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
82 episodes
ERP Modernization: Avoiding the Dinosaur Trap & Boosting Success
Legacy systems can keep governments stuck in the past—and the longer you wait to modernize, the harder it becomes to move forward.In this episode of the GovTech Podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich explain how ...
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Digital Transformation: Realistic Timelines & Success
Every agency wants to modernize faster—but speed isn’t the real measure of success.In this episode of the GovTech Podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich unpack what truly determines a successful transformation ti...
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AI in Housing: Readiness, Risks, and Real Solutions
AI is no longer optional—it’s already in your organization, whether you’ve planned for it or not.In this episode of the GovTech Podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich unpack how housing authorities can adopt AI s...
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AI in Housing: How to Use It & Not Be Scared
AI is here—and it’s already reshaping how housing authorities operate.In this GovTech Podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich break down how agencies can adopt AI safely, ethically, and strategically. From data security and pri...
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ERP Sunset Dates: Planning Your Implementation Strategy
What happens when your ERP system hits its “sunset date”? Vendors often frame it as a crisis—but agencies have more options than they realize.In this GovTech Podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich explain how to navigate looming suns...
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ERP Modernization: Why You Need It & How to Succeed
What happens when governments think modernization is “done”? They fall behind.In this episode of the GovTech Podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich explain why ERP modernization is a constant drumbeat, not a one-time project. ...
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Modern Policing: Community Engagement & Tech Explained
Building safer communities requires more than new tools—it takes trust, accountability, and engagement.In this GovTech Podcast, Abhijit Verekar sits down with Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel to explore how technology and culture interse...
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Police Tech: How Drones & AI Are Changing Law Enforcement
From virtual training simulators to AI-powered analytics and drone response programs, technology is reshaping modern law enforcement.In this GovTech Podcast, Abhijit Verekar sits down with Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel to explore how ...
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AI in Education: Revolutionizing Student Success
AI is changing how schools use student data—moving from static records to actionable insights that guide success.In this episode of the GovTech podcast, Abhijit Verekar and Dustin Bainbridge—founder of Horizon Education and Unified Track...
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AI in Education: Predicting Student Success and Preventing Dropouts
AI is reshaping education—not by replacing teachers or counselors, but by giving them tools to act sooner.In this episode of the GovTech podcast, Abhijit Verekar and Dustin Bainbridge, EdTech innovator and founder of Horizon Education an...
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Government ERP: Atlanta’s Success vs. San Francisco’s $55M Disaster
Not all government ERP projects end the same way.Atlanta modernized successfully—engaging stakeholders, cleaning up data, and standardizing processes before going live. The results: smoother payroll, reduced costs, and sustainable upgrad...
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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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