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Christine Harada, who replaced Sarah Soto-Taylor as Government Operations undersecretary in August, is leaving the role for a position on the California Public Utilities Commission.
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PMLA is one of four professional development academies that the California Department of Technology offers. The others are the Information Technology Leadership Academy, the flagship program; the Digital Services Innovation Academy; and the Information Security Leadership Academy. All come under the aegis of Brenda Bridges Cruz, CDT deputy director for the Office of Professional Development.
The 11-story Allenby Building in downtown Sacramento is the new home of the California Health and Human Services Agency and two of its components, the Department of State Hospitals and the Department of Developmental Services.
The California Department of Technology’s five most costly purchases of IT goods through Thursday were all made with the same vendor and resulted in a nine-figure expense combined.
The responsibilities of these key roles include oversight for IT governance, portfolio support, project intake and infrastructure support.
The Piedmont Police Department is using automatic license plate reader technology to keep its residents safe and to find people suspected of a crime. A new transparency portal is helping residents understand how they work.
“Now, a year into the pandemic, our department has relied on more cloud solutions and remote work (AKA telecommute or telework) as the recent adoption during the emergency pandemic. For me, the risk focus has changed from a traditional office to that of a virtual one,” says Ernest Shih, agency information security officer at the California Department of Veterans Affairs.
Current and former state technology leaders weigh in on a new podcast series; Los Angeles County’s plans may offer opportunities for vendors; a California DMV exec talks about innovation in customer service; and a piece of proposed legislation gets a firm thumbs-down in a Silicon Valley newspaper editorial.
“From the first conversation with our sales team through product deployment, technical support and professional services, we are uniting our efforts to simplify and accelerate the customers’ path to success,” Ellen Sundra said. “I am humbled to represent the voice of our customers on Forescout’s leadership team.”
At the recent California Department of Technology Vendor Forum, officials analyzed pending legislation with likely relevance for state and local IT shops and vendors.
Already, the state has received nearly 70,000 troubleshooting forms submitted online by residents looking to correct or complete their information, according to the California Department of Public Health.
The California Department of Industrial Relations is looking for IT companies to help it connect employees online to frequently used state and federal standards and codes.
“I am thrilled to join the AWS team,” Herman Chao said. “The company’s commitment to innovation leadership and customer success along with the dedication of the state workforce provide an incredible opportunity to transform how we protect, serve and educate the citizens of this great state.”
The single largest purchase was more than $8.1 million for Panasonic Toughbook tablets, which the CHP purchased June 9 through CDW-G through a California Multiple Award Schedules contract.
Tech companies are direct stakeholders in the future cybersecurity workforce, and Dr. Keith Clement says it behooves the industry to help shape the training those future workers will need.
Audience members at the recent virtual California Department of Technology Vendor Forum had questions on what they heard – and officials had answers on everything from FedRAMP to federal money to state project statuses.
“The DMV is on an aggressive digital transformation journey and is looking to build on the initial success of our mobile and online products and services,” one of the job postings states.
“I’m super excited to start a new chapter in my career with Caleb Kwong at Savant Solutions,” DeFreze told Techwire, “and I am incredibly thankful for the team and Allied Network Solutions for all of their support and everything I have learned from them.”
“Upgrading to more efficient digital services requires that every Californian has affordable, reliable broadband coverage. A proposal currently making its way through the Legislature – Assembly Bill 537 – will help make this a reality,” writes Pedro Nava, chair of the Little Hoover Commission.
The California Board of State and Community Corrections, an agency-level organization, has selected a new chief information officer.
The California departments of Technology (CDT) and Public Health (CDPH) collaborated to stand up a solution that will connect residents with electronic proof that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine. CDT led the tool’s technical development; CDPH coordinated immunization records and provided policy expertise.
“Judy has extensive industry experience, having delivered two of the largest cannabis solutions built on Accela. Her passion and commitment to customer satisfaction will drive revenue growth and help to further increase our footprint in the state and local government market,” said Jonna Ward, chairman and CEO of VIP.
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