The pandemic and advancements in tech are affording states new opportunities — and presenting challenges — state IT leaders said during an online event.

Ohio's CIO is stepping down, but it wasn't an easy decision, he told StateScoop in an interview.

Rodgers, who was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine in 2019, said he's accepted a position with Designer Brands, best known for its large chain of DSW stores.

Ohio CIO Ervan Rodgers and Florida transportation CIO Greg Smiley said around-the-clock data and services are becoming the norm.

"This is long overdue," said Ohio CIO Ervan Rodgers, who led his colleagues in sharing how they've dealt with COVID-19 and other challenges.

"It’s everyone’s, not just IT’s, burden to bear," Ervan Rodgers said during an online conference.

State technology officials have been slammed with new projects to support other agencies during the pandemic, but two officials in Ohio said they're finally planning for life…

A drop in help-desk tickets and faster turnaround times on paperwork are being attributed to strong collaboration between agencies and jurisdictions.

With governors around the country ordering their workforces to perform duties remotely, CIOs face new logistical problems.

A preview of NASCIO's 2019 survey data shows state IT leaders are becoming more interested in how the emerging technologies can transform business processes.