If California were a sovereign nation, it would have the sixth-largest economy in the world. It also houses eight of the largest technology budgets in the country.
California Public Utilities Commission CIO Reza Yazdi was the featured speaker at the Techwire Industry Briefing last week in Sacramento. During his informative presentation, Yazdi talked about the CPUC's core mission and structure, and he described in detail the commission's current and future IT projects — and how vendors can get involved. You can now listen to the presentation here.
This year Techwire is publishing a monthly newsletter with the latest job-critical news and market data for Insider members. Our new format is filled with what you need to know: details about new and ongoing IT projects, bid data, the latest information from the state Capitol, and stories about decision-makers in state and local government.
As 2016 wraps up, it's indisputable that the year gone by was eventful for California's IT community. We look back at the people, projects, legislation and news that shaped the year gone by. Read and download the full issue here.
What were the most clicked-on stories of the year on Techwire? Some you might guess; others are surprising. In reverse order, here's what caught the attention of our readers in 2016.
California state CIO Amy Tong and deputy state CIO Chris Cruz sat down to discuss their vision for the future of the California Department of Technology during the keynote session at the 2016 State of Technology California Industry Forum in Sacramento.
California’s cybersecurity program is evolving rapidly in the face of more threats, new policies and increasing attention from stakeholders. State information security officials are designing and implementing systems and protocols to meet the growing and ever-changing demands.
New and noteworthy bid opportunities at the California Department of Technology, Department of Motor Vehicles and the California State University System.
Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) CIO Subbarao Mupparaju and members of his executive team gave a status update on the project and presented the department's upcoming initiatives at a Techwire Industry Briefing on August 23, 2016 in Sacramento.
A quick snapshot of active bid opportunities Techwire is following this month at the Franchise Tax Board, Department of FI$Cal and several other state agencies and departments.
The Summer 2016 issue of Techwire magazine looks at the people, institutions and initiatives that are pushing innovation forward within California state government. Download the magazine.
The summer issue of Techwire will be in print soon! Don't miss our special edition focused on innovation in California state government. Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/OU98Lk
California Natural Resources Agency CIO Tim Garza, Chief Technology Officer Tony Morshed and Chief Innovation Officer Steve Croft spoke at a Techwire Industry Briefing on May 17, 2016, in Sacramento.
A quick snapshot of recent bid opportunities Techwire is following at the state of California, Department of Justice, California Public Utilities Commission, Office of Systems Integration, California Highway Patrol and Department of Technology.
A quick snapshot of recent bid opportunities Techwire is following at CalSTRS, the Employment Development Department, DGS and the Office of Emergency Services.
Department of Health Care Services CIO Barney Gomez and Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Linette Scott presented at the Techwire Industry Briefing on March 9, 2016. See the video archive and slide deck posted on techwire.net.
Former Department of Technology Chief Deputy Director Ron Hughes spoke with Techwire Host Christina Gagnier at the California Public Sector CIO Academy in Sacramento on Feb. 24, 2016.
Paul Benedetto, principal for the Sacramento Association of Consultants and former undersecretary of the California Technology Agency, spoke with Techwire Host Christina Gagnier at the Public Sector CIO Academy in Sacramento on Feb. 24, 2016.
This issue looks at California's move into agile development, the key ingredients of this new project approach, and the challenges and opportunities it could pose for the state government.
California IT Leadership Academy Class Member John Cramer spoke with Techwire Host Christina Gagnier at the Public Sector CIO Academy in Sacramento on Feb. 24.
Sean M. Reilley, IBM Vice President for Agile and Talent, spoke with Techwire Host Christina Gagnier at the Public Sector CIO Academy on Feb. 24, 2016.
