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A single online credential to verify identity could improve security, protect privacy and slash the billions lost to identity fraud. Arizona CIO J.R. Sloan is prioritizing this work as NASCIO president.

A recent example from the National Association of State CIOs Midyear Conference showed how, for some use cases, government might be able to skirt some of the privacy concerns surrounding generative AI entirely.

Chief Data and Analytics Officer Josh Wagner outlines the framework the state is using to assess the quality and maturity of data across Arizona agencies.

Officially named to his post leading Texas IT in March, Tony Sauerhoff outlines his approach to leadership and weighs in on some of the biggest challenges before him as state chief information officer.

The cyber threat outlooks from CIOs and CISOs at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia ranged from the good to the bad to the ugly — with AI front and center.

CIO Warren Lenard describes how Indiana has made Microsoft Copilot available for any state employee who wants it, and a key part of the program is training. That training also extends to cabinet-level secretaries.

At the 2026 Midyear Conference of the National Association of State CIOs, Nevada CIO Tim Galluzi looked back on last year's breach and how the relationships he built before the incident played a part.

Washington CIO Bill Kehoe details the way artificial intelligence can unlock many facets of modernization, enabling faster decommissioning of legacy systems and expedited business process re-engineering.

Utah’s Director of AI Christian Napier on how piloting Claude Code at state agencies boosted developer productivity, saving 40 hours of work over a four-week period.

The report, a joint effort of the National Association of State CIOs and Deloitte, surveyed cyber leaders in all 50 states. The findings: Slower funding, loss of federal support, and AI are making the job harder.

CIO David Edinger describes a major restructuring of IT in Colorado aimed at flattening the organization and getting closer to the agencies it serves.

The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University identified six archetypes of chief data officer roles, highlighting how structure and resources influence outcomes.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers explores the evolving role of the state CIO, which today involves leading organizational transformation and maintaining operations.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ fourth look at the chief privacy officer role finds 31 states now have one — but lack of staffing and funding are among the challenges.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has unveiled its 2026-2028 strategic plan. It underlines the role of the state CIO as a trusted adviser who can shape public policy.

From building AI tools to running everyday operations, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers finds CIO and accessibility officer collaboration are key to inclusive, efficient digital services.

The new release from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers provides guidance for state CIOs, and an overview of how agencies are navigating the landscape of agentic artificial intelligence tools.

A new report by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers offers assistance to the public sector around complying with federal digital accessibility requirements.