Make time to take an extraordinary deep dive into the complex world of public sector technology leadership, featuring Jim Weaver, a veteran Chief Information Officer with an impressive track record across multiple state governments and now Pure's National Strategic Advisor for Public Sector. Our conversation unpacks the critical challenges and transformative opportunities facing IT leaders in an era of unprecedented technological complexity, from cybersecurity threats to the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence in government operations.
Drawing from Jim's extensive experience leading technology strategies in North Carolina, the state of Washington, and in Pennsylvania, Weaver offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how modern governments are architecting resilient, secure, and innovative digital infrastructures. We examine the intricate balance between risk management and technological advancement, revealing the strategic thinking required to protect sensitive public data while simultaneously leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve government services and operational efficiency.
Beyond technical insights, this episode provides a compelling narrative about leadership, innovation, and the human element of technology. Develop an understanding of how dedicated IT professionals like Jim Weaver are working to safeguard critical infrastructure, navigate complex cybersecurity landscapes, and drive meaningful digital transformation in the public sector. From ransomware prevention to AI implementation, Weaver shares candid stories and strategic insights that demystify the high-stakes world of government technology management.

Data, Defense, and Disruption: A Public Sector Tech Journey with Jim Weaver, Former State CIO

In this episode of Visionary Voices, Craig Richardville, a nationally recognized chief digital and information officer, discusses the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. With experience at top health systems like Intermountain, SCL Health, Atrium Health, and ProMedica, Craig shares insights on how CIOs are shifting from traditional IT oversight to driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. The conversation explores how innovation, consumer demands, and workforce evolution redefine healthcare leadership.

The Evolving Role of the CIO - Episode 2

The General Services Administration is not happy with the top-10 consulting firms it asked back in February to self-identify contracts that could be terminated to save the federal government money, going as far as to call their efforts under the initiative “insulting.” Josh Gruenbaum, commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, wrote in a letter to those 10 firms, viewed by FedScoop, that GSA and its contracting partners are “unanimously unimpressed” with the cost savings those contractors identified in the so-called “scorecards” they submitted after the agency called for the termination of government contracts with those top consultants. As a result, the agency is calling on those firms to submit a second “waste review” by 5 p.m. ET on Friday with their proposals demonstrating how they can “lean into developing taxpayer friendly pricing” with “dramatic price reductions.” “In good faith, and with high expectation, we offered firms the opportunity to join us in reducing wasteful spending and do their part in addressing the twin issues of the federal debt and deficit,” Gruenbaum wrote. “The efforts to propose meaningful cost savings were wholly insufficient, to the point of being insulting.” 

The Labor Department’s new chief information officer is looking to reduce staff in the Office of the CIO by about 30%, according to a source within the agency. Hundreds of people currently work in Labor’s CIO office, but leadership is hoping many workers will voluntarily leave the team. Thomas Shedd, who was appointed to Labor’s CIO role last month, is optimistic that the goal will be achieved through the federal government’s deferred resignation programs and reduction-in-force efforts, the source said.  Going forward, Labor’s Office of the CIO plans to focus on systems used to disburse benefits, as well as programs required by law that need business systems and software to work, according to documents viewed by FedScoop. There will also be an emphasis on efficiency and consolidating systems while providing value, the documents said. The department told employees that they’re not “tracking” staff, despite media reports, and that the agency is only interested in measuring results.

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‘Unimpressed’ GSA gives consulting firms new deadline in quest to terminate contracts; New DOGE CIO looks to reduce Labor IT office by 30%

This blog offers five guiding principles to help CIOs, CDOs, and team leaders optimize hybrid data environments.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/balancing-act-five-principles-to-optimize-hybrid-cloud-environments

Balancing Act: Five Principles to Optimize Hybrid Cloud Environments - Audio Blog

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast! Today we’re diving into one of the most buzzworthy topics in tech right now: Agentic AI.

This week Dwayne chats with Mike Barmonde, and together they unpack what agentic AI really means, how it differs from traditional LLMs, and why it matters for enterprises looking to take real action with AI. We’ll also explore how Nutanix is enabling this shift—bringing together Kubernetes, sovereign AI, and a powerful partnership with NVIDIA to make next-gen AI workflows secure, scalable, and production-ready.

Whether you’re an IT pro, a developer, or just trying to keep up with the evolving AI landscape, this episode has something for you. 

Beyond LLMs: Inside Nutanix Enterprise AI and the Agentic Shift

Enquanto há uma tendência de queda no número de CISOs que se reportam ao CIO (ou ao gerente de TI) da companhia, dados recentes também apontam que as prioridades de líderes de TI e de Cyber não estão alinhadas nas empresas em que os papeis estão ainda bem separados.

Como a colaboração entre CIOs e CISOs pode ajudar a resiliência das empresas? Esse é o tema do episódio 89 do nosso #RedCast. Nosso diretor comercial, Matheus Borges, e nosso diretor de tecnologia, Leonel Conti, recebem Wagner Santos Rosa, líder de TI e Cibersegurança no Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz (HAOC), e Raphael Luna, CIO e CISO no MDS Group, para discutir o assunto.

RedCast #89 | Como a colaboração entre CIOs e CISOs pode ajudar a resiliência das empresas?

Today we’re diving deep into the world of Disaster Recovery – Nutanix-style. Joining us today is fellow TME and DR Enthusiast, Mike Umphreys. We talk about everything from protection domains vs. protection policies, to multi-site replication, to how snapshots are evolving—and even where AI acceleration is headed thanks to Intel’s AMX.

Whether you're DR-curious or just want to hear some hard-earned lessons about failover orchestration, backup strategy, and automation—from someone who’s been in the trenches—this one’s packed with insight.


Failover & Chill: The Modern Nutanix DR Playbook

In this episode, we sit down with storage veteran Mike McGee — a man who’s touched more data than most of us have clicked in a lifetime — to talk all things Nutanix Files. From the early days of 8MB hard drives to today's petabyte-scale deployments, Mike walks us through how Files has evolved into a hybrid-cloud-ready, VDI-friendly, ransomware-aware beast of a platform.

We unpack:

-The eternal IT debate: Storage vs. Networking vs. Compute
-How distributed shares are making life easier for VDI users
-Why ransomware protection isn’t an afterthought anymore
-And yes… even how Nutanix helps store millions of cat videos

Whether you're a sysadmin, cloud architect, or just someone who appreciates a well-balanced file system, this episode’s got something for you.

🧠 Learn something new. 🛠️ Take a test drive. 

From Megabytes to Petabytes: A Storage Veteran’s Guide to the Future

Vom Mobilfunk über die Reiseindustrie ins Herz eines Spitals: Alexander Nelles, CIO des Kantonsspitals Winterthur (KSW), bringt frischen Wind in eine Branche mit gewachsenen Strukturen. Im Gespräch mit Alfred Angerer und Stefan Lienhard erzählt er, wie ihn der Wunsch zu helfen vom Arzttraum zur Business-Tech-Karriere führte und warum er die Rolle des „Dschungelkönigs“ im Digitaldickicht übernimmt. Ob Patientenportal, KI-Assistentin oder Net Promoter Score: Für ihn zählt, was Wirkung entfaltet. Es geht um Use Cases mit echtem Mehrwert, die Rolle eines CIOs und eine These, die aufhorchen lässt: Spitäler ohne Ärzte? Willkommen im Jahr 2045. 

106 Alexander Nelles – Der KSW CIO und seine Spitalvision

Welcome to the Nutanix Community Podcast! I'm your host, Angelo Luciani, and today, we're flipping the script. That’s right—I'm turning the mic around and interviewing the one and only Dwayne Lessner, our Technical Marketing Engineer and longtime podcast voice. We're diving deep into NC2—Nutanix Cloud Clusters—to explore how it’s evolving, why it matters, and what customers are doing with it right now. From sovereign cloud trends to networking myths and that magical ‘aha’ moment that wins over customers, this episode is packed with insights. 

Fastest Path to the Cloud: NC2 Secrets from the Other Side of the Mic

A podcast covering the latest news & trends facing top government leaders on topics such as technology, management & workforce. Hosted by Billy Mitchell on FedScoop and released Monday-Friday.

The Nutanix Community Podcast is a weekly podcast. It is an informal and technical look at topics around Nutanix, Cloud and the online IT community. It will serve as a campfire and coffee shop for the extended Nutanix community.

The Visionary Voices podcast, powered by Optimum Healthcare IT, is a conversational thought leadership podcast that hosts digital and technology healthcare leaders to discuss IT innovation and transformation. These lively engagements will look to the future of healthcare IT, specifically within cloud services, digital and technical transformation, AI, IT strategy and operations and more.

Ein Podcast zum Thema Management und Führung im Gesundheitswesen. Alfred Angerer ist Professor an der ZHAW für Management im Gesundheitswesen und der Gründer von Marktplatz Gesundheitswesen. Im Podcast interviewt er spannende Leute, mit welchen er die aktuellen Trends bespricht.   Dabei blickt er in eine zukunftweisende Richtung, bei der Themen wie Digitalisierung und Prozessoptimierung nicht zu kurz kommen.

Listen to data and analytics leaders share the secrets of their success. Wayne Eckerson, long-time global thought leader interviews guests who run data and analytics programs at Fortune 2000 organizations around the world. Tune in to stay abreast of the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in our fast-paced industry.

Bringing you direct access to Pure Storage thought leaders, technology experts, alliance partners, customer insights, and our latest product news.

O primeiro Podcast de Cibersegurança do Brasil.

Não é novidade que empresas e dados estão vulneráveis à ataques hackers. Mas com tanta informação, como se proteger de verdade?

A Redbelt Security, uma consultoria especializada em Cibersegurança, convida grandes nomes do mercado para compartilharem a sua experiência nos assuntos mais importantes do momento.

Confira em cada episódio as últimas novidades, conhecimentos e conteúdos relevantes que podem ajudar a sua empresa a dar os próximos passos em direção à Segurança!

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