Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed another government technology executive to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of former CIO and California Department of Technology Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins.

A bill known as the Data Center Energy Accountability Act would enact new standards for data centers in California. Supporters say it’s a step toward holding these facilities accountable, but opponents say the proposed law is duplicative and threatens smaller operations.

The Northern California city's updated rules address employee use of AI tools, including image uploads, training requirements and restrictions on work beyond staff expertise.

The one-year-old dashboard helps students plan their path to college while also offering a treasure-trove of educational and career data. The state also has increased the tool’s accessibility.

Before production, consider whether that method is repeatable, a panelist said at the California Public Sector CIO Academy. Others recommended identifying service challenges early, and ensuring leadership is set.

Join Okta and Rubrik for a mockumentary-style simulation of an identity attack.

Meta and AWS have signed an agreement. The deal helps power the agentic workloads behind Meta’s AI efforts.

Not a government practice. A government firm.

Government agencies are shifting from AI curiosity to real-world execution. The focus is now on replacing legacy confusion with scalable automation, modern security and precise cloud optimization