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Local governments still have questions as cyber grants inch forward

The federal government’s new cybersecurity grant program continues to loom large for state and local technology officials, with several more mileposts to go before the money starts…

Jan 23, 2023 By Benjamin Freed

Local IT leaders still struggle to hold elected officials’ attention on cyber

A annual survey of local IT leaders found ongoing concerns about cyber funding and whether elected officials are paying enough attention.

Dec 14, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Local governments worry about getting ‘left out’ of new cyber grant program

State and local IT officials are equally eager for details on the new federal cybersecurity grant program as they plan for the year ahead.

Jan 27, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

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On cybersecurity, local IT officials still struggle to gain leaders’ interest

CompTIA's Public Technology Institute found that local cyber budgets increased slightly over the past year, but many elected officials still aren't tuning in.

Oct 27, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

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CIOs face budget pressure from pandemic in 2021

Financial shortfalls were not as bad as projected, but "we're going to see reduced spending models" for some time, NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson said.

Jan 12, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Cities, counties unenthused by ‘smart’ projects in 2020, survey shows

According to survey data released by the Public Technology Institute, just 10% of local government CIOs believe “smart” initiatives are met by agency leaders with enthusiasm.

May 19, 2020 By Ryan Johnston

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Most local CIOs bracing for budget cuts, survey finds

About half of local IT leaders polled by CompTIA expect budget cuts in 2020, but COVID-19's effect on government spending will ripple for years.

May 6, 2020 By Benjamin Freed

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Industry groups add to support for state and local cybersecurity pandemic aid

Seven tech industry organizations want Congress to shore up government IT security as states and cities continue running many of their operations remotely.

Apr 20, 2020 By Benjamin Freed

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Vendor-tracking software firm wields pandemic in latest pitch to states

TransparentBusiness, which last year lobbied nearly every state to use its software to monitor IT contractors, sees an opening in the telework surge.

Apr 13, 2020 By Benjamin Freed

New California tech lobby focuses on business with state and local government

Led by former California state official and CompTIA executive Jennifer Saha, TechCA will seek to help industry “be a better partner to government.”

Dec 6, 2019 By Colin Wood