From cockpits to clinics: how aviation is inspiring a healthcare transformation
Maeve Kneafsey talks with Damien McCallion, Deputy CEO and CTO of the HSE, about what digital transformation really takes — in the middle of complexity, crisis, and culture. From checklists to cloud systems, and from relationship-building to region-wide reform, this is a masterclass for anyone trying to lead change in the public sector.Whether you're in housing, justice, education or health — this one will land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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No more measuring wheels: How AI, drones and a bit of cop-on are fixing roads (and budgets)
In this episode of Transform Gov, Maeve Kneafsey speaks with Alan Browne, CEO and co-founder of Soarvo, about how their cloud-based geospatial AI platform is helping governments and local authorities turn complex drone, laser, and video data into fast, accurate infrastructure decisions. Alan shares a game-changing case study with National Highways UK, where Soarvo’s AI and augmented reality platform replaced manual road inspections, saving £17 million in one year.You’ll learn:How AI and drone footage can spot road damage before the human eye canWhy user-friendly tools (not engineers-only systems) are the future of geospatial dataHow local authorities can roll out AI pilots for under €10KWhy Soarvo is built to be used by road crews, not just data scientistsThis is practical, affordable digital transformation in action — and it's already reshaping how infrastructure is managed across the UK and Ireland.#TransformGov #AIinGovernment #SmartInfrastructure #GeospatialAI #DigitalGovernment #Soarvo #PublicSectorInnovation #LocalGovTech #AugmentedReality #DroneMapping #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #ChatGPT #RoadMaintenanceAI #NationalHighwaysUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Piloting GenAI safely: how Dublin City Council & ADAPT are reimagining public innovation
In this episode of Transform Gov, host Maeve Kneafsey sits down with Dr. Robert Ross, Senior Lecturer at Technological University Dublin and lead researcher with the ADAPT Centre, to explore how public bodies can embrace generative AI — safely, strategically, and with purpose.Robert shares the inside story of the GenAI Lab, a groundbreaking partnership between ADAPT and Dublin City Council, designed to give public sector teams a trusted, low-risk space to experiment with emerging technologies. From rethinking procurement to triaging planning applications, they discuss real examples of GenAI being tested for the public good.You’ll hear:Why a “lab model” helps public bodies move faster without taking big risksWhat makes a partnership with researchers workThe surprising power of small startups in big transformation projectsHow GenAI can improve policy checks, automate translation, and save staff timePractical steps for any organisation — no matter how small — to get startedWhether you're just GenAI-curious or leading innovation in your department, this episode is packed with takeaways you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Ireland’s planning process needs a rethink
Transform Gov delves into the emotive and urgent issue of the planning process and the very exciting potential provided by digital technologies. RIAI president, Seán Mahon looks at the future of city planning. We explored how digital twins and 3D modeling are transforming Ireland’s planning process, making it more efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused. Seán broke down how these innovations not only speed up applications but also empower better civic engagement, real-time collaboration, and smarter urban development. If you want to know how digital transformation can unlock smarter, more livable cities—and what Ireland can learn from international leaders—don’t miss this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Working with AI agents, not against them – Wendy Walsh returns
Wendy Walsh, Accenture Ireland’s Talent and Organisation Lead, returns for Part 2 on Transform Gov to explore the evolving relationship between people and AI in the public sector. From onboarding bots to research agents and Copilot-enabled teamwork, this episode is packed with practical insights for future-ready leaders.You’ll hear:How GenAI and agentic AI are transforming frontline public sector workWhat fusion skills are—and why they matterReal examples of how digital assistants are improving staff experienceTune in and share this episode with colleagues.Public sector, AI, agentic AI, GenAI, digital transformation, change management, Accenture, Copilot, government technology, employee experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Transform Gov - the digital government podcast
Transform Gov, the digital government podcast, brings you top names behind many of the most exciting and transformative digital government projects globally. If you are working in, or with, public sector transformers who are digitising the public sector, each episode brings inside tips and insights from talented leaders who have been there and done that.www.digitalgovawards.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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