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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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Chief Michel Moore was joined by fellow officers outside the LAPD Headquarters last week to unveil the new Axon Fleet 3 in-car camera system and Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager, touting the upgrades as a huge step forward in police accountability.
A budget change proposal from the California Department of Transportation would pay for 11 positions and fund the third year of the department’s Transportation System Network Replacement.
Chief Information Officer Ted Ross said he and his 450 IT staffers rely on the private sector to help them innovate and find new ways to use technology internally as well as to serve the public. Ross gave this and other insights during a recent video briefing with e.Republic.
Experts say the challenges are numerous. Many of the systems in California and nationwide are still operating with outdated software, poor passwords, aging infrastructure and other weaknesses that could leave them at risk.
The entities are seeking candidates with experience in cloud, enterprise architecture, policy and leadership.
County spokesman David Wert said the county had anticipated such a computer invasion and had taken out insurance. He said that of the $1.1 million payout, the county’s share was $511,852 and the insurance company paid the rest.
The California Air Resources Board has issued a request for proposal in pre-solicitation stages, seeking “to procure services and methane data and other environmental indicators derived from earth-orbiting, small satellite constellations designed and operated by non-government entities.”
“Justin is a driven sales leader known for developing go-to-market plans and methodologies,” said Michael Broering, Fortinet’s vice president for public sector, West.
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.
The county is analyzing wastewater samples to provide health officials with a population-level perspective of drug use. That data is shaping response and intervention efforts.
The California Department of Technology published this article last week on its Tech Blog, recapping an update that the California Department of Transportation gave the Middle-Mile Advisory Committee about the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative.
The California Department of Technology and the Department of General Services will provide updates for vendors on several initiatives and topics during the June 8 virtual presentation.
California has finalized a contract with Maine-based VETRO to provide a “cloud-native mapping and fiber management platform” that is expected to greatly facilitate build-out of a statewide middle-mile broadband network.
“Leading an amazing team while working for such an innovative and amazing company is the perfect recipe for excitement, growth and success,” Jared Pane told Industry Insider — California.
“It may seem simple, but the collaboration effort and sharing of imagery services is huge,” writes senior IT analyst Ben Palacio. “This will reduce the number of duplicate efforts being made by various counties statewide.”
If ultimately approved by the City Council, it would cost about $4 million to install 500 smart streetlights from Carmel Mountain Ranch to San Ysidro.
The California State Controller’s Office asks for money that would enable it to fund software licensing, make six expiring positions permanent and continue activities related to technology modernization.
The state courts entity seeks qualified vendors with expertise in information security, cybersecurity, IT and security governance, risk management, compliance and reporting, and program management.
The other roles that departments are seeking to fill include product lead, specialist and developer.
In a request for information, the California Department of Health Care Services wants to hear from companies about “assessing and improving access to care in Medi-Cal.”
Chief April Baxter, chief information officer for the California Highway Patrol, will give Industry Insider — California members an overview of the department’s technology and plans. CHP has an annual IT budget of about $100 million.
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