The Opportunity Project

Submitted by on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 08:30

Since its inception in 2015, TOP has continually evolved, adapting to changing circumstances and expanding its influence across various sectors. This report delves into the significant impact of TOP over the past decade, highlighting the project’s role in fostering collaboration among government agencies, civil society, and the technology industry to create innovative solutions to problems identified by agencies.

Transforming Transportation with a focus on Safety and Innovation: A Conversation with Steve Bradbury, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Submitted by on Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:37
What are the key strategic priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)? How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Steven Bradbury Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 11:00
Author: 
Steve Bradbury
Audio: 
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Weekly Round Up: July 14-18, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 14:53

Technology

OPM Retirement Services – How Can Digital Modernization Overcome Longstanding Challenges?

Submitted by on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 13:10

Blog Author: Al Himler, former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

I left Federal service recently where I held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and have joined IBM as a Master Solutions Architect with the Hybrid Cloud Transformation team.

Using Technology to Address Pressing Local Challenges: Conversations with Local Government Leaders at CivStart’s State of Govtech 2025

Submitted by on Mon, 07/14/2025 - 13:29
From the State of GovTech 2025, a hallmark event hosted by CivStart, join host Michael J. Keegan as he shares insights and stories of a host of thought leaders, tech entrepreneurs and government executives. This episode is dedicated to telling the stories of local government leaders who in their own way are leveraging technology and innovation to change the way they govern and the way they deliver the mission of government.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:44
Author: 
Michael J. Keegan
Audio: 
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Transforming Cities Through Technology and Collaboration: Ten Insights from My Conversation with Denise Linn Riedl, South Bend’s Chief Innovation Officer

Submitted by on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 22:29

As the host of The Business of Government Hour, I recently interviewed Denise Linn Riedl, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of South Bend, Indiana, at CivStart’s State of GovTech 2025. Our conversation explored how technology and innovation are reshaping the relationship between cities and residents, transforming governance, and advancing the govtech ecosystem.

Accelerating Mission Outcomes with Agentic AI: A Practical Guide for Federal Leaders

Submitted by on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:28

Contributors for this blog are Bridget Deary, Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, Mark Fisk, Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, Chuck Royal, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting Federal, and Tony Vachino, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting Federal.

Transforming Local Governments Using Emerging Technology: A Conversation with Denise Linn Riedl, Chief Innovation Officer, City of South Bend, Indiana with Chip Kennedy & Tom Spengler

Submitted by on Mon, 07/07/2025 - 11:20
This episode is dedicated to telling the stories of local government leaders who in their own way are leveraging technology and innovation to change the way they govern and the way they deliver the mission of government. Join host Michael J. Keegan from the State of GovTech 2025, a hallmark event hosted by CivStart, a premier hub for government technology innovation as he shares insights and stories of a host of thought leaders, tech entrepreneurs and government executives.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 11:10
Author: 
Denise Linn Riedl
Chip Kennedy
Tom Spengler
Audio: 
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Tom Spengler - CivStart

Submitted by on Mon, 07/07/2025 - 11:09
Tom Spengler has over 23 years of dedicated local government technology experience. As the former CEO and co-founder of Granicus, Tom helped create the market-leading citizen engagement and legislative management solution used by more than 6,000 government agencies and 500 million citizens. More recently, during Spengler’s tenure as CEO, Rock Solid accelerated growth in North America and expanded its offerings through acquisition, growing to serve more than 800 municipal customers across the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

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