Federal Executive Forum IT Modernization and Transformation Strategies in Government Progress and Best Practices 2025
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Aug 28, 2025 Guest
Anish Patel
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Adam Claytor
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Will Cardero
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Ben Davis
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Arvin Basra
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Sonny Bhagawalia
Join Sonny Bhagawalia, CIO of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and experts like Arvin Basra from Verizon and Ben Davis from the Treasury as they dive into IT modernization in government. They discuss transforming legacy systems and enhancing cybersecurity through cloud technologies. The conversation highlights innovative networking solutions and how technology can streamline operations to improve citizen services. Cultural shifts within agencies and collaborations are also key topics, showcasing how AI and data sharing are revolutionizing border security and intelligence efforts.
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Cloud, AI And OT Converge As A Strategy
- CBP treats cloud, AI, quantum and OT convergence as a unified modernization strategy.
- They prioritize data-driven operations and measured partnerships to scale mission outcomes securely.
OIA's First IC Cloud Workload
- Treasury's OIA runs top-secret intel workloads and recently moved its first workload into the IC cloud.
- The migration improved monitoring, security posture, and team capacity for national security missions.
Automate Manual Processes First
- Identify manually intensive processes across commands and prioritize automation to reduce burden.
- Reclassify and align systems (defense business systems/apps) so automation delivers authoritative data for decisions.