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Technologists are in demand at the California Student Aid Commission, the Department of Transportation and the State Compensation Insurance Fund, as each agency looks to strengthen its team.
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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.
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research spent $1,860,879 on its five largest buys of IT services in the first half of the year. Two of those top five were with the Governor’s Office itself under interagency agreements.
In addition to the California Department of Technology, state entities dealing with public-sector retirement, justice and taxes are seeking candidates for key positions in technology.
Approved technology funding in the state’s enacted 2023-2024 fiscal year budget may offer a preview of what we’ll see in January, when Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his proposed FY 2024-25 state budget.
California has a long way to go before state workers are driving all-electric cars and trucks.
Catherine Lanzaro, CIO of the California Department of Child Support Services, and Jennifer Chan, CIO of the California State Lottery, will discuss their priorities and goals on Nov. 30 in Sacramento.
Those purchases, totaling just over $3 million, went toward software configurations, changes, customization and maintenance; transformation services; and platform access.
The state Department of Transportation, the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Orange County Transportation Authority are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
The California Privacy Rights Act, which is posted online, addresses restrictions on data gathering, requirements for disclosure to consumers, and details about opting out of the data gathering.
Using a Request for Innovative Ideas, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tech-focused strategy, the California Department of Technology challenges innovators and entrepreneurs to suggest potential solutions for the state’s high-speed Internet network.
Police say the cameras have enabled over 200 arrests in connection with nearly 700 criminal offenses, meaning that most arrests were connected to multiple crimes, including carjackings and homicides.
For years, Bitwise had been the tech darling of the Central Valley, promising leaders to transform the region’s economy, revitalize downtowns and make workers competitive with digital skills. It all collapsed on Memorial Day, when the company furloughed all 900 of its employees.
The first-ever project by the California State Library’s Digital Concierge Program, in collaboration with the State Parks Capital District, made photos of one of the best-known governors of the modern era accessible online.
The Office of Technology and Solutions Integration spent that sum on its five largest contracts for IT services in the third quarter of the year. One of those contracts was with another entity within state government.
The Center for Digital Government survey commends cities using innovative technology for better government. These were the top finishers among California municipalities.
The chief is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and will serve as business manager for the 911 Branch. The program has almost $1 billion in contracts related to 911 and 988.
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.
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The city now needs to trudge through another set of hearings, this time focused on technical specifics such as which vendor could service the readers, and what format to use when storing digital images.
The state’s California Science Center, San Mateo County and the city of Fresno are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
The Employment Development Department is seeking “a highly motivated and qualified” manager, and the Office of the Inspector General is seeking an information security officer.
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