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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 Department of General Services is offering training webinars for procurement staff on the best ways to increase the number of government contracts awarded to small businesses and those owned by disabled veterans.
San Joaquin, Ventura and San Mateo counties were honored by the Center for Digital Government for their progress in technology and innovation.
The Office of Technology and Solutions Integration is recruiting for an assistant deputy director, and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research is seeking a chief information security officer.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to educate readers on state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
“We look forward to the ongoing modernization of the system and continue to seek innovative tools to improve the way California does business.”
The State of Technology: California Industry Forum on Thursday will offer attendees a variety of perspectives from technology leaders across state government.
Jennifer Benson’s previous roles in state government include CIO and deputy director of the state Department of Toxic Substances Control, and management positions in the California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Alameda, San Diego and San Bernardino counties were honored by the Center for Digital Government for their accomplishments in technology and innovation.
With a politically divided Congress, passing any legislation is a challenge, and regulating an industry as new and complex as AI would be monumentally difficult.
The manager governs and manages the risk management program, privacy program, policy development program and incident response program and reports to the Cybersecurity Division chief.
For the first time since early 2022, the number of tech company layoffs in the Bay Area during the most recent three months is less than the number of such cuts announced in the prior three months, according to the Employment Development Department.
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is in the early stages of a significant refresh that would enhance operations at Sacramento International Airport with digital technology.
“After 25 years of working with the state on security products, reviews on Leslie have been mixed. Some love her, while others … REALLY love her!” Optm West President Jeff Smith told Industry Insider in an email.
The CTO will define technology strategies, ensure smooth IT operations, select and manage the technology stack, oversee software development life cycles and manage infrastructure resources.
So far, about 122,000 CalPERS retirees have signed up for two years of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian — a higher-than-expected response.
Elected officials in the state Senate and Assembly will consider several pieces of cybersecurity legislation when they return from summer recess in August.
e.Republic CEO Cathilea Robinett and Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Innovation Officer Dustin Haisler will present a half-hour overview on how to “10X Your SLED Sales and Marketing with Generative AI.”
The virtual Emerging IT Leaders Boot Camp is a virtual statewide program designed for entry-level IT supervisors, managers and other leaders in the public sector. Twenty students will be accepted for the next course, which runs from Aug. 14 to Sept. 8.
The California Department of Technology’s portion of the state’s new enacted budget contains funding for several technology initiatives that had been sought by budget change proposals.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to the Launch team,” said Brian Ganser, president of Launch Consulting. “Kevin’s remarkable wealth of knowledge, expertise, and unwavering passion will accelerate our mission.”
The California Department of Transportation has called for statements of qualification from companies for roadway and broadband telecommunications construction.
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