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Keynote by Jen Easterly, former CISA Director
A large state entity sought to mature its identity security approach by adopting Identity Security Insights for discovering critical privilege escalation paths and enhancing the depth of existing solutions.
The Road to a Better Citizen Experience
Attackers deliver malware that can reinfect systems, enabling multiple attacks. Organizations must plan for fast, robust, and secure recovery, assuming an ever-present state of threat.
Cloud platforms provide financial flexibility, but also uncertainty. CDW's FinOps tool helps organizations take control.
Tax season drives millions of constituents to seek government help. In 2023, the IRS saw a staggering 65% increase in calls. Most revenue departments had to ramp up staffing 25% to 100%.
Unlocking the full potential of strategic IT investments with Rocket Software and Carahsoft
The hidden gap: how state agencies lose federal reimbursement by excluding SWCAP "billed" costs from indirect cost recovery.
From asset discovery to threat detection and response, AI helps force multiply their resources.
New research shows how states and localities are maturing AI policies and expanding AI deployment.
CDW to bring world-class partner portfolio, technology solutions and services capabilities, and expertise at scale to deliver a state-of-the art Games experience
In the summer of 2023, the Denton County Treasurer’s Office got news that would change everything.
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What to Know:
- DIR has opened a competitive solicitation to refresh or expand its vendor pool for end-user IT outsourcing services.
- Vendors may offer services including desktop support, asset management, hosted virtual desktops and emerging tech like AI and cloud solutions.
- Selected vendors will enter Master Cooperative Contracts and serve a wide range of public-sector customers across Texas.
What to Know:
- Grand Prairie was recognized in the 2025 Digital Cities Survey for expanding its use of cloud services, artificial intelligence and open data to support transparency and public safety.
- The city now runs 70 percent of IT systems in the cloud and uses generative AI for internal tasks such as document creation and research.
- Recent public safety and engagement upgrades include AI-enabled drone response, GIS dashboards for first responders and a new open data portal for residents.
What to Know:
- TPWD’s new internal AI policy outlines rules for the responsible use of generative AI tools by agency staff.
- All AI tools must be approved by the IT Division, with strict limits on high-risk use cases.
- The policy emphasizes training, data privacy and human oversight in AI-assisted decision-making.
