Indiana
'Speed is expected' in government's post-coronavirus IT projects
The Indiana Department of Child Services is developing new tools rapidly as the state reopens — a trend the agency's CIO said he expects to continue.
Indiana's case workers use VR to make sure they'll like the job first
Kevin Jones, the chief information officer at the Indiana Department of Child Services, said the tool reduced case worker turnover by 18 percent.
Indiana launches sheriffs portal, hoping to entice local governments
A new digital map gathers information for all 92 of the state’s county sheriffs and, officials hope, will encourage local governments to use the state's web hosting services.
Indiana developing new strategic plan for drone program
The Dayton, Ohio-based firm Woolpert has been contracted to develop a new plan that will allow the state to ensure its aerial vehicles are being flown "safely and effectively."
Indiana names lieutenant governor's chief of staff as new CIO
Tracy Barnes, a former IT consultant who's been with the state five years, will start as Indiana's top technology official at the end of the month.
Indiana technology office names interim leadership
Robert Paglia, Indiana Office of Technology's chief administrative officer, has also been serving as interim CIO since the November departure of Dewand Neely.
You don't need a college degree to work for Indiana IT
The state's Office of Technology now offers paid on-the-job training through the State Earn and Learn program, emphasizing aptitude over experience.
CIO-as-broker model more secure, cost-effective, says Indiana CIO
Most state chief information officers are headed toward a new mode of operating, and for good reason, according to Indiana CIO Dewand Neely.
Indiana CIO Dewand Neely to step down
After 15 years with the state, the chief information officer said he's found another role with a local nonprofit that he thinks will sate his need for public service.
