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These developments present opportunities for vendors specializing in transportation technology, infrastructure resilience and safety solutions.
Last year's five largest buys totaled more than the $31.3 million spend on the corresponding buys in 2023. In-car video cameras were the most expensive buys both years.
While city councilmembers said the new cameras would protect the public, several residents argued against specific camera locations and posed concerns that the federal government might try to use camera data to crack down on protestors, immigrants or others.
The annual event, open to the public sector and private sponsors, will feature a wide range of California IT leaders from the departments of Employment Development, Technology, Food and Agriculture and elsewhere.
After years of remote work, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state's agencies to bring employees back to the office at least four days a week, with some exceptions. e.Republic Chief Innovation Officer Joe Morris explores the impact.
So far, state agencies have asked the Legislature for funds for nearly 70 IT-related projects and expenses. Here’s a searchable tool compiling every one of them.
The Employment Development Department is seeking a senior cybersecurity and fraud engineer and an IT procurement specialist.
"We hear you that the procurement process is still lengthy," said Tong, newly appointed as senior counselor to Gov. Gavin Newsom. "Honestly, this is something that I'm going to advocate a lot more once I have the dedication of time to focus on government efficiency."
"I’m thankful for the experience to touch commercial customers at my last gig, but if you speak SLED, you know it's a language of its own and it's a language I love,” J. Anthony Zamarron told Industry Insider — California via email.
The California Privacy Protection Agency “has been at the forefront of consumer privacy protection, and it is a privilege to work on the important issues that impact all Californians,” he said.
The Sacramento resident most recently served as the manager of the California Air Resources Board's Data Section before his appointment to the Office of Data and Innovation by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Project Delivery Lifecycle, now in soft launch, changes how vendors and contractors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence. The new system will eventually replace the Project Approval Lifecycle.
At an Industry Insider — California Member Briefing this week, CIO Ajit Girn and his team from the Employment Development Department told a roomful of vendors about the progress it's made in the five years since the pandemic struck — and what it needs going forward.
“Silicon Valley has entered a state of uncertainty and flux,” said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a San Jose-based think tank. “It’s driven employers to focus on efficiency and sustainable profits.”
Representatives for Cal OES said the state can send out alerts on behalf of counties, but it relies on local governments to provide the information about which areas should receive the alert and what it should say.
The recruitment signals some key changes in state technology leadership. Two weeks ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom named Nick Maduros to the role of GovOps secretary, succeeding Amy Tong.
As the six-year, $1.2 billion plan to revamp the state’s payroll system advances, the Legislative Analyst’s Office has specific recommendations for legislators to consider before the May budget revise gets underway.
As the mammoth six-year, $1.2 billion project moves ahead, the state Legislative Analyst’s Office has published a new report that spotlights several areas where legislators’ attention is critical to keep the undertaking moving on time and on budget.
“I’m eager to work alongside the IT Department’s skilled and dedicated team to implement solutions that enhance efficiency, improve services, and support the city’s long-term goals,” said Calderon, whose most recent role was IT director for El Segundo.
“Connections will remain the foundation of success, whether it’s fostering trust with agencies, collaborating with suppliers or engaging with local communities,” writes Ricardo Martinez of California Strategies LLC.
“The message has been very clear that the city wants to work together with businesses to revitalize downtown, to invest in great conferences, to bring people here and see the city,” said Patrick Wendell, co-founder and vice president of engineering at Databricks.
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