Avero GovTech Insights
Welcome to Avero GovTech Insights, your go-to podcast for the latest trends, insights, and innovations in government technology. Each episode brings you expert analysis and discussions on a wide range of topics, from data analytics to digital transformation and public sector ERP systems.
Join us as we explore the technologies shaping the future of public services and discover how you can leverage them to drive efficiency, transparency, and better outcomes for your community.
Episodes
71 episodes
Why Government Tech Projects Fail—and How to Prevent It
Government technology projects don’t fail because of bad software—they fail because of poor planning, lack of governance, and unrealistic expectations.This episode unpacks the common pitfalls that derail ERP and modernization efforts:
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RFPs and AI: Modernizing Software Procurement in Government
Traditional RFP processes—long timelines, outdated requirements, and rigid training mandates—are no longer serving today’s government agencies.This episode explores how artificial intelligence, outcomes-based requirements, and pilot-firs...
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Software Contracts: How to Negotiate With Confidence and Clarity
Once you sign a software contract, your leverage is gone.In this GovTech episode, Megan and Billie break down what public-sector teams must understand before finalizing a software agreement—especially when implementation timelines...
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ERP Contract Negotiation: Protect Your Project Before You Sign
An ERP contract isn’t just paperwork—it’s your leverage, timeline, and future wrapped into one document.In this GovTech episode, Megan sits down with Avero Project Manager Billie to unpack everything public-sector leaders need to ...
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AI in Government: Transparency, Compliance & the Human Element
AI isn’t just another tool—it’s a turning point in how governments operate, share data, and serve the public.In this GovTech episode, the Avero team explores the real-world role of AI in public-sector operations—from modernizing c...
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AI in Government Consulting: Strategy Needs a Human Touch
AI can speed up workflows—but it can’t replace wisdom.In this episode, the Avero team explores the evolving relationship between AI and government consulting. From federal funding realities to vendor evaluation and project plannin...
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Choosing the Right ERP: Best-of-Breed vs. All-in-One
Choosing an ERP system isn't just a technical decision—it's a strategic one.In this episode, the GovTech team dives into the real conversations public-sector leaders should be having before selecting a system. From vendor...
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Crafting Better RFPs: What Public Agencies Must Get Right
A weak RFP leads to poor proposals, mismatched vendors, and long-term project risk.This episode breaks down what public-sector leaders must know before releasing an RFP—especially for ERP or modernization efforts that impact multi...
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The Hidden Costs of ERP Projects: What Leaders Overlook
ERP budgets don’t fail because of the software. They fail because of what leaders didn’t plan for.In this episode of GovTech, Megan and Robert Karnovitch unpack the invisible costs that quietly derail ERP initiatives—from...
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AI in Project Scoping: Smart Tool or Shortcut Risk?
AI is changing how governments scope projects—but not always for the better.In this episode of Untangled, Megan and Robert Karnovitch discuss the role of AI in ERP and EAM project scoping. Spoiler: it’s not about cutting ...
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EAM Implementation, Clean Data & Predictive Maintenance: What It Really Takes
EAM systems don’t fail because of bad software—they fail because of bad data and poor planning.In this episode of Untangled, the team at Avero Advisors breaks down what it really takes to implement modern Enterpr...
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GIS, Mobile Access & Asset Insights: What Makes Modern EAM Actually Work
Your asset data isn’t just information—it’s infrastructure.In this episode of Untangled, Avero Advisors unpacks what makes Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) successful in local government.From legacy microservices ...
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AI’s Future: Microsoft, Space Force & the Public Sector’s Big Opportunity
In this episode of Avero GovTech Insights, AV reconnects with Microsoft’s Muddu Sudhakar to explore the evolving intersection of AI, energy, space infrastructure, and local government innovation.From AI-powered space data center...
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AI Dominance & the Future of GovTech: What Leaders Need to Know
In this episode of Avero GovTech Insights, we explore what true AI leadership looks like in a rapidly changing landscape.AV sits down with tech strategist and Microsoft leader Muddu Sudhakar to discuss the accelerating pace of A...
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AI in Government: Maturity, Risk & the Road Ahead
Governments across the globe are racing to adopt AI—but are they truly ready? In this episode of the GovTech Podcast, Avero CEO Abhijit Verekar (AV) unpacks the critical factors agencies must consider before implementing AI tools. From defining...
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AI Policy & Smart Cities: What Government Leaders Need to Know
In this GovTech Pod episode, Abhijit Verekar breaks down the latest federal policy updates on AI and what they mean for government agencies. From national security to smart cities, he explores how federal investments, public-private partnership...
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The Timeline Myth: What Really Delays Public Sector Tech Projects
Everyone wants to move faster—but at what cost? In this episode, Robert Kornovich and Megan Seaton of Avero Advisors break down the real reasons digital transformation projects get delayed. From underestimating change management to ove...
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Outrunning Extinction: Why ERP Success Depends on Your Strategy, Not Just Software
In this episode of the GovTech Podcast, Avero’s Robert Kornovich joins the conversation to unpack one of the biggest pitfalls in government modernization: treating ERP projects like simple tech upgrades. Spoiler: they’re not.From misunde...
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Modernizing Government with AI: Transparency, Strategy & the Human Factor
In this episode of GovTech, the Avero team dives into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and what it means for local government leaders. From vendor demos to compliance mandates like the Financial Data Transparency Act,...
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Tech Evolved, People First: Why AI Won’t Replace Great Consulting
In this episode of GovTech Insights, the Avero team dives deep into the future of public sector consulting. As AI tools grow more powerful, government leaders are asking: what role do consultants play now?The answer? More than e...
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ERP Implementation Nightmares: Real Confessions & Hard Lessons
From missed reports to misaligned expectations—ERP implementation can go off the rails fast. In this episode of the GovTech Pod, Avero Advisors dives into real confessions from public-sector leaders who’ve lived through the chaos.We talk...
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ERP Confessions: Lessons from the Booth at GFOA 2025
What happens when public finance professionals get honest about their ERP experiences? At GFOA 2025, the Avero Advisors team set up a "confessional wall" at their booth—and the stories poured in.In this episode, AV, Megan, Robert, and Da...
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AI in Local Government: How to Serve the Public Better
What if AI wasn’t about replacing people—but helping governments finally do the things they’ve always wanted to do, but never had the capacity for?In this episode of GovTech Pod, we sit down with a PhD in machine ethics turned c...
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Beyond Efficiency: Rethinking Government’s Role in the Age of AI
In this thought-provoking episode of the GovTech Pod, Avero CEO Abhijit Verekar explores a question we don’t ask often enough: What is government really for—and how should AI change the answer?From traffic systems and housing to...
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ERP Isn’t Just Tech—It’s People, Process, and Planning
ERP modernization in the public sector isn’t just about software—it’s a full-scale transformation that touches every part of your organization. In this GovTech Pod episode, Avero CEO Abhijit Verekar (AV) breaks down the real-world lessons agenc...
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