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The department, which has an estimated Fiscal Year 2025 IT budget of $49.3 million, provides administrative services to various judicial-related entities in Florida, including offices of state attorneys, public defenders and other legal offices.
Vendor responsibilities include providing a software update to the department’s Sonitrol/Redwire access control system and providing ongoing and future hardware and software maintenance.
The new cloud-based financial management platform aims to provide real-time insights and collaboration for all state agencies. It's also driving spending across Florida government.
In his new role, Leandro Garcia will work with local and state government agencies, community organizations and private businesses to increase broadband Internet access throughout the state.
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Earlier this week, the department shared how organizations can apply for funding for digital devices through its digital connectivity technology program.
The chosen candidate would oversee all implementation and support efforts regarding its enterprise data catalog.
Vendor requirements include purchasing, installing and maintaining equipment such as cameras, signature pads, scanners and interface software.
In this year’s speech, Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed various topics, including the state’s efforts to enact a digital bill of rights. He also called for an additional $1.1 billion for restoration and water quality initiatives in the Everglades.
With a population of 1.9 million, the county has a total budget of $7.3 billion and an estimated IT budget of $174 million.
During his tenure, he oversaw 128 employees within the city’s Technology and Innovation Department, along with a $27 million accelerated applications and infrastructure portfolio replacement.
During the last quarter of 2023, the Florida Department of Corrections’ five largest purchases of IT goods totaled $16,046,217.
What to expect in the upcoming legislative session commencing Jan. 9 in Tallahassee.
If enacted, these bills would create an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council within the Department of Management Services and require disclaimers for political ads that use AI.
The state’s accredited, public e-learning school is seeking proposals from vendors for technology setup and ongoing IT support services for its Florida Scholars Academy and other educational programs.
After partnering with Thomson Reuters, the Office of the State Courts Administrator has successfully developed and rolled out its appellate case information system, providing access to all public dockets.
In addition to increasing digital literacy and broadband access throughout the state, the plan also highlights a potential procurement opportunity totaling $2.1 million for vendors.
The platform would oversee all federal grants management reporting and provide monitoring and analysis of grant life cycles to raise awareness of opportunities.
Heath Beach, co-founder and chief executive officer of Avail Strategies, discusses the past and future of IT for the state.
The school district is seeking vendors to supply technology for wireless food service remote monitoring for 149 sites.
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The draft plan, which would address unmet needs in Orange County following Hurricane Ian, highlights the demand for increased cybersecurity, weather detection and water quality technology.
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