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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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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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L.A. County Public Works Issues Billing System RFP

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has issued a call to vendors for a new customer information system and related services for its six Waterworks Districts.

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September 10, 2024
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Boon or Burden? IT Leaders on the Promise, Pitfalls of Data Wealth

Jurisdictions are finding that their stores of data pose almost as much challenge as they do opportunity. Experts shared their experiences and the potential pitfalls during a recent event.

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September 10, 2024
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CDCR Issues Parole System Maintenance, Operations RFP

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is looking for a vendor to maintain, operate and enhance two critical systems used by the Board of Parole Hearings.

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September 06, 2024
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San Francisco Revamps 311 App With Language Access Enhancements

The newest version of San Francisco's 311 app supports full functionality in the city's four most common languages: English, Chinese, Spanish and Filipino.

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September 06, 2024
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There's No ‘Easy Button’ for Making the Most Out of Data

Experts from the public and private sectors recently took aim at the big questions surrounding the massive amount of data they hold. Chief among them was accessibility and how to prepare for the next wave of AI-enabled tech.

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September 05, 2024
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L.A. County Appoints Peter Loo as Permanent CIO

After three years as the acting chief information officer for Los Angeles County IT, Loo was officially appointed to lead technology efforts as its permanent CIO this summer.

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September 04, 2024
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$A member of the Arcadian Infracom team celebrates as fiber-optic cable is pulled through successfully. The demonstration was the start of a more than 250-mile stretch of broadband infrastructure between San Jose and Carson City, Nev.$

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Stakeholders Celebrate Broadband Milestone in Sacramento

Public officials and private stakeholders gathered in Natomas last week to celebrate the start of a more than 250-mile stretch of fiber-optic cable that will run from San Jose to Carson City, Nev.

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September 03, 2024
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SANDAG Issues RFP for Financial Management System

The San Diego Association of Governments is looking for a vendor to supply a Treasury Management Reporting System.

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August 27, 2024
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Bidders Get a Walkthrough of Massive EDD Claims Management RFP

It’s been roughly two weeks since the Employment Development Department released its call to vendors for a new case management system. Monday, the department held a two-hour walkthrough of what it expects from interested bidders.

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August 26, 2024
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‘We Make the Rules’: ODI Director Makes Appeal to Innovators

Jeffery Marino, the man leading California’s data and innovation agency, called on technologists to get creative and change the rules that stand in the way of their public service missions.

August 23, 2024
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When IT Hits the Fan: Managing Tech Crises Like a Pro

Even the most prepared organizations get T-boned by an IT disruption now and again. At the recent Los Angeles Digital Government Summit, experts from the public and private sectors shared how they respond when it all goes sideways.

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August 22, 2024
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Long Beach Publishes Land Management Overhaul RFP

A little over a month after the city’s project consultant teased a solicitation, the city has published its call for a vendor to replace the Community Development Department’s disparate land management system.

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August 21, 2024
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Caltrans Issues Large RFP for Camera System Upgrades

The RFP from the California Department of Transportation is worth an estimated $6.3 million and will see camera system improvements at various locations across Los Angeles County.

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August 20, 2024
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Where AI Is Concerned, Long-Game Policy Matters

Officials from the public and private sectors discussed the importance of setting policies for AI that look beyond one-time use cases at the Los Angeles Digital Government Summit last week.

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August 19, 2024
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CalSAWS Executive Director Julia Erdkamp on Progress, What’s Next

Erdkamp is no stranger to large and challenging projects. She’s pointing her expertise at building a better welfare system for the state of California.

August 16, 2024
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Laguna Beach Issues RFP for City Hall Data Center Upgrades

The city seeks proposals for substantial upgrades to its City Hall data center including electrical and specialized design services, data processing and other information services. The estimated bid value is listed as $335,000.

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August 15, 2024
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EDD Releases Massive Claims Management Replacement RFP

The much-anticipated request for proposals calls on a qualified vendor to replace the department’s 45-year-old mainframe-based claims management system.

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August 14, 2024
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State, NVIDIA Partner on AI Training Pipeline Initiative

The state has signed another agreement with an AI industry leader, this time focusing on bolstering the state’s technology talent pipeline.

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August 12, 2024
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Developing Opportunity: EDDNext to Release Large Claims Management RFP

The Employment Development Department’s modernization effort is on the cusp of releasing a massive solicitation to replace its aging claims management system.

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August 01, 2024
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Garden Grove Issues Solicitation for Dozens of HP Computers

The city’s Information Technology Department is looking for 65 HP Elite computers in a recently posted request for bids.

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July 31, 2024
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DMV to Host Private-, Public-Sector Digital ID Hackathons

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is accepting applications for an upcoming private-sector hackathon to identify new use cases for mobile ID technology. A second event will cater to public-sector participants.

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July 30, 2024
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Gone Phishing: L.A. County DPSS Takes Out Suspicious Emails

Parsing through hundreds of suspicious daily emails used to be a human problem for the Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Social Services. Now a bot does the heavy lifting.

July 26, 2024
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CALFIRE, UC San Diego Get $10.4M Boost for Wildfire System

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the University of California, San Diego will see $10.4 million in general fund investment in the fire-mapping camera system ALERTCalifornia.

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July 25, 2024
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CDT Issues RFP for Corrections Communications, Technology Solution

The California Department of Technology is calling for proposals on an enhanced communications and technology solution for inmates in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

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July 24, 2024
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New Name, IT Funding for the Office of Planning and Research

The Office of Planning and Research, now known as the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, is set to receive nearly $8 million for IT infrastructure in 2024 and 2025.

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July 19, 2024
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State Agencies Seeking IT Chief, Project Director

The California Air Resources Board is seeking a chief information officer for its Office of Information Services, while the California Department of Technology is looking for a project director to oversee high-priority initiatives.

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July 16, 2024
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Governor Vetoes Broadband Reporting Requirements Bill

Citing unnecessary work and redundancy, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have put new annual reporting mandates around the state’s Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative.

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July 16, 2024
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