboration between Government and Industry in Data Management](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/enhancing-collaboration-between-government-and-industry-in-data-management)

Michelle Woolford, Navy/USMC/4th Estate Account Director at Adobe discusses the critical elements of collaboration between government and industry, particularly focusing on managing and securing data to support military objectives.

#### Guests

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-139.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/inside-hrsas-digital-overhaul-better-health-data-smarter-ai-and-a-kill-switch-for-agents)

### [Inside HRSA's Digital Overhaul: Better Health Data, Smarter AI and a Kill Switch for Agents](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/inside-hrsas-digital-overhaul-better-health-data-smarter-ai-and-a-kill-switch-for-agents)

HRSA Acting CIO Srinivas Panguluri discusses health data modernization, AI adoption and the guardrails needed to govern agentic AI.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-135-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-navy-is-preparing-to-fight-through-a-cyberattack)

### [The Navy Is Preparing to Fight Through a Cyberattack](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-navy-is-preparing-to-fight-through-a-cyberattack)

Navy cyber leader Chris Page explains how the service is preparing to fight through cyberattacks and use cyber for decision advantage.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-132-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-integration-space-race-how-space-command-is-building-decision-advantage)

### [The Integration Space Race: How Space Command Is Building Decision Advantage](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-integration-space-race-how-space-command-is-building-decision-advantage)

U.S. Space Command leaders explain how AI, commercial data and stronger partnerships are accelerating integration and decision advantage in space.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-125-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-scam-playbook-is-changing-ftc-reveals-the-new-face-of-consumer-fraud)

### [The Scam Playbook Is Changing: FTC Reveals the New Face of Consumer Fraud](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-scam-playbook-is-changing-ftc-reveals-the-new-face-of-consumer-fraud)

FTC's Chris Mufarrige explains how the FTC combats impersonation scams using AI, investigations, consumer reporting, and public education.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-120-1.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-navys-ai-powered-readiness-revolution-is-changing-how-wars-will-be-fought)

### [The Navy’s AI-Powered Readiness Revolution Is Changing How Wars Will Be Fought](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/the-navys-ai-powered-readiness-revolution-is-changing-how-wars-will-be-fought)

Admiral Carl Thomas discusses Navy readiness, AI, unmanned systems and the future of data-driven maritime warfare.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-114.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/hack-proofing-hospitals-the-governments-plan-to-stop-cyberattacks-before-they-start)

### [Hack-Proofing Hospitals: The Government’s Plan to Stop Cyberattacks Before They Start](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/hack-proofing-hospitals-the-governments-plan-to-stop-cyberattacks-before-they-start)

ARPA-H tackles healthcare cyber risks with proactive tools, rapid recovery systems, and AI-driven network protection.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-109.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/buy-beats-build-how-dea-is-rethinking-tech-to-outsmart-modern-crime)

### [Buy Beats Build: How DEA Is Rethinking Tech to Outsmart Modern Crime](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/buy-beats-build-how-dea-is-rethinking-tech-to-outsmart-modern-crime)

DEA prioritizes speed and commercial tech to keep up with crime, using smarter tools to handle data overload and support cases in court

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-90.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/noaas-ai-weather-revolution-from-3-hours-to-60-seconds)

### [NOAA’s AI Weather Revolution: From 3 Hours to 60 Seconds](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/noaas-ai-weather-revolution-from-3-hours-to-60-seconds)

NOAA deploys AI models that deliver 10-day weather forecasts in under a minute, boosting accuracy while cutting computing costs.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-70.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/treasurys-data-reset-how-governance-ai-and-literacy-are-powering-smarter-policy)

### [Treasury’s Data Reset: How Governance, AI, and Literacy Are Powering Smarter Policy](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/treasurys-data-reset-how-governance-ai-and-literacy-are-powering-smarter-policy)

David Ashley outlines how Treasury is strengthening data governance, literacy, and quality to meet the Evidence Act and enable smarter, mission-driven decisions.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV-65.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/ai-isnt-the-answer-to-everything-fixing-the-problem-before-the-tech)

### [AI Isn’t the Answer to Everything: Fixing the Problem Before the Tech](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/ai-isnt-the-answer-to-everything-fixing-the-problem-before-the-tech)

EPA CIO Carter Farmer explains why a data-first mindset and clear problem definition matter more than rushing to use AI.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/GOV.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/data-not-just-tech-the-missing-link-in-governments-digital-transformation)

### [Data, Not Just Tech: the Missing Link in Government’s Digital Transformation](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/data-not-just-tech-the-missing-link-in-governments-digital-transformation)

Clare Martorana, former Federal Chief Information Officer, has long been a passionate advocate for improving the government’s digital infrastructure. But as she emphasized in her conversation with Francis Rose on Fed Gov Today, it's not cloud computing or artificial intelligence that represents the government’s biggest challenge—it's data. Data, she argues, is the connective tissue of government...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-08%20at%2011.22.12%20PM.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-data-at-the-edge-how-cbp-delivers-innovation-at-mission-speed)

### [DE25 - Data at the Edge: How CBP Delivers Innovation at Mission Speed](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-data-at-the-edge-how-cbp-delivers-innovation-at-mission-speed)

At the intersection of technology, national security, and operational urgency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is redefining what it means to deliver IT at the speed of mission. In the Driving Outcomes Through Data segment, Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, CIO at CBP, offers a powerful look into how one of the federal government’s largest operational agencies is turning data into real-time...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/shaneman.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-beyond-the-chatbot-how-agentic-ai-is-revolutionizing-the-federal-mission)

### [DE25 - Harnessing Agentic AI for Critical Federal Missions](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-beyond-the-chatbot-how-agentic-ai-is-revolutionizing-the-federal-mission)

Artificial intelligence in government is moving past experimentation and into execution—but what’s coming next goes far beyond large language models and chatbot interfaces. In the Driving Outcomes through Data segment titled “Harnessing Agentic AI for Critical Federal Missions,” Shane Shaneman, Senior AI Strategist for the U.S. Public Sector at NVIDIA, and Sahil Sanghvi, Vice President in the...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/tucker.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-building-a-smarter-government-data-strategy-and-governance-in-action)

### [DE25 - Digital Transformation: Improving Government Efficiency through Data](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-building-a-smarter-government-data-strategy-and-governance-in-action)

Matt Carroll, CEO of Immuta; Austin Gerig, Chief Data Officer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and Dan Tucker, Senior Vice President of Data and AI Engineering at Booz Allen, join forces to discuss how agencies can modernize data infrastructure, promote safe data sharing, and turn insights into impact. Their conversation outlines a model for federal data maturity that blends...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Taxson.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-intelligence-at-the-edge-evolving-cloud-strategy-at-cia)

### [DE25 - Intelligence at the Edge: Evolving Cloud Strategy at CIA](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-intelligence-at-the-edge-evolving-cloud-strategy-at-cia)

For more than a decade, the Central Intelligence Agency has led the federal government’s adoption of cloud computing, setting the pace for secure, scalable, and mission-driven technology transformation. In his segment on Driving Outcomes through Data, Larry Taxson—former Chief of CLOUDworks at the CIA and now Digital Capabilities Delivery Executive—provides an insider’s look at how the agency is...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Crowe.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-cloud-and-the-mission-scaling-for-the-future)

### [DE25 - Cloud and the Mission: Scaling for the Future](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-cloud-and-the-mission-scaling-for-the-future)

As federal agencies reach a decade into their cloud adoption journeys, a new phase of digital transformation is taking hold—one that goes beyond infrastructure and centers the mission at the heart of technology strategy. In the opening segment of Driving Outcomes through Data, filmed on location at The Helix, Booz Allen’s Center for Innovation in Washington, D.C., Richard Crowe, Civil Sector...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Smith.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/digital-transformation-as-a-shield-gaos-strategy-to-combat-fraud-waste-and-abuse)

### [DE25 - Digital Transformation as a Shield: GAO’s Strategy to Combat Fraud, Waste, and Abuse](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/digital-transformation-as-a-shield-gaos-strategy-to-combat-fraud-waste-and-abuse)

At a recent Fed Gov Today event, Jared Smith, Chief Statistician and Director of the Center for Statistics and Data Analytics at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), offered a sharp and data-driven perspective on how digital transformation is evolving the fight against fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs.

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-07%20at%209.24.43%20AM.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-driving-outcomes-through-data)

### [DE25: Driving Outcomes Through Data](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/de25-driving-outcomes-through-data)

Driving Outcomes Through Data explores how federal agencies are embracing data-centric strategies to transform mission delivery, accelerate modernization, and unlock the full potential of emerging technologies. Filmed on location at The Helix, Booz Allen’s Center for Innovation in Washington, D.C., the program features top technology leaders from the public and private sectors sharing insights on...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FGT_3_9_SEG3.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/data-driven-decision-making-for-government-efficiency)

### [Data-Driven Decision Making for Government Efficiency](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/data-driven-decision-making-for-government-efficiency)

In today’s digital government landscape, data is one of the most valuable assets for decision-making, efficiency, and mission success. However, ensuring that data is accurate, accessible, and actionable remains a persistent challenge for federal agencies. On a recent episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, two leading data experts—Eileen Vidrine, Former Chief Data Officer of the U.S. Air...

[![image](https://fedgovtoday.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/WEST%20Collage.png)](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/navigating-future-seas-zero-trust-data-and-technological-innovation-at-west)

### [Navigating Future Seas with Zero Trust, Data Mastery, and Technological Breakthroughs - Insights from WEST](https://fedgovtoday.com/guests/navigating-future-seas-zero-trust-data-and-technological-innovation-at-west)

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