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The Government Technology Insider Podcast

Government Technology Insider

Welcome to the Government Technology Insider Podcast. Join us as we explore the intersection where innovation meets the mission. Our guests will explain the strategies, challenges, and successes government agencies experience as they adopt cutting-edge technologies. In each episode, we"ll bring you engaging interviews with industry leaders, and technology experts who are at the forefront of helping government IT leaders solve the challenges they face today. We’ll talk about a wide range of topics

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7:19

Connectivity at the Edge for Special Operations

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2026/10/13

In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Matt Langan discussed the challenges of delivering secure edge connectivity for special operations environments with Robert Conway, Senior Client Partner at Verizon. Their conversation covered how private 5G, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), and virtual mobility solutions work together to create secure, uncontested communications bubbles that can be set up anywhere, how technologies that mask or obfuscate cellular location

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9:21

Why Universal Connectivity is the Foundation for...

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2026/10/07

Agencies are confronting a challenge as federal AI initiatives continue to scale. The success of this ever-growing list of initiatives relies less on the AI model itself and more on connecting to distributed enterprise data scattered across legacy systems, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications. The traditional solution has been to centralize and consolidate that data, but this approach is more difficult sustain as AI demands real-time access to constantly changing mission data, and every new

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14:52

Rethinking Backup Connectivity for Mission Readiness

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2026/09/16

In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Matt Langan discussed the limitations of traditional redundancy models and how wireless is becoming a critical layer of network resilience for the Department of War with Verizon experts Dave Stepp, Associate Director of Federal Sales Engineering, and Chris Russell, Distinguished Architect. They discussed how the PACE framework fits into modern network architecture with 5G, private wireless, and low earth orbit satellites as

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17:43

Modernizing FOIA: How AI is Reshaping the Essentials...

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2026/08/31

Federal agencies are facing a growing FOIA challenge: request volumes have surged dramatically over the past decade, while the requests themselves have become increasingly complex, often involving large volumes of electronic records, multiple custodians, and sensitive data sources. At the same time, many agencies are trying to meet statutory response deadlines with reduced staffing, and processes that still rely heavily on manual review and disconnected legacy systems. As agencies attempt to

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13:15

Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Network...

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2026/08/27

Federal network edge infrastructure is expanding, creating a more efficient and effective government but also inviting opportunities for novel and varied cyber threats. Artificial intelligence, cloud, remote access, and other technologies face constant targeting that threatens critical infrastructure and essential services. Today’s episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast features Shawn Smagh, Principal Intelligence Liaison at GreyNoise, sharing his expertise in the early warning

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16:51

CMMC Readiness Can’t Pause Just Because Phase 2 of...

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2026/08/24

In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Lucas Hunsicker discussed the practical implications of the CMMC 2.0 pause with Doug Barbin, President and National Managing Principal at Schellman. Barbin explained why the announcement, despite its abruptness, wasn’t entirely unexpected, why identifying and tracking CUI as it moves from primes down through layers of subcontractors continues to be the biggest ongoing challenge, and why the majority of Schellman clients are still

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12:08

Connecting the National Guard in Austere Environments

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2026/08/18

In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host, Matt Lagan, discussed the National Guard’s connectivity challenges and the strategies needed to maintain personnel connections across diverse operating environments with Luis Delgado, Senior Client Partner at Verizon, and Dale Butterworth, former Senior Solutions Partner at Verizon. They discussed the value of layered communications, interoperability with federal, state, and local agencies, and how technologies like satellite

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13:39

Speed to Contracting, Speed to Mission for Air Force...

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2026/08/10

To support operations worldwide, the U.S. Air Force relies on a secure and resilient network infrastructure, but delivering Air Force-grade connectivity is rarely a quick process. According to the Government Accountability Office, major federal acquisitions can take years to go from requirement development to implementation, which creates challenges for organizations trying to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies and mission demands.In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast,

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18:03

Identity is the New Tier-0

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2026/08/03

For many years, strengthening the network perimeter through more robust defenses, faster patching, and improved threat detection has been the gold standard. However, today’s threat landscape has fundamentally changed and as a result defenses must change too. Federal agencies are now recognizing that identity has become the new Tier-0 as attackers increasingly use compromised credentials and identity systems to bypass traditional security measures. Building cyber resilience is no longer just about

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7:34

Mobile Military Recruitment is Meeting Prospects...

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2026/07/16

Military recruiting has become a lot more mobile in recent years, evolving to meet a generation that expects information and opportunities to come to them. Today’s recruiters are spending less time behind a desk and more time connecting with prospective service members at high schools, college career fairs, and community events. While recruiting offices still play an important role, they are now just one part of a much broader mobile military recruitment strategy. In the latest Government

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14:00

AI-Driven Acquisition: Keeping Humans at the Center

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2026/06/29

With accelerating technology refresh cycles, evolving policy expectations, and the pressure to reduce waste and fraud while delivering mission outcomes faster, are transforming government acquisition from a transactional procurement function to a strategic capability. AI-driven acquisition offers agencies a way to address these pressures. Agencies are beginning to integrate AI directly into acquisition systems to streamline the requirements development process, automate research, and reduce

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12:20

Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce in the Readiness...

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2026/06/22

The continual rapid evolution of the cyber threat landscape is making building a cyber workforce more important—and more difficult—than ever. As new cyber threats emerge more quickly and frequently, the “readiness revolution” is pushing cybersecurity readiness toward more active education and the ability to demonstrate skills before a crisis. In today’s episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, Dan Magnotta, Senior Federal Business Development Manager at Hack The Box, explains how the

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13:41

AI Governance Defines the Next Stage of Federal AI...

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2026/06/11

In a year defined by acceleration and transformation, 2025 will be remembered across the federal government as the start of artificial intelligence moving from pilot projects to production reality. Agencies are no longer debating whether to use AI; the conversation has shifted decisively to how to deploy it safely, effectively, responsibly, and at scale. On the most recent episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host, Lucas Hunsicker, spoke with Steve Boone, Director of Product

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19:52

Trust, Security, and Procurement: Deploying AI the...

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2026/05/20

As federal agencies continue to invest in, and deploy, AI solutions, the physical infrastructure needed to support mission-enabling use cases is top of mind for agency leaders. But the way these solutions will be acquired, implemented, and used significantly impacts the design of AI systems. Trust, security, and procurement all play a role in the value agencies get from AI and therefore must be considered from the onset. In part one of our podcast series, Michael Montgomery, President of Chenega

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8:18

AI In Federal Buildings: From Static Schedules to...

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2026/05/19

The increasing presence of AI in federal buildings is reshaping how the federal government works. From predictive AI that solves previously intractable challenges, enables digital twinning, and supports decision-advantage and operational superiority on the battlefield to generative AI that enables vital service delivery improvements, AI is the focus of federal agency investments. While there is little doubt about the value that AI can deliver to federal agencies, there are some very practical

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11:17

DISA’s New Mobile Device STIGs: Experts Explain the...

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2026/02/12

At the end of last year, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) released new Android 16 and iOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) designed to provide military organizations with the guidance they need to better secure their mobile endpoints against modern adversaries. One of the most significant new requirements in the latest Android and Apple STIGS is for all managed mobile devices to have a mobile threat defense (MTD) solution deployed to remain compliant – a major

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17:56

Building Secure Operations and Communications...

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2026/02/05

In today’s highly volatile geopolitical environment, being able to communicate and operate securely is a vital strategic advantage for the warfighter and command. With multivariant threats targeted at United States assets at the core and the edge, on land, in space, and at sea, investment in robust and resilient secure facilities has never been more important. The challenges of balancing effective communication with secure operations will surely be top of mind at the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace

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6:11

How the Kansas Department of Labor Created a...

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2026/01/22

Modernizing the technology that supports government services is a primary way state agencies are working to deliver services more efficiently and meet constituent demand. But while implementing new technology is a significant milestone, the challenge of ensuring that systems are capable of delivering on the mission extends far beyond launch day. A perpetually adaptive system—and a mindset to match—are critical to keep systems functional and relevant. In our previous podcast, Amber Shultz, Kansas’s

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17:57

The Four Keys to Kansas’s Award-Winning...

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2026/01/15

Today, technology is a critical part of delivering state services like unemployment insurance, but many states still rely on decades-old systems that struggle to meet demand. Like many agencies, the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) reached a turning point when unemployment claims surged at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legacy system, created in the 1970s, was unable to support the volume of claims and calls, causing delays in service and overburdening state staff. KDOL needed to not

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21:18

How State Government Agencies Can Become Data Sharing...

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2026/01/09

The potential for data to power government systems and transform service delivery has made maximizing the value of their data a top priority for many state agencies. But states still struggle to transform raw data into actionable insights that can drive economic growth and social benefits. Solving this conundrum may depend on data sharing: pooling information and insights among state agencies to optimize resources and support staff and citizens. In today’s episode of the Government Technology

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