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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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The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services indicates it intends to seek proposals from bidders capable of providing it with a mobile dispatch system.
“Amira has a proven track record of leading our teams and successfully managing complex client projects,” said founder and CEO Kais Menoufy. “Her leadership style aligns with Delegata’s values of integrity, client focus and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.”
Jeffery Marino has a deep background in data, technology and human-centered design, and he’s a proponent of using technology to make government more responsive and accessible to Californians.
Three departments have collaborated on a third opportunity for vendors, seeking ideas for bringing generative artificial intelligence to bear on issues at a state tax entity.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to inform readers about state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
Last year the FCC sought to crack down on what it called illegal telemarketing calls coming from overseas, pressuring Internet telecommunications companies to stop the traffic or face fines and penalties.
The contracts covered consulting, maintenance and operations, and technology enhancements for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
“We are delighted to welcome Molly to the California sales team,” regional sales director Tracey Reliford told Industry Insider — California. “Her extensive expertise, gained through a distinguished career at UiPath, brings profound insights into the state and its dynamics.”
The impact might have been greater if economic development officials had been more successful in their dream of making the Sacramento region a tech jobs hub, one analyst said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024-2025 fiscal year state budget would decrease the Department of Motor Vehicles’ budget overall but provide more than $18 million for three areas of technology work.
“I am eager to leverage my experience and skills to make a meaningful impact on the public-sector team and the broader goals of the organization,” Tim Roderigues told Industry Insider — California.
The incumbent will also serve as assistant deputy director, with responsibilities including vendor management, procurement and enterprise governance.
The California Department of Technology had 13 software contracts worth $1 million or more in fiscal year 2023-24. In all, those awards were valued at $48,087,169.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the consolidated city-county of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland are among the local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
Besides Google, other tech companies also are planning Bay Area layoffs: Block and Unity Technology have decided to slash scores of jobs in San Francisco.
Christian Farland was a longtime tech leader in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, where he last served as chief information officer before moving to the private sector in 2022.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to inform readers about state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
Industry Insider — California will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday and will not be publishing a newsletter. The daily update will resume Tuesday. The staff of Industry Insider wishes our readers a safe and meaningful holiday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year state budget would slash the amount of money the California Department of Technology receives from the state General Fund but offers hope for three vital areas of tech spend.
Database management and networking engineering are the areas for which the Employment Development Department is seeking candidates.
The California Department of Public Health’s five largest purchases last year included notebook computers, server equipment and Salesforce product subscriptions.
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