Leadership

Video #245: John O'Brien (CEO of EDUCAUSE) on AI slop, the future of the CIO, and skipping the messy middle

What happens when AI lets students skip the messy middle of learning? EDUCAUSE CEO John O'Brien joins the podcast to discuss the future of the CIO, the threat of an AI slop digital divide, and why leading with kindness and core values matters more than ever.

Video #244: Orange County, NC — The AI Idea That Built a Tax Calculator in 1 Day

Discover how Orange County, NC, built a 100% accurate tax calculator in just one day by empowering staff with a secure AI sandbox, and learn how they are bridging the digital divide with a $10M broadband initiative.

Video #243: CalSTRS & California DMV — Your Risk Is My Risk

Discover how the California DMV and CalSTRS are redefining IT modernization. Learn how deep trust, customer-centric processes, and cutting-edge AI labs are transforming public sector services.

Video #238: 40 CIOs. 40 Different Missions. How LA County's CIO Holds IT Together

LA County CIO Peter Loo and Info-Tech's Hannes Scheidegger trace a decade-long partnership, from a high-stakes hospital EHR overhaul to a 42-data-center consolidation, revealing what it really takes to turn vendors into true partners in public sector IT.