Matt Van Syckle. (Contributed) Montana’s tech chief departs for consulting role After seven years as Montana's chief technology officer, Matt Van Syckle is heading to a consulting firm started by another former state tech official. May 17, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Chesnot / Getty Images) Montana attorney general sues Meta for ‘deceptive practices’ A Montana lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court is the state’s latest attempt at taking social media companies to task this year. Dec 5, 2023 By Skylar Rispens
(Getty Images) Montana’s motor vehicles division is going digital Montana's motor vehicles division is ready to launch a new digital driver's services system, the agency's latest step in improving accessibility. Nov 3, 2023 By Skylar Rispens
Andy Hanks, former chief information security officer of Montana Montana’s CISO departs for role with Center for Internet Security Andy Hanks has vacated Montana's CISO seat to take a new cybersecurity advisor role with the Center for Internet Security. Aug 16, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Montana Commerce Department wins race toward going all-digital Gov. Greg Gianforte had challenged Montana state agencies to make their processes all-digital by the end of next year. Jul 26, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Red Angus cows and calves stand after feeding on Martin Davis’s ranch on April 21, 2020 in Paradise Valley near Livingston, Montana. (William Campbell-Corbis / Getty Images) Montana lawmakers mull limiting use of facial recognition Some Montana lawmakers said they want to strike a balance between assisting law enforcement and protecting privacy. Jun 15, 2022 By Colin Wood
The Ferrari 550 Maranello seen at Salon Prive, held at Blenheim Palace. (Martyn Lucy / Getty Images) Lack of training is like giving truck drivers a Ferrari, Montana CTO says "We’ve been not good at change management," Montana Chief Technology Officer Matt Van Syckle said at an event. Apr 14, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Scoop News Group) Montana launches broadband map as bidding begins for federal funding A new broadband map in Montana is hoped to provide a more accurate picture of coverage as American Rescue Plan funds become available. Feb 10, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Montana latest state to build broadband coverage map Montana selected the analytics firm Lightbox to develop a statewide broadband coverage map, not content with a shortage of federal data. Jan 24, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Three cities are building a broadband speed-test app with Esri A new partnership through the National League of Cities' "Capstone Challenge" series aims to help communities find gaps in broadband coverage. Nov 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston