AI program ‘invigorating’ state IT workforce Massachusetts CIO Jason Snyder said five new AI projects led by students are bringing new IT talent into the state’s technology department. 2 days ago By Colin Wood Jake Williams
North Dakota develops first detailed app inventory North Dakota Chief Information Officer Greg Hoffman said the state developed its first detailed application inventory. 2 days ago By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Several ‘promising’ AI tools brewing in Alaska, CIO says Alaska Chief Information Officer Bill Smith says his state is developing several promising uses of generative AI. Nov 4, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Georgia’s innovation lab is like ‘reverse Shark Tank’ Nikhil Deshpande, Georgia’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer said work on the state's innovation lab is advancing quickly. Oct 31, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
‘For first time,’ Illinois to fund IT directly, says CIO Illinois Chief Information Officer Sanjay Gupta said he thinks a move toward funding IT directly will improve services. Oct 29, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
Gov. Tim Walz is ‘incredibly authentic,’ says his CIO After six years of working for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the state’s chief information officer says he’s had the opportunity to learn more about the vice presidential… Oct 24, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Giannina Vera / Scoop News Group) AI, zero-trust and outages: CIOs say cybersecurity is getting harder Between AI-powered cyberattacks and major service outages, marketing taglines about sophisticated adversaries have never been truer. Oct 23, 2024 By Colin Wood
A van sits in the Swannanoa River near Biltmore Village after Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, North Carolina, in late September 2024. (Getty Images) North Carolina officials say next-generation 911 network withstood Hurricane Helene North Carolina's 911 officials said the state's next-generation emergency services network adapted well during Hurricane Helene. Oct 21, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
‘Respecting people’s time’ key to service delivery, says Minnesota CIO Chief Information Officer Tarek Tomes says his his focus with digital services is on “respecting people’s time.” Oct 21, 2024 By Colin Wood Jake Williams
(Getty Images) With diligence, AI can improve procurement, report says A new report says that with enough cross-agency collaboration and a watchful eye on ethical pitfalls, states can use AI to improve procurement. Oct 15, 2024 By Colin Wood