Cloud & Computing
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Value and function are key for the nation’s largest probation department, so far as technology is concerned. Showing solutions can smooth workflows and perform as advertised is essential, the agency’s deputy CIO said. -
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While the trend in recent years has been toward cloud solutions, there's still value in on-premise data infrastructure that offers lower costs and more security. A hybrid approach may be the best bet.
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In dozens of cases, the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program has sent checks to the wrong landlords. Glitches in the state's central application system appear to be the reason for the errors.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s revised framework expands its focus to operational technologies, urging organizations to better ensure mission-critical systems can withstand cyber disruptions.
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Meadville City Council members approved a contract with a new IT provider. The city was seeking better cybersecurity and wanted to get away from "day-to-day" issues it experienced with its previous provider.
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Indiana’s 2021 cybersecurity strategy aims to provide a variety of practical tools and education supports. Cybersecurity program director Chetrice Mosley-Romero says it puts a particular focus on helping local government.
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In Massachusetts, lawmakers are asking the state’s Executive Office of Technology Services and Security to consider cloud computing options with newly proposed legislation. The move is driven by similar legislation in other states.
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Following the departure of former CISO Nolan Leatherwood in April 2021, Gary Vance has stepped into the top cyber position. He shared the challenges inherent to a jump to the public sector and key initiatives underway.
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SponsoredThe COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the benefits of rapidly standing up mission-critical applications.
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SponsoredWhile cloud is increasingly becoming a familiar part of government IT infrastructure, misconceptions about the technology persist.
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A federal hearing discussed new cyber incident reporting requirements for rail operators, put focus on needs to shore up Department of Transportation system defenses and questioned the state of FAA cybersecurity.
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When it comes to technology plans that involve hardware and equipment, state and local government IT leaders are feeling the pinch because of global supply chain delays. What can be done as the crisis continues?
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The company's new portal gives public procurement officials the ability to search for requests for proposals and other similar documents for a wide range of purchases as they seek to conduct their own projects.
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The early stages of a new pilot program are forming and could incorporate blockchain into the city's government. Officials have asked technologists to show how the tech might improve service delivery and solve challenges.
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Virtual hearings and e-filing tools bring convenience — but not to everyone. Individuals representing themselves in civil cases can struggle with limited digital offerings and user experiences designed for lawyers.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that CIO Amy Tong will become the new director of the Office of Digital Innovation, a forward-looking government technology laboratory and incubator, effective next month.
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The New York police department is aiming to improve public safety and communications with an integrated technology ecosystem that includes a real-time crime center, cloud-based software and more.
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After working with the North Carolina county for nearly three decades, former CIO and current Area Manager of Innovation Debbie Brannan has accepted a position with digital service and payment facilitator PayIt.
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CIO Alan Cunningham stepped down Nov. 26, after his job responsibilities “totally changed,” he says. He tells GovTech the IT department struggled with limited resources, overwork and restrictive policies.
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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has appointed Simon Huang as the city’s new chief technology officer. He will bring both public- and private-sector experience when he begins work in this position on Dec. 1.
