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Eyragon Eidam

Web Editor

Eyragon Eidam is the managing editor for Industry Insider — California. He previously served as the daily news editor for Government Technology. He lives in Sacramento, Calif.

A hilly street in San Francisco.
Workforce & People
San Francisco Elevates Seasoned Exec to CIO, IT Leader
Interim CIO Michael Makstman, in place since Jan. 1, has been made permanent and will lead the city-county’s Department of Technology. Makstman has been with San Francisco more than six years and was previously its CISO.
July 12, 2024
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An account login attempt with a fish hook through it demonstrates the risk posed by phishing.
Cybersecurity
Phishing Attack May Impact L.A. County Public Health Data
The February cyber attack may have compromised personal information belonging to roughly 200,000 clients, employees and others, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said last week.
June 18, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence
California Working on ‘Responsible Adoption’ of Generative AI
Tech leaders are being deliberate about the adoption of generative artificial intelligence and “trying to not follow the rush,” Government Operations Agency Secretary Amy Tong told a state commission.
May 31, 2024
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The words "Employment Development Department" on the outside of a gray building.
Workforce & People
California Details Comprehensive Unemployment Modernization
A new claims portal is in place and call center upgrades are ongoing as state officials make large-scale changes to the technology behind Employment Development Department services. Next up: an RFP to replace the mainframe.
May 17, 2024
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The California Capitol building in Sacramento.
Budget & Finance
Fixing California Budget Deficit May Mean Cutting Broadband
In the May revision of his proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year state budget, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for $2 billion in cuts to rolling out high-speed Internet. It’s possible, he said, “to actually achieve similar goals at a lower cost.”
May 14, 2024
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A human hand and a robot hand both reach out to touch a brain depicted in graphic form.
Artificial Intelligence
California Taps Vendors to Explore Generative AI Use Cases
Following a gubernatorial executive order on generative artificial intelligence and new guidelines in March, the state will work with five technology companies to “test, iterate, and evaluate” GenAI and create proofs of concept.
May 09, 2024
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Broadband and Network
Parts of California Broadband Build Get Ahead of Schedule
Officials have earmarked or allocated $3 billion in funding to build 2,664 miles of network infrastructure, and nearly 4,000 miles has been leased or purchased. This puts aspects of the project more than a year ahead of targets.
May 08, 2024
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Hong Sae, CIO, Roseville, Calif.
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
Hong Sae
CIO, Roseville, Calif.
May/June 2024
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California state capital, surrounded by state government buildings in Sacramento, CA
Budget & Finance
How California Governor’s Budget Shortfall Action Impacts IT
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday on an early action budget null among legislative leaders that will cut the shortfall by about $17.3 billion — and return millions for tech to the general fund.
April 18, 2024
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The California Capitol building in Sacramento.
Policy
California Bill Would Create Multi-Partner AI Research Hub
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are fertile ground for state lawmakers this session. Bills they also propose include making a joint risk analysis of generative AI and changes to the California Cybersecurity Maturity Metric.
March 29, 2024
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