Cisco Aguilar, Democratic then-candidate for Nevada Secretary of State, applauds at an SEIU union worker election day rally on November 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Nevada secretary of state requests $45M for elections, business licensing systems Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar this week submitted to state lawmakers a budget proposal that included two upgraded computer systems. Mar 7, 2023 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Cybersecurity, workforce and budgets challenge IT upgrades, state tech officials say Nearly all states lack the staffs needed to complete critical IT modernization projects, according to a new report from NASTD. Nov 22, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) On-time and on-budget isn’t enough for IT modernization, CIOs say Security, data governance, business processes and user-centered design add new concerns to IT modernization projects, state CIOs said. Sep 12, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images / Scoop News Group) Chicago’s new CIO says modernization plan will have city “off to the races” Kurt Peterson, who was named Chicago's CIO in July, said the city's $400 million modernization plan will remake the city's technology. Sep 12, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) Key to a successful cloud transition? Workforce training, say state CIOs Training and education can help as more state and local governments transition to cloud-based services, Arizona and Minnesota’s state CIOs said. Aug 26, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
Jim Weaver (Scoop News Group) People management a major challenge for IT modernization, say state CIOs Retaining staff and arranging organizations as IT is redesigned are major challenges for state chief information officers. Aug 25, 2022 By Colin Wood
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, home of the USC Trojans and the 2028 Summer Olympics. (AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images) Redefining ‘smart cities’ while preparing for the Olympics As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics, city CIO Ted Ross and San Francisco CIO Linda Gerull discussed what "smart city" means now. Aug 25, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) Georgia CTO Steve Nichols steps down after 20 years Steve Nichols, who was hired as Georgia's chief technology officer in 2002 and served five CIOs, is joining the consulting firm Gartner. Aug 8, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) Virginia behavioral health dept. refreshes data system for young children Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services has refreshed a 17-year-old data system used for case management. Jun 30, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Scoop News Group) States: Heed the power of low-code software development Low-code application development boomed during the pandemic. But now the technology’s biggest proponents say it needs careful management. Jun 7, 2022 By Colin Wood