Fed Gov Today

??? New Podcast Alert! GSA is making a bold move to centralize procurement across the federal government, but not everyone is on board. Former Pennsylvania Chief Procurement Officer, David Yarkin, joins Francis to discuss the challenges and opportunities of strategic sourcing. He shares insights from his time in Pennsylvania, where similar efforts led to significant cost savings - and the lessons learned along the way. All that and more on this must-hear episode. ?? Listen to the Full Podcast Here: https://lnkd.in/eiYG8rKi

?? Trusted Industry Partnerships in Defense Presented by Omnissa & Carahsoft At #WEST25, Chris Betz of Omnissa shared what it takes to be more than a vendor—a true strategic partner. The key? Understanding long-term defense goals, ensuring accountability on both sides, and avoiding “shelfware” solutions. As the Navy and Marine Corps accelerate digital transformation, industry must focus on real outcomes, not just technology sales. #DefenseTech #StrategicPartnerships #Modernization #DigitalTransformation

??? ?? Don't miss the latest Innovation in Government recorded on location at the WEST 2025 Conference - Now Available On Demand Presented by Carahsoft This Innovation in Government brings insights from WEST 2025, where this year’s theme, The Future is Now, tackles a critical question: Are operational capabilities advancing at the pace of the threat? Speed has emerged as the defining factor in defense innovation, with government and industry leaders emphasizing the urgency of accelerating decision-making, technology adoption, and digital transformation. See what our experts have to say. View More: https://lnkd.in/ehJNJDG8 ?? Appearing on the program: - Rob Pickle, Sales Director at Carahsoft - Vice Admiral Brad Skillman, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8)US Navy - Bri Frost, Director of Cybersecurity and IT Ops Curriculum at Pluralsight - Chris Betz, CTO for Federal at Omnissa - Matthew Isnor, Program Lead for Cyberspace Workforce Development at the United States Department of Defense - James Coyle, U.S. Public Sector CTO at Lookout - Christopher Elsins, Director of Public Sector Go-To-Market at Domino Data Lab - Brendan Curley, Vice President of Public Sector Sales - Digital Media at Adobe - Rob Wolborsky, Chief Engineer at NAVWAR - Peter Seidule, DoD Lead at Qualtrics

?? Strengthening Mobile Security in Defense Presented by Lookout & Carahsoft At #WEST25, James Coyle or Lookout addressed a growing security concern: Mobile as an attack vector. With phishing and MFA compromise on the rise, mobile security is now a frontline defense issue. From cloud security to endpoint monitoring, defense agencies must prioritize real-time risk assessment to protect classified and unclassified data alike. #CyberSecurity #MobileSecurity #ZeroTrust #DefenseInnovation

?? NEW EPISODE ALERT! This Sunday at 10:30 AM on ABC 7 and YouTube, Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose dives into the biggest trends shaping the federal government! ?? Cloud & Agile at DoD – Paul ???? Puckett & Keith A. Jones on how the Pentagon is transforming software acquisition. ?? Multi-Cloud & AI Modernization – Booz Allen Hamilton’s Richard Crowe on AI’s role in IT and data standardization. ?? Zero Trust Breakthrough – Defense Information Systems Agency’s Brian Hermann on the future of secure identity management. Don’t miss these exclusive insights from top government and industry leaders More:https://lnkd.in/ebKVAyt7 #FedGovToday #Cloud #AI #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #DoD

?? The Government Is Still Overspending—Here’s Why The federal government wastes billions on unnecessary software licenses and inefficient purchasing. So why hasn’t enterprise-wide procurement solved the problem? On Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Joe Jordan former Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy at OMB explains: ? Why agencies resist government-wide buying ? How pricing transparency can drive smarter spending ? Whether centralizing procurement at GSA is the right move ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eyjnKnnD ?? Would a centralized approach save money or create more bureaucracy? Share your thoughts below!

Strategic Partnerships for Defense Previously on Innovation in Government from WEST 2025, Rob Pickle, Sales Director at Carahsoft, emphasizes the need for strong collaboration between industry partners and government, stressing the importance of education, relationship-building, and delivering integrated solutions at speed. He shares that aligning the right technology vendors, resellers, and system integrators is key to enabling rapid deployment of essential software and hardware solutions, helping the DoD meet its readiness objectives effectively. Presented by Carahsoft Watch the full program at InnovationInGov.com

?? Now Available On Demand Speed to Mission: Accelerate GenAI Adoption Through Procurement Innovation Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, this program will focus on how federal agencies can expedite the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) through innovative procurement strategies. This program delves into the transformative potential of GenAI in enhancing citizen services, bolstering national security, and streamlining government operations. Featured Speakers: * David Appel, Vice President for Federal, Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Master Sergeant William Haskell, Senior Technical Program Manager, United States Space Force * Mamie Cruse, Vice President of Partnerships, Second Front * Drew Firment, Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, Pluralsight * Kunaal Sharma, WWPS Public GTM Leader, Anthropic * Ravi Raghava, CTO for the Civilian Business Group, SAIC * John Bender, Regional Vice President for Federal, Neo4j * Jeff Jones, Head of Revenue, Americas, poolside ?? Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/eNguFERx

?? Speed to Mission: Overcoming Accreditation Barriers Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace Mamie Cruse, Vice President of Partnerships at Second Front Systems discusses one of the biggest hurdles in AI adoption for federal agencies: accreditation. She explains how partnerships with AWS and innovative tools like the IC Marketplace are transforming the way agencies access and implement AI technologies. By simplifying accreditation processes, these partnerships enable agencies to adopt cutting-edge solutions faster. View More: https://lnkd.in/e5EkfVCP

?? Agency Consolidation: Smart Reform or Cost-Cutting Mistake? The federal government is considering agency consolidations to improve efficiency—but how do we ensure mission effectiveness isn’t lost in the process? On Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Chris Mihm (Former GAO) and Loren DeJonge Schulman (Former OMB) discuss: ? Why cost-cutting shouldn’t be the only goal ? How stakeholder engagement prevents failure ? Why leadership and execution teams are critical ?? More: https://lnkd.in/eK-a6q2k ?? Should federal agencies consolidate? What’s the biggest risk? Let us know your thoughts!