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Eyragon Eidam

Web Editor

Eyragon Eidam is the web editor for Government Technology magazine, after previously serving as assistant news editor and covering such topics as legislation, social media and public safety. He can be reached at eeidam@erepublic.com.

Justice and Public Safety
Alabama County OKs Update to Obsolete Police Computers
The Heflin, Ala., City Council voted unanimously to buy new computers for the police department during a recent meeting, with the current computers soon to be obsolete once Microsoft discontinues support for Windows 7.
November 27, 2019
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Justice and Public Safety
New Hampshire Town Deploys New Police Drone Squad
One of seven grant-funded Portsmouth Police Department drones, now available regionally for public safety, can take infrared photos from 200 feet in the air showing the locations of people inside a building below.
November 25, 2019
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Workforce & People
Colorado Looks to U.S. Digital Service to Recruit IT Talent
Gov. Jared Polis announced the formation of the Colorado Digital Service, a new team within the Office of Information Technology that will recruit outside IT talent to work alongside state staff.
October 17, 2019
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Cloud & Computing
NASCIO Day Two: State CIOs Take a Turn Toward the Customer
The release of the organization’s annual in-depth survey of state technology leaders offers an evolving view of the role, with insights on customer service, cost management strategies and performance management.
October 15, 2019
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Jeff Nyberg, Minnesota CTO
Workforce & People
Minnesota CTO Brings Blend of Public, Private Tech Experience
Jeff Nyberg has been tapped to direct the state in matters of information technology infrastructure and strategy. The technologist comes with a 15-year career with companies like Target and Dairy Queen.
September 05, 2019
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Cloud & Computing
U.S. Customs IT Outage Snarls Airports Around the Country
A technology outage Friday afternoon delayed travelers throughout the U.S. The agency said it was working to fix the "temporary" technological setback, but gave no details on what the cause might be.
August 16, 2019
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Government Experience
California, CfA Food Stamps Partnership Set to Go Statewide
After deploying initially in San Francisco and then to other counties some two years ago, GetCalFresh has reduced the time to get benefits by 75 percent and driven up application rates.
June 03, 2019
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Workforce & People
Blockchain, Biometrics: Utah Taps New Tech to Serve Citizens
CIO Mike Hussey talks about how the state is looking to streamline customer-facing processes like the transfer of vehicle ownership, as well as internal methods of screening for potential fraud and identity theft.
May 07, 2019
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Lindsey Parker, CTO of Washington, D.C.
Workforce & People
Confronting Washington, D.C.’s Unique Cybersecurity Challenge
Washington, D.C.’s Chief Technology Officer Lindsey Parker says running an effective IT shop relies on good people, strong cyberdefenses and an eye toward bolstering the workforce for the future.
May 07, 2019
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Colorado CIO Theresa Szczurek
Workforce & People
Breaking Old Habits and Leveraging New Networks in Colorado
From breaking long-held processes to capitalizing on the benefits of faster networks, Colorado Chief Information Officer Theresa Szczurek shared the challenges and opportunities facing her state.
May 06, 2019
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