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The California Department of Technology has partnered with Gartner to better prepare incoming department-level CIOs for the job ahead of them. The inaugural run of the invitation-only program will host 25 IT leaders from 24 departments.
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“Participants will be able to attend all or the majority of the academy virtually,” said Brenda Bridges Cruz, deputy director for the Office of Professional Development. “This enables us to extend training opportunities to public-sector personnel across the state.”
Rick Klau, California’s chief technology innovation officer, and Phoebe Peronto, the state’s deputy chief technology innovation officer, shared ideas on IT and entrepreneurship at the recent 2022 NextGen Government Virtual Training Summit.
The local government aims to do more with its Accessing Coordinated Care and Empowering Self-Sufficiency initiative (ACCESS Sonoma) hub, using federal monies.
The Novato City Council discussion came after the city received four applications this year from AT&T to build 5G sites. City staff deemed the applications incomplete, though AT&T can resubmit them.
The state employees’ retirement system is “seeking a dynamic, innovative leader” for the technology that runs the nation’s largest public pension fund. The position allows for partial remote work and includes a possible incentive award of up to 15 percent of annual salary.
“I can't be more excited to have Allan joining our Tanium SLED Leadership team,” said Jennifer Axt, Tanium's vice president for U.S. SLED. “This rocket ship is taking off!”
Beth Cousins is chief information officer at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), a position she has held since Feb. 18, 2020 – less than a month before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. As previously reported by Industry Insider – California, she will step down from her role May 20 to join Yellow Wood Recovery in Rancho Cordova as chief operating officer. Her daughter is CEO there.
Planes capable of predicting the behavior of wildfires and beaming information directly to crews on the ground in real time have proven invaluable in major disasters across California. Now, they will become a permanent part of firefighters’ arsenals, after attracting millions of dollars in state funding, officials announced Tuesday.
Industry Insider – California is pleased to welcome Slalom Consulting to the Industry Insider – California family. Slalom Consulting is a worldwide consulting company that centers its work on strategy, technology and business transformation. Backed up by hubs of regional innovation, partnerships with top tech providers and a global culture of collaboration, the company’s teams move fast in 42 markets around the globe. Founded in 2001, Slalom Consulting, which is headquartered in Seattle, has grown to more than 12,500 staffers. The company has been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For six years in a row and is also regularly recognized by employees as a best place to work. For more information visit slalom.com.
Several significant proposed laws that could improve digital equity and affect how IT modernizations are done are making their way through the state Senate and Assembly.
More than half of California counties, or 39 of the state’s 58, are part of a partnership with Utah’s UTOPIA Fiber, a group that facilitates building open access networks.
What started as a pilot to automate Alameda County’s polling place contracts has expanded to all county departments.
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Joy Bonaguro, an award-winning technology executive with experience in the private and public sectors, will discuss her role and the importance of data in the state’s governance.
Nearly 23 percent had inoperable screens, payment failures or broken connector cables. On another 5 percent, the cables were too short to reach the vehicles’ charging inlets.
Strategic plans can offer a clear perspective on how a state or local government wields IT and innovation. This recurring series examines the strategic plans of state entities as well as counties and municipalities.
“I am beyond excited to work for a company with such a large product and services portfolio, that is truly passionate about partnering with customers on their journey with technology,” Alyssa Beltramo told Techwire.
In a request for offer, the California Department of Health Care Services calls for help with change management as part of its Medi-Cal Modernization.
Access to the State Bar Court’s public records has been restored, and the case management portal vulnerability has been corrected.
One entity is recruiting for a senior vice president of policy. Other open roles include assistant chief security officer and data architect.
If the project gains approval from the state, Fountain Valley stands to earn more than $30 million over 30 years in guaranteed revenue, including a one-time payment of $750,000.
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