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State and local government leaders offer candid insights into their latest IT challenges and investments.
In recent years, AI technology has experienced exponential growth, driven by breakthroughs in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. The integration of big data and powerful computing resources has further accelerated progress. AI's ability to analyze vast datasets, recognize patterns, and make predictions has led to its widespread adoption across various industries, revolutionizing the way tasks are performed and decisions are made.
Like captains at sea, government agencies and departments are challenged with navigating oceans of data generated from multiple systems. When used effectively, this data can provide directions for operations and service delivery. Without effective data use, governments are essentially lost in the fog. The crux lies in managing, analyzing, and sharing data to gain actionable insights.
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries is improving how products are designed and produced and Intel is not the exception. For more than 11 years, IT’s AI group has been creating high-value, AI-based capabilities to help transform the critical work Intel does in product development, manufacturing, sales and marketing, product pricing and more.
Keep your security plan up to date and help protect your organization with access to in-depth analysis on recent cyber threats and data breaches.
Agencies often use paper checks for common disbursements such as juror payments, tax refunds and economic stimulus payments. New technology makes it easier for agencies to digitize these one-time payments -- which improves constituent experience and reduces processing costs.
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Governments often use multiple department-level payment solutions to provide digital transactions for residents and businesses. But stand-alone systems can create uneven user experiences and accounting bottlenecks. Unified payment platforms provide smoother transactions for constituents while simplifying internal processes.
DocuSign is proud to share that two of our products have achieved StateRAMP authorization, deepening our commitment to offering state and local governments access to seamless and secure agreement experiences.
As a CISO, securing web applications and ensuring their resilience against evolving cyber threats is a non-negotiable priority. Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report 2023 cites web applications as the top attack vector by a long shot (in both breaches and incidents). Here’s a simplified checklist for securing web applications that will help you improve your organization’s security posture and the integrity of your technology.
PCI DSS v4.0, effective in 2024, brings major changes to security standards for public-sector credit card processing. Anti-phishing, patch management, web app security and network enhancements are key aspects.
To secure our world, Cybersecurity Awareness Month encourages four steps that make it easy to stay safe online. As a CISO, my team and I advocate for these practices constantly within our organization. If you are a security practitioner looking to bolster cybersecurity awareness, here’s a brief look at how we explain these steps to help make staying safe online easier.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and DIR are excited to announce ELITE 2024. The purpose of this educational program (two sessions of 3-1/2 days each) is to develop the executive competencies needed for leadership roles in information technology.
Socure is excited to announce that our Socure ID+ Platform has achieved FedRAMP Moderate In-Process Status. This means Socure’s industry-leading identity verification and fraud prevention solution is on the path to a FedRAMP authorization and full usage by the federal government.
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What to Know:
- The city-operated AI Factory processes real-time data from cameras, sensors and connected systems to enhance public safety, traffic control and emergency response, according to CIO Jorge Cardenas.
- The platform is powered by the city’s own fiber network and private 5G infrastructure, allowing for secure, high-speed data processing without relying on third-party cloud providers.
- Brownsville plans to offer compute capacity to neighboring cities that lack similar capabilities.
What to Know:
- Texas’ 2026–27 state budget includes more than $1 billion in IT capital funding for modernization across key agencies.
- Major initiatives include system overhauls at HHSC, TxDMV and DFPS, and creation of the new Texas Cyber Command.
- Agencies are expanding use of AI, automation and data integration, with new vendor opportunities expected in late 2025 and into 2026.
What to Know:
- The state of Texas spent about $6.3 billion on IT-related goods and services in Fiscal Year 2025.
- The Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Transportation were the top-spending agencies.
- Deloitte, Rackspace and the Texas Facilities Commission were among the highest-paid vendors.
