How State Government Agencies Can Become Data Sharing Organizations​

How State Government Agencies Can Become Data Sharing Organizations​

From The Government Technology Insider Podcast by Government Technology Insider

January 9, 2026 · 21 min · Season 2 · Episode 25

About this episode

The episode discusses how state government agencies can become data sharing organizations to enhance service delivery and drive economic growth.

The potential for data to power government systems and transform service delivery has made maximizing the value of their data a top priority for many state agencies. But states still struggle to transform raw data into actionable insights that can drive economic growth and social benefits. Solving this conundrum may depend on data sharing : pooling information and insights among state agencies to optimize resources and support staff and citizens. In today’s episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, guest host Dale Smith , Director of Labor and Workforce at TCS – Tata Consultancy Services, speaks with Rick Maher, CEO of Adaptive Human Capital, about how state agencies can become data sharing organizations and put that data to use for constituents.

People in this episode

Host: Dale Smith

Guest: Rick Maher

Topics covered

  • data sharing
  • state government
  • service delivery
  • economic growth
  • social benefits

Keywords

  • data sharing
  • state agencies
  • actionable insights
  • economic growth
  • social benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TCS – Tata Consultancy Services, Adaptive Human Capital

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