최고 Act Iac 팟캐스트 (2024)

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ICYMI: Digital Transformation Strides Driving Citizen Experience in Government 34:58

3d ago34:58

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from ACT-IAC's 2024 Digital Transformation Summit. This panel of fedtech experts discusses the progress they have made in their respective agencies to leverage digital transformation to enhance the citizen experience, focusing on policy and process impediments that can derail progress and how to overcome them.…

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The Civic Tech Success of IRS Direct File with Courtney O' Reilly 31:15

10d ago31:15

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About a year ago, we were joined on the show by Gabriel Zucker of Code for America to talk taxes. Specifically, a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that directed the IRS to develop their own proprietary, free tax prep software for the first time in history. Since then, the IRS has been hard at work. 2024 tax season marks the launch of the IR…

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A New Era for US Passenger Rail? With Robert Puentes 37:36

17d ago37:36

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This week, The Buzz is joined once again by Robert Puentes, President and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation. Last time, we talked about some of the challenges facing American aviation and the FAA. The intervening weeks have magnified some of this as Boeing, under scrutiny for a series of engineering failures, has started seeing some serious …

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ICYMI: Shared Services Lessons from the Intelligence Community 25:14

24d ago25:14

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our 2024 Shared Services Summit, in partnership with the Shared Services Leadership Coalition. Learn more at sharedservicesnow.org. In this fireside chat, Maria Banks, Director of Federal Sales at Atlassian, sat down with Susan Dorr, Chief Information Officer at the Office of the Director of National Inte…

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Replay: The Tax Software We Deserve with Gabriel Zucker 42:08

1M ago42:08

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This episode originally aired on April 5th, 2023. As tax season ramps up in earnest, and given the good news about the IRS's Direct File Pilot Program, we thought now would be a good time to revisit an interview we conducted last year with Code For America's Gabriel Zucker, the Interim Program Director of Tax Policy and Partnerships. This interview…

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From the Archives: The Roots of Government CX with Dan Tangherlini 52:33

1M ago52:33

52:33

This week, The Buzz presents a session from our archives. The concept of customer experience has driven business decisions in private industry for some time, but it's only in the last decade that CX, or citizen service, has become a focus of government. The creation of healthcare.gov in 2013 heralded a new era in government, one marked by an intere…

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ICYMI: Don't Forget to Cyber 31:17

1M ago31:17

31:17

This week, The Buzz presents a session from ACT-IAC's 2024 Digital Transformation Summit. Digital transformation efforts often rely on implementation of new systems. This presents an opportunity to integrate improved cybersecurity policy from the ground up. Unfortunately, cyber is still often ignored in the digital transformation process despite it…

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Virtual Reality and the Future of Medicine with Dr. Brennan Spiegel 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

While virtual reality has been around for several decades, both as a concept and a technology, it is only in the past few years that inexpensive, mass-produced, higher-quality VR systems have become broadly available. This has enabled more people to experiment and conduct research with VR software, and better determine its potential and use. The fi…

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The Future of Federal Buildings with Elliot Doomes 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Since the mass adoption of remote work began in 2020, there has been an ongoing question around what the shift in commuting habits means for American downtowns. What should office space look like? Where should people be living and working, and how do they get between those two places? All of these have implications for local policymakers, developer…

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ICYMI: AI Acquisitions at the Department of State with Michael Derrios 24:33

2M ago24:33

24:33

This week, The Buzz presents a session from our 2024 Acquisition Forum, which specifically focused this year on AI in government. Our forum ended with a fireside chat between Susie Rainey, Diplomacy and Exploration Lead at Accenture Federal, and Michael Derrios, Senior Procurement Executive at the US Department of State. Together, they discuss the …

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Modernization and Reform at the FAA with Robert Puentes 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

In just a few short years, the aviation sector has experienced the whipsaw of a pandemic-era travel freeze followed by a post-pandemic travel explosion. Like many other industries, our already complex air travel system has experienced some recent pain points related to labor shortages, technological failures, and governance challenges. Some are new…

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The Green Transition Dilemma with James Salzman and J.B. Ruhl 55:18

3M ago55:18

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As we've explored on this show before, the past few years have seen an unprecedented level of public and private investment in green energy, green infrastructure, and electrification. Between the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, over $1 Trillion has flowed into the green economy. This reflects the urgency of the climat…

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ICYMI: Pursuing Greatness with Art Jackson 33:15

3M ago33:15

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This week, The Buzz presents something a little different than usual. ELC 2023, ACT-IAC's flagship conference in Hershey, PA, opened with a rousing, inspirational keynote from Art Jackson about personal leadership. Art Jackson is a professional speaker and coach, West Point graduate, and former IT executive. Learn more about him at https://artjacks…

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ICYMI: CX Progress at the IRS with Danny Werfel 39:43

3M ago39:43

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our December 2023 CX Summit. CX is a key component of the Biden-Harris President's Management Agenda. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act appropriated an additional $79.4 billion to the IRS to assist in modernization and improved service delivery. In this keynote, Commissioner Danny Werfel details the challe…

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All About Tech Hubs with Alejandra Castillo 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

In August 2022, Congress passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors – or Chips and Science Act. Congratulations to whoever came up with that acronym. The law authorized more than a quarter of a trillion dollars in funding for domestic technology manufacturing and development. It has been recognized as a key piece of the reigni…

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Farewell 2023 with Dave Wennergren 30:44

4M ago30:44

30:44

This week will be the last episode of The Buzz for 2023, and we're taking the time to reflect back on a busy year at ACT-IAC with Dave Wennergren, our CEO. We review the major topics of interest for the federal government, how to deal with a rapidly-changing world, what ACT-IAC has been up to, and what to look forward to next year. Thank you, liste…

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FTX Fallout and the Future of Crypto with Hilary Allen 44:47

4M ago44:47

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The last time we discussed cryptocurrency on this podcast in April 2022, both the economy and the technology sector were in very different places. Right around that time, inflation really began to accelerate, peaking at 9.1% year-over-year in June. The Federal Reserve pumped the brakes and hiked interest rates 5% in a 4-month period. The entire cry…

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ICYMI: 2023's Leaders in Acquisitions Excellence 36:45

5M ago36:45

36:45

This year, ACT-IAC's Imagine Nation ELC was our largest conference ever, with more than 1200 in-person attendees! We also had more sessions than ever, and The Buzz is excited to bring a selection of recordings from this year's event to our podcast audience. This session features the presentation of the Federal Acquisition Institute's 2023 Chief Acq…

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Why do Government Shutdowns Happen? with Philip Joyce 48:57

5M ago48:57

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This fall, our federal government has teetered on the edge of shutdown more than once before a last-minute agreement could be reached. As of this episode, yet another Continuing Resolution has extended the day of reckoning to either mid-January or early February, depending on the agency. Unfortunately, this is not the first time discord in Congress…

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ICYMI: Kiran Ahuja on the Future at OPM 28:14

5M ago28:14

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This year, ACT-IAC's Imagine Nation ELC was our largest conference ever, with more than 1200 in-person attendees! We also had more sessions than ever, and The Buzz is excited to bring a selection of recordings from this year's event to our podcast audience. We're kicking things off with a lively discussion between OPM Director Kiran Ahuja and her c…

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Federal Insights Exchange: Acquisitions at the VA with Dr. Angela Billups 33:28

6M ago33:28

33:28

This week, the Buzz is partnering with ACT-IAC's Federal Insights Exchange (FIE). The FIE program hosts short-form conversations between industry and agency leaders to share success stories, challenges, and priorities. Our guest host Dr. Allan Burman, President of Jefferson Solutions at the Jefferson Consulting Group and member of the Department of…

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Closing the Digital Divide for the Quinault Indian Nation with Tyson Johnston 41:50

6M ago41:50

41:50

Among America's Indigenous communities, the legacy of settler colonialism has left deep scars. As they confront disparities in health outcomes, economic development, and political attention, Tribal governments must routinely do more with less to provide necessary services to their people. In addition, accelerating climate change threatens local eco…

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The Art of Government Memes with Joseph Galbo 43:54

6M ago43:54

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a small government agency with an important charge - to research and communicate to the public the personal safety risks of the everyday products that we buy and use. But our cluttered information landscape makes any sort of public communication challenging - let alone for (traditionally) dry message…

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ICYMI: A Cybersecurity Breakdown with Yemi Oshinnaiye 41:03

6M ago41:03

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so this week we present a session from ACT-IAC's 2023 Cybersecurity Summit. TSA CIO Yemi Oshinnaiye kicked off our summit with a broad-ranging discussion of his experience in cyber, why cybersecurity matters, and how the IT community can confront the cyber challenges of the present and future. Subscribe on …

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From the Archives: The First USDS Administrator 51:25

7M ago51:25

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from ELC 2014. Mikey Dickerson initially came to the federal government on a temporary basis as part of the team assigned to rescue the unfortunate Healthcare.gov rollout in 2013. Less than a year later, he was tapped to serve as the first administrator of the fledgling US Digital Service, which sought to brin…

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ICYMI: The New Employer-Employee Compact 55:40

7M ago55:40

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our first ever Future Evolution of the Workforce Forum. For decades, the Government has competed with private industry for talent by offering what were generally perceived to be better benefits, job stability, improved working environments and a greater sense of fulfillment via a sense of purpose built ar…

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The Inflation Reduction Act Progress Report with Grace Smith 37:03

7M ago37:03

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Last month marked the 1-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The somewhat simple name belies the breadth and scope of this enormous piece of legislation. Among other changes like tax code and Medicare reform, the IRA is also the most comprehensive piece of US climate policy in history, and it contains a dizzying number of…

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How Government Built This: Upskilling for Success and Satisfaction 35:23

7M ago35:23

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This week, we present our season finale of How Government Built This! This year, our theme was "Strengthening and Empowering our People and Culture", and we looked at how applying the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) can promote innovation within an organization. This week, our guest host is Jennifer Lasko, Human …

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ICYMI: Climate Risks to National Security 48:11

8M ago48:11

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our 2023 Climate Change Summit. DoD, DHS, and the State Department have long recognized that climate change’s impacts - including sea level rise, weather-related challenges to installations and operations, and forced migration - can significantly threaten our national security. In January of 2021, Preside…

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Life Experiences: Helping Parents Navigate the Challenges of Early Childhood 26:56

8M ago26:56

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As detailed in the President's Management Agenda and Executive Order 14058, a major priority of the current administration has been to improve government service delivery to the American public. The challenges of receiving federal benefits have been well-documented - from confusing paper applications to unclear responsibilities between multiple fed…

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Summer News Round-Up 2023 11:05

8M ago11:05

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As August comes to a close, The Buzz is here to get you up to speed on the top stories in the federal technology sector from this summer, as well as share what ACT-IAC has coming up in the fall. From climate change to government AI, we'll give you the most important updates from the past few months. Resources: AI News: No Section 230 for AI Act Blo…

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ICYMI: Hyperautomation in the Workforce 38:31

8M ago38:31

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our 2023 Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference. In this panel discussion, representatives from government and industry discuss how hyperautomation is reshaping roles and responsibilities in the working world, and the skill requirements for organizations to operate these powerful new technologies. …

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Building Flood-Resistant Communities with Mathew Sanders 40:00

8M ago40:00

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This past July, a series of severe floods devastated central Vermont. After more than a decade of drought, early 2023 brought a series of 12 "atmospheric rivers" to California, dumping trillions of gallons of water up and down the coast and causing billions of dollars in damage. Last summer, parts of Eastern Kentucky experienced more than a foot of…

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Unpacking the EV Charger War with Andrew Russell 41:52

9M ago41:52

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If you have a gas car, you never really need to double-check which gas station you go to when you fill up. Every gas station in North America is compatible with every personal vehicle. This standardized fuel network enables our gas-driven transportation system in a way that most of us don't notice on a day-to-day basis. If you have an electric vehi…

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Replay: Getting America Online with Kathryn De Wit 44:07

9M ago44:07

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Over the past few weeks, we've seen a host of state governments triumphantly announcing the arrival of federal funds - usually over $1 billion apiece - to expand broadband access, particularly to rural communities. The seeds of this arrival were planted nearly two years ago, when Congress passed the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. The wheels of govern…

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Nuclear Fusion: Energy of the Future? 24:43

9M ago24:43

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In December 2022, scientists at the National Ignition Facility, of NIF, at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory did something that had never happened before on Earth – controlled fusion ignition. What is nuclear fusion and why does it matter? This week on The Buzz, we'll be talking about why last year's experiment represents an enormous breakthro…

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Insecure Work in a Digital Age with Julia Ticona 1:08:48

10M ago1:08:48

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While "the Future of Work" has become a popular topic in the post-pandemic era, the conversation has largely focused on how white-collar workers are adapting and reacting to a workplace and labor market governed and facilitated by digital technologies. The expansion of remote work has sparked plenty of discussion about our relationship to technolog…

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ICYMI: Government Partnerships in the Health Life Cycle 42:52

10M ago42:52

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our 2023 Health Innovation Summit. Government partnerships across civilian and military healthcare agencies are critical for health life cycle delivery. In this panel discussion, leaders from both civilian, military and industry health landscape will discuss how collaborations and standard development are…

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How Government Built This: Methods of Mentorship 51:11

10M ago51:11

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We're back with a new season of How Government Built This! This year, our theme is "Strengthening and Empowering our People and Culture", and we'll be looking at how applying the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) can promote innovation within an organization. This week, our returning host is Javier Inclan, who inte…

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Opening the Artificial Information Floodgates with Ravit Dotan 42:43

11M ago42:43

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This episode of The Buzz is best experienced with headphones. With the generative AI hype cycle reaching a fever pitch, now may be a good time to step back and consider some of the potential downsides and risks of creating terabytes of text, image, sound and video at the click of a button. What will it mean to exist in an online world where the sou…

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ICYMI: Preparing for the Future at the Defense Intelligence Agency 23:48

11M ago23:48

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This week, The Buzz presents a keynote session from ACT-IAC's 2023 Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) supports the entire DoD community by providing strategic information about the capabilities of foreign adversaries. In this talk, Edacheril "E.P." Mathew, the agency's Deputy CIO, explains who the D…

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Federal Insights Exchange: Workforce Modernization at the VA 27:30

11M ago27:30

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This week, the Buzz is partnering with ACT-IAC's Federal Insights Exchange (FIE). The FIE program hosts short-form conversations between industry and agency leaders to share success stories, challenges, and priorities. Our guest host Sid Getz, Vice President at CGI and member of the Department of Veterans Affairs FIE, sat down with Jon Rychalski, A…

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ICYMI: Infrastructure Vulnerabilities and the Climate Emergency 35:53

11M ago35:53

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This week, the Buzz presents a recorded session from our first ever Climate Change Summit, held on April 17th. This fireside chat features Edward Saltzberg, Executive Director of the Security and Sustainability Forum and Andy Bochman, Senior Grid Strategist at the Idaho National Laboratory. These two experts discuss vulnerability of infrastructure …

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How Government Built This: Building Coalitions in Emerging Tech 51:45

12M ago51:45

51:45

We're back with a new season of How Government Built This! This year, our theme is "Strengthening and Empowering our People and Culture", and we'll be looking at how applying the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) can promote innovation within an organization. This week, we explore the many ways that ACT-IAC's Emerg…

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Infectious Disease in a Warming World with Dr. Ben Beard & Dr. Nancy Chow 37:12

12M ago37:12

37:12

Global average temperatures have risen roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, but more than half of that change has come only in the last 4 decades. And in the next 3 decades, we are on track to see an additional 5-degree Fahrenheit (or more) increase. The Earth of today, and of the near future, is one in which we must constantly adapt to the env…

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How Government Built This: How Empowerment Leads to Innovation 54:07

12M ago54:07

54:07

We're back with a new season of How Government Built This! This year, our theme is "Strengthening and Empowering our People and Culture", and we'll be looking at how applying the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) can promote innovation within an organization. This week, we're hearing from the members of the workfor…

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Education for an AI-Driven Workforce with Dr. Ioulia Rytikova & Dr. Aisha Sikder 38:59

1y ago38:59

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If “data is the new oil” as British mathematician Clive Humby famously said in 2006, then perhaps artificial intelligence is the new plastics – a novel application of an existing raw material. Though opinions vary on how AI will actually influence our future, we're firmly in the “revolution is imminent” category. Whether that revolution is benefici…

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What's Next for DOJ IT with Melinda Rogers & Brian Wodarski 32:17

1y ago32:17

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The Department of Justice – home to our nation’s most prominent law enforcement agencies (sorry Park Rangers) and US attorneys’ offices. With more than 40 separate component agencies and over 115,000 employees in all 50 states and worldwide, the DOJ requires an IT infrastructure to match its scale. Enter the IT strategic plan. This document outline…

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The Tax Software We Deserve with Gabriel Zucker 40:59

1y ago40:59

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With 2023’s tax deadline fast approaching, our thoughts turn once again to the peculiarities of America’s filing system. Instead of the IRS interacting directly with the public for annual tax preparation, private companies facilitate electronic filing in the United States, a service that is supposed to be provided to most Americans free of charge. …

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ICYMI: The Race to Secure Federal Cryptographic Systems 31:06

1y ago31:06

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This week, The Buzz presents a recorded session from our 2023 Shared Services Summit, which took place on March 21st. National Security Memoradum (NSM)-10, released last year, outlines the Administration's plans to remain ahead of cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing systems. Federal agencies must begin to inventory their cryptographic …

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