Best CIO Talk Network Podcasts (2025)

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How Risk Aware Leaders Build Lasts? 54:13

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In an era of black swan events, economic volatility, and rapid technological change, leaders must balance growth with governance to build organizations that endure. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Dr. Ramesh Gopal, Chief Risk Officer for UAE & Saudi and Head of Credit Risk at CEEMEA for Deutsche Bank, joins host Sanjog Aul to share lessons fro…

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CyberCast: CISA, NREL Explore Geothermal Storage to Boost Data Center Resilience 8:37

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The White House released a new executive order in July — Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure —calling on government to develop AI-ready data centers, streamline federal permitting and encourage private investment in critical infrastructure. Federal agencies are focusing on system resilience to withstand rising environmenta…

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DPV Health | Former CIO | Noel Toal 22:09

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Melbourne-based not-for-profit DPV Health has replaced its annual penetration tests with bimonthly automated attack simulations, aiming to strengthen its vulnerability management through more frequent and proactive threat assessments. Former chief information officer of DPV Health, Noel Toal, began exploring simulations after becoming disenchanted …

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Earth Observed | Episode 2: Jeff Butler | What does product market fit look like for EO AI? 28:21

5d ago28:21

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In this episode of the Earth Observed podcast, DeepRec.ai had the pleasure of catching up with Jeff Butler, Founder & CEO of ClimateGeo consulting, a next-generation consulting firm that translates climate, geospatial, and supply chain data into actionable insights for a sustainable future through innovative analysis and software. Tune in for Jeff'…

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305 - Finally here – Group Source of Authority in the cloud 28:50

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Today, we'll take a look at something that is of the essence for anyone working with identities and the shift to the cloud. What is Group SOA, and why should you care? We reflect on the dependencies of Active Directory, the five stages of transformation, and what this capability will help you achieve. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:20) - Show…

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GovCast: Inside FedRAMP 20x: GSA’s Pete Waterman Talks Speed, Safety, Automation 23:42

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FedRAMP 20x is redefining how federal cloud services get authorized —making them faster, smarter and more secure. Earlier this year GSA released the 20x pilot in an effort to increase the efficiency of authorizations and enhance security. Pete Waterman, FedRAMP director at the General Services Administration, unpacks how the program is streamlining…

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Earth Observed | Episode 1: Bill Greer | How Nonprofit Satellites Could Change Everything 35:56

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Welcome to the debut episode of Earth Observed, a podcast shaped by a shared fascination with our planet and the technology that transforms how we see it. This is a space to hear from the people designing satellites, building geospatial platforms, and turning vast streams of Earth data into tools for understanding and improving life on the ground. …

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304 - Microsoft Tech Updates 31:18

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In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:15) - Show content starts. Show links - Cr…

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GovCast: VA’s Platform One Offers Sandbox to Software 13:29

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The second Trump administration has spent 2025 accelerating its software modernization initiatives through the creation of agencies like the U.S. DOGE Service and other entities designed to digitize and modernize the American government. Modeling after DOD enterprise software container platforms, the Department of Veterans Affairs stood up its own …

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Strandbags | Group Chief Technology Officer | John Khoury 11:14

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303 - A look at Microsoft Sentinel in 2025 26:49

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Back in 2020 we did our first episode on Microsoft Sentinel. We feel it's time to revisit Sentinel after five years, and take a look at where it stands today. What's relevant, what's new, and what's happening with Sentinel? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:29) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Sentinel Quickstart - Sentinel Data Lak…

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CyberCast: Bolstering Cybersecurity Posture is a Team Effort, GAO Says 9:15

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Cybersecurity is a critical component of organizational health no matter the federal agency. Yet, federal leaders across government are struggling to change culture, improve workflows and promote good cyber hygiene to prepare for the threats of tomorrow. The Government Accountability Office’s Information Technology and Cybersecurity division assist…

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[SPONSORED] Australian businesses leverage 5G to unlock their full potential 26:42

23d ago26:42

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Sponsored by Ericsson — In this episode, we explore how 5G connectivity is transforming the way Australian businesses innovate, compete, and grow. Drawing on insights from Ericsson’s Australia’s Enterprise State of Connectivity 2025 survey, we uncover why over 87% of enterprises see 5G as key to positioning Australia as a global technology leader —…

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302 - A brief overview of Model Context Protocol (MCP) 33:00

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In this week's episode, we break down Model Context Protocol, or MCP. What is it, why should you care, and how does it change your solutions? We discuss the concept, the architecture, and share our experiences working with MCP solutions. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:02) - Show content starts. Show links - MCP home: modelcontextprotocol.io -…

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GovCast: NRL Harnesses AI to Track Global Maritime Activity, Identify Threats 16:36

28d ago16:36

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Monitoring the world’s oceans and waterways is no simple task. 70% of the world is made up of water, and with millions of data points around the globe to sift through, human analysts cannot do the job alone. NRL’s Alan Hope joins us to discuss how the agency is leveraging relationships with federal agencies and services like National Oceanic and At…

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NT Police Force | Commander of Digital Transformation and Reform | John Atkin 26:15

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The Northern Territory Police Force has adopted a top-down change management strategy to oversee the delivery of technology and transformation programs, following setbacks during the rollout of its new core policing system. Commander of digital transformation and reform John Atkin led the effort to implement SerPro, the force’s long-overdue case ma…

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301 - A look at agentic workflows with n8n 30:59

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In this week's episode, we'll take a look at n8n—the agentic workflow engine/tool/product/service. How does it compare to Power Platform, Azure Functions, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and other similar offerings from Microsoft? Self-hosting vs. cloud-hosted? We also share lessons learned and other insights. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03…

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AI GovCast: How NASA’s AI Plan Boosts Government Efficiency 8:10

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NASA Chief Data Officer and Chief AI Officer David Salvagnini joined GovCIO Media & Research live from the Federal IT Efficiency Summit in Tysons, Virginia, to share insights into his dual role leading AI and data initiatives at the agency, including the development of NASA’s AI strategy and how it's being integrated with responsible data governanc…

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CR107: Reflecting on Season 4 – Highlights what we learned, loved and are planning next 1:31:46

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Dave, Esmee, and Rob take a moment to look back on the wild ride that was Season 4—revisiting the themes that sparked the biggest conversations and the guests who left a lasting impression. They also reveal what’s on their summer to-do lists and drop a few juicy hints about what’s coming in Season 5. Get ready—it’s going to be even bigger and bolde…

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300 - Episode Three Hundred, and some Microsoft security updates 43:49

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This is episode 300! Massive thank you and gratitude to everyone for tuning in over the years. We reflect a bit on the past 6 years of the show, and then we dive deep into security-focused updates from Microsoft. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:02) - Show content starts. Show links - What's new in Microsoft Defender for Cloud features | Micros…

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GovCast: Doing More with Less is Muscle Memory for IRS, Former Deputy CIO Says 19:43

1M ago19:43

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Darnita Trower, former deputy CIO for Operations at the Internal Revenue Service, discusses her tenure at the agency and the resilience the workforce has shown through budget cuts, administration changes and difficult tax seasons. She said the agency is built to weather storms and is on a continuing modernization path. Trower is an accomplished exe…

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Australian Bureau of Statistics | Rob Walter 30:58

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This episode is brought to you by Brennan and the 2025 iTnews state of security report. Our first guest this fortnight is Rob Walter, the Director of the Agriculture Statistics Program at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS is increasingly aggregating government and third party data sources to build out its understanding of agriculture. Th…

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Low-Code AI Apps- Enabling Innovation, Ensuring Control 40:23

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Low-code systems democratize artificial intelligence tools, allowing nontechnical staff members to produce data-driven apps independently. This movement creates questions about governance, security, and quality control even while it gives innovators agility and speed. How can companies enable low-code tool-equipped business units to provide strong …

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CR106: Changing nature of large scale apps with Timo Elliott SAP 1:02:41

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The rise of structure software fueled globalization by streamlining operations across borders. Now, Cloud and AI are accelerating this momentum, enabling faster innovation, smarter decision-making, and scalable growth. By modernizing ERP with intelligent technologies, organizations can stay agile, competitive, and ready for the next wave of global …

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299 - Lessons learned self-hosting small Docker-based services and utilities 39:02

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In this week's episode, it's time to share insights and lessons learned from self-hosting stuff at home! We'll talk about the why and the what, and also some stuff that didn't work at all. You'll also hear about how to best service workloads from home, and what sort of equipment is needed. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:04) - Show content sta…

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GovCast: Inside DOD’s Push to Grow the Cyber Workforce Through Academia 15:06

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In her first interview since becoming Principal Director of the Defense Department’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO), Diba Hadi reflects on her role and vision for the office since stepping into the position in 2024 during the 2025 HammerCON conference in Laurel, Maryland. Hadi shares insights into her day-to-day responsibilities and highli…

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Co-Founder, CEO and CTO at Chain4Travel, Pablo Castillo | The Leadership Lab | Episode 48 38:59

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We had the great pleasure of speaking to Pablo Castillo, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO at Chain4Travel, in the latest episode of The Leadership Lab. Listen in for Pablo's unique take on innovating with blockchain in the travel industry, the importance of user interaction in business development, funding, profitability, and so much more. More about Pablo:…

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CR0105: How little we still understand about GreenOps with James Hall, Green Pixie 32:39

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GreenOps is a cultural transformation that empowers developers to turn emissions data into meaningful action, bridging the communication gap with ESG teams and exposing the critical truth that cloud cost and carbon cost are not the same, which fundamentally reshapes how we approach sustainable IT. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Hall, …

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298 - Understanding Azure Virtual Network Manager from an ALZ perspective with Jack Tracey 46:03

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Today, we'll talk about AVNM, or Azure Virtual Network Manager, with insights from Microsoft's Jack Tracey. What is it, and why do you need it? We talk about mesh networks, routing, IP address management, AVNM with Azure Landing Zones, and more! (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:08) - Show content starts. Show links - What is AVNM? - Frequently …

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GovCast: DOD Turns to Skills-Based Hiring to Build Next-Gen Cyber Workforce 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Mark Gorak, the Defense Department’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office’s (CAEO) director and principal director for Resources and Analysis, shares how his office is shaping the future of cyber talent during the 2025 HammerCON conference in Laurel, Maryland. Launched in 2024, CAEO has partnered with over 480 academic institutions nationwide to identi…

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SA Power Networks | Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience | Nathan Morelli 16:04

2M ago16:04

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Our guest this fortnight is SA Power Networks’ Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience Nathan Morelli. Our conversation is broad ranging but is anchored in a five-year cyber security strategy prepared and published by the organisation a couple of months ago, with a roadmap that is set to be updated annually. **** iTnews is launching the 2025 State…

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CR104 Quantumania part 2 with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller and James Goeders, Google Quantum AI 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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Quantum computing in 2025 is rapidly advancing toward commercialization, with breakthroughs in algorithms, scalable hardware, and cloud-based quantum services driving real-world applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob dive into the cutting edge of quantum computing with Catherine Vollgra…

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297 - Thoughts on vibe coding, productivity and the future of software development 40:43

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In this week's episode, we'll talk about vibe coding - the practice of writing code that prioritizes aesthetics, creativity, and personal expression. What's our experience on this? What tooling are we using? What does this mean for productivity? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:14) - Show content starts. Show links - Mistral Small 3.2 Feedback …

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The Paradox of Speed : Scaling Innovation Without Losing Control 49:18

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The pressure to move fast has never been greater—leaders must accelerate digital transformation, deploy AI-driven efficiencies, and launch new business models faster than ever. But unchecked speed can create strategic drift, unmanaged risk, and operational chaos. How do leaders ensure velocity without recklessness, and what structures should be in …

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GovCast: New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks 20:33

2M ago20:33

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Competitiveness in advanced telecommunications technologies is critical to American innovation and national security. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced the new Verticals-enabling Intelligent NEtwork Systems (VINES) program to foster U.S. leadership in advanced telecommunications and foster innovative real-world applications. …

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[SPONSORED CONTENT] Mind the AI innovation gap 19:15

2M ago19:15

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Sponsored by Brennan. A recent five-state listening tour of Australian boardrooms revealed a strong interest in artificial intelligence, but few tangible outcomes. Brennan’s Head of Digital Solutions, Steve Anderton, observed that while executives are eager to harness AI’s potential, adoption remains limited due to vague goals, misaligned stakehold…

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CRSP06 Bonus Telecom special: Big Frontiers of the Telecoms Industry, Vivek Badrinath, GSMA 49:41

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The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In this special bonus episode, building on our Reimagining Telecoms mini-series, we dive into the current opportunities shaping today’s dynamic te…

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296 - Common questions about Azure landing zones with Jack Tracey 46:46

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Today, we'll talk about Azure Landing Zones, with insights from Microsoft's Jack Tracey. What are landing zones, to be more exact? We touch topics on application and platform landing zones, networking, architectures, infrastructure as code, and many others. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:30) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure Landing Z…

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Co-Founder and CTO of Yuuniq Health, Nicolaj Förderer | The Leadership Lab | Episode 47 17:56

2M ago17:56

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The leadership lab returns with another dive into deep tech! In this episode, we're joined by Nicolaj Förderer, the CTO and Co-Founder of Yunniq Health, a pioneering digital health startup that uses AI to equip medical practices with advanced tools for genetic profiling and efficient patient monitoring. With a technical foundation in Mechanical Eng…

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Australian Red Cross | Former CIO | Brett Wilson 14:11

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The Australian Red Cross is in the final stages of developing a data mesh approach using Microsoft Fabric following an earlier attempt at a more traditional centralised data lake. Now former chief information officer Brett Wilson discusses the project.By iTnews Australia

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CyberCast: Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI 21:54

2M ago21:54

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Edmon Begoli, Director of the Center for AI Security Research (CAISER) at the Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, highlights how his team is ensuring safe and responsible AI deployment across government during the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. The research team is developing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to…

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CR103: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]: Transformation into a product-driven enterprise 1:02:03

3M ago1:02:03

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[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organizations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, we address the ‘big rocks’ that can obstruct or delay successful outcomes in organizational transformations. Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined…

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295 - What’s new in MCRA – Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture? 27:19

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In this week's episode, we look at MCRA - the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture. Updates were released in April 2025; we'll go through the updates and explain why MCRA matters. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:29) - Show content starts. Show links - Updated MCRA Feedback - Give us feedback!…

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GovCast: AI Enables Coast Guard’s Workforce to Transform Operations 13:50

3M ago13:50

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The new administration has released several new directives to guide agencies' approach to AI since the beginning of the year. The tech is reshaping the U.S. Coast Guard’s core services and pushing its workforce to rethink the service’s approach to operations. The Coast Guard has been on a journey to upskill its workforce to better utilize the techn…

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GovCast: DOL Turns to Workforce Development to Maintain AI Superiority 10:16

3M ago10:16

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Department of Labor’s Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling outlines a comprehensive strategy to address the growing demand for AI skills in the American economy, during a live discussion at the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Sonderling explains the federal government's multi-pronged approach to AI literacy, focusing on early educatio…

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AWS Summit 2025: A DOE National Lab Uses GenAI to Boost Efficiency 8:25

3M ago8:25

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Shannon Ayers from Lawrence Livermore National Lab unveiled a groundbreaking generative AI tool to boost operational efficiency at the National Ignition Facility. The tool leverages 22 years of institutional data, analyzing over 98,000 problem logs, to provide instant troubleshooting guidance for operators. By creating a decision-tree system, the l…

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CR102: Tattoos, Tech, and Teams, what ink means in the age of AI with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist 56:30

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Every organization is built on people, structures, and culture. But culture isn’t static—it evolves with every interaction, ambition, and shift in circumstance. As IT drives business transformation, new technologies reshape how people connect and collaborate. In this ever-changing landscape, a strong, adaptive culture is the key to lasting success.…

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AWS Summit 2025: Idaho National Lab’s AI Applications in Nuclear Technology 22:19

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The Idaho National Laboratory is working on a suite of artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance nuclear energy research. During an interview at AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., the lab’s Scientific Computing Division Director Chris Ritter discussed how the organization is using generative AI to address complex scientific challenges across dom…

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AWS Summit 2025: Innovation Accelerates IT Delivery at DOD 11:56

3M ago11:56

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Technology and software development can take years to field capabilities that may no longer meet mission needs once they reach the finish line. Some department compliance practices can add 12-18 months for authorization. At the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., Marine Corps Community Services Digital Program Manager David Raley said that his office i…

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294 - Microsoft Tech Updates 30:11

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In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:20) - Show content starts. Show links - De…