Best Sandbox Collaborative Podcasts (2025)

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HealthCast: How Public-Private Partnerships Drive Public Health Innovation 12:22

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Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy Chief of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Stephen Konya has been credited with launching groundbreaking initiatives like CancerX to accelerate innovation in health care. These efforts are largely borne out of partnerships with the private sector, including academia, entrepreneurs, investors, developers…

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#742: Amazon Quick Suite, AWS MCP, and lots more! 30:35

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Stay up-to-date, with almost 60 new updates this week!!By Amazon Web Services

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CyberCast: Building Secure Systems Starts with the Right Questions, Says EXIM CISO 12:16

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) facilitates trades of exports of goods and services and, in doing so, deals with massive troves of data. From the Billington Cybersecurity Summit, EXIM CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, and Deputy Chief AI Officer Darren Death tells CyberCast that his agency is centralizing data about user access and be…

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#741: Modernizing Edge Infrastructure: Booking.com's Journey with AWS CloudFront and Lambda@Edge 1:03:45

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, host Jillian Forde discusses the migration journey of Booking.com to AWS with Ali and Sarah. They explore the challenges faced by Booking.com , the benefits of using CloudFront and Lambda at Edge, and the importance of observability and cost optimization. The conversation also delves into chaos engineering practi…

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GovCast: Postal Inspection Leverages AI to Combat Mail Fraud, ID Threats 7:38

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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence for its mission. According USPIS Inspector in Charge Eric Shen, the agency is exploring AI's potential to identify suspects, monitor illicit websites and enhance public awareness about mail fraud. At Identity Week America 2025, Shen speaks with GovCast about how U…

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#740: AWS News: EC2 Instance Attestation, S3 Conditional Deletes, and more! 31:46

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Simon and Jillian keep you up to date with over 70 new releases and capabilities!By Amazon Web Services

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CyberCast: Federal Cyber Workforce Lags Behind Emerging Tech, GAO Says 12:53

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Cybersecurity has been on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) high-risk list since 1997. Federal agencies struggle with issues like cyber hygiene, cyber workforce shortages and strategic execution. While agencies put strategies in place to secure their systems, the implementation and execution can be ineffective, according to GAO Managing …

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#739: Applying Multi-region Strategies on AWS 41:18

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Amazon Application Recovery Controller (ARC) Region Switch - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/r53recovery/latest/dg/region-switch.htmlBy Amazon Web Services

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AI GovCast: Marines' First AI Fellowship Aims to Build an AI-Literate Force 19:26

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The U.S. Marine Corps has launched its first AI fellowship program in partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across the force. Modeled after the Air Force’s Phantom program at MIT, the five-month pilot trains Marines to identify command-level problems and develop AI-driven solutions that suppor…

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#738: AWS News: Global Cross-Region Inference, Aurora Limitless and lots more. 25:01

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Simon and Jillian keep you up to date with all the latest releases and capabilities!By Amazon Web Services

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AI GovCast: GSA’s USAi Platform Accelerates AI Adoption Across Government 26:20

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The General Services Administration launched USAi.gov to provide a secure generative AI evaluation suite that enables federal agencies to experiment with and adopt AI more quickly and at no cost. Designed to support the White House’s AI Action Plan, USAi puts tools like chat-based AI, code generation and document summarization directly into the han…

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#737: Accelerate your GenAI innovation journey on AWS with Innovation Sandbox solution 31:50

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In this episode, we will dive deep into Innovation Sandbox on AWS, a new AWS solution offering that transforms the management of temporary sandbox environments, by offering a ready-made solution that enables customers to reduce sandbox setup time from weeks to hours while automating spend controls, security policies, and usage monitoring. Learn how…

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HealthCast: HHS Data Plan Ushers in New Era of Collaborative Health Innovation 9:19

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is transforming how health data is shared and used, emphasizing transparency. Chief Data Officer Kristen Honey is spearheading an “open by default” strategy that moves away from top-down, siloed data management to a more collaborative model. HHS is pushing decision-making to local, state and regiona…

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#736: AWS News: New Amazon Bedrock APIs, New EC2 Instance Types and Lots More. 22:44

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Simon takes you through a big list of cool new things - something for everyone.By Amazon Web Services

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CyberCast: Federal Leaders Explore Geothermal Storage to Boost Data Center Resilience 8:54

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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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#735: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: Zillow's Chief Architect on why cheap ≠ frugal 41:47

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Frugality wasn't something Craig Link learned on the job, it was passed down from his father, who would calculate the cost-benefit of driving for cheaper gas and meticulously track every tank's miles per gallon in a worn notebook tucked into the glove box. He would also pack sandwiches, toss them in a cooler, and store them in the back seat. These …

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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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#734: AWS News: OpenAI, Amazon Elastic VMware Service, and Lots More. 42:53

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A bumper crop of new and improved things for you to take advantage of.By Amazon Web Services

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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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#733: Amazon Connect - So Many Cool New Capabilities For You to Use! 33:05

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, we explore the evolving world of contact centers and Amazon Connect. The discussion covers why contact centers remain critical to both business and public sector operations, and how they're transforming from traditional cost centers into valuable sources of business intelligence. Key highlights include Amazon Con…

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

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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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#732: How to gain Multi-Cluster Visibility across Kubernetes Clusters with the EKS Dashboard 24:53

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In this episode, we'll explore how the new Amazon EKS Dashboard solves key challenges in managing Kubernetes at scale across multiple AWS accounts and regions. We'll discuss how it provides centralized visibility into cluster health, versions, and costs - enabling teams to improve governance, streamline operations, and optimize their Kubernetes inf…

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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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#731: AWS News: Kiro, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and Lots More 31:43

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Simon and Jillian take you on a fast paced update of all things new on AWS!By Amazon Web Services

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

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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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#730: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: At Too Good To Go, Practical Engineering Keeps Food Out of the Bin 36:16

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In the fifth episode of "The Frugal Architect" podcast, Werner and co-host Simon Elisha welcome Morten Keldebaek (CTO) and Robert Hjertmann from Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, connecting consumers with restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. The dis…

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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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#729: AWS News: Aurora Storage Upgrades, DynamoDB Multi-Region Strong Consistency, and More 41:32

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There are over 60 new updates that your hosts Simon, Jillian and Shruthi take you through this week!By Amazon Web Services

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

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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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#728: The Duck Talks Back - Using GENAI in Your Work 23:15

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Simon shares some tips, tricks, and experiences in how Builders can use GENAI in their work to get things done faster, and with better outcomes.Links:Amazon Q Developer CLI: https://github.com/aws/amazon-q-developer-cliPromptz: https://www.promptz.dev/AWS MCP Servers: https://github.com/awslabs/mcpBy Amazon Web Services

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

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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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#727: AWS News: AWS Shield Network Security Director, Amazon GuardDuty for EKS, and more 34:48

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Simon and Jillian take you through all the big security announcements from AWS re:Inforce plus a host of cool new features and price reductions!By Amazon Web Services

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#726: Single region, zero excuses: Mastering AWS resilience 45:33

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Dive into single-region resilience with AWS experts John Formento and Tarik Makota as they debunk common misconceptions and share practical strategies for building robust applications. Learn why multi-AZ isn't enough on its own, discover key AWS services for resilience, and get actionable tips for identifying and mitigating failure modes.Learn More…

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

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

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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

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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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#725: AWS News: FSx for Lustre introduces cost-saving storage tiers, MCP servers enhance AI development tools, and more 39:59

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Explore FSx for Lustre's new intelligent storage tiering that delivers cost savings and unlimited scalability for file storage in the cloud. Plus, discover how the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are revolutionizing AI-assisted development across ECS, EKS, and serverless platforms with real-time contextual responses and automated resource …

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

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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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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

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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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AWS Summit 2025: NIST Secures High-Performance Computing Against Evolving Threats 9:11

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High-performance computing (HPC) systems provide fundamental computing infrastructure for government and industry. Security is critical for these systems that play a pivotal role in economic competitiveness and scientific discovery. At the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Scientist Yang …

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GovCast: VA Plans Future EHR Deployment on Facility Relationships 20:33

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The VA is set to resume its electronic health record modernization program in 2026, nearly three years since it was paused in 2023. During the pause, the agency focused on developing a new strategy for deployment to improve success and boost patient safety. VA now plans to jumpstart the program with a focus on functionality and interoperability of …

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#724: Accelerated computing: From fraud detection to AI innovation 41:25

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Join host Shruthi to discover how organizations use GPU-accelerated computing on AWS. Container Specialist Re Alvarez Parmar shows how Rivian optimizes GPU usage for autonomous vehicles with Amazon EKS. AWS Financial Services expert Sudhir Kalidindi explains real-time fraud detection processing 100B+ events annually. Learn architectural patterns an…

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GovCast: Former CIA security chief emphasizes training and standards for effective AI implementation 23:13

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Artificial intelligence powers many cybersecurity applications, and government agencies are increasingly using AI to augment systems in national security and intelligence capacities. The complexities of AI implementation require careful architectural considerations and robust governance frameworks to ensure safe execution. William MacMillan, former…

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#723: AWS News: Claude 4 Opus comes to Bedrock, AWS Transform accelerates modernization, and more 39:45

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Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet, the most powerful models from Anthropic for coding and advanced reasoning, are now available on Amazon Bedrock. Plus, AWS Transform can now accelerate your Mainframe, .NET and VMWare workload modernization. Learn about these updates and more with your hosts Shruthi and Jillian. 00:00 - Intro, 00:21 - Amazon Bedrock, 03:40 …

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GovCast: How Integrated Analytics Can Break Federal Data Silos 10:47

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Government agencies collect vast amounts of data, but accessing and using that data effectively has long been a challenge. Ahu Yildirmaz and the team at the Coleridge Initiative are working to change that. By providing secure data-sharing platforms, advanced analytics training and tools for cross-agency collaboration, the organization is helping po…

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#722: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: How Warner Bros. Discovery keeps streaming seamless 48:45

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With only nine months to launch Max, Tom Leaman, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery had to move fast to keep millions of viewers streaming smoothly. Learn about their innovative approach to measuring efficiency, managing global operations, and building resilient systems at massive scale with your hosts Simon Elisha and Dr.…

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GovCast: DISA Harnesses AI to Fortify Cyber Resilience 11:07

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Defense Information Systems Agency networks are leveraging AI and sensors to boost real-time monitoring and synthetic traffic, as well as improve user experience and incident resolution. At AFCEA TechNet 2025 in Baltimore, DISA J6 Global Services Directorate Vice Director Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell discussed the impact of emerging technology on dat…

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#721: AWS News: Amazon Nova Premier takes on complex tasks and model distillation, and more 28:42

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Nova Premier is our most advanced AI model yet, featuring a million-token context window and enhanced capabilities at nearly half the cost of competitors. Dive into this update and more with hosts Simon and Jillian.00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Amazon Nova Premier 02:56 - Analytics 04:46 - Artificial Intelligence 11:02 - Business Applications 11:38 - Cloud…