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How state CIOs can balance their use of cloud versus on-prem data centers

In an era of exponential data growth, state CIOs must weigh technological advancements against fiscal realities in balancing on-prem versus cloud strategies, say Mississippi CIO Craig Orgeron,…

Dec 4, 2024 By Scoop News Group

Arkansas and Oklahoma are sharing data centers for improved disaster recovery

The two states have entered a unique resource-sharing partnership that their CIOs say is providing immense value.

Oct 22, 2019 By Colin Wood

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (Oklahoma Farm Bureau / Flickr)

Oklahoma’s IT division to be audited amid potential restructuring

The state's new chief operating officer says the governor's office isn't suspicious, but wants to better understand where the division's money is going.

Apr 1, 2019 By Colin Wood

Why Oklahoma’s CIO is going to bat for states on federal IT regulations

Commentary: Bo Reese, chief information officer for the state of Oklahoma and president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, says states need regulations, but…

Aug 13, 2018 By James Bo Reese

Now at the heart of government, CIOs know success is a matter of perspective

Government's chief technologists often find themselves misunderstood and beset on all sides by demands, but they say they wouldn't have it any other way.

Mar 16, 2018

To simplify cybersecurity regulations, state groups ask federal government for help

A letter to the Office of Management and Budget says that today's regulatory environment "hampers" states in their pursuit of cost savings and IT optimization.

Nov 8, 2017

NASCIO honors state IT innovations, welcomes new officers

The state chief information officer organization honored 11 IT innovations across eight states for achievements in state information technology.

Oct 13, 2015

State CIO group announces finalists for IT awards

For the 27th year in a row, NASCIO will recognize state IT initiatives in several states in its State IT Recognition Awards at its annual conference.

Aug 11, 2015

Reese officially named CIO of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin officially named Bo Reese as the state’s chief information officer on Thursday. Reese had been serving as interim CIO since January.

Nov 7, 2014 By StateScoop Staff