Willigar has worked for the state for more than a decade, and has helped boost cybersecurity defenses among various agencies. His new job at Microsoft will reflect his public-sector experience.
The public safety tech provider has teamed with two other companies to help route non-emergency calls from motorists away from busy 911 call centers. The move reflects larger trends in public safety tech.
The origins of the agreement with technology and services firm CGI stretch back to 2012, when the state was recovering from Hurricane Sandy. CGI has helped it distribute and track more than $7 billion in assistance.
A new resource from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration offers states guidance on how to use federal funding to support AI literacy training in the workforce.
Case studies in the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest report show how states are extending cyber protections across government bodies. They highlight best practices including statewide coordination.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College will create workforce-aligned AI education pathways with input from IBM and Northrop Grumman on which competencies are most needed by employers.
