Florida Department of Corrections
The department's requests include officer station network connectivity, offender-based IT modernization and an IT resolution plan targeting applications.
Ruth Lang has been the agency’s chief information officer since March 2023. However, the department recently published a job posting for the role, signaling the position’s vacancy.
Well above the Florida Department of Corrections’ second quarter 2023 spending, the 2024 Q2 funds were used for IT consulting services, housing finance, surveillance and detection equipment, and more.
Well above the Florida Department of Corrections second-quarter 2023 spending, the 2024 Q2 funds were used for information technology consulting, surveillance equipment, business software and more.
The department is requesting information from vendors on technological innovations designed to increase the safety, security and efficiency of correctional institutions.
During the Florida Digital Government Summit, Scott McPherson spoke with Industry Insider — Florida about how certifications are key to success in the IT field.
Earlier this week, the department implemented Tyler Technologies’ payment and deposit solutions to help manage all money transfer services for correctional facilities across the state.
In the first quarter, the Florida Department of Corrections procured goods and services from NTT Data Inc., Carahsoft Technology Corp. and Northgate Limited Inc., among others.
With an anticipated yearly IT budget of nearly $60 million, the department promotes safety and community security.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis reviews the state Legislature’s recently published $117.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, Industry Insider — Florida has reviewed the 524-page document outlining potential tech funding for various state agencies.
During the last quarter of 2023, the Florida Department of Corrections’ five largest purchases of IT goods totaled $16,046,217.
In recent “One-on-One” interviews, chief information officers from two state agencies and two cities shared some of the technology challenges they have faced, along with their thoughts on IT procurement.
As part of Industry Insider — Florida’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.
During a recent Tallahassee event, the CIO for the Florida Department of Corrections and the CTO for Florida Digital Service shared some of the skills, strategies and experiences they have implemented to support IT.
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