Hosted by Mary Ann Brown · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 181 episodes
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Keeping IT Brief is FORUM’s fast, focused podcast delivering essential insights on government technology, federal modernization, and the evolving GovCon landscape. Each short episode features conversations with industry leaders, government executives, and innovators who are driving mission success through new strategies, emerging technologies, and forward-thinking approaches to public sector IT. Designed for busy federal and industry professionals, Keeping IT Brief gets straight to what matters—key trends, practical takeaways, and expert perspectives on cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI adoption, cloud advancements, and the policies shaping federal technology priorities. Instead of long discussions, the podcast provides concise, high-value briefings that help listeners stay informed and ready for what’s next. Whether you support federal programs, lead technology initiatives, work in business development, or simply want to keep pace wi
Mary Ann Brown hosts Keeping IT Brief, a business show with 181 episodes published.
Ever wonder why some tech upgrades actually make life easier… and others just create more meetings and headaches? This week on Keeping IT Brief , we’re cutting through the hype around AI, cloud tech, and digital transfor
Cyber threats aren’t slowing down—and neither can your strategy. In this episode of Keeping IT Brief , we sit down with Bryan Thompson, Chief Product Officer at Everfox , a leader in cybersecurity, enterprise technology,
Ready to rethink everything you know about business growth? This episode dives into how breaking the “right” rules can actually be your biggest advantage. In this episode of Keeping IT Brief , we sit down with Krystn Mac
What if firefighter training could be faster, smarter, and powered by AI? In this episode of Keeping IT Brief , we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) are transforming training in the publ
Cybersecurity jobs are everywhere—but why is there still a massive talent gap? In this episode of Keeping IT Brief , we break down the cybersecurity workforce shortage , what’s really causing it, and what it means for th
Healthcare is undergoing a massive digital transformation—but what does that actually look like inside the U.S. federal government? In this episode, we break down how cloud computing, Salesforce platforms, and emerging t
How do you turn emerging technology into real mission impact for the Federal government? In this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief , we sit down with Brian Funk, Chief Technology Officer at MetaPhase, to explore Federa
What does it take to modernize technology inside the Department of Defense? In this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief , we sit down with Richard Kellahan , Project Manager at TIAG, to talk about DoD contracts, electron
Federal agencies are under pressure to modernize legacy systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver better digital services—all while staying mission-focused. In this episode of Keeping IT Brief , host Mary Ann Brown
AI is moving fast—and cyber threats are moving faster. As federal agencies race to modernize, how can they adopt AI securely without increasing risk? In this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief , host Mary Ann Brown sits
Healthcare AI can’t scale without the right cloud foundation. On this episode of FORUM’s Keeping IT Brief , host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Jaison Correya , CEO of CLOUDVICE , to explore how cloud, data engineering, a
Some conversations are worth hearing again—this episode is one of them. Federal agencies are under pressure to innovate—while staying compliant. As cyber threats evolve and AI becomes mission-critical , agencies are stru
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief , host Mary Ann Brown speaks with Oliver Sadorra, Chief Growth Officer at Dark Wolf Solutions. Oliver explores the real-world state of AI across government and industry and shares insi
Keri Gentilcore leads the DHS and National Security portfolio at ITC Federal, where she oversees teams delivering innovative, mission-focused technology solutions. With more than 20 years of experience across federal sec
From the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics, securing massive global events isn’t just about physical barriers—it’s about defending digital infrastructure that supports everything behind the scenes. In this episode of Keepin
Federal agencies struggle with tension between innovation and compliance as cyber threats evolve and AI becomes mission-critical. NIST's Risk Management Framework (RMF) faces scrutiny for complexity that slows transforma
Federal agencies are under growing pressure to modernize digital identity systems as cyber threats escalate and citizens expect seamless digital services. Yet legacy infrastructure, siloed systems, and inconsistent stand
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office from April identified cybersecurity concerns and lack of data privacy as some of the top risks associated with Generative AI. As the federal government ramps up A
The White House's latest cybersecurity executive order has introduced critical new directives for federal agencies: incorporate AI software vulnerability management into existing processes and share indicators of comprom
Join host Mary Ann Brown for a fascinating conversation with Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace, as he takes us beyond Earth's atmosphere to explore one of the most critical challenges of our time: keeping space safe,
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