The SPADE Interview Series: A Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour Broadcast Schedule
The SPADE Interview Series: A Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour
Broadcast Schedule
June 17 and June 21 - Andrew Hunter, CSIS and Zach Lemnios, IBM on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a National Security Context: How and in what areas is AI being adopted in the national security space? What is an AI ecosystem? How can government and the military enhance their AI ecosystems? I explored these questions and more with:
Andrew Hunter, (pictured left) Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Zach Lemnios, (pictured right) Vice President, Government Programs at IBM Research
June 24 and June 28 - Dr. John Zangardi, CIO at DHS on the IT Strategy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. What are the IT strategic priorities for DHS? How is it working to modernize its IT infrastructure? What is DHS doing to improve its network connectivity and resilience while maturing its cybersecurity posture? I explored these questions and more with:
Dr. John Zangardi who joined me and my cohost Don Fenhagen, IBM, from the SPADE conference for an insightful and in-depth discussion.
July 1 and July 5 - Erwin Rademaker on Creating the “Digital Twin” of the Port of Rotterdam. How is the Port of Rotterdam pursing its digital transformation strategy? What exactly is a “digital twin”? How can the use of digital twins be applied to other government agencies and mission areas? I explored these questions and more with:
Erwin Rademaker, Program Manager with the Port of Rotterdam Authority who joined me and my cohost Sreeram Visvanathan, IBM Global Managing Director for Government, Healthcare & Life Sciences from the SPADE conference for an insightful and in-depth discussion.
Since 2002, Erwin Rademaker works with the Port of Rotterdam. He is an international award winning programme manager and currently responsible for Smart Infrastructure, enabling the Internet of Things at and the Digital Twin of the Port of Rotterdam.
July 8 and 12 - Design Thinking for the Military. What is Military Design Thinking? How is Design being used to transforming military planning process? What is the Joint Special Operations University doing to educate special operations personnel in the use of design thinking? I explored these questions and more with:
Hal McNair, Director of Continuing Education at the Joint Special Operation University and faculty members Ben Zweibelson and Nate Schwagler. (Pictured left to right - Ben Zweibelson, Hal McNair, and Nate Schwagler)
July 22 and July 26
Putting Robotics/Autonomous Systems to work in Defense and Security. What are the implications of the growing importance of robotics and autonomous systems for military operations? How else is the Royal Netherlands Army (NL Army) using innovative technology? I explored these questions and more with: Major General C.J. Matthijssen, Deputy Commander, NL Army and Lieutenant Colonel Martijn Hädicke, Commander Robotic Autonomous Systems Project, 13rd Infantry Division, NL Army. Listen to the podcast.
5G Eco-System and its impact on secure mobile communication. What are the benefits of 5G? What are the implications of 5G? How will 5G impact secure mobile communication? I explored these questions and more with: former U.S. Department of Defense chief information officer Terry Halvorsen, who is currently Executive Vice President at SAMSUNG.