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Eyragon Eidam

Eyragon is the Managing Editor for Industry Insider — California. He previously served as the Daily News Editor for Government Technology. He lives in Sacramento, Calif.

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Liana Bailey-Crimmins: A Call to Action for California IT
State CIO Liana Bailey-Crimmins shared California's IT progress on key initiatives and offered a look at the future during the California Public Sector CIO Academy Monday morning.
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March 18, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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Ongoing RFXs Worth a Closer Look from IT Vendors
Here are some of the more interesting procurements in the pipeline across all levels of California government.
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March 15, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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Defending the System: Public Defenders on Tech in the Legal System
The attorneys who make up the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office have gone from lugging physical copies of casework to a digital case management system that is making a world of difference for the people they serve.
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March 13, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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Better IT Outcomes Require Diverse Perspectives
Organizations in the public and private sectors are embracing the benefits of a more diverse workforce. IT leaders shared their approach and the changes they’ve seen.
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March 12, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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DGS Asks for Vendor Input on IT General Provisions
The California Department of General Services Procurement Division held a vendor forum to discuss draft changes to the IT general provisions for cloud and non-cloud procurements. Comments can be submitted though March 18.
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March 11, 2024
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Correspondence from the IT Front Lines: Lead (Humbly) or Risk Being Led
Leaders from across the state talked through challenges that public-sector IT shops face when striking a balance between emerging technology and business needs.
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March 08, 2024
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L.A. County Supervisors OK Asset System Overhaul
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week in favor of a nearly $1.5 million contract to replace the Department of Mental Health's Public Guardian Client and Asset Management System.
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March 07, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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Building Sensor Technology Removes Health Unknowns, Adds Savings
Modular sensor technology is offering deeper insights into the health of built environments. The data pulled from these devices is especially valuable in public buildings and schools.
March 07, 2024
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DOJ Takes Another Run at Gambling System Replacement
The California Department of Justice has issued an RFI for a licensing system replacement in the hopes of engaging vendors following an RFQ that failed to garner bids.
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March 06, 2024
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LAO Issues Recommendations on Broadband Program Funding
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed funding for broadband infrastructure projects and programs faced pushback from the Legislative Analyst’s Office amid a looming budget deficit and the availability of federal funding.
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March 05, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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Tracking the Spend: 2024’s Top DMV IT Purchases So Far
The Department of Motor Vehicles’ top IT purchases so far this year have trended toward software, with hardware rounding out the bottom of the list. The agency has spent roughly $2.6 million on the top five purchases.
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March 04, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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San Diego Calls on Vendors for System Replacements, Information
Several significant technology projects are out for bid with deadlines set for later this month. The projects include a new budgeting and forecasting system and a department-wide hardware replacement.
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March 01, 2024
 · Eyragon Eidam
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Proposal Would Add New Contracting Requirements for Agencies, ISPs
Senate Bill 1179 would create new contracting requirements for state agencies and Internet service providers around affordable Internet service. Trade groups have voiced opposition to the proposal.
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February 29, 2024
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Corrections Department Issues RFP for Data Collection, Analysis Solution
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has issued a request for proposals for a solution to collect and analyze data associated with previously incarcerated individuals.
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February 28, 2024
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Legislation Aims to Raise Small-Business Contract Ceiling
A newly introduced proposal from Assemblymember Josh Hoover would raise the small-business contracting ceiling for goods, services and IT from $250,000 to $500,000. The last increase was passed in 2009.
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February 28, 2024
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CDCR, State Hospitals Recruiting for IT Specialists
The departments of Corrections and State Hospitals are on the hunt for a chief of the Office of the CIO and an enterprise application and data chief, respectively. The application periods close in early March.
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February 27, 2024
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LAUSD’s Fight Back from the Ransomware Brink
What could have been a digital quagmire for California’s largest school district served as a chance to hone cyber response and gird its more than 250 applications used by some 1.6 million users.
July 14, 2023
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4 CIOs Share Lessons About Smart Cities
Chief information officers from four Southern California communities offered their experiences rolling out smart city efforts. While some offered an optimistic view, others tempered their comments with caution.
February 12, 2020
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Using Tech to Bridge the Gaps in Sight, Sound
Tech-dependent things the average person takes for granted — emergency notifications or even calling 911 — pose huge impediments and risks for the hearing- and sight-impaired.
February 08, 2018
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Cloud Isn't a Panacea, CDT Official Notes
There is a certain level of hype that comes with each new technology, and it was no different with ill-defined cloud computing. Government agencies immediately latched onto the idea that it could solve their woes and help to catch them up to everyone else. They were wrong.
September 15, 2017
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DGS, Covered California Leaders: Use IT to Improve Government
Government has long been the butt of jokes about the processes and systems on which it relies. Whether it's filing relatively simple forms or more complicated operations, the stereotype of being slow has stuck, leaving those tasked with improving things facing an uphill battle. During the California Technology Forum on Tuesday, officials with two of the state’s largest agencies and industry discussed what is required to move beyond simply offering services and into meeting customers where they
September 13, 2017
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3 Moves California's Utility Authority Is Making to Meet Agency, Public Demands (Video)
California's Public Utilities Commission CIO discusses staying current in a changing and increasingly challenging environment.
May 01, 2017
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How California's Public Utilities Commission Is Using Mobile to Bolster its Workforce (Video)
CPUC, tasked with regulating public utilities in the state, is looking toward mobile as a means of extending its reach and effectiveness, said CIO Reza Yazdi.
April 26, 2017
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California IT Leaders Honored for Their Lasting Impacts on State Government
During the California Public Sector CIO Academy Awards ceremony held March 2, more than 30 individuals were recognized for their contributions to state government — and three leaders were given top commendations for their efforts.
March 02, 2017
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CIO Academy: Good Governance Relies on Better Use of Resources, Improved Accountability
When asked what constitutes a success in the state IT governance space, California State CIO Amy Tong said the ultimate goal is establishing a structure that functions well regardless of who is at the California Department of Technology's helm.
March 01, 2017
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Long Beach Embraces Next Stage in Open Data Evolution
Providing context to open data sets through GIS mapping aims to make the city’s information beneficial for everyone.
January 11, 2017
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Long Beach Looks for Next Stage in CISO Evolution
The city is on the hunt for a new breed of cybersecurity professional: the cyber-risk officer
December 27, 2016
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Sacramento Police Launch Real-Time Crime Center
During a Wednesday morning press conference, officials with the Sacramento Police Department demonstrated the various capabilities of the Real-Time Crime Center, which include the ability to pipe in and monitor a variety of digital assets.
December 07, 2016
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Cloud Procurement Guide 2.0 Tackles Security, Encryption
After two years of heavy use in government circles, the Center for Digital Government has released updates to its Best Practices Guide for Cloud and As-a-Service Procurements.
November 30, 2016
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IT Leaders Must Maintain Ability to Direct Despite Obstacles, Opposition to New Tech
Transformation, disruption and collaboration took center stage during the Techwire California Industry Forum, Nov. 8.
November 13, 2016
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