Workforce & People
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The state is offering AI training developed with InnovateUS, to help employees increase their skill levels and use AI responsibly. The curriculum is available via its online learning platform. -
Nate Denny, former deputy secretary for the Department of Information Technology, will lead it starting next month. In his earlier role, he guided the state’s broadband expansion.
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As jobs, skills and industries evolve faster than ever, state-led data systems are demonstrating how to deliver timely, actionable insights that connect workers with the skills employers actually need.
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While a general definition is not useful, the role can be better understood through an ontological process.
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For CIOs, emphasis is usually placed on the customers and their needs rather than the technology itself.
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During the Democratic National Convention, a panel of experts touched on the need to not only educate the next wave of technology workers, but also pave the way to innovation.
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Roling shares how he makes sure his staff -- and the state workforce in general -- is prepared for today’s threats.
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Rep. Ron Sandack resigned from his position in the state’s House of Representatives citing online security concerns.
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Though there is often the unrealistic expectation that a new administration will change all that ails industry or government, American voters and companies should come to the table with measured expectations.
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The city’s inaugural CDO, Jessica Singleton, helped transform NYC into one of the hottest tech scenes in the world.
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The city's office of Information Technology Services confirmed on July 15 that Cotton has officially retired as of July 2016.
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As the state's first director of unmanned aircraft systems, Retired Lt. Col. Bob Brock will work with state agencies and universities, private businesses and the Federal Aviation Administration to set rules on how unmanned aircraft systems will function in Kansas skies.
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New Jersey homeland security officials appointed Mike Geraghty as head of the state's Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, and as acting chief information security officer for the state.
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The federal government innovation group 18F has hired the Sunlight Foundation's senior technology adviser to further its open data work.
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Zachary Townsend, a Silicon Valley tech executive, will serve as chief data officer at the California Government Operations Agency.
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California Gov. Jerry Brown announced that Amy Tong will serve on a permanent basis as the state's chief information officer after taking over when Carlos Ramos retired earlier this year.
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Bryon Horn, a longtime employee of Fresno, Calif., who had been acting CIO after Carolyn Hogg left to work for Alameda, Calif., will now serve on a permanent basis.
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Chrousos will depart on maternity leave on July 15, and then return to the private sector.
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The simple practice of observing how a user actually works during an average day can sometimes yield more useful information than hours of interviews.
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The self-proclaimed capital of Silicon Valley has hired Rob Lloyd, former CIO of Avondale, Ariz., to lead its IT department.
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Gov. Chris Christie has called on security specialist Dave Weinstein to spearhead improvements to cybersecurity and innovation in the state.
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