Why the CIO Role is Increasingly About Business, Not Just Technology | FedScoop
David Shive, a veteran CIO in the federal government and vice chair of the Federal CIO Council, offers his insights on the evolving role of CIOs. In this episode of the Daily Scoop Podcast, Shive, a FedScoop 50 Award nominee for 2026, discusses how his role as GSA CIO aligns with the AI boom, and why effective IT management in government is as much about business practices as it is about technology.
Recent Developments:
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Trump Administration and Anduril Industries Unveil "Software-Defined" Shipyard: The Navy aims to bolster its submarine fleet in preparation for potential conflict with China, awarding a $2.9 billion contract to Anduril Industries for a new facility in Baltimore County, Maryland.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Issues Counter-Drone Policy Directive: Hegseth's memo outlines measures to expedite the deployment of counter-drone technology across military bases and critical infrastructure, addressing administrative bottlenecks and safety review processes.
Podcast Highlights:
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SAP NS2's Hunter Downey discusses accelerating AI adoption in federal agencies using enterprise applications on secure cloud platforms. He covers compliance, legacy modernization, data protection, generative vs. agentic AI, and measuring AI's impact on mission decisions.
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