Cloud & Computing
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Quantum computing is no longer a technology of the future. Its ecosystem is being built now, and states that make meaningful investments early in quantum’s mainstream development will reap the rewards. -
The city, researchers said recently, is in a good position to help the state be a leader in quantum technology, as a pivotal moment, Q-Day, gets closer. That day could come as soon as 2030, a report said.
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Longtime technology issues such as broadband access, school cellphone bans, AI and modernization permeate speeches so far in 2026. But many governors in this cycle are either termed out or not seeking re-election.
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In designing digital products for constituents — like websites and mobile apps — government agencies should consider implementing plain language to increase accessibility and improve the overall user experience.
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With the Legislature's Aug. 31 deadline fast approaching, a handful of IT-focused bills are still under consideration. The bills range from CDT oversight of broadband projects to expanded data breach notification rules.
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A Workforce Safety & Insurance employee opened a malicious email attachment — an incident that led to cyber attackers accessing personal data on 182 individuals who had been seeking injured employee claims.
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Hosting national conventions puts local governments in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. As the 2024 RNC approaches, Milwaukee County will be working to keep government systems and communication channels resilient.
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This week, Gov. Ned Lamont's office released the names of the 19 organizations that will provide training for high demand jobs in fields such as clean energy and information technology.
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When Santa Monica CIO Joseph Cevetello started with the city in 2016, many of the services offered to residents happened on paper. Now, the city is moving more of its services online, cutting staff time and expense.
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Titled ‘AI's Redress Problem,’ the white paper was published by the University of California, Berkeley, and it joins an accelerating cross-sector conversation about the importance of incorporating ethics as AI develops.
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The Maryland Judiciary’s E-rent Pilot Program in Baltimore County enables landlords to electronically file failure-to-pay-rent complaints. This pilot is the latest step in Maryland's court digitization efforts.
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The Cyber Workforce Academy - Maryland program is free for residents and supported through a state grant. It aims to help those with some or no IT background transition into better-paying cybersecurity careers.
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The legislation complements the federal CHIPS and Science Act that was recently signed by President Joe Biden. The could provide up to $10 billion in tax credits for semiconductor manufacturing projects over a 20-year period.
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Longtime Arlington County, VA., CIO Jack Belcher will be transitioning to the role of chief technology innovation officer. Deputy CIO Norron Lee will take over for Belcher as the county’s IT director.
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Chow brings over 15 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as the director of information technology for the city of St. Cloud, Fla. He is one of three recent appointments to the city's leadership team.
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Election officials and others in state and local government need to be on guard against a variety of attempts that could impede voters’ access to information and smooth elections. A toolkit of free resources aims to help.
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The implementation of a natural language processing platform has helped the Allegheny County Department of Human Services better interpret the data on the children it serves through natural language processing.
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Twilio, a services provider with public- and private-sector clients, says some customers’ data was breached after employees fell for social engineering ploys. The firm hasn’t shared if government clients were impacted.
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A newly released report from the Legislative Analyst's Office highlights deficiencies in the Employment Development Department’s response to the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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At the end of the month, longtime Georgia Chief Technology Officer Steve Nichols will step down to take on a new job with Gartner Consulting. His parting advice to fellow CTOs: “Make the most of it while you can.”
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Following the recent retirement of Heath Douglas who served as the city of Round Rock’s CIO for over two decades, Ramsey Saad has been tapped to lead the city’s Information Technology Department.
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