The City of Orlando announced that Roberto Lopez, who's served as deputy chief information officer the past two years, will soon begin as citywide CIO.

Rosa Akhtarkhavari, who started with the Orlando, Florida, city government in 1992 and worked her way up to become its top tech official, will soon retire.

As technology becomes central to more businesses, CIOs are gaining "higher seats at the table," one city leader told StateScoop.

Former Orlando CIO Rosa Akhtarkhavari takes on a new role as a deputy chief financial officer while the city searches for a new IT leader.

The massive surges in digital services and remote work have forced city IT leaders to refine and expand their security policies.

NASA will help agencies develop drone and urban flight strategies as part of a national campaign for more accessible short-distance travel.

City officials said they cannot dedicate the resources needed to continue using the much-criticized technology.

Ten finalist cities will compete for three shares of a $200,000 cash prize for work with the public that makes a positive difference in their communities.

Officials say it's much more than a "hamburger button."

Privacy advocates continue to criticize the city's exploration of Amazon's Rekognition platform, which has resumed less than two weeks after the end of a controversial pilot.