Elastic’s Bill Wright on the untapped potential of government data

Bill Wright, Global Head of Government Affairs at Elastic, discussed challenges government organizations face in transforming large data sets into actionable insights, including data fragmentation, quality issues, and compliance with regulations like FISMA and FedRAMP. He emphasized the importance of cross-agency and public-private collaboration for advancing data analytics and AI capabilities, citing shared standards like OpenTelemetry and initiatives like the SIS Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative as examples of effective partnerships. Wright also highlighted the necessity of interoperable, scalable platforms to automate AI-driven insights and support zero-trust security.