Artificial intelligence is rapidly spreading as its capabilities mature and organizations find innovative uses for it. It’s important to understand that AI comes in different forms, and carries with some unique risks. While those risks are manageable, agencies must be aware and ready to mitigate them. Moreover, AI isn’t a solution for everything. Success requires choosing use cases that are amenable to AI assistance—and knowing which ones are not. In this lively and information di...

Implementing new technology projects can be a high-risk endeavor. Agile methodology can mitigate much of the risk, enabling low-impact segments with the ability to roll back or alter course quickly. CGI Federal Agile experts Teri Musick and Heath Rasnake talked with host Pete Tseronis about how we can help federal agencies chose the best Agile frameworks and tools for their unique needs, and get things up and running. Our Agile Center of Excellence and our Agile Catalyst™ framework prov...

The future comes fast. 2030, a year that would have seemed impossibly futuristic not so long ago, is just six years away. The pace of change is fast and accelerating. As technology advances, users of government services want faster, more seamless transactions. How will federal agencies harness the power of artificial intelligence, connected devices and other emerging technologies to transform government-to-constituent interactions? In this episode of CGI Voices, federal government...

Every new year brings new priorities to federal agencies, technological advances to assess and incorporate and changing expectations among lawmakers, regulators and the public. As the holiday season fades and we get back to work with a refreshed energy, CGI Federal President Stephanie Mango and Senior Vice President, Strategic Operations Gregg Mossburg join former federal CTO Pete Tseronis to look at the year ahead—for CGI and for our federal customers. Episode highlights: Center...

It's hard to believe 2023 is at an end. CGI Voices debuted in July and published nine episodes featuring CGI Federal experts providing insight and guidance on various topics, including the rise of AI, successful transformation, sustainability, securing firmware and market trends based on our own Voice of Our Clients survey. In this final episode of 2023, former federal CTO Pete Tseronis looks back on these episodes and shares some key moments. Enjoy this retrospective while we prepare m...

In the second part of their conversation with host Pete Tseronis, CGI’s Bob Barr and Sandy Bushue reflect on their time in federal agencies and their interactions with contractors. Communication between government and industry can be tricky, and it’s important to understand what everyone in the equation needs to get out of the partnership. Bob and Sandy offer insight to improve the level of conversation. Collaboration and partnership—between industry and government customers, and betwee...

Firmware is ubiquitous in any IT environment. The code—usually hardwired onto a microchip—bridges the hardware and software in any computer, including Internet of Things devices and other surprising places. Because it is hidden and because it can be difficult to update, many IT organizations pay little attention to developing cybersecurity strategies. That omission can be a costly mistake. CGI Vice President Chris Lavergne and Director Dave Crawford, both cybersecurity experts, join CGI...

CGI’s annual Voice of Our Clients is a comprehensive study of trends, technology priorities and future projections based on hundreds of face-to-face interviews between CGI leaders and our broad customer base globally. This includes the U.S. federal government and reveals federal agency leaders' current ambitions and worries. Molly O’Neill, a Director at CGI Federal, spent some time with host Pete Tseronis in this episode of the CGI Voices podcast. In this wide-ranging conversation, sh...

While climate change may be everyone’s problem, governments have a unique role as part of the solution. In this episode of CGI Voices, CGI Sustainability and Climate Change Lead, Dr. Mark Flugge talks to host Pete Tseronis about recent policy and legislative advances that could help turn the tide. Have feedback or want to contact a CGI expert? You can email us at Voicespodcast@cgifederal.com. Producer: Michael Hardy Engineer: Lexie Floor Assistant Engineer: Donovan Samuel...

As host Pete Tseronis says in this episode, “modernization” is a loosely-used term. As true as that is, however, modernization remains a necessity and a high priority for federal agencies. Legacy systems still run major, mission-critical functions even as they age and the number of people in the workforce able to program and maintain them dwindles. Federal agency veterans Bob Barr (former Assistant Commissioner, IRS) and Sandy Bushue (former Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator...

Continuing their conversation with host Pete Tseronis, CGI Federal’s Brad Schoffstall and Donna Seymour talk about how to prepare for future problems. Any modernization project has desired outcomes, but most also have unintended consequences—sometimes unexpected benefits, sometimes counterproductive. “Future-proofing” requires thinking ahead, anticipating potential developments and preparing to meet them. Brad and Donna share experiences and insights for federal agencies and other organ...

Data is essential for every aspect of federal agency operations. Today, data flows in constantly from an ever-expanding range of sources, and agencies must store it, analyze it and turn it into actionable information. In this conversation with Pete Tseronis, CGI Federal experts Brad Schoffstall and Donna Seymour explain the proliferation of data and how agencies can most effectively use it. Part one of this conversation covers data governance, data modernization, the relationship between ...

Hosted by former federal agency CTO Pete Tseronis Technology’s evolution seems to have accelerated lately, with artificial intelligence and Web 3.0 breaking new ground. These technologies may be intriguing for federal government agencies, but they can also be bewildering. How could they help us do what we do? How should we factor them into our digital transformation strategy? How do we ensure they are secure? Are they ready for agency adoption, or is this merely hype? In this conversation...