CDCR Seeks Proposals for Incarcerated Communications Solution
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified technology vendors to develop and implement a comprehensive communications solution, I-Connect + (IC+). This initiative aims to enhance communication and access to services for the incarcerated population through advanced technology.
AI Oversight Measures Advance at State Capitol
Several AI-related measures pending at the State Capitol have advanced, moving closer to the governor’s desk for approval. One such measure is Senate Bill 1047 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), which proposes creating the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act.
DHCS Issues RFI for Provider Management Solution
This week, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from interested parties regarding the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide Provider Management solution for the Medi-Cal program. The RFI, released on June 17, 2024, calls for innovative solutions to streamline the enrollment and re-enrollment processes for fee-for-service providers through a fully web-based platform.
CDT to Host Forum on GenAI Procurement Guidelines
The California Department of Technology (CDT) will host a forum on Tuesday, June 25th to discuss new policies, processes, and guidelines outlined in the State of California GenAI Guidelines for Public Sector Procurement Uses and Training document. This forum is designed to help CDT’s vendor community understand and prepare for the state’s GenAI procurement guidelines.
Interactive Digital Solutions Wins $2.3M Contract with CalEPA
Interactive Digital Solutions LLC won a $2,339,999 contract with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to provide audio/visual upgrades to the agency's building.
Newsom Appoints Edward Bómbita as Cybersecurity Integration Center Commander
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Edward Bómbita of Mililani, Hawaii, as the new California Cybersecurity Integration Center Commander at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) was established in 2015 through an executive order by then-Gov. Jerry Brown.
Fredrick Gomez Appointed AIO for California Department of Food and Agriculture
Fredrick Gomez has been named the new Agency Information Officer for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the department confirmed. Gomez brings over 24 years of experience in government IT programs within the State of California to his new role.
Pyxis Wins $1.1M Contract with DMV
Pyxis Management Consulting Group LLC (Pyxis) won a $1,136,640 contract with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to provide Product Support Specialist services.
InterVision Systems Awarded $1.4M Contract with DHCS
InterVision Systems LLC won a $1,404,000 contract with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to provide Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) consulting services.
Edmond Blagdon Appointed Director of Enterprise Information Systems at CDCR
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Edmond Blagdon as the new Director of Enterprise Information Systems at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Blagdon has served as the Deputy Director of Integrated Business and Technology Solutions at the CDCR since 2021.
CPPA to Hold Virtual Preliminary Stakeholder Session Regarding Data Broker Accessible Deletion Mechanism
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has announced a virtual stakeholder session scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PDT. This session aims to inform and gather feedback from the industry and public regarding the data broker-accessible deletion mechanism.
California Hosts Joint AI Summit with State Government, Industry and Academia
Convened by Gov. Gavin Newsom, California leaders on Wednesday hosted a summit co-chaired by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), the California Government Operations Agency, the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).
Starting Next Week: Little Hoover Commission to Hold Hearings on AI in State Government
The Little Hoover Commission is set to initiate a series of hearings focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within state government. The first session will take place on May 23 in Silicon Valley.
DMV Seeks Human Centered Design Consulting Services
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking consulting services to develop human-centered design practices, focusing on user experience, workflows, and processes to support the DMV’s modernization efforts, according to a post on CaleProcure. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and travel for the term of the agreement. Key points: Services required: Human-centered design practices, including user experience, workflows, and processes. Term: Nine months, with an option to extend for up to an additional eighteen months. Access to Bidders’ Library: Potential proposers must request access via email and submit a Confidentiality Statement. Key dates: Questions [...]
CDCR Seeks Salesforce Services
The Contractor will assist the CDCR staff with enhancing the CDCR¿s current Salesforce product. The CDCR has a very complicated and rapidly changing environment, and as such, the CDCR requires a Salesforce product to adapt rapidly to these changes. This agreement will be utilized for assisting on complex configurations on an as-needed basis.
State Announces GenAI Partnerships with Five Vendors
The California Government Operations Agency (GovOps) on Thursday announced the state has chosen partners in response to its first round of Requests for Innovation (RFI2) released earlier this year. Vendors will test, iterate, and evaluate GenAI through proofs of concept (POCs) using GenAI technologies developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and others to develop these solutions.
Forum on Emerging Technologies Set for Dec. 5th
This year's Forum on Emerging Technologies will be held on December 5th at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, TechCA announced this week.
Bhupinder Kaur Appointed CIO at Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) has appointed Bhupinder Kaur to serve as its Chief Information Officer and oversee technology initiatives that support utility safety and wildfire risk mitigation.
Ben Hafer to Co-Chair TechCA Small Business Committee
Hafer joins co-chair Megan Masten (Acuity Technical Services) to collaborate with TechCA members and lead committee initiatives to advocate for small businesses. The Small Business Committee meets every other month and advocates for policies supporting small businesses in the technology sector. He replaces inaugural chair Chad Hodges (HSB Solutions), whose commitment, leadership, and expertise helped establish the committee as an integral policy division within California’s first and only public sector technology trade association.
Agenda Highlights for Dec. 7 Forum on Emerging Technologies
Among the sessions planned on Dec. 7 for TechCA’s Forum on Emerging Technologies, the half-day event will include current and former government executives providing key insights into the fast-changing world of government technology.
OTSI Director Adam Dondro to MC TechCA Forum
Office of Technology and Solutions Integration Director Adam Dondro will serve as master of ceremonies and government sponsor of the TechCA Forum on Emerging Technologies hosted on Dec. 7.
TechCA Adopts AI Legislative Principles
The TechCA Legislative Committee has finalized its legislative principles for artificial intelligence as part of the association's legislative platform for 2023. Development of the high-level policy positions started on May 16, followed by workgroup sessions and monthly committee meetings in June and July. The principles will help guide discussions between the TechCA government relations team and legislators on bills related to the oversight and implementation of artificial intelligence in California.
TechCA State Capitol Day 2023!
Thank you to our members who participated in the association's State Capitol Day on Wednesday in Sacramento. It was a great day of meetings led by our Legislative Committee Co-chairs London Biggs and Lorin Alusic, with Laine Cavazos, Courtney Jensen, Dorothy Amaro, Tony Fortenberry, Vidhu Shekhar, Seth Waters, and Bill Maile talking tech policy with distinguished members of the California State Legislature.
Tanium Recognized as Winner of the 2023 Microsoft US Rising Azure Technology Partner of the Year Award
Tanium and Microsoft solutions are transforming the way organizations secure and manage their vast environments by delivering a fast, extensible, and effective endpoint management solution – delivered from the Microsoft Azure cloud.
Steven Foster Joins Prodigy Consulting as Senior Cloud Engineer
Prodigy Consulting has hired Steven Foster to serve as Senior Cloud Engineer. With over a decade of experience in the IT industry, Steven has developed his skills through a variety of roles in both government and leading technology companies.
