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Katya Maruri

Staff Writer

Katya Maruri is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University.

 

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Cloud & Computing
Experts Share Experiences With Cyber, Cloud and Crisis Tech
During the recent Florida’s Digital Government Summit, several government and industry experts shared their perspectives on the future of cybersecurity and the cloud and life-saving emergency management technology.
May 11, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Workforce & People
Arlington, Texas, Appoints First Information Security Officer
Information security veteran Bryce Carter says he will work with the IT department to evaluate Arlington’s security risks and needs and focus on creating an enterprise-wide security program.
April 17, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Broadband and Network
What’s the Difference Between the FCC’s Broadband Data Sets?
So far, two versions have been released with the third not far off, raising the question: What sets these fabrics apart, and how do they impact the National Broadband Map?
March 14, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Cloud & Computing
States Update Decades-Old Human Capital Management Systems
From benefits and payroll to performance management and policy, government HCM systems must be up to the task of tracking, monitoring and consolidating personnel data in a digital world.
March 2023
 · Katya Maruri
Minnesota State Capitol
Cloud & Computing
Modernization, Cybersecurity Funding Tops MNIT Budget Ask
The state’s IT agency has included several funding proposals in its “One Minnesota Budget” to help make its systems and services more accessible, modernized and secure. CIO Tarek Tomes shared the impacts and potential timelines.
February 10, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Artificial Intelligence
Beyond Novelty: Lawmakers (Cautiously) Add ChatGPT to Their Toolbox
In Massachusetts, the latest piece of technology to take the Internet by storm — ChatGPT— helped craft a bill aimed at regulating AI. But, the lawmaker behind the bill says the tech isn't ready to write laws without help.
February 02, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Workforce & People
Kansas City, Mo., CIO David Evans Will Step Down from Role
After four years of serving as the city’s CIO, Evans shared that he will be stepping down at the end of the month. Michael Walker will take over in an interim capacity as a national search is conducted for his replacement.
January 19, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Broadband and Network
Broadband Offices’ Perspectives on FCC Broadband Map Deadline
Almost two months after the FCC released its new broadband map, state governments have submitted “bulk challenges” as part of a requirement to receive BEAD funding.
January 13, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Workforce & People
Georgia’s New CISO Looks to Strengthen Agency Relationships
Incoming CISO Steve Hodges hopes his face-to-face approach to relationship building will help give the security team a louder voice in more decisions. He says he is focused on bolstering trust and giving partners the support they need.
January 11, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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Workforce & People
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main Retires
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main announced his retirement from state government Dec. 31, ending a five-year run with the state's information technology department. He was appointed to the position in October 2021.
January 03, 2023
 · Katya Maruri
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