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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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Sacramento Police Launch Real-Time Crime Center
During a Wednesday morning press conference, officials with the Sacramento Police Department demonstrated the various capabilities of the Real-Time Crime Center, which include the ability to pipe in and monitor a variety of digital assets.
December 07, 2016
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Cloud Procurement Guide 2.0 Tackles Security, Encryption
After two years of heavy use in government circles, the Center for Digital Government has released updates to its Best Practices Guide for Cloud and As-a-Service Procurements.
November 30, 2016
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IT Leaders Must Maintain Ability to Direct Despite Obstacles, Opposition to New Tech
Transformation, disruption and collaboration took center stage during the Techwire California Industry Forum, Nov. 8.
November 13, 2016
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California Tech Leaders Plan to Develop IT Procurement Road Map
California CIO Amy Tong and Deputy CIO Chris Cruz aim to help navigate procurement challenges and opportunities.
November 09, 2016
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States Feel Pressure to Comply with Real ID as Stiff Consequences Loom on Horizon
States have struggled to meet federal ID requirements since stiffer regulations were passed in 2005; now, as deadlines loom, extensions on compliance are getting more difficult to come by.
October 26, 2016
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New Body Cameras in Stockton Aim to Remove User Error
The Stockton, Calif., Police Department is upgrading its older body-worn cameras with new units that promise less risk of officer error and more comprehensive coverage during critical events.
October 12, 2016
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Workplace by Facebook Goes Public
After a several months behind the wheel of Facebook’s latest product offering, now called Workplace by Facebook, the first state government to pilot the tool is seeing big potential for social networking-themed tools in the public sector.
October 11, 2016
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The Role of Data Analytics in Predictive Policing
Deputy Chief Steve Clark of the Santa Cruz, Calif., Police Department sees tech as a way to get smarter about how officers’ time and resources are spent.
September 12, 2016
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Legislature.gov: Function Trumps Form in the Quest to Shine Light on State Policymaking
Often the lack of modern search tools and Web best practices make getting to critical information on state legislative portals a challenge.
August 29, 2016
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Analytics: California Officials Turn a Flood of Data into Valuable Information
At the California Technology Forum, state and local officials discussed insights to be gained from the exponential increase of data and where teams should focus their energy.
August 17, 2016
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Lottery Plots Course for Growth through Data Analytics
Data analytics is driving the agency's daily business decisions as well as helping the agency pursue its strategic goal of being No. 1 in the nation.
August 14, 2016
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Study Spurs Discussion of State-Level Police Body Cam Legislation
In a study aimed at the state legislation across the country, the Sunlight Foundation found that the overarching theme of legislation could largely be described by looking at four main points.
August 10, 2016
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Government, Industry Team Up to Ease Cloud Purchasing
Unique public-private partnership develops contracting language to help make the cloud work for the public sector.
August 01, 2016
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States Take Varied Approaches to Regulating Body Camera Footage
State and local governments are taking a variety of approaches to how they regulate police body camera footage. While some aim for protecting the rights of citizens, others want to limit access altogether.
July 19, 2016
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Social Media in the Workplace: Where Does It Fit In?
With more organizations trying to mitigate the negative impacts of worker's use of social media on daily productivity, researchers are moving to better understand all of the effects — positive and negative.
July 14, 2016
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Report: Drone Legislation a Priority for States Across the U.S.
The popular new technology has the potential to generate considerable economic activity, but there are some very real safety and privacy concerns that have yet to be fully worked out.
July 11, 2016
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States Band Together for Large-Scale Cloud Purchasing Agreement
In an effort led by Utah, final details will soon be ironed out on a cooperative agreement that represents a clear path to cloud services for more than 30 states.
June 28, 2016
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Feds Discuss Innovative Tech Delivery at San Diego Forum
The team of roughly 175 people throughout the United States is working to develop and test open source, user-centered solutions.
March 21, 2016
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Is Collaboration the Cure for the Ails of State IT Projects?
The term 'collaboration' gets thrown around a lot in the tech space, but as California officials on the heels of a massive public safety initiative contend, it's the best way of doing IT in government.
March 01, 2016
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Potential U.S., U.K. Data Deal Would Mean Fluid Data Transactions in Criminal Investigations
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a potential cooperative agreement between the United States and the British government that would provide a reciprocal framework for data sharing between both governments and private industry.
March 01, 2016
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What Should Be Expected from a CIO?
In the ever-evolving world of government IT, California state execs weigh in on what they seek when hiring a CIO.
February 24, 2016
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Apple, FBI at Odds Over San Bernardino Shooter’s Encrypted Device
Apple CEO announces a fight around the court order to aide FBI in unlocking San Bernardino terrorist’s cellphone citing dangerous precedent and potential for misuse.
February 18, 2016
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7 Tech Policy Issues to Watch in 2016
States across the country are taking a look at technology legislation and grappling with everything from 3-D printed firearms, to student and employee data privacy.
February 03, 2016
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Placer County Municipalities Move to Networked Next-Gen 911 System
The joint city networking project — made possible through an intergovernmental agency agreement — will be a vast step toward modernizing a largely unchanged emergency system.
February 02, 2016
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Report: Emerging Technologies Put California Jobs in Public, Private Sectors at Risk
Advancing technology and a projected skills gap are expected to take a toll on global employment numbers in the coming years.
January 26, 2016
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'Anonymous' Hacker Group Threatens Sacramento, Calif., for Anti-Camping Ordinance
The city of Sacramento is at the center of a video warning presumably posted by the hacker group Anonymous regarding an anti-camping ordinance targeting the homeless.
January 10, 2016
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California's New Law Affects Search Warrants for Electronic Communications, Data — But How Much?
Though the California Electronic Communication Privacy Act may slow law enforcement processes that had not previously been outlined, privacy advocates say it is restoring the balance in protecting citizens' digital information.
January 06, 2016
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California Localities Anticipate How to Meet Infrastructure, Transportation Demands
From talking with policymakers in Washington, D.C., to gathering the support of constituents, local leaders talk about funding programs and the anticipated population boom facing the Union’s most populated state.
December 10, 2015
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E-Cannabis: California Companies Connect Marijuana with Tech
Silicon Valley is charging into new territory with digital platforms and tools that connect card-holding medical marijuana patients to herbal medications.
December 06, 2015
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State Treasurer Seeks Alternative Procurement Models in 2016
State officials took to the stage to discuss upcoming technology initiatives and what they see on the horizon for 2016 at the Techwire State of Technology Industry Forum Tuesday morning, Dec. 1.
December 04, 2015
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