Government’s revolving door didn’t get any break in 2025. There were some big career changes at some very prominent agencies. Let’s break down the ones we caught.
2025 was a big year for big departments with big IT budgets. Let’s break down what they spent on IT goods and services and telecom, and which vendors ended up with that money.
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Several departments are seeking high-tech expertise in the latest round of job postings on CalCareers. Here are the highlights.
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