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The state department purchased computer equipment, accessories and software dealing with system management and other functions.
The Association of Bay Area Governments, which encompasses local governments and nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, has released a request for qualifications for a “Data Aggregation and Reporting Tool” on behalf of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has transformed its Information Technology Services unit to include IT practice, telecommunications, and research, development and innovation. The department onboarded its first-ever Deputy Director of Technology Scott Gregory in 2020, is working to change the user experience for staff and members of the public, and has made strides on tech projects involving fire detection and prediction.
The yearly GovTech100 list produced by Government Technology magazine features a large number of private-sector tech firms with a notable California presence.
“We are at an exciting juncture as a department, and working on these and other initiatives for a system of this scale is a unique challenge. … Above all, I am happy to come home to this department,” writes Subbarao Mupparaju.
Both positions call for leadership skills and technical and policy expertise as the jurisdictions expand their IT operations.
The thefts have targeted Californians who received their grants in the form of a prepaid debit card distributed by a contractor for the state Franchise Tax Board.
Officials want to learn more about potentially standing up a secure solution capable of being used in the field and working well with existing infrastructure.
The amount that the department spent on its five largest purchases of IT goods during the fourth quarter of 2022 was more than twice what it spent in the previous quarter.
The ask comes in the form of a budget change proposal and offers alternatives to the complete funding sought.
Continued focus on cybersecurity, digital transformation and cloud technology — and, ideally, expanded opportunities for smaller businesses — are on the horizon for California gov tech this year, these industry experts say.
The positions are in the California Department of Education, the California State Lottery and the California Department of Transportation.
In a request for information, the state office wants to hear from vendors that can assist it in moving a portion of its work from manual to automated and online.
The university recently opened a $180 million research facility that has a heavy focus on chip development, with lots of backing from San Diego’s Qualcomm, one of the world’s largest chipmakers.
The free job fair this week “presents an opportunity for governments to attract hard-to-hire professionals into public service roles where their skills can make a major social impact.”
“As the large companies scale back their spending, that affects the market for the startups. It’s getting harder and harder.”
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.
“I am fortunate to find myself amongst a like-minded group of people who are passionate about improving the ability of state and local government programs to deliver digital services,” he told Industry Insider — California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-2024 Fiscal Year state budget would, however, fund two significant ongoing IT projects.
Confidential information from the transit agency’s police department’s files is believed to have been leaked.
Positions are open in departments dealing with education, transportation, health and public procurement.
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