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NASCIO 2025 highlights shift toward measurable modernization

Budget constraints and rising constituent expectations are accelerating a pragmatic new era of modernization, according to insights shared by NTT DATA’s Beth Howen.

Oct 24, 2025 By Scoop News Group

NASCIO names 2025 State IT Recognition Awards winners

NASCIO recognized the best in AI, cybersecurity and digital experience in its annual state government IT awards series.

Oct 15, 2025 By Colin Wood

NASCIO sign — (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group)

NASCIO honors three with State Technology Innovator Award

Three winners of NASCIO State Technology Innovator Award were named for their work advancing application development, citizen services and AI.

Oct 14, 2025 By Keely Quinlan

NASCIO annual conference in Denver 2025 — Mississippi Chief Information Officer Craig Orgeron (right), speaks on stage at the National Association of State CIOs annual conference in Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 13, 2025. Joining him on stage were (right to left) Georgia CIO Shawnzia Thomas, North Dakota CIO Corey Mock and NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson. (Scoop News Group)

Financial uncertainty has state IT leaders searching for ‘creative’ solutions

Finding a "sugar daddy" is one option for state technology offices short on funds, suggested North Dakota's IT chief.

Oct 14, 2025 By Colin Wood

Ohio cyber chief honored for collaborative spirit, ‘strategic leadership’

Holly Drake, Ohio’s chief information security officer, was presented with NASCIO's 2025 cybersecurity award.

Oct 14, 2025 By Colin Wood

"They think he's a righteous dude." — Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara and Alan Ruck pose for a publicity portrait for the film 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. (Paramount / Getty Images)

State IT work ‘moves pretty fast,’ NASCIO 2025 survey shows

“If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Oct 13, 2025 By Colin Wood