June 04, 2024

Exploring IoT and AI in the Public Sector | Intel's Steve Orrin | Internet of Things Podcast

30 minutes

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Steve Orrin, Federal CTO at Intel, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss IoT, AI, and edge computing in the public sector. The conversation covers integrating cutting-edge technologies to meet federal and public sector needs, the importance of security, reliability, and real-time data processing at the edge, smart city initiatives, advancements in defense logistics, the challenges of managing diverse IoT infrastructures, the role of commercial off-the-shelf IoT solutions, and the impact of leadership in driving technology adoption.

Steve Orrin is one of the industry’s most trusted advisers in his role as Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer for Intel, where he leads federal solution architecture, strategy, and technology engagements. Steve oversees the development of solution architectures that address critical challenges for civilian, defense, and national security agencies. Steve has strongly influenced the evolution of Intel’s public sector cybersecurity strategy and has led multiple security initiatives within product groups - assisting in the adoption and modernization of platform, cloud, and device security capabilities for government initiatives and programs.

Steve is a widely-recognized expert on cybersecurity and next-generation architectures. He is Intel's representative for security standards and guidance and has contributed to several NIST publications. Steve also advises on supply chain threat and risk management for the Department of Defense.

Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences - they’re all powered by Intel technology.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:12) Steve Orrin and Intel

(01:39) What role does Intel play in IoT, AI, and edge?

(04:01) How does Intel view digital transformation?

(05:40) The growth of edge computing

(07:29) IoT and AI in the public sector

(13:23) Perception of emerging technology and security

(17:32) Challenges of IoT deployment in the public sector

(21:11) Smart cities and leadership in technology adoption