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Eyragon Eidam

Eyragon is the Managing Editor for Industry Insider — California. He previously served as the Daily News Editor for Government Technology. He lives in Sacramento, Calif.

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State Parks Issues RFP for Lifeguard Dispatch System

The California Department of Parks and Recreation has put out a call to vendors for software to manage its lifeguard personnel within the Gold Fields District Aquatic Program.

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November 12, 2024
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CalEPA Seeks Statewide Extreme Heat Ranking System Info

The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is looking for vendor input on its Statewide Extreme Heat Ranking System project.

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November 08, 2024
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San Diego Council OKs Large Budgeting System Contract

The $4.2 million budgeting and forecasting system contract between the city and Sherpa Government Solutions has been formally approved by the City Council.

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November 07, 2024
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State Auditor Seeks Vendor for FI$Cal Control Review

The California State Auditor has issued a request for proposals that seeks a vendor capable of reviewing the controls within the Financial Information System for California.

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November 05, 2024
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CDT Issues New Guidance on Server Security, Supported Tech

The California Department of Technology has issued new guidance for server hardening standards and supported technology program agreements.

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November 01, 2024
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Long Beach Offers Update on Community Technology Pilots

The city of Long Beach’s Collaboratory implemented a suite of smart city solutions in recent months to address real-world challenges. A final addition is expected to go live in the next few weeks.

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November 01, 2024
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CDT Seeks Cybersecurity Assessment for Critical Cal OES Systems

The Next-Gen 911 and 988 systems run by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services are the focus of a recently published request for quotations for cybersecurity assessment services.

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October 31, 2024
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San Bernardino County Supervisors OK Several Large IT Contracts

The most recent meeting of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors was chock-full of IT contract approvals. They ranged from cybersecurity support and maintenance to more than $10 million in police training tech.

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October 24, 2024
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Tracking the Spend: DOJ Surpasses $18.6M on Top 10 Buys of IT Goods

The California Department of Justice has spent more than $18 million on software licensing, networking and maintenance contracts this year.

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October 22, 2024
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Accessibility Software, Infrastructure Upgrades Sought in Recent RFPs

The Department of Motor Vehicles, the California State University system and San Bernardino County have all put out recent IT solicitations that are worth a look for the right vendors.

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October 18, 2024
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Monterey County Halts Hiring, Bracing for Tough Financial Times

The county is opting to freeze new positions funded through the General Fund as a $20 million deficit looms. The move will likely increase department workloads and could increase reliance on IT solutions.

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October 17, 2024
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Calling All Vendors: Cops on the Lookout for New Tech, Software

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are looking for new tools to support their public safety missions. Recent solicitations include calls for camera systems and surveillance and communications technology.

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October 15, 2024
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ODI Insider Figeroid Tapped as Strategic Initiative Deputy Director

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that Hayley Figeroid has been appointed as the deputy director of the Office of Data and Innovation's Strategic Initiatives division.

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October 11, 2024
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Lottery CIO Jennifer Chan Joins California DOJ

Chan, who has been with the California State Lottery since 2021, will be serving as the assistant chief to the Department of Justice's California Justice Information Services.

October 10, 2024
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EDD Opens Recruitments for Several IT Positions

The Employment Development Department is looking for IT talent to help manage its core systems.

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October 08, 2024
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CSU System Issues RFP for Temporary IT Personnel

California State University has issued a solicitation for temporary IT personnel to handle infrastructure, web development and application work.

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October 08, 2024
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San Jose Is Looking for a City Information Security Officer

The capital city of Silicon Valley is looking for an experienced candidate to lead cybersecurity operations. The posting closes later this month.

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October 04, 2024
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L.A. County Public Works Teases Upcoming IT Projects

Los Angeles County has three IT-related project solicitations planned for the coming months. Details are scarce, but they could be worth watching for the right vendor.

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October 04, 2024
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California's AI Frontier Bill Is Dead. Now What?

The controversial bill to establish comprehensive AI guardrails died by veto over the weekend on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, but this won’t be the last attempt to set rules. Newsom has pledged to work with lawmakers to balance between regulation and innovation.

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October 01, 2024
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Early Lessons from the Frontlines of California’s AI Push

The leading voices in California's foray into generative AI shared their experiences so far, highlighting new opportunities for collaboration and the challenges that still need to be addressed.

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September 27, 2024
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ODI Director Marino Swears in New Assistant Chief Data Officer

Matthew Zhou, an insider with the Office of Data and Innovation, was sworn in as the state's new assistant chief data officer.

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September 27, 2024
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DHCS Issues RFI for Human Resources System Replacement

The California Department of Health Care Services is in the information-gathering stage of a project to replace its “outdated” human resources system.

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September 27, 2024
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California Takes Top Ranking in National Digital States Survey

The state has been identified as one of the top leaders in the IT space, tackling such complex issues as equitable connectivity, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

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September 26, 2024
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CDFW Seeks New System to Manage Endangered, At-Risk Species Data

The departments of Technology and Fish and Wildlife have published a request for proposals for a new system to replace decades-old tools for monitoring animal species.

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September 24, 2024
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Don't Let the Budget Drama Fool You, California Still Has IT Money to Spend

Despite all the drama that surrounded the state budget earlier this summer, California is still a "target-rich environment" where IT projects are concerned, according to the Center for Digital Government.

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September 20, 2024
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First 5 California Seeks Small Business for IT Support Services

The agency has struggled with declining revenue, administrative resources and post-pandemic workforce challenges. It seeks a certified small business to supplement IT operations.

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September 19, 2024
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Newsom Signs Fleet of Election-Related Deepfake Bills

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law this week that outline new restrictions around AI-generated political content.

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September 19, 2024
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Bailey-Crimmins’ Challenge to Industry: ‘Come With Innovative Ideas’

State CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins put out the call to industry representatives for creative solutions to some of the state's biggest challenges during comments at an industry forum Monday in Sacramento.

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September 17, 2024
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Berkeley PD Issues RFP for Officer Early Intervention Platform

The new platform would integrate with the department's existing software to provide in-depth analysis and reporting capabilities around officer behavior and misconduct.

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September 13, 2024
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CIO Peter Loo Shares His Vision for L.A. County IT

No stranger to the inner workings of Los Angeles County government, Loo is working to build out the connection between the business and IT sides of the house.

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September 12, 2024
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