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Los Angeles prepares to be 'smart' ahead of 2028 Olympics

by Ryan Johnston

City CIO Ted Ross said a new "smart-city" plan is a roadmap for agencies to follow in the build-up to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

Pandemic spurred collaboration, more data use, LA and N.Y. officials say

by Ryan Johnston

New York State CTO Rajiv Rao said the pandemic was challenging for IT operations, but "teams rallied, they figured it out and managed to get it under control.”

Cities need 'cybersecurity education for everyone'

by Benjamin Freed

"If anyone breaks on the security chain, you’re vulnerable," Jeanne Holm, Los Angeles' deputy mayor for budget and innovation, said during an online conference.

Port of Los Angeles, IBM to build cyber resilience center

by Ryan Johnston

The city has signed a three-year, $7 million contract to help organizations share threat intelligence and defend its maritime supply chain.

LA Cyber Lab praised as model for cities sharing threat intelligence

by Benjamin Freed

Cybersecurity officials said the nonprofit organization, founded in 2017, has helped make it easier for small businesses in Southern California defend themselves against online threats.

Facing budget shortfalls, cities begin furloughing tech workers

by Ryan Johnston

Their finances punished by the coronavirus pandemic, cities are preparing to furlough many of their workers, and IT officials are no exemption.

LA controller debuts data-driven youth development strategy

by Ryan Johnston

His plan would use wellness and achievement data to better understand the risks that Los Angeles youth face on a day-to-day basis.

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