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CDT Hosts a Milestone GIS Event
November 27, 2024 – On November 21, CDT marked the 25th Anniversary of GIS Day with a day-long event at the May Lee State Office Complex. After a five-year hiatus, this highly anticipated gathering brought together nearly 500 state employees to celebrate the...
Envision 2026 Futureproofs the Business of Government
November 20, 2024 – This week's launch of “Envision 2026: California Technology’s Future” signals the start of a transformative statewide technology strategy aimed at improving the delivery of digital government services. This 3-year initiative charts a path for the...
New CA.gov Website Provides Improved Access to State Services
Oct. 31, 2024 – California State Government’s official flagship website, Ca.gov, has undergone a major overhaul. The revised site represents a milestone in the California Department of Technology’s (CDT) ongoing mission to elevate the digital experience for millions...
A Big Win for Government Innovation and Digital Transformation
California Awarded 1st Place in Leadership and an 'A' in Digital States Survey September 26, 2024 – In a proud moment for the Golden State, California hit a major milestone in its digital journey by achieving a first place for "Leadership" in the 2024...
Best of California Awards Recognize Standout State IT Projects and Leaders
September 19, 2024 – The 2024 Best of California Awards, hosted in August by Government Technology as part of the California Government Innovation Summit, celebrated the State's most innovative IT projects and outstanding leadership across seven service categories....
New Governor’s Website is a Testament to Technology in Public Service
August 9, 2024 – The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled its new, official website, www.gov.ca.gov, aiming to revolutionize digital engagement and accessibility. This ambitious redesign, undertaken by the California Department of Technology (CDT)...
Efficiency Soars as CalCareers/ECOS Takes Flight to the Cloud
May 10, 2024 – California has been making significant changes to its digital infrastructure to improve efficiency, accessibility, and security in government operations. A standout effort in this transformation is the migration of CalCareers/ECOS to the cloud,...
When 200 hackers took on California’s digital government
May 7, 2024 – The California Digital Government Technology Hackathon, held on March 7-8 and hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Wtech international community for women leaders in technology and online business, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of...
Meet CDT’s New Leaders Who are Driving Innovation
May 6, 2024 – California is recognized globally as a leader in technology, and the California Department of Technology (CDT) Office of Technology plays an important role in shaping the state's tech landscape. Its mission is to craft strategies, policies, and...