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.
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Keeping IT Brief
Bridging the Cyber-Physical Divide: Safeguarding Major Events with Tim Miller of Dataminr
From the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics, securing massive global events isn’t just about physical barriers—it’s about defending digital infrastructure that supports everything behind the scenes.
In this episode of Keeping IT Brief, host Mary Ann Brown speaks with Tim Miller, Field CTO and Public Sector Cyber Lead at Dataminr, about how cyber and physical security are converging—and why governments and event organizers must think holistically to stay ahead of threats.
Tim shares insights from 17 years in public sector technology and explains how Dataminr’s world-leading AI helps deliver early warnings and real-time visibility when it matters most.
Tune in to hear how proactive intelligence and AI-driven threat detection can protect both digital and physical domains.
Tim Miller, Field CTO and Public Sector Cyber Lead at Dataminr
Tim Miller has spent 17 years as a technologist helping public sector organizations adopt innovative technology solutions to create operational efficiencies and drive success across critical missions. Currently, Tim is the Field CTO for Dataminr’s Public Sector business, responsible for developing go-to-market strategies and client delivery of Dataminr’s first purpose-built cyber offering for the public sector. During his 8 years at Dataminr, he has held many different roles in managing some of the most strategic client relationships, helping lead enterprise-scale deployments of First Alert within the US Department of State, US Department of Homeland Security, and US Department of Health, among many others.
Dataminr
Recognized as one of the world’s leading AI businesses, Dataminr delivers the earliest warnings on high-impact events and critical information far in advance of other sources. The company’s world-leading AI platform, powered by more than 50 proprietary large-language models, enables faster responses, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations, including global corporations, first responders, NGOs, and newsrooms.
Keeping IT Brief with Mary Ann Brown features quick, insightful conversations with government and industry leaders on federal IT, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies shaping the future of government operations.
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