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The City Council has approved a 45-day moratorium while officials study potential impacts on water, electricity rates, public safety and land use.
Yvonna Thompson, who spent more than two decades with communications giant AT&T, has joined California government-focused Dajani Consulting as its vice president of sales and strategic partnerships.
Branco brings a lengthy resume as an account executive for some of the biggest names in the technology game. He now joins ePlus as a senior account executive focused on California's SLED market.
Lawmakers advanced a number of tech-related bills at the close of the legislative session Monday night. Of particular interest were the bills related to AI in the workplace and new hoops for big data centers to clear.
The California Department of General Services’ eMarketplace opened for state department use Monday. In addition to the portal, which offers access to leveraged procurement agreement goods and services, DGS is also making training available.
The GovAI Coalition, an international consortium of government organizations focused on the thoughtful application of AI, is searching for its first-ever executive director.
Activists are raising concerns about power, water and displacement while city officials weigh a possible moratorium and demands for greater transparency.
The Little Hoover Commission circled back on its 2024 recommendations about AI in state government with a hearing focused on the progress made. Witnesses cited forward momentum, with much work left to be done.
The California Government Technology Summit Aug. 25 saw people and teams from across state IT recognized for their contributions to improving programs and services during the Best of California Awards.
AB 1729, which encourages telework and requires agencies to reevaluate their policies, passed the Senate 31-6 and now faces a potential veto from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The California Secretary of State’s Office is looking for information around the modernization or replacement of its California Business Connect online business records portal.
The proposed settlement would impose new safeguards for young users, but legislators say broader restrictions and accountability measures are still needed.
With new tools come new risks, and AI is certainly no exception. Corona, Calif., has added new tools to its roster to help get a handle on all flavors of AI at play in its environment.
Industry Insider — California is pleased to welcome Tevora to the Industry Insider family. Tevora is a leading cybersecurity, compliance and CISO support consultancy headquartered in Irvine, Calif. The cybersecurity firm works with major companies across multiple sectors, including financial services, energy and utilities, e-commerce, defense contracting and government. For more information about Tevora and its services, visit its website.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed a longtime agency executive to serve as California’s next chief information security officer. He replaces Vitaliy Panych, who left state service for the private sector in July.
Sonoma County CIO Dan Fruchey is retiring, punctuating nearly three decades of public service with the regional government. The county is actively recruiting for his replacement.
Industry Insider — California is pleased to welcome Kyndryl to the Industry Insider family. The New York-based IT infrastructure services company serves thousands of customers worldwide, partnering with some of the largest and most influential companies in business today. Kyndryl serves a wide variety of industries, including government, banking and financial services, healthcare and insurance, manufacturing and many others.
California continues to dominate U.S. venture investment despite concerns about taxes and the cost of doing business, with AI companies accounting for the vast majority of capital raised.
The CIOs from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Newark recently briefed industry partners on the foundational shifts their organizations are making in how they buy tech and the projects the coming years could bring.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Ayushi Roy to fill the vacancy left by Jonathan Porat's departure in April. Roy brings a lengthy resume that includes time with 18F, the U.S. General Services Administration and several technology-focused organizations.
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