Reveal Attends Intel Public Sector Summit 2025
On March 11-12, 2025, the Reveal team had the privilege of attending the Intel Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders, government innovators, and technology experts came together to address critical developments in innovation, security, AI, and operational efficiency. The event provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with cutting-edge solutions, gain insights into emerging technologies, and discuss collaborative approaches to solving complex public challenges.
Key Takeaways
Partnerships are Necessary: Intel and Amazon are leading a partnership with the Census Bureau to change the way economic data collection happens away from a survey-centered paradigm to a direct company-to-government partnership. This new paradigm, that Reveal is also supporting, ensures faster and more reliable access to data. At Reveal, we are exploring similar partnerships and solutions, embedding computer vision and satellite imagery technologies to deliver greater value to other Federal agencies, commercial and SLED (State, Local, and Education) customers, driving innovation and operational efficiencies across these sectors.
Powering AI with CPUs: Intel’s new 18A chips could be game changers for advanced AI, working alongside GPUs to boost performance. For many use cases, existing servers powered by CPU’s are capable of running AI and ML models which increase efficiency and allow personnel to spend time on higher-valued tasks. Leveraging existing infrastructure will be essential for Government agencies to innovate while keeping costs down.
Small but Mighty: Small language models (SLMs) are the way to go for quick, cost-effective AI deployments that deliver immediate results with less risk. While real-time data processing and decision-making using Large Language Models (LLMs) within data centers is critical, deploying SLMs on the edge devices with limited hardware and processing capabilities can be highly beneficial. Tailored SLMs designed for specific analytical needs can significantly enhance edge computing, particularly in industries such as supply chain, energy, and transportation.
The Human Touch: Human-centered AI design will be essential for Government agencies to accomplish progress in the AI world since it requires close collaboration between teams and, often, a culture shift on data acquisition and data handling. When working with GenAI and LLMs, inference also plays a crucial role in shaping the outcomes. During a breakout session, partners from the Census Bureau and Intel discussed how AI efforts are as much about business as they are about technology. Human subject matter expertise and change management principles and processes coupled with GenAI can enhance accuracy, scalability, efficiency, and adoption in data transformation.
The Time is Now: The public sector needs to dive into new tech head-on to keep up with the fast-paced innovation of the private sector. It is through summits and events like this that all stakeholders can come together to collaborate and construct the future together.