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Katya Diaz

Katya Diaz is an Orlando-based e.Republic staff writer. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University.

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Motor Vehicles Department Request Asks for $31M for IT Projects

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ legislative budget request covers several tech-related projects, including modernizing the agency’s motor vehicle dealer licensing, business support and customer service systems.

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November 19, 2024
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Miami-Dade County Works With Google.org to Design Digital Tools

During a webinar hosted by The Opportunity Project for Cities, the county shared the resident-focused work it's been doing with community organizations and technologists from Google.org.

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November 15, 2024
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Alachua County Recruiting for IT Services Director

The incumbent will direct and supervise the daily operations of the county’s information and telecommunication services department and oversee the performance, support and maintenance of all business systems and IT infrastructure.

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November 15, 2024
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Abnormal Security Names Lexi Cormier to Regional Account Executive Role

“We are extremely excited to welcome Lexi to the Abnormal Security SLED team. She has already made a tremendous impact with our partners, and I look forward to her continued success here,” said Zachary Oxman, the company’s U.S. SLED director.

November 14, 2024
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Department of Health Asks for $45.6M for IT Projects

The Florida Department of Health’s legislative budget request covers several tech-related items, including a five-year project to replace and modernize the department’s medical quality assurance licensing and regulatory system.

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November 14, 2024
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Broward County Recruiting for Data and Field Operations Manager

The incumbent in this position will oversee field operations and review all water quality monitoring data collected on behalf of the Natural Resources Division's environmental monitoring laboratory.

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November 12, 2024
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3 Tips for Local Government on Working With State Legislators

During a recent Florida City and County Management Association webinar, several government and industry experts discussed how city and county managers can advocate for project funding to state legislators.

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November 12, 2024
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Miami-Dade Utility Issues Draft of Future Contract

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department recently published a draft of the scope of services for a future competitive contract to upgrade its SCADA telemetry system and maintenance solution.

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November 08, 2024
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Executive Office of the Governor Asks for $51M for IT Projects

The governor’s office budget request covers several tech-related items, including establishing an IT infrastructure for the state’s new emergency operations center and securing professional services for an enterprise business solution.

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November 08, 2024
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Fort Lauderdale Seeks lnfor CloudSuite Managed Services

The city is seeking proposals from qualified and licensed vendors to provide Infor CloudSuite application support and managed services.

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November 07, 2024
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Miami Beach Recruiting for a Business Intelligence Engineer

Potential candidates must be experienced Microsoft BI developers who are comfortable using data integration methodologies and tools, designing relational and multidimensional databases and using Azure’s data platform.

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November 07, 2024
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How Organizations Can Build More Resilient Cybersecurity Frameworks

During the recent Southern Florida Digital Government Summit, local government and industry experts discussed some of the latest trends in cybersecurity and how local government organizations can cultivate strong and resilient cyber frameworks.

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November 05, 2024
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Department of Environmental Protection Requests $9.6M for IT Projects

DEP’s legislative budget request covers several tech-related items, including application infrastructure support services and implementing a user-friendly SaaS system.

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November 05, 2024
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Miami, FIU Officials Discuss Data’s Role in Local Government

During the recent Southern Florida Digital Government Summit, local government and industry experts shared how government organizations can use data to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and enable collaboration.

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November 01, 2024
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DMS Seeks to Hire a Cyber Defense Incident Responder

The incumbent in this position will investigate, analyze and respond to cyber incidents within the agency’s network environment.

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November 01, 2024
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Financial Services Asks for $75M for IT Work in the Midst of PALM

The Florida Department of Financial Services’ legislative budget request covers several tech-related projects, including switching from the Florida Accounting Information Resource system to Florida PALM and replacing its Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing system.

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October 31, 2024
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Miami-Dade County Officials Talk Putting AI into Action

During the recent inaugural Southern Florida Digital Government Summit, government and industry experts shared how AI is being used within the state’s most populous county to streamline processes, deliver better services and grow its workforce.

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October 29, 2024
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DFS Recruiting for Applications Development Manager

The incumbent in this position will lead the Department of Financial Services’ consumer protection application development team, design system architectures, oversee technical interfaces and database objects, and write clean code.

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October 25, 2024
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State Agriculture Department Asks for $18M for IT Initiatives

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ legislative budget request covers several tech-related projects, including an IT infrastructure replacement, a fleet management solution, IT security enhancements and more.

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October 25, 2024
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Department of Environmental Protection Recruiting for Database Consultant

The role entails providing Oracle database support and solutions for the agency, plus overseeing all planning, designing, modeling, monitoring, testing, operating and maintaining database management systems.

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October 24, 2024
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Speakers Set for Inaugural Southern Florida Digital Government Summit

On Oct. 28, Government Technology will host its inaugural Southern Florida Digital Government Summit, featuring Miami-Dade County CIO Margaret Brisbane, Palm Beach County CIO Archie Satchell and other local tech leaders.

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October 24, 2024
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Department of Children and Families Asks for $74M for IT

The Department of Children and Families is the third agency Industry Insider — Florida is reviewing regarding its newly released LBR, detailing the funds required for technology-related projects.

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October 22, 2024
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Jacksonville Transportation Authority Issues RFP for PMIS Software

The project management information system software will specifically be used to streamline and enhance the management of the authority’s capital programs.

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October 18, 2024
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FDEP Recruiting for IT Program Administrator

The incumbent of this position will direct and manage the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s customer support services program area and any assigned staff from the agency’s IT office.

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October 18, 2024
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Seminole County Opens Search for Its Next CIO

James Garoutsos, the county’s chief information officer, is stepping down. The county has started the search for a qualified candidate to take the senior leadership position.

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October 17, 2024
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Legislative Budget Requests Are Out: AHCA Asks for $195M for Tech

Each LBR shares how much money state agencies need to carry out various projects. Industry Insider — Florida is reviewing agency requests, starting with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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October 17, 2024
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FDLE Seeks Bids for Ephesoft Technical Maintenance Support Services

The contract will require vendors to provide the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with telephone technical support services and Ephesoft Platinum support for agency systems.

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October 15, 2024
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Biden Allocates $94M in Federal Funds to Florida Post-Hurricane Milton

Gainesville Regional Utilities and Florida Power & Light will use the allocated funding to update and improve the state’s electric grid in response to extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

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October 15, 2024
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Volusia County Proposes $17M+ for IT in FY 2024-25 Budget

The county’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 recommended budget outlines funds for various tech projects, including ERP system upgrades, server replacements and more.

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October 11, 2024
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Eustis Seeks to Hire a New IT Director

The role will entail performing technical and supervisory work to manage the city’s computer services operation and will receive administrative direction from the city’s finance director.

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October 10, 2024
· Katya Diaz