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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.

  • California CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins standing on a stage speaking to an audience at a conference.
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    Technically Speaking: California CIO Talks Near-Term Priorities, Challenges
    State CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins updated industry and state officials Thursday about upcoming IT objectives and some of the challenges facing the state.
    Insider
    August 07, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    Chris Gohl Joins Software Supply Chain Security Chainguard
    Gohl, a seasoned sales professional in the state, local government and education space, has joined Chainguard as an account executive.
    Insider
    August 07, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A person sitting working on a laptop with icons of resumes hovering above the keyboard.
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    DCSS Officials Confirm CIO Departure
    An official with the Department of Child Support Services has confirmed that a recent job posting for a deputy director and chief information officer looks to fill a vacancy created by the departure of Toquyen Collier.
    Insider
    August 05, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • The words "Pacific Gas and Electric Company" etched into a sign on the front of a building.
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    San Jose, PG&E Ink Data Center Power Infrastructure Deal
    The city of San Jose and Pacific Gas and Electric Company have signed a deal that ensures the power availability to meet the region's growing data center needs.
    Insider
    August 05, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    ODI Launches Second Engaged California Project
    Following community engagement successes around the Los Angeles fire recovery, the Office of Data and Innovation is turning the focus of the Engaged California platform toward state workers and on boosting state efficiency and effectiveness.
    Insider
    August 05, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A glass building with the Comcast logo on the side near the top.
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    AT&T SLED Veteran Fleming-Hale Joins Comcast Business
    After decades with AT&T, Robyn Fleming-Hale has joined Comcast Business as its senior director of government and education sales for California.
    Insider
    August 01, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    Technologist, Advocate Al Rawi to Depart L.A. County
    Mohammed Al Rawi, the man behind the dramatic modernization of the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender, is departing on a personal mission to make case management technology more accessible to cash-strapped public defense teams.
    Insider
    July 31, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • White illustration of a circuit board in the shape of the state of California against a blue background.
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    Budget, IT Strategy to Dominate State of Tech Forum
    The Aug. 7 event will feature speakers from the state's Department of Technology, Office of Data and Innovation, and others. Expect insights into state priorities, upcoming initiatives and takeaways from the recently completed budget process.
    July 29, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    Fairfield Taps Former Vallejo CIO to Lead IT Department
    The Northern California city has named Vallejo's former CIO, Naveed Ashraf, to head its Information Technology Department.
    Insider
    July 29, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    CalSAWS Focuses on Core Mission as Deadlines Loom
    What to Know:
    • Federal mandates have added new welfare benefits verification requirements for all states.
    • California Statewide Automated Welfare System leadership says the team is focused on strengthening the system and meeting deadlines, rather than implementing new technologies.
    • The system received full funding in this year's budget process, and new staff and executive-level leadership have joined the effort.
    Insider
    July 25, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A closeup of the California state flag overlayed on a pile of cash.
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    Big Bucks for Tech: California Budget Targets IT Upgrades Across Agencies
    What to Know:
    • The California Department of Justice received $11.2 million for the Firearms Information Technology Modernization project and additional funding for CLETS-DMV integration and the gaming license system overhaul.
    • The Employment Development Department secured $124.2 million in a one-time allocation for year 4 of the EDDNext initiative.
    • Major funding is flowing to the Department of Industrial Relations, including Cal/OSHA’s $18.2 million data overhaul and other projects.
    Insider
    July 24, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • Gov. Gavin Newsom seated at a conference table speaking to attendees seated around the table at the California Breakthrough Project meeting at Ripple headquarters on June 6.
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    Newsom EO Creates New Efficiency Goals, Tech Council
    Gov. Gavin Newsom has created a new industry working group and mandate for state agencies centered on improving government efficiencies.
    Insider
    July 24, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    Audit Calls Out Cal/OSHA Staffing, Case Management System
    What to Know:
    • A recent audit criticized Cal/OSHA’s reliance on outdated systems, urging the agency to adopt a digital case management system by 2027.
    • Cal/OSHA officials say they had already begun addressing these issues, with a modernization project scheduled to go live in 2027 and supported by $18.2 million in one-time funding.
    • The Department of Industrial Relations, which oversees Cal/OSHA, is also receiving significant investments in technology, including $44.9 million for various IT projects.
    Insider
    July 22, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    Technology Veteran Tom Andriola Joins Dynatrace
    The AI-powered observability platform Dynatrace has tapped Andriola to serve as its new market and business development executive and chief artificial intelligence officer.
    Insider
    July 18, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    CDT Opens Call for Access Control, Surveillance System Maintenance
    What to Know:
    • The solicitation seeks a vendor for the maintenance and upgrade of existing access control and surveillance systems at six locations in Rancho Cordova and Vacaville.
    • The vendor selected for the project will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading critical security infrastructure, including cameras, access badge readers and server cabinet security systems.
    • Responses are due by Aug. 13, and a mandatory site tour will be held July 24 and 25.
    Insider
    July 17, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • The San Francisco skyline illuminated at night.
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    Tech on the Horizon: Inside SF’s Capital Improvement Plan
    What to Know:
    • San Francisco is investing in key tech initiatives for the next decade, despite navigating an $800 million budget deficit.
    • Two major fiber projects will expand high-speed Internet to affordable housing and strengthen the city's digital infrastructure.
    • IT components are woven throughout broader infrastructure plans, presenting ongoing opportunities for tech vendors.
    Insider
    July 08, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A cyan blue outline of a shield against a red and blue digital interface with a dark background.
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    CDT Taps Longtime Security Professional as Deputy CISO
    Doug Novak, a cybersecurity professional with decades of state government IT experience, has been selected to serve as the state's deputy chief information security officer.
    Insider
    July 03, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • The California State Capitol in Sacramento.
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    State Budget Preserves Tech Funding, Workers Get RTO Reprieve
    What to Know
    • California’s finalized $321 billion budget includes emergency access to $17.6 billion in reserves from a special fund.
    • State leaders also streamlined environmental review for key projects such as broadband and manufacturing, moves aimed at addressing affordability and housing challenges.
    • The California Department of Technology’s budget holds steady at $798.8 million.
    Insider
    July 01, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • Illustration of a scale with a lightbulb to represent innovation on one side and a person adding to a pile of coins on the other. Light blue bckground.
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    In L.A. County, Innovation Contends With a ‘Trifecta’ of Financial Woes
    What to Know
    • Officials said the need to balance innovation with financial and workforce constraints has never been more critical, especially in light of a $4 billion settlement and reduced state and federal funding.
    • Vendors were urged to bring no-cost proof-of-concept projects, be familiar with agency-specific needs, and ensure they're registered as approved partners.
    Insider
    July 01, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    CDT Seeks Bidders for CALNET Mobility, Satellite Service Contracts
    What to Know
    • The California Department of Technology is soliciting bids for a broad range of wireless services — including cellular, satellite and fixed wireless access — as part of its CALNET telecommunications program.
    • The state plans to award multiple contracts across specialized service categories, with final bids due by Aug. 25.
    Insider
    June 27, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A person standing in a data center holding a laptop.
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    San Jose Targets Aging Tech Systems in $45.8M IT Overhaul Plan
    What to Know
    • San Jose faces a $45.8 million deferred maintenance backlog, with several mission-critical systems operating decades past their intended lifespans.
    • Some of the outdated technologies include the financial, human capital and business tax management systems.
    • The IT Department is pursuing a cloud-based modernization strategy where applicable.
    Insider
    June 27, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    L.A. County Probation Deputy CIO: Balance IT Needs With Value, Risk
    Vendors interested in doing business with Los Angeles County's Probation Department should come prepared for the long haul. The department values long-term relationships and solutions that provide immediate value over flash and innovation.
    Insider
    June 26, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A closeup of the California state flag overlayed on a pile of cash.
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    Legislature, Governor Reach Budget Agreement
    What to Know
    • California lawmakers and Gov. Newsom reached a tentative agreement on a $321.1 billion budget, opting for fund shifts and borrowing to ease cuts.
    • The California Department of Technology’s budget, as of the May Revision, is $798.8 million.
    Insider
    June 25, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    L.A. County Officials Offer Glimpse Behind IT Curtain
    IT leaders with the county's departments of Public Social Services, Internal Services and Probation outlined at an exclusive members' briefing their upcoming needs, their outlook on new technology and what they prefer to see from vendors.
    Insider
    June 24, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    Jim Jennings Joins Stack Monitoring Firm New Relic
    Jennings comes to the company with more than 20 years of IT industry experience. He most recently held a position with cloud monitoring and security firm Datadog.
    Insider
    June 20, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A set of scales formed by bright cyan blue dots against a black background.
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    Superior Court Seeks Jury Management System Overhaul
    The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, aims to replace its 20-year-old in-house system with a modern, paperless-capable Jury Management System.
    Insider
    June 18, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A CAL FIRE plane dropping pink fire retardant on a hillside in front of an advancing wildfire.
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    CAL FIRE Hiring Push Hints at Back-Office and IT Expansion
    What to Know
    • A multiyear hiring initiative includes 18 IT classifications, ranging from entry-level to supervisory roles, signaling the potential need for digital infrastructure and support personnel.
    • CAL FIRE’s operating budget is set to grow from $4.17 billion in FY 2024-25 to $4.47 billion in FY 2025-26, budget negotiations notwithstanding.
    • CAL FIRE is prioritizing mission-critical improvements such as the CAD and GIS enhancement project. Solicitation was in May.
    Insider
    June 18, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • The California Capitol building in Sacramento.
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    California, We (Almost) Have a Budget
    What to Know
    • Late last week, state lawmakers passed a slimmed-down $327 billion version of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed May budget.
    • The state is working against a $12 billion budget shortfall, down significantly from the 2024-25 fiscal year shortfall that topped $46 billion.
    • Lawmakers and the governor will now negotiate the finer points of the legislation ahead of a June 27 deadline.
    Insider
    June 17, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
  • A small model of a government building on top of a digital interface.
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    State Releases Frontier AI Policy Study Amid Looming Threat of Federal Limits
    What to Know
    • The California Report on Frontier AI Policy outlines regulatory principles prioritizing transparency, risk mitigation, post-deployment oversight and evidence-based policymaking.
    • It categorizes AI risks into malicious, malfunction and systemic threats, urging early governance interventions to minimize potentially irreversible harm.
    • Released amid federal efforts to limit state-level AI laws, the report emphasizes California’s role in shaping national policy frameworks.
    Insider
    June 17, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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    DWR, CalHHS and EDD Seek Tech Leadership, Talent
    Two state departments are seeking executive IT leadership; another seeks an IT specialist to oversee cybersecurity and anti-fraud operations.
    Insider
    June 13, 2025
     · Eyragon Eidam
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