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Katya Diaz

Staff Writer

Katya Diaz is a staff writer for Government Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in global strategic communications from Florida International University.

 

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Workforce & People
Arlington, Texas, Appoints First Information Security Officer
Information security veteran Bryce Carter says he will work with the IT department to evaluate Arlington’s security risks and needs and focus on creating an enterprise-wide security program.
April 17, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Broadband and Network
What’s the Difference Between the FCC’s Broadband Data Sets?
So far, two versions have been released with the third not far off, raising the question: What sets these fabrics apart, and how do they impact the National Broadband Map?
March 14, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Cloud & Computing
States Update Decades-Old Human Capital Management Systems
From benefits and payroll to performance management and policy, government HCM systems must be up to the task of tracking, monitoring and consolidating personnel data in a digital world.
March 2023
 · Katya Diaz
Minnesota State Capitol
Cloud & Computing
Modernization, Cybersecurity Funding Tops MNIT Budget Ask
The state’s IT agency has included several funding proposals in its “One Minnesota Budget” to help make its systems and services more accessible, modernized and secure. CIO Tarek Tomes shared the impacts and potential timelines.
February 10, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Artificial Intelligence
Beyond Novelty: Lawmakers (Cautiously) Add ChatGPT to Their Toolbox
In Massachusetts, the latest piece of technology to take the Internet by storm — ChatGPT— helped craft a bill aimed at regulating AI. But, the lawmaker behind the bill says the tech isn't ready to write laws without help.
February 02, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
Kansas City, Mo., CIO David Evans Will Step Down from Role
After four years of serving as the city’s CIO, Evans shared that he will be stepping down at the end of the month. Michael Walker will take over in an interim capacity as a national search is conducted for his replacement.
January 19, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Broadband and Network
Broadband Offices’ Perspectives on FCC Broadband Map Deadline
Almost two months after the FCC released its new broadband map, state governments have submitted “bulk challenges” as part of a requirement to receive BEAD funding.
January 13, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
Georgia’s New CISO Looks to Strengthen Agency Relationships
Incoming CISO Steve Hodges hopes his face-to-face approach to relationship building will help give the security team a louder voice in more decisions. He says he is focused on bolstering trust and giving partners the support they need.
January 11, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Workforce & People
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main Retires
North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Rob Main announced his retirement from state government Dec. 31, ending a five-year run with the state's information technology department. He was appointed to the position in October 2021.
January 03, 2023
 · Katya Diaz
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Government Experience
West Virginia Moves Ahead With Digital Vehicle Registration, Titles
The state's e-titling and vehicle registration program is expected to go live during the first quarter of 2023, providing residents with access to DMV services through an online portal or smartphone.
December 20, 2022
 · Katya Diaz
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