The move comes amid several state IT leadership changes, including the departure of state CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins and department CIOs.
California Department of Financial Protection CIO Daniel Quach has retired after more than three decades in state and local government. Quach joined the department in April 2023.
Industry Insider — California is pleased to welcome Savant Solutions to the Insider family. The Sacramento-based cybersecurity firm was built on a customer-first philosophy by founder Caleb Kwong. The firm specializes in assessments, design, implementation and support that help companies of all sizes optimize their cybersecurity footing. Savant has been trusted by The Boeing Company, the state of California and many others.
Work is changing not just because of the transition to the cloud, but also because of the transition out of the office. Remote and hybrid environments are now the norm. Although the traditional perimeter has dissolved, many agencies continue to rely on tools designed to enforce it.
The state’s slow, expensive and overly complex IT procurement process was the focus of a hearing before the Little Hoover Commission on Thursday. Experts testified about the need for a complete overhaul of the procurement system and an escape from the current “culture of fear.”
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