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- The Department of Cannabis Control is asking the Legislature for money to support IT enhancements and comply with recently signed legislation.
- Assembly Bill 8 created new oversight and enforcement mandates for the department that will require funding and resources.
- The department has also issued an RFP for a new Laboratory Information Management System Replacement project, with bids due in March.
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In a recent virtual Vendor Day, the California Department of Transportation laid out five “challenge” areas, plus a “wild card” category, for which it seeks proposals and solutions from tech vendors.
Here are some of the more interesting procurements in the pipeline across all levels of California government.
“It’s great opportunity for me, utilizing my years of experience in working within the SLED marketplace, and now joining the EY Government and Public Sector team,” Ken Clement told Industry Insider — California.
Monterey County CIO Eric Chatham knows tech but relishes the opportunity to unplug and take it slow outdoors. He shares his vision for the county’s IT future and the best bet to get his attention as a vendor.
With the primaries in the rearview mirror and the November general election just eight months away, state legislators have introduced bills focusing on the technology’s potential to confuse and deceive voters and otherwise disrupt elections.
The department's five largest purchases of IT goods last year totaled $14,639,129 and included radio equipment and project management services.
The attorneys who make up the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office have gone from lugging physical copies of casework to a digital case management system that is making a world of difference for the people they serve.
Industry Insider — California is pleased to welcome A1M Solutions to the Industry Insider family. A1M Solutions is a small, woman-owned company dedicated to supporting government programs that promote better health outcomes for all. Through core competencies of design, data, product and policy and domain insights, A1M bridges its deep understanding of federal and state policy to ground-floor-level implementations that include health care, food, transportation and housing. A1M Solutions is a California-certified small business and is listed on GSA MAS, TDDC and CMAS vehicles. For more information, contact founder and CEO Kristine Nixon or go to A1M Solutions.
Matthew LeMiere, who has more than 25 years of experience in SLED sales and leadership, was most recently affiliated with CrowdStrike, where he helped grow the SLED organization from a team of one to over 50 SLED-focused sellers.
The recruitments are being conducted by the California State Lottery, the Employment Development Department and the California Department of Human Resources.
Organizations in the public and private sectors are embracing the benefits of a more diverse workforce. IT leaders shared their approach and the changes they’ve seen.
If passed, the proposal, which has support from San Francisco officials, would mark the first big update to the state’s regulatory reporting requirements regarding autonomous vehicles since 2018.
The California Department of General Services Procurement Division held a vendor forum to discuss draft changes to the IT general provisions for cloud and non-cloud procurements. Comments can be submitted though March 18.
The positions are in the California Office of the Inspector General and the California Department of Public Health.
Juniper Networks, Lumentum and Catalent have officially notified the state labor agency of upcoming staffing reductions affecting Bay Area workers.
The recruitments are being conducted by the Department of Health Care Services and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
“I am invigorated by the opportunity to leverage my expertise to drive meaningful change within California's public-sector accounts,” Amos Olson told Industry Insider — California. “I eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with stakeholders, leveraging technology and charting a course towards a future marked by innovation, efficiency and inclusivity.”
Leaders from across the state talked through challenges that public-sector IT shops face when striking a balance between emerging technology and business needs.
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week in favor of a nearly $1.5 million contract to replace the Department of Mental Health's Public Guardian Client and Asset Management System.
Modular sensor technology is offering deeper insights into the health of built environments. The data pulled from these devices is especially valuable in public buildings and schools.
“It’s an exciting time to be at the intersection of IT and business growth, developing solutions that enhance current services and prepare CalRecycle for the future,” says Mark Eubanks, CIO for the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
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