In addressing common technology challenges, five big IT stories emerged across all U.S. states in 2024.

North Carolina Chief Information Officer Jim Weaver will step down from his role with the state government to pursue a job in the private sector.

Cybersecurity and AI ran "neck and neck" according to NASCIO's executive director, but for the 12th year running, security is the top priority of state technology officials.

To realize the full potential of AI, or any other technology, to improve government, we must start with training employees.

Government can't compete with the pay offered by the private sector, but it can offer a sense of purpose, says North Dakota CIO Shawn Riley.

Customer relationship management has emerged as a top priority for state chief information officers, according to recent data from NASCIO.

The National Association of State Technology directors will release its first set of data later this year following a new state IT research initiative.

Organizers say a wide variety of topics will be covered, but cybersecurity will be the backbone of the five-day event.