National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)

Enterprise architecture is gaining momentum in state IT, as highlighted our 2024 State CIO survey. While EA has seen "choppy" support in the past, heightened interest in #AI and #cybersecurity is driving states to prioritize improving their business processes and data architecture. With only 13% of states reporting high maturity in EA, there's a lot of work ahead—but the foundations are being set. Read more in NASCIO’s latest survey to see where states are heading https://lnkd.in/eSXy6uW6 #NASCIO24 https://lnkd.in/etfHiYAM

Fresh off the NASCIO Annual Conference, Amy Hille Glasscock and Alex Whitaker use the magic of Notebook LM to give us an audio overview of the NASCIO 2024 State CIO Survey on #NASCIOvoices. Discover how this AI tool highlights the main ideas and plays up this year’s “building blocks” theme. ??https://lnkd.in/gZa6q97C #NASCIO24 #AI #StateCIO

Illinois CIO Sanjay Gupta is leading the charge toward a more efficient funding model for state IT services. At #NASCIO24 Annual, he announced the state’s move toward direct appropriations, with plans to phase out the chargeback model. By focusing on better service delivery for state agencies, Gupta believes this shift will improve outcomes for Illinois residents. https://lnkd.in/eN4sbuqV

At #NASCIO24 Annual, state CIOs revealed how generative AI is transforming government operations, from virtual meeting transcription to cybersecurity. However, challenges like data management and vendor transparency remain critical. ?? https://lnkd.in/evzxCAHD #GenAI #NASCIO #NASCIO24

We're excited to announce our executive leadership for the new program year: President:?Amanda Crawford, Executive Director and CIO, State of Texas Vice President:?J.R. Sloan, CIO, State of Arizona Secretary/Treasurer:?Alan Fuller, CIO, State of Utah New Executive Committee Director:?Timothy Galluzi, CIO, State of Nevada Corporate Leadership Council (CLC) Chair:?Maria Thompson, SLG Leader, AWS CLC Vice Chair:?Michael Hussey, Industry Executive Director, Oracle Congratulations and thank you to all our leaders! Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/e7F9JdrT View NASCIO's 2024-25 Executive Committee: https://lnkd.in/eJJ5mWWW #NASCIO #NASCIO24

North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver discusses broadband, cybersecurity challenges, and the importance of effective data governance. Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/evF7sw-w #NASCIO24 #cybersecurity #broadband #datagovernance

“With everyone looking to?the state CISO to lead the effort to protect citizens and systems, the role is rising in prominence; indeed, the survey results suggest that the CISO is now firmly established as a central part of most states’ information technology organizations,” the report reads. Read the report at NASCIO.org in the Resource Center. https://lnkd.in/ezPDpc_p

At #NASCIO24 Annual North Carolina State CIO Jim Weaver & Missouri Deputy CIO Paula Peters shared how AI projects are like ‘building a plane in flight,’ while discussing the challenges generative AI poses as they seek solutions. https://lnkd.in/enTsRkEr

The duties and goals of a state CISOs are not only achievable but also pivotal in ensuring the security and integrity of the CIO organization's information. With the right support and resources, CISOs are well-equipped to meet and exceed expectations. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/emAr2f3d