Industry Insider – Texas

(🔒 Insider Story) The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is modernizing the state's benefit eligibility system. They are migrating the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) into the cloud. Approximately $46 million has been requested for the project over the next few years, with additional funds being forecasted through 2030. https://lnkd.in/e8ynesQH #govtech #Texas #modernization #TIERS

Looking to meet key IT decision-makers in Texas? Join the Insider team in Austin for a member briefing on December 11 at 3:00 p.m. Central. We'll be sitting down with IT leaders from the Texas Department of Agriculture to discuss their priorities and future plans. Why attend? At this briefing, you'll be able to: 🤝 Build relationships with IT decision-makers 💡 Gain deep market insights into agency priorities and needs 🔎 Uncover opportunities to build your pipeline This event is only open to Insider TX members - find out how you can save your seat at this event by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/e7CDXf4u #govtech #IndustryInsiderTX #briefing #Austin #TXDepartmentofAgriculture

In this year's Digital States Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government, the state of Texas earned an "A" grade for its commitment to improving the resident experience and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Key focus areas for the Texas Department of Information Resources and the Texas AI Advisory Council include artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. https://lnkd.in/er5d3Agj #govtech #Texas #cybersecurity #DigitalStates #artificialintelligence

(🔒 Insider Story) In the latest interview of our Q&A series with IT leaders from Texas' government agencies, we met with Robyn Doughtie, Director of IT and CIO for Fort Bend County. These interviews give you knowledge into what's top of mind for these agencies and how you can best prepare for meetings with decision-makers. During our conversation, she provided insights into: 💡 Plans for the county IT building 💡 Upcoming procurement opportunities to watch in the next 6-12 months 💡 How she prefers to be contacted by vendors https://lnkd.in/ecZ7-PUU #govtech #QandA #Texas #ITleadership #FortBendCounty

During a recent Forth Worth city council meeting, residents and developers voiced concerns on plans to build a large data center near a residential neighborhood, highlighting tensions over energy consumption. Data centers currently consume 4% of the power on the U.S. grid and are expected to double by 2030. https://lnkd.in/eVScjExq #govtech #Texas #datacenter #ForthWorth #energyconsumption

The University of Texas at Arlington is expanding its research capabilities with an outdoor drone research institute, The Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center. The center, which is expected to be completed in January, will allow hands-on research opportunities for companies, the military, students, and first responders. https://lnkd.in/eHNccRWw #edtech #Texas #FortWorth #droneresearch #autonomousvehicles

(🔒 Insider Story) The Texas Department of Insurance is looking to hire 73 full-time employees, with 14 of them being IT professionals, in the upcoming biennium. They will help to manage increased workload and modernize its software. https://lnkd.in/gqQvTYq6 #govtech #Texas #ITjobs #techmodernization #ITfunding #softwaredevelopment

Verizon will be buying Dallas-based Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal, which is expected to close within 18 months (pending regulatory and shareholder approval). This deal will include Frontier's debt and aims to build Verizon's fiber network. https://lnkd.in/eUBybphG #telecom #Verizon #Frontier #fibernetwork

A huge thanks to the 10 government speakers and all the industry partners who attended our 2nd annual State of Technology - Texas Industry Forum produced by Industry Insider – Texas and Government Technology. Texas State Representative Giovanni Capriglione gave an insightful keynote on the value - and challenges - of government leveraging AI and other emerging technologies. #govtechlive

Thank you to all the gov tech speakers, members and sponsors who made yesterday a success!