

Embracing Digital Transformation
Dr. Darren Pulsipher
Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Chief Enterprise Architect for Public Sector, author and professor, investigates effective change leveraging people, process, and technology. Which digital trends are a flash in the pan—and which will form the foundations of lasting change? With in-depth discussion and expert interviews, Embracing Digital Transformation finds the signal in the noise of the digital revolution.
People
Workers are at the heart of many of today’s biggest digital transformation projects. Learn how to transform public sector work in an era of rapid disruption, including overcoming the security and scalability challenges of the remote work explosion.
Processes
Building an innovative IT organization in the public sector starts with developing the right processes to evolve your information management capabilities. Find out how to boost your organization to the next level of data-driven innovation.
Technologies
From the data center to the cloud, transforming public sector IT infrastructure depends on having the right technology solutions in place. Sift through confusing messages and conflicting technologies to find the true lasting drivers of value for IT organizations.
People
Workers are at the heart of many of today’s biggest digital transformation projects. Learn how to transform public sector work in an era of rapid disruption, including overcoming the security and scalability challenges of the remote work explosion.
Processes
Building an innovative IT organization in the public sector starts with developing the right processes to evolve your information management capabilities. Find out how to boost your organization to the next level of data-driven innovation.
Technologies
From the data center to the cloud, transforming public sector IT infrastructure depends on having the right technology solutions in place. Sift through confusing messages and conflicting technologies to find the true lasting drivers of value for IT organizations.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 15, 2022 • 39min
#116 An Argument for a Holistic Approach to Critical Infrastructure Security
In this episode, Darren talks about the convergence of OT and IT cybersecurity with security expert Steve Orrin (CTO of Intel Federal) and Industrial OT expert Dr. Anna Scott (Chief Edge Architect for Intel Public Sector).
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode116.html
Video: https://youtu.be/DRGy_il_nUg

Dec 1, 2022 • 31min
#115 Blocking and Tackling of Cyber Security
In this episode, Darren talks about cybersecurity with returning guest John Evans, Chief Technology Advisor at World Wide Technology (WWT).
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode115.html
Video: https://youtu.be/SPmsH6Ia6pM

Nov 22, 2022 • 22min
#114 Automating Business Process Management
Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, Intel, and Max Young, CEO of Capital BPM, discuss operationalizing business process management with modeling programs.
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode114.html
Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/embracingdigital/edt114

Nov 17, 2022 • 24min
#113 Operationalizing Business Process Management
In this episode, Darren discusses business process management and automation with Max Young, CEO of Capital BPM
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode113.html
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Nov 15, 2022 • 36min
#112 Myths of Lift and Shift Cloud Migration
On this episode, Darren discusses the myths of lift and shift cloud migration with John Evans, Chief Technology Advisor at World Wide Technology (WWT).
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode112.html
Video: https://youtu.be/7pQKyV45ay4

Nov 3, 2022 • 29min
#111 Realizing Smart City Potential
In this episode, Darren talks with Eric Hornsby, CEO of SmartPoint.io, about technology for realizing smart city potential through infrastructure and financial resiliency.
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode111.html
Video: https://youtu.be/lanaZk9q0dI

Oct 20, 2022 • 32min
#110 Securing the Supply Chain
Intel’s Darren Pulsipher and Ret. Lt. General Thomas Horlander talk about national security, the CHIPS Act, and how securing our microelectronics supply chain is critical for everyday life and our national security.
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode110.html
Video: https://youtu.be/zxcRt7vv7LE

Oct 6, 2022 • 23min
#109 Advancing Operations with 5G
Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Leland Brown, Principal Engineer: Technical Director of Advanced Communications, and Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect for Public Sector, talk about the history of advanced comms and future use cases with 5G. Part two of two.
Video: https://youtu.be/ZHyeXrkxQhA
Blog: intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode109.html

Oct 5, 2022 • 22min
#108 History of Advanced Communications
Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Leland Brown, Principal Engineer: Technical Director of Advanced Communications, and Dr. Anna Scott, Chief Edge Architect for Public Sector, talk about the history of advanced comms. Part one of two.
Video: https://youtu.be/XllHSDenC9g
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode108.html

Sep 20, 2022 • 27min
#107 Basics of OT Security
Intel’s Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect, Public Sector, and Carla Trevino, Solutions Architect, Irdeto, talk about the importance of security in critical infrastructure.
Blog: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/government/podcasts/embracing-digital-transformation-episode107.html
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