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Pure Storage’s Bryan Thomas on aligning security with mission

Bryan Thomas, Vice President of U.S. Public Sector at Pure Storage, discussed the opportunities and challenges facing federal IT departments amid the administration’s push to reduce the federal workforce. He emphasized the need for modernization and consolidation, leveraging the knowledge of the current workforce while integrating the next generation into solving complex problems through automation, security, digital transformation and AI. Thomas also highlighted barriers to adopting commercial solutions, such as ensuring alignment with business and mission objectives and addressing data security and sovereignty. He suggested leveraging solutions from regulated industries to enhance innovation and sustainability.

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