• Trustworthiness and AI: Finding Balance in Innovation
    Sep 3 2025

    How can an organization effectively create systems to protect against compromised AI data models to build a secure, transparent infrastructure that builds trust while accelerating innovation?

    In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, Ben Cushing from Red Hat joins us to discuss how agencies can "shift left" on security and apply supply chain best practices to AI and software models.

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    13 mins
  • Smart Strategies for AI-Driven Modernization
    Aug 12 2025

    AI can be a powerful modernization tool, but how do we separate real solutions from empty hype? Join us on today's Fed to Fed podcast episode as we hear how Karsun Solutions is blending AI with human expertise to avoid common pitfalls to optimize systems for more efficient outcomes.

    Today’s guests:
    - Badri Sriraman, Senior Vice President, Karsun Innovation Center
    - Judewin Gabriel, Lead Cloud Architect, ReDuX
    - Zack Schwartz, Chief Information and Technology Officer, Events DC
    - Moderator: Susan Sharer, Chief Executive Officer, GOVTECH CONNECTS

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    18 mins
  • AI and The Supply Chain Revolution
    Jul 7 2025

    How can the federal government leverage AI to transform fragile supply chains into proactive, resilient systems that improve outcomes and reduce costs?

    In today’s episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we sit down with two experts at the intersection of public and private sector innovation. Together, they explore how AI-powered automation, trusted data, and integrated platforms are reshaping how the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal health agencies manage supply chains.

    Learn how commercial best practices, policy shifts, and leadership alignment can drive a more resilient, cost-effective, and veteran-focused health supply chain.

    Today’s guests:

    – Tina Vatanka Murphy, President & CEO, GHX

    – Dave Sloniker, Vice President of Supply Chain, TISTA

    – Moderator: Susan Sharer, Chief Executive Officer, GOVTECH CONNECTS

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    20 mins
  • Driving Efficiency and Mission Success with a Modern, Scalable Digital Infrastructure
    Jun 27 2025

    How can agencies architect digital infrastructure to support the rapid growth of AI and ensure mission-critical operations are secure, scalable, and future-ready?

    In today’s episode of the Fed2Fed podcast, we sit down with infrastructure and interconnection experts from Equinix to discuss how federal agencies and the Department of Defense are rethinking infrastructure to support emerging technologies and improve mission outcomes.

    The conversation highlights how agencies can enable secure access to their digital ecosystems, build flexibility into their infrastructure strategies, and prepare for the next wave of innovation—from AI to quantum computing—by focusing on data, interconnectivity, and trusted partnerships.

    Learn more about the key considerations, success stories, and lessons learned from agencies already making this transformation in today’s episode!

    Today’s guests:
    - Christine Pacheco, Director, Federal Sales, Equinix
    - Glenn Dekhayser, Principal Global Solutions Architect, Equinix
    - Moderator: Susan Sharer, Chief Executive Officer, GOVTECH CONNECTS

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    21 mins
  • Redefining Readiness: Smarter Support for the Force
    May 5 2025

    How do we strengthen mission readiness in an era of evolving challenges? In this episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, brought to you in collaboration with Leidos, leaders from Leidos explore how technology, health expertise, and performance-focused strategies are building a stronger, more resilient force.

    Join Liz Porter (President, Health & Civil Sector), Dr. Keita Franklin (Chief Behavioral Health Officer), and Thad Allen (Senior Advisor) as they discuss how real-time data, holistic health models, and smarter support systems are helping military service members and their families thrive—across every stage of the mission lifecycle.

    Listen now to hear how innovation, leadership, and human-centered care are redefining the future of readiness.

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    21 mins
  • Effectively Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of AI and Quantum Computing
    Apr 25 2025

    Today's exciting episode of the Fed to Fed podcast focuses on how federal agencies and industry partners can prepare for evolving cyber threats. We discuss the importance of prioritizing strategies like automated remediation, layered defenses, and proactive security monitoring. We also explore how to responsibly and effectively implement AI as an effective tool while minimizing risk.

    Join us as we welcome Jeremy Newberry from Merlin Cyber to the GOVTECH CONNECTS Fed to Fed Podcast.

    About Today's Guest:

    Jeremy Newberry is a cybersecurity strategist and architect with a mission to operationalize cybersecurity—turning strategy into action to protect organizations against evolving threats. With over two decades of experience advising federal agencies, enterprises, and technology leaders, Jeremy specializes in Zero Trust architectures, AI-driven security operations, and advanced threat intelligence. With a simple goal: translating cybersecurity strategies into operational success, ensuring organizations are not just secure in theory but resilient in practice.

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    17 mins
  • Focus On Digital Health - Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions Program
    Mar 19 2025

    In today's conversation with Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions Program Manager, Chris Nichols, we dive into how the program streamlines large amounts of data to provide real, actionable insights leading to improved military health services and mission outcomes.

    Learn how streamlined data processing improves federal health services and about current priorities in this episode of the Fed to Fed podcast!

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    22 mins
  • Focus On Digital Health - IIA Predictive Modeling System
    Feb 19 2025

    In today's episode of the Fed to Fed podcast, we sit down with program representatives from the Digital Health Transformation Award honoree, IIA Predictive Modeling System. This sophisticated tool enhances healthcare decision-making within the Veterans Health Administration.

    The IIA Predictive Modeling System is a key initiative leveraging explainable AI to analyze patient care needs, identify high-risk individuals, and improve chronic disease management using predictive analytics to anticipate needs and improve early intervention.

    Learn more about the collaboration, challenges, and future goals for this program in today's episode!

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    16 mins