Sponsored Reducing CX friction at public sector agencies North Carolina CIO and PayIT Gov VP discuss recommendations for making the customer experience more satisfying and productive. May 5, 2023 By Scoop News Group
From left, Utah CIO Alan Fuller, North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver and acting Illinois CIO Brandon Ragle discuss the widespread fraud against COVID-19 relief funds at the NASCIO midyear conference in Oxon Hill, Md. (Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) Pandemic fraud made state CIOs’ ‘blood boil’ Several state CIOs said during a conference it's their job to be good stewards of public funds, even if they're federal dollars. May 4, 2023 By Colin Wood
Priorities Podcast ‘No political division’ on broadband, North Carolina CIO says On the Priorities podcast, Delaware CIO Jason Clarke and North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver say their states are pushing forward on broadband. Jan 5, 2023 By StateScoop Staff
Jim Weaver (Scoop News Group) People management a major challenge for IT modernization, say state CIOs Retaining staff and arranging organizations as IT is redesigned are major challenges for state chief information officers. Aug 25, 2022 By Colin Wood
North Carolina’s broadband survey map. (Scoop News Group) N.C. officials tout ‘unique opportunity’ for broadband expansion North Carolina has nearly $2 billion in planned broadband infrastructure and digital literacy investments on the way, officials said during a press conference on Tuesday. Dec 1, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
A photo captures a June 2021 Starlink mission. (SpaceX) State CIOs eye satellite internet, chatbots, automation tools Satellite internet systems could be a cheaper solution to the digital divide, particularly in rural states, top technology officials said. Jul 13, 2021 By Colin Wood
Jim Weaver (Scoop News Group) Washington CIO Jim Weaver to become North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver will soon head to North Carolina to take his third role as a statewide c-level technology leader. Feb 18, 2021 By Colin Wood
The Washington state capitol (Getty Images) Washington state looks to consolidate cybersecurity after data breach A data breach at the state auditor's office is prompting a move away from federated IT security. Feb 11, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
Jim Weaver (Scoop News Group) Washington CIO says many probably won’t return to office During a CISA online summit, Washington state CIO Jim Weaver said 98% of his employees "love remote work or are fine with it." Sep 24, 2020 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) States are warming up to new technologies during pandemic, CIOs say As state agencies face urgent needs during their responses to COVID-19, IT leaders see an opportunity to evangelize for their trade. May 4, 2020 By Colin Wood