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The Florida House of Representatives IT Budget and Policy Subcommittee hearing on March 12 focused on an iLAB assessment of the agency’s iConnect system, zeroing in on issues such as lack of automation, tedious processes and HIPAA compliance concerns.
The department is seeking qualified vendors who can install and integrate new equipment with the existing Nokia 7250 IXR-R6 routers and fiber systems for statewide ITS traffic cutover to the MPLS core.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission is seeking a software-as-a-service solution for IT service management that will enhance operations and service delivery and ensure compliance.
Several bills passed during the 2024 legislative session officially took effect on Jan. 1, impacting online protections for minors and voter registration applications.
The county recently published a draft of the scope of services for a request for information to gauge firms’ interest in providing Internet connectivity, managed router and colocation services at the Network Access Point of the Americas.
State agencies have asked the Legislature for funds for about 260 IT-related projects and expenses. Here’s a searchable tool compiling every one of them.
The Florida Department of Education will use a new web portal to assess and address the behavioral issues of students statewide, according to the safety software company Versaterm.
Some of these achievements include adding Starlink satellites, developing an in-house software tool and building a centralized hub to distribute critical workforce-related information.
Industry Insider — Florida will pause the morning newsletter during the long holiday break in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. To our readers and friends, the staff of Industry Insider wishes you a happy, safe holiday season! We’ll see you back here with our next newsletter on Friday, Jan. 3.
The state recently launched BEACON, driven by artificial intelligence and capable of transforming written emergency updates into real-time, multilingual audio message broadcasts on multiple platforms.
The position will oversee all technology-related initiatives within the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office and manage its overall IT infrastructure.
In a recently published solicitation, the county is looking for a full-service digital self-publication notice software solution to inform citizens about various activities.
The funds were used for IT consulting services, software maintenance and computer hardware maintenance.
The county’s fiscal year 2025 adopted budget funds licensing costs for upgrading outdated audiovisual equipment, lifetime maintenance of computer equipment and purchases of various software applications and computer hardware.
The hire will manage the city’s IT infrastructure, improve automation and oversee critical citywide technology operations.
The county’s Department of Solid Waste Management and Department of Transportation and Public Works recently published a draft of the scope of services for a future competitive contract to implement a comprehensive fleet telematics and driver safety system.
The budget includes funding for instructional technology, administrative services and critical tech upgrades such as new computers, security systems and software.
To qualify, prospective candidates must have two years of experience in computer operations, systems analysis, or programming and a working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio.
The report also notes projected work plans for information technology operational audits for several state agencies, school districts and universities in 2025 and 2026.
Joey Hornsby, CIO of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, met with Industry Insider — Florida members and participated in a Q&A session in Tallahassee this week.
The incumbent in this position will independently perform or act as a lead auditor for IT audits, management reviews and other performance, financial and compliance audits.
The system’s legislative budget request covers several tech-related initiatives, including providing case management technology to trial courts, modernizing court interpreter and mediator databases and increasing appellate technology resources.
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