Alan Cunningham, who was appointed in August 2020, announced he's stepping down after "having my job responsibilities altered dramatically."

Satellite internet systems could be a cheaper solution to the digital divide, particularly in rural states, top technology officials said.

Alan Cunningham, who joined the state government last summer, said a federated environment and inflexible IT funding model is stunting its performance.

Alan Cunningham, who started as Nevada's new chief information officer Aug. 31, said attaining a more nimble funding model for technology projects is one of his top…