New York State has named Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, a United Nations University researcher, as its new chief AI officer, less than one year after appointing its previous one.

New York State has named Jenson Jacob, a longtime state employee, to become its new deputy chief information officer.

The New York State Office of Information Technology Services lost track of 17,887 devices, according to a recent audit.

Some state authorities are launching aggressive campaigns to prepare for a generation of personal and freight transportation expected to disrupt society, and soon.

Recently appointed state Chief Information Officer Robert Samson anticipates data center migration will be completed within 12 months, but agencies are already reaping the benefits.

After residing in the governor’s office, the state’s IT agency could become a separate department — depending on what the Legislature decides.