SDFM The Business of Defense
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How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense.
December 13, 2021 -
This week hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter welcome Dr. Eric Topol, Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, for his perspective on the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. He says early data shows that it is highly transmissible, but apparently not more deadly. His greater concern is around the current Delta surge leading to more infections, low vaccination rates in developing countries leading to more variants, and the “abysmal” vaccination performance in the U.S. He says mRNA vaccines should be considered a 3-dose protocol, and that rapid testing and virus sequencing should be more broadly deployed to stop the spread of the virus.
December 13, 2021 -
Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. How to create many passwords without using a password manager. And we meet the 24-year-old American who has become a leading pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
December 13, 2021 -
This exclusive e-book highlights how public and private partnerships have the power to revolutionize the way government serves its citizens.
December 10, 2021 -
It’s time for milCloud® 2.0, a solution specifically designed to provide the performance, reliability and security our warfighters need to deliver on their mission.
December 08, 2021 -
The Army’s XVIIIth airborne recently completed an exercise called Scarlet Dragon IV that demonstrated many AI and data capabilities. Col. Joe O’Callaghan, the fire support officer for the Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps., said this quarterly exercise is helping the entire Defense Department learn how to use data to drive better, faster decisions.
December 07, 2021 -
Doctrinal and policy changes mean – down at the function levels of government – activities and supporting technologies must adapt too. According to Jim Carlini, the chief technology officer at Leidos, broad-based integrators and technology vendors are working to ensure their products and services match this emerging need.
December 06, 2021 -
The federal government is entering the age of the hybrid workforce. While this change may concern some agency heads, it presents unique opportunities across federal spaces.
December 06, 2021 -
What is the mission of the GSA's Office of Chief Financial Officer? How has the CFO transformed how this office operates? How can federal CFO's promote automation and transformation? Join host Michael Keegan & co-host Troy Edgar has they explore these questions and more with Gerard Badorrek, CFO at the U.S. General Services Administration.
December 06, 2021 -
Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter examine the latest details about the omicron COVID variant, including the important role community health centers continue to play in the pandemic. In addition, we revisit their recent conversation with Planned Parenthood Federation of America President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson on the Supreme Court hearing on the Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks, posing the greatest threat to Roe v. Wade in half a century. She also talks about systematic efforts in many states limiting women's access to abortion, and examines the previous administration’s Title X abortion ‘gag’ rule, which seriously impeded access to reproductive health services, creating particular hardship for vulnerable women. She expects the conservative-leaning high court will ultimately rule to undermine Roe.
December 06, 2021 -
Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if someone steals one of your Facebook photos and uses it as someone else’s profile picture. And we meet the father of information theory.
December 06, 2021 -
In this executive briefing, human capital experts will discuss what tools and resources agencies are seeking to meet 'hire right, hire fast' goals.
December 03, 2021 -
Beyond unprecedented global changes, a lot can change for you and your family in a year. Federal open season provides you the opportunity to select plans that fit your life best. Open season insiders offer federal employees advice on potential switches to protect against worst-case scenarios for you and your family.
December 03, 2021 -
An employee journey map, the first of its kind in the federal government, is helping the Department of the Veterans Affairs uncover insights from its workforce — and improve the professional and skills development opportunities along the way.
December 03, 2021 -
Chris Aherne, the vice president of federal at Smartsheet, said agencies can move toward a data-driven environment by focusing on a combination of people, process and technology. On the people side, Aherne said it’s a matter of training so employees understand how to use the tools at their disposal.
December 02, 2021