Weekly Round Up: July 21-25, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:23

Artificial Intelligence

Moving America Forward: Steven Bradbury on DOT’s Vision for Safety, Infrastructure, and Innovation

Submitted by on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 10:49

Picture a weary traveler stuck in a packed terminal at Newark Liberty Airport, delayed by an air traffic control system running on floppy disks and copper wiring. Or a family grieving a loved one lost in one of the 40,000 highway crashes that claim American lives each year. These are the stakes faced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Driving Improved Government Performance Through Open Data and Agile Development

Submitted by on Thu, 07/24/2025 - 15:19

The Opportunity Project (TOP), housed at the U.S. Department of Commerce, has for 10 years served as a model for using data and agile approaches to address problems identified by government agencies. TOP has facilitated the creation of hundreds of digital tools that address critical issues across a broad range of key mission areas in multiple agencies.

The Opportunity Project

Submitted by on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 08:30

Since its inception in 2015, TOP has continually evolved, adapting to changing circumstances and expanding its influence across various sectors. This report delves into the significant impact of TOP over the past decade, highlighting the project’s role in fostering collaboration among government agencies, civil society, and the technology industry to create innovative solutions to problems identified by agencies.

Transforming Transportation with a focus on Safety and Innovation: A Conversation with Steve Bradbury, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Submitted by on Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:37
What are the key strategic priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)? How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Steven Bradbury Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 11:00
Author: 
Steve Bradbury
Audio: 
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Weekly Round Up: July 14-18, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 14:53

Technology

OPM Retirement Services – How Can Digital Modernization Overcome Longstanding Challenges?

Submitted by on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 13:10

Blog Author: Al Himler, former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

I left Federal service recently where I held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and have joined IBM as a Master Solutions Architect with the Hybrid Cloud Transformation team.

Using Technology to Address Pressing Local Challenges: Conversations with Local Government Leaders at CivStart’s State of Govtech 2025

Submitted by on Mon, 07/14/2025 - 13:29
From the State of GovTech 2025, a hallmark event hosted by CivStart, join host Michael J. Keegan as he shares insights and stories of a host of thought leaders, tech entrepreneurs and government executives. This episode is dedicated to telling the stories of local government leaders who in their own way are leveraging technology and innovation to change the way they govern and the way they deliver the mission of government.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:44
Author: 
Michael J. Keegan
Audio: 
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Transforming Cities Through Technology and Collaboration: Ten Insights from My Conversation with Denise Linn Riedl, South Bend’s Chief Innovation Officer

Submitted by on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 22:29

As the host of The Business of Government Hour, I recently interviewed Denise Linn Riedl, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of South Bend, Indiana, at CivStart’s State of GovTech 2025. Our conversation explored how technology and innovation are reshaping the relationship between cities and residents, transforming governance, and advancing the govtech ecosystem.

Accelerating Mission Outcomes with Agentic AI: A Practical Guide for Federal Leaders

Submitted by on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:28

Contributors for this blog are Bridget Deary, Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, Mark Fisk, Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, Chuck Royal, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, and Tony Vachino, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting Federal.

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