<p>The potential for data to <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW40519162 BCX0" href="https://www.govconwire.com/articles/government-tech-leaders-say-data-is-the-new-oil">power government systems</a> and transform service delivery has made maximizing the value of their data a top priority for many state agencies. But states still struggle to <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW40519162 BCX0" href="https://insider.govtech.com/texas/sponsored/navigating-the-sea-of-government-data-integration">transform raw data into actionable insights</a> that can drive economic growth and social benefits. Solving this conundrum may depend on <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW40519162 BCX0" href="https://governmenttechnologyinsider.com/the-21st-century-labor-exchange-is-built-on-ai-and-data-sharing/">data sharing</a>: pooling information and insights among state agencies to optimize resources and support staff and citizens. </p><p>In today’s episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="Hyperlink SCXW40519162 BCX0" href="https://governmenttechnologyinsider.com/celebrate-innovate-elevate-exploring-unemployment-insurances-past-present-and-future-at-the-2024-naswa-summit/">guest host Dale Smith</a>, 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. </p>