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The rise of AI demands a new set of goals and strategies for CISOs, who must put appropriate parameters around the use of AI without squelching innovation. No easy task, that. Here’s how to meet the challenge.
BMC is happy to announce the addition of agentic AI, powered by BMC HelixGPT, to our BMC Helix platform. We are beginning a journey to transform enterprise IT work, starting with agentic bots for service management and operations.
Amid tightening budgets and rising demands, local governments and school districts are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize their budgeting processes. By leveraging AI tools, these agencies are discovering new efficiencies and funding opportunities that align resources with community priorities and save money.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams. Breach costs increased 10% from the prior year, the largest yearly jump since the pandemic, as 70% of breached organizations reported that the breach caused significant or very significant disruption.
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The federal government’s recent push to standardize responsible AI acquisition practices through the new OMB guidelines marks a significant milestone in public sector innovation. At Launch Consulting, we believe this framework aligns perfectly with our own vision for future-ready, secure, and ethical AI systems that are also flexible enough to evolve with emerging technologies. These guidelines, which focus on interagency collaboration, risk management, and maintaining a competitive AI market, are reshaping how federal agencies integrate AI into their operations, setting the stage for a new era of secure, efficient, and agile government services.
When it comes to strengthening relationships between residents and government, transparency is key. Informing the public about government activities, performance, and spending not only increases public trust and engagement, but also empowers residents to make informed decisions.
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Managing your local government network just got a lot easier.
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A new report from Stanford University’s Center for Research on Foundation Models showed that IBM’s model scored a perfect 100% in several categories designed to measure how open models really are.
Considering the frequency of reports of cyberattacks on local governments, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity is the top tech concern for CIOs, according to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
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Today’s governments need solutions that can streamline the entire payment lifecycle from billing and presentment to payment capture, processing, and reporting. Fortunately, modern technology has paved the way for unified solutions that simplify complex payment processes. Thanks to these technological advancements, city and county leaders no longer have to choose between meeting the rising expectations of their residents and maintaining back-office efficiency across multiple department-level payment solutions.
The VMware world has seen a lot of upheaval in recent months, and now there’s another change to add to the list: the ESXi hypervisor, one of VMware’s most notable products, is no longer free.
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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.
