NetApp, Peraton Podcast

CTO Fireside Chat: Improving Government AI Readiness with NetApp and Peraton

Friday, April 24, 2026

Hosted By: NetApp, Peraton & Carahsoft

Summary

The Federal Government has made artificial intelligence and network security a strategic priority, so agencies must modernize legacy systems, mitigate data siloes and adhere to complex compliance requirements. With Peraton’s system integration tools and Federal AI expertise combined with NetApp’s intelligent data infrastructure and ai-ready data center, agencies are transitioning from AI experimentation to delivering operational impact at scale by modernizing mission delivery, streamlining decision-making and enhancing security. Discover how to modernize and unify critical systems, embed security and governance at the data layer and deliver high-performance AIOps across platforms built for hybrid and multicloud environments. platforms that enable AIOps across

Fill out the form to access the Peraton and NetApp podcast series to explore how modern data infrastructure can close the Government AI readiness gap with secure, mission-aligned AI capabilities.

Speakers

Matt Lawson

Director of Solution Engineering for U.S. Public Sector

NetApp

Matt Lawson is the Director of Solution Engineering for U.S. Public Sector at NetApp. With extensive experience in IT leadership, he works with government, education, and healthcare organizations to modernize infrastructure and adopt AI-driven solutions. His focus is on helping organizations better manage, protect, and unlock the value of their data, enabling more agile, efficient, and insight-driven operations.
Jason Blinn

Chief Technology Officer for Federal

Peraton

Jason Blinn is the Chief Technology Officer for Federal at Peraton, where he focuses on advancing mission-critical technology strategies across the federal landscape. His work centers on helping organizations harness data, cloud, and emerging AI capabilities to improve decision-making, strengthen security, and enhance operational resilience. He brings a strategic perspective to aligning innovative technologies with real-world mission outcomes in complex, high-stakes environments.

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