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Patrick Groves

Staff Writer

Patrick Groves was a staff writer for Government Technology from 2019 to 2020.

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Cloud & Computing
Illinois ERP System Sets Standard for State Modernization
Illinois is quickly approaching a fully functional and modern enterprise resource planning system optimizing financial data and HR processes. As of Jan. 1, the system can accurately track 90 percent of the state budget.
January 29, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
Louisiana state capitol in Baton Rouge
Policy
Louisiana Audit Critical of IT Agency's Customer Service
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's performance report complained about the lack of a comprehensive service catalog and poor project tracking, but the state CIO said the audit didn't capture all that the department does.
January 27, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
Shreveport, La.
Civic Innovation
Mid-Sized IT Innovation: Two Cities Chart Their Own Course
Shreveport, La., and Boulder, Colo., are using tools like open source development, flatter organizational structures and performance dashboards to inspire continuous improvements in each city’s use of technology.
January 24, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
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People and Careers
Henderson, Nev., Renames CIO Role, Hires Director of IT
Henderson, Nev., renamed and filled its CIO role after a seven-month-long vacancy. Alyssa Rodriguez started as the city's director of IT Tuesday, bringing experience in enterprise applications and smart city efforts.
January 22, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
Rhode Island Capitol
Budget & Finance
Rhode Island Governor, CIO Call for Investment in ERP Upgrades
According to officials, the state is risking disruptions to operations with its legacy human resources system. Gov. Gina Raimondo has asked legislators to approve the funding to modernize the necessary systems.
January 21, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
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People and Careers
Missouri Appoints New CIO to Continue Modernization Efforts
Newly appointed state CIO Jeffrey Wann will bring both public- and private-sector IT modernization experience to the role. Wann will build on the work of his predecessor Mike Cheles, who retired in December.
January 21, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
Portland, Ore., City Hall
Government Experience
Portland, Ore., Employs Agile Sprints to Rebuild City Portal
Following the lead of other state and local governments, the city is rethinking its website and opting for an open-source solution. The agile process will mean a more user-friendly portal and better access to services.
January 16, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
Downtown Dallas
People and Careers
Dallas, Texas, Confirms Impending IT Chief Departure
Chief Information Officer Hugh Miller's last day with the Information and Technology department will be Jan. 10. Officials say they plan to mount a national search for his replacement.
January 09, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
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Workforce & People
L.A. County Takes a Shot at Correcting IT’s Gender Imbalance
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has passed a Women in Technology Hiring Initiative that will connect at-risk and disconnected youth ages 14-24 with IT mentors and training to bolster its entry-level IT personnel.
January 08, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
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Cybersecurity
Texas Department of Agriculture Website Briefly Defaced
A hacker identifying themselves as an “Iranian hacker” defaced the state’s agricultural agency homepage with an image of Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike last week in Baghdad.
January 07, 2020
 · Patrick Groves
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