Sensitive mission data. Citizens in need. A new breed of agents in the field. Join host Jim Rowan as he sits down with Ed Van Buren, who leads AI efforts across Deloitte’s Government &amp; Public sector practice, to discover how AI in the public sector is helping to enhance process automation and cost efficiency for the United States. Learn how agencies are targeting a range of AI use cases in government, from front-line deployments improving health and human services to back-office deployments enabling IT management and service delivery. Ed shares insights on the growing push for cost-saving automation and scaling AI in sensitive, high-stakes environments along with common hurdles like data readiness, security, and governance. They also explore the rise of agentic AI and why leaders should think about AI agents as partners, not replacements. Tune in for a grounded look at AI in government, from scaling AI in sensitive, high-stakes environments to the impact on public sector transformation.

S2:E5 | Agents, agencies & adoption: The state of AI in government

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Taming tech

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VMware on AWS: a match made in cloud heaven

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Going beyond business to tackle the hard things with Google Cloud

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Pursuit of happiness

Once reluctant to fully embrace the cloud, banks are now finding big benefits to cloud computing. Among them are typically scalability, agility, and improved compliance. For many banks, Google Cloud and Hadoop play a critical role in their transition.

Banks embrace the cloud with Google and Hadoop

Mental health stigmas are persistent in society, but with knowledge, kindness, and empathy, they can be broken down. A great place to start is with a conversation. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher discusses mental health stigmas and how to overcome them with Pamela Harrington, Executive Director of Bring Change 2 Mind, a non-profit focused on raising awareness about mental health.

Let's talk mental health

Most organizations now realize that migrating to the cloud is a crucial decision but significant technical and cost barriers often make for a difficult move. However, with the right strategies and tools, those barriers can be overcome to enable migration success.

Strategies and Tools for Successful Cloud Migration

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Digital transformation, the buzzword of the day

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Who’s leading the digital change in life sciences?

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S2:E5 | Agents, agencies & adoption: The state of AI in government

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