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Keeping IT Brief
Keeping IT Brief is FORUM’s fast, focused podcast delivering essential insights on government technology, federal modernization, and the evolving GovCon landscape. Each short episode features conversations with industry leaders, government executives, and innovators who are driving mission success through new strategies, emerging technologies, and forward-thinking approaches to public sector IT.
Designed for busy federal and industry professionals, Keeping IT Brief gets straight to what matters—key trends, practical takeaways, and expert perspectives on cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI adoption, cloud advancements, and the policies shaping federal technology priorities. Instead of long discussions, the podcast provides concise, high-value briefings that help listeners stay informed and ready for what’s next.
Whether you support federal programs, lead technology initiatives, work in business development, or simply want to keep pace with the rapid changes across government IT, Keeping IT Brief delivers the insights you need in a format that fits your schedule. Guests include senior government officials, CIOs, CTOs, acquisition experts, solution architects, and strategic voices from across the public and private sectors.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts Keeping IT Brief and brings extensive experience in connecting government and industry across technology, policy, and mission-driven initiatives. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she supports collaboration through strategic events, leadership programs, and platforms that elevate critical conversations in the federal space.
Stay informed in minutes. Subscribe to Keeping IT Brief for timely insights that help you understand federal IT trends and anticipate opportunities across the government technology community.
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Latest Episodes
Building Smarter Cybersecurity Strategies for a High-Risk World
Cyber threats aren’t slowing down—and neither can your strategy.In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, we sit down with Bryan Thompson, Chief Product Officer at Everfox, a leader in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, ...
The Alignment Advantage: Turning Strategy into Scalable Business Growth
Ready to rethink everything you know about business growth? This episode dives into how breaking the “right” rules can actually be your biggest advantage.In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, we sit down with Krystn Macomber (...
How AI & AR Are Transforming Firefighter Training
What if firefighter training could be faster, smarter, and powered by AI?In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) are transforming training ...
The Cybersecurity Talent Gap: What’s Driving the Shortage?
Cybersecurity jobs are everywhere—but why is there still a massive talent gap?In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, we break down the cybersecurity workforce shortage, what’s really causing it, and what it means for...
Transforming Federal Healthcare: Cloud, AI, and Digital Innovation in Government
Healthcare is undergoing a massive digital transformation—but what does that actually look like inside the U.S. federal government? In this episode, we break down how cloud computing, Salesforce platforms, and emerging technologies ...
