(Marco Bertorello / AFP via Getty Images) Generative AI, cyber insurance fill out city CISO toolbelts Local cybersecurity officials said that ransomware continues to be a major threat, but tools like generative AI are providing additional protection. Mar 5, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Tampa CIO retires from public sector after 12 years with city Russell Haupert, who served as Tampa, Florida's top tech official for more than a decade, said he's retiring from a career he started by accident. Jan 12, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (Don Pollard / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) How New York plans to improve customer experience in 2024 New York's governor said the state is going to look at data-driven service delivery and customer experience for its residents this year. Jan 11, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Priorities Podcast Behind the scenes of Nevada’s IT restructuring, digital service boost On the Priorities podcast, Nevada CIO Timothy Galluzi says an organizational shift is elevating services and the role of IT in the state. Jan 4, 2024 By StateScoop Staff
Getty Images Modernization tops state procurement priorities for 2024 Modernization leads the state-level procurement priorities for next year, while talent management and process improvement also ranked highly. Dec 11, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Daniel Leal / AFP via Getty Images) Integrating back office IT crucial for AI adoption, new report says A recent report from Deloitte encouraged states to ensure their processes are digital and integrated to ensure they can use the latest technologies. Dec 6, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
Priorities Podcast South Dakota’s IT modernization project is expanding, official says On the Priorities podcast, South Dakota Chief Technology Officer Pat Snow says digitizing citizen services plays a central role in his state's effort to modernize its technology. Nov 16, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Dallas County infectious disease system upgrade helped curb mpox outbreak Dallas County's new infectious disease reporting system has now been expanded to track the reporting of more than 120 health conditions. Oct 26, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Georgia ditches 80s-era unemployment system for the cloud The Georgia Department of Labor announced it's updating its 40-year-old unemployment insurance system after the pandemic revealed its age. Oct 4, 2023 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Amid cloud upgrades, state CIOs remind everyone not to forget about the network Despite being crucial, the network is rarely discussed, Texas deputy CIO John Hoffman said during a recent event. Sep 21, 2023 By Caroline Nihill