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The new implementation strategy follows delays and contract terminations, drawing questions from vendors, lawmakers and federal regulators over cost and accountability.
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One of Silicon Valley's largest semiconductor equipment makers, Applied Materials, plans to cut roughly 1,400 positions worldwide as the company seeks to simplify operations and boost long-term productivity.
A popular target for would-be fraudsters, the Employment Development Department has added yet another layer of technology to protect benefits programs. The new addition streamlines identity verification, while adding new hurdles for thieves to clear.
The state is calling for innovative ideas to address three pressing challenge areas. The application window closes Oct. 27.
The state's Software Licensing Program speeds agency access to software by cutting down on the need for repetitive acquisitions.
Having seen successes with two generative AI pilot projects, the California Department of Transportation is bolstering its policy and data efforts and considering where else the technology might fit into daily operations.
The city wants to arm its 7,000 employees with custom generative AI assistants to boost productivity, building on pilots that have already saved thousands of staff hours.
The city of Berkeley has a number of large technology projects slated for the next few years. They include a transition away from aging servers to the cloud and expansion of network access, among others.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Enterprise Information Services Director Edmond Blagdon and Deputy Director Jeffery Funk will provide insights into their IT priorities during an exclusive, members-only briefing next month.
Tech giants are divided as a new visa policy drives employers to rethink hiring foreign talent — a move critics say stifles innovation. At the same time, supporters call it a win for U.S. workers.
The three major departments have put out job postings in search of a Mainframe Services section chief, a system administrator and a lead security analyst.
From evaluating audit histories to limiting contractor access, state cybersecurity leaders say due diligence and early cross-team engagement are essential to keeping vendor partnerships secure — and sustainable.
Edward Bómbita, commander with the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, was relieved of duty in late September. Reports of his departure cite friction between real-world threats and leadership priorities.
The effort to identify road hazards and potholes with vehicle-mounted GoPro cameras and AI has been so successful that the city is planning to deploy the tech on more of its fleet vehicles in more areas.
During the California Cybersecurity Education Summit last week, cyber experts from the FBI, California Highway Patrol, Governor's Office of Emergency Services and industry talked through the cyber threat space and how organizations should adapt.
Cybersecurity experts from across state government and industry gathered in Sacramento to talk through the myriad challenges their organizations face. Here are some key themes and opportunities from those discussions.
Ahead of a public-sector AI summit, a government expert on the subject gives a primer on how the technology fits into agencies and what they'll need to do to successfully adopt it.
Gambetta has been with IBM for nearly 15 years, helping drive advancements in quantum software, hardware and cloud-based experimentation.
A trio of new laws will require greater disclosure from data brokerages, give Internet users easier opt-out abilities from data collection and require easier account deletion for certain services.
State IT and cybersecurity leaders’ message for attendees at the California Cybersecurity Education Summit Thursday was a “rallying cry” for preparation and cooperation.
What to Know:
- The audit outlines the need for a “comprehensive risk assessment” of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal)'s financial and security governance.
- In response to the audit, the department noted progress in improving its cybersecurity posture, governance processes and policies.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is on the hunt for a chief technology officer, while Los Angeles County is seeking an emergency CIO appointment for its Department of Homeless Services and Housing.
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