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Theo Douglas

Theo Douglas is assistant managing editor at Industry Insider — California and a former staff writer for Government Technology.

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New Budget Year Could Bring Millions in Continuing IT Spend
Several state entities are already underway on technology modernizations and could seek additional funding during the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget cycle starting next month, as officials confront California’s estimated $68 billion budget deficit.
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December 21, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Officials Discuss DMV’s Mobile Driver’s License Work
In “Getting Started with Digital ID: A Look Inside California’s Mobile Driver’s License Program,” a recent webinar, public- and private-sector leaders talked about what’s next for mDL.
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December 20, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Tracking the Spend: DMV Spent $7M+ on Top IT Buys in November
The California Department of Motor Vehicles made fewer than a dozen purchases of IT services in November. The acquisitions appear to center around its ongoing modernization, which includes a large-scale refresh and initiatives such as a mobile driver’s license pilot.
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December 19, 2023
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CDT Seeks Cloud-Based System to Integrate Recycling
On behalf of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, the California Department of Technology seeks a system based in the cloud that can integrate a variety of existing program area apps.
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December 18, 2023
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Developing Opportunities: L.A. County, Cal State System and More
The county of Los Angeles and the California State University system are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
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December 15, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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DMV Seeks Electronic Fingerprinting Tech
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a request for quotations around electronic fingerprinting tech. If the procurement yields a contract, work would likely begin in early 2024.
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December 13, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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State Health Care Services Mulls Updates to Crisis Care
The California Department of Health Care Services has issued an RFI seeking information on potential modernization to aspects of the California 988 network.
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December 12, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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San Francisco CIO Linda Gerull to Retire
The longtime chief information officer spearheaded the city’s lauded Fiber to Housing program, which has connected more than 15,000 units at more than 100 affordable housing sites.
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December 11, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Ongoing IT Spend Possible in New State Budget Cycle
Several state entities are already underway on technology modernizations and cybersecurity hardening and may seek additional funding during the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget cycle, which begins next month.
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December 08, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Profiles in Government: Air Resources Board Wields IT to Improve Environment
The California Air Resources Board is working to eliminate legacy systems and migrate to the cloud. It uses tech in ways including tracking enforcement of federal clean air regulations, monitoring air quality and spotting wildfires.
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December 06, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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State’s Business Manager Looks to Replace Legacy Systems
The California Department of General Services has released a request for information about potentially replacing several legacy systems with one integrated modern solution.
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December 05, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Incoming Santa Monica CIO Opts to Remain in Long Beach Role
Amid a “substantial need for my contributions to the Long Beach Utilities Department” following a cyber incident Nov. 15, Paula Crowell, its manager of Information Services, will stay with the city.
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December 04, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Developing Opportunities: Transportation Entities, Fresno and More
The Orange County Transportation Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the city of Fresno are among the local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
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December 04, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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DMV Seeks Information from Vendors on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Respondents should offer a general overview of the proposed solution, including how electrification could be done without access to a DMV facility and how it would meet payment and charging needs.
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December 01, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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State University Mulls Venue Upgrades
The University of California, Los Angeles is in the early stages of updating four sports venues as a result of joining the Big Ten Conference.
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November 29, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Multiyear IT Projects Could Seek Tech Spend from New State Budget
Funding for technology work in the 2023-2024 fiscal year state budget may offer clues to requests from state entities during the FY 2024-25 state budget cycle.
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November 28, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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DMV Looks to Procure Oracle Products
In a request for quotes, the California Department of Motor Vehicles wants to hear from companies that could supply it with an Oracle software update, licensing and support.
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November 27, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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State Report: Risk as Well as Reward in GenAI
A new examination of generative artificial intelligence identified significant areas of potential risk in the state use of such tools.
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November 22, 2023
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Developing Opportunities: Correctional Health Care, L.A. County and More
The California Department of Correctional Health Care Services, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Orange County Sanitation District are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
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November 21, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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State Report Offers Potential GenAI Use Cases
How might California government make use of generative artificial intelligence? Officials suggest several ways that could happen.
November 21, 2023
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State Water Department Seeks New Database
The California Department of Water Resources, which views education as a significant aspect of its mission, seeks a new database to further that area of work.
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November 20, 2023
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Profiles in Government: State Social Services Uses IT to Help the Needy
Among its technology endeavors, the California Department of Social Services on Friday announced the launch of ebtEDGE, a new solution available via app and portal, to harden state benefits such as CalFresh and CalWORKs against bad actors.
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November 17, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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State Funding, Change Proposals Could Predict Upcoming Tech Spend
Approved technology funding in the state’s enacted 2023-2024 fiscal year budget may offer a preview of what we’ll see in January, when Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his proposed FY 2024-25 state budget.
November 15, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Developing Opportunities: Caltrans, Local Organizations, and More
The state Department of Transportation, the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Orange County Transportation Authority are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
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November 14, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Flexible Procurement Targets Broadband Work
Using a Request for Innovative Ideas, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tech-focused strategy, the California Department of Technology challenges innovators and entrepreneurs to suggest potential solutions for the state’s high-speed Internet network.
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November 13, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
The entrance to the California State Library building in Sacramento.
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State Library Pilot Drives Digital Access to Historic Resources
The first-ever project by the California State Library’s Digital Concierge Program, in collaboration with the State Parks Capital District, made photos of one of the best-known governors of the modern era accessible online.
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November 10, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
An image of Lynn Fyhrlund, CIO of San Bernardino County, next to a quote that reads: "Let's talk through the process first before we even think about applying technology. The technology just makes your process go faster. It makes it smoother. If you have a bad process, you're going to do bad things faster."
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County CIO: ‘How Can We Engage With Residents?’
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to inform readers about state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
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November 09, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Developing Opportunities: State Science Center, San Mateo County and More
The state’s California Science Center, San Mateo County and the city of Fresno are among the state and local entities in the early stages of technology projects.
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November 08, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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New Santa Monica CIO Hails from Long Beach
The municipal chief information officer will join the city in December from Long Beach Utilities, where she is manager of Information Services.
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November 07, 2023
 · Theo Douglas
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Fire Agency Looks to Do More in Resilience, Protection
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is in the early stages on a new system that will enable it to be more comprehensive about safeguarding Northern California communities while keeping wildlands resilient.
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November 06, 2023
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