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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...
Season’s Greetings from CDT: A message from Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins
From Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director December 21, 2023 – The holiday season is a time of giving through a public servant's heart. It's also a time to show gratitude for a year filled with success and challenges that were difficult, but we were able...
Empowering Communities: California’s Draft Digital Equity Plan
A message from Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director December 14, 2023 – On December 12, the California Department of Technology (CDT) released its draft Statewide Digital Equity Plan, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at ensuring every Californian has...
Ovations to Outstanding CDT Employees
December 14, 2022 – CDT’s annual Ovation Award ceremony was held December 12. The virtual ceremony recognized the accomplishments of individuals and groups within the Department whose exceptional efforts have helped secure better services for Californians. Award...
Statewide IT Annual Report Showcases Government Technology Achievements
December 14, 2022 – Each January 15, CDT publishes an annual report that measures the performance of the State IT community—and 2023 was a year filled with everything from developing a Digital ID ecosystem to creating a statewide Digital Strategy to stabilizing...
California’s Journey to Cloud Success
A message from Jonathan Porat, State Chief Technology Officer November 29, 2023 – 10 years ago, the California Department of Technology (CDT) released its last major Cloud computing policy. CDT’s last Cloud Policy relied on a “Cloud First” mindset. Back then “The...