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The California Department of Transportation is set to host its annual Virtual Vendor Day Aug. 11. The event will offer vendors and contractors an opportunity to learn more about the department’s needs.
Late last month, California’s top cybersecurity watchdog announced his reluctant departure from state government. We now know where Vitaliy Panych will be sharing his expertise.
A legislative analysis found that expanding and evaluating state telework policies could produce substantial savings after roughly $10 million in annual administrative costs. Supporters say the findings strengthen the case for AB 1729 as unions continue to oppose California’s return-to-office mandate.
It’s been five years since the state released its initial Cal-Secure roadmap. The new version just dropped, offering a comprehensive look at where agencies, departments and other entities will be aligning on cybersecurity.
The incidents, uncovered after OpenAI reported a similar breach, involved production data, publicly-uploaded malware and a compromised company network.
Industry partners got a behind-the-scenes look at Los Angeles city and county priorities and challenges during a private session at the Digital Government Summit Tuesday afternoon. They include a path forward on AI, shoring up data foundations and reducing tech debt.
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The company behind ChatGPT said its artificial intelligence models broke out of what was supposed to be a confined offline space and connected to the Internet during internal testing of their hacking capabilities.
The latest opportunity for vendors to showcase their wares directly to government agencies is slated for late August. The window to apply to participate will stay open until Aug. 11.
California state government is having conversations about what it would mean to shift from a project-focused IT model to a product-focused one. But what, exactly, does that mean? An expert columnist explores the subject.
Vendors watching the horizon for developing opportunities would be wise to keep an eye on the family of departments that fall under the California State Transportation Agency umbrella.
The proposal, Assembly Bill 1609, would require businesses with at least $500 million in annual revenue to connect callers with a live agent within 15 minutes upon request.
The California Department of Technology is offering a new professional development course, this time focusing on generative AI in state, regional and local government.
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is leading a Smart Signals Project to upgrade about 365 intersections along key arterials known as Routes of Regional Significance, across Contra Costa County’s 19 cities and unincorporated areas.
The state’s top cybersecurity official, Vitaliy Panych, has announced plans to leave state government for a role with a yet-undisclosed “global tech solutions provider.”
The Los Angeles Police Department is taking advantage of the recent expiration of a memorandum of understanding with Flock Safety to reinforce its data policies. Officials have drawn a hard line around how its data is used and protected.
The state has closed the loophole that has long exempted non-physical software from the sales tax. That means more revenue for the state and local government — but increased cost, as well. A local government official breaks it down.
Seven California counties were recognized this year for their efforts to improve services through existing and emerging technologies. In this series, we’ll take a closer look at the work these jurisdictions are doing.
Lance David, who has served in the position in an interim capacity since the prior CIO’s departure, will now lead the IT department on a permanent basis.
Oakland’s deputy CIO, Gurinder Bains, has taken the top technologist role with the city of Vacaville. Bains has a lengthy public service resume and nearly 30 years in IT.
Seven California counties were recognized this year for their efforts to improve services through existing and emerging technologies. In this series, we’ll take a closer look at the work these jurisdictions are doing.
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- Most surveyed technology leaders are accountable for systems they don’t fully control
- Only 11% of respondents say they’re completely prepared for the scale of AI agent deployment
- Organizations that design control into their AI systems achieve significantly stronger performance outcomes
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