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
95 episodes
Your IT Director Is Not Your CIO
Does your organization have technology leadership — or just someone keeping the servers running?In this episode of the Gov Tech Podcast, we break down one of the most common structural problems in local government: asking one person to s...
Why ERP Decisions Fail: The One Question Vendors Hope You Don’t Ask
Government ERP decisions often fail long before contracts are signed — not because leaders lack diligence, but because they’re asking questions that can’t surface real risk.We break down why traditional reference checks are structurally ...
The Big 4 Myth: Why Brand-Name Consultants Don’t Reduce ERP Risk
One of the most persistent myths in government technology is that hiring a Big 4 consulting firm guarantees a successful ERP implementation. The brand feels like a safety net — but experience shows it often creates new risks instead.In t...
Vaporware Traps: How Governments Get Misled in Software Demos
Software demos are not reality — they’re commercials. Yet agencies continue to make multi-million-dollar decisions based on features that don’t exist, roadmap promises that never materialize, and AI mockups built hours before the presentation.<...
From Practitioner to CIO: The Leadership Shift Government Often Misses
Government has elevated countless IT practitioners into CIO roles — but the title doesn’t automatically create a leader. In this episode, we explore the critical differences between technical expertise and executive leadership, and why so many ...
From Fixer to Executive: The CIO Skills Government Can’t Ignore
Many government CIOs begin their careers solving technical problems — but leading at the executive level requires far more than technical strength. In this episode, we break down the mindset and skill shift required to move from practitioner to...
Vendor Threats & Technology: How to See Through Pressure Tactics in Local Government
Vendor threats are becoming increasingly common across the public sector — “your system is sunsetting,” “support ends this year,” “you’ll lose your discount if you don’t sign now.” But most of these tactics are designed to accelerate vendor rev...
ERP Decisions Under Pressure: Avoiding Tech Traps and Protecting Public Trust
ERP systems shape the backbone of government operations, but selecting one isn’t as simple as comparing features. Political pressure, vendor instability, staffing turnover, sunsetting products, and perceived conflicts of interest all influence ...
AI Isn’t Magic: The Truth About GovTech and Custom Software
AI may be the hottest topic in GovTech, but much of today’s conversation is being shaped by rebranded legacy vendors, recycled “experts,” and custom development disguised as artificial intelligence. In this episode, we unpack how custom softwar...
AI in Government: Avoiding the Hype and Building Solutions That Actually Work
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most dominant topics in GovTech, but not every “AI solution” is built to solve a real government problem. Agencies are being asked to adopt tools before defining the need, establishing baselines, or...
Winning Presentations: Time, Questions & Building Trust
Shortlist presentations are one of the most valuable opportunities in public procurement — but most agencies and vendors are still not using that time effectively.In this episode of the GovTech podcast, Megan Seaton and Robert ...
Camera ON! How to Ace Vendor Presentations & Q&A
If you’ve ever sat through a vendor presentation where no one turned on their camera, this one’s for you.In this episode of GovTech, Megan Seaton and Robert Kornovich dive into how to make shortlist presen...
AI Consulting: Evaluating Vendors & Building Trust
Not all consulting partners are created equal — especially in the age of AI.In this GovTech episode, we unpack how civic leaders can evaluate AI vendors and consulting partners the right way: through independence, governance, and transpa...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...