When it comes to standing up IT systems, collaboration is the name of the game. Whether a partnership will result in a system being up and running in under 18 months or a disaster recovery effort, partnerships make it possible.
In an interview with Techwire, Lori Ajax, who heads the state Cannabis Control Bureau, talks about what is next after being involved in every step of the implementation of the industry’s new business licensing software.
The Department of General Services worked with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and other public entities to provide state buildings with solar power, with cost savings projected in the millions of dollars.
The California Department of General Services has issued an RFP to pre-qualified agile vendors for a pool of infrastructure-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service providers with medium FedRAMP standards.
Los Angeles has hired its first chief procurement officer, who will focus on streamlining business processes and publicizing contract opportunities to small businesses.
In response to Gov. Jerry Brown setting aside $100 million in funding for the project in his 2018-19 proposed budget, the Senate’s committee on Budget and Fiscal Review discussed the project last week, drawing support as well as criticism.
Techwire tracks business opportunities at all levels of government in California. Here are some of the state's RFPs that are closing in the next few weeks.
One company has been answering the AB 2246 requirements of local education agencies to develop policies to assist high-risk groups, especially in grades 7-12, by implementing role-play simulation software that allows teachers to practice skills that can identify at-risk students.
Fi$Cal, the comprehensive and integrated financial application rolling out throughout California’s government, is on to another year of onboarding departments.
The California Department of Public Health tested a mobile application for licensing and enforcement last fall to improve and facilitate the investigation of complaints.
Among the experts who offered IT predictions for 2018 through the International City/County Management Association (ICCMA) is Roseville CIO Hong Sae. Sae, who has more than 30 years of IT leadership experience, has previously offered perspectives to Techwire readers.
Several California counties have begun replacing voting technology in anticipation of this year's mid-term elections. While all of the state's technology will be replaced by 2020, only a few counties are testing out new styles now.
Predictive analysis might someday be used by child-welfare workers to help predict which children might be more likely to need help. California child-welfare officials heard a description of the technology Tuesday — with the caution that it's just a possibility, not a concrete plan.
The California Internet for All (AB 1665) bill took effect this month, providing $300 million for infrastructure and $30 million for resources and services that would bring the Internet to areas across California.
Gov. Jerry Brown first proposed an online community college in June, when he directed the community colleges' chancellor to create the institution. His proposed budget calls for $100 million in startup funding.
