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JANUARY 27, 2020

Rhode Island Governor, CIO Call for Investment in ERP Upgrades
According to officials, the state is risking disruptions to operations with its legacy human resources system. Gov. Gina Raimondo has asked legislators to approve the funding to modernize the necessary systems. READ MORE

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Vermont Taps Kristin McClure as Second Chief Data Officer
The first state CDO, Andrew Laing, left his station for the private sector in September. Kristin McClure, a data scientist with about 20 years of experience, recently filled this increasingly critical position. READ MORE

Cyberattack Hobbles Oregon County Network, Services
While the attack against Tillamook County has not officially been dubbed ransomware and local leaders haven't commented on a posted ransom, the incident has all the trappings of that style of attack. READ MORE

Oklahoma Moves Steven Harpe to OMES Director Position
Steven Harpe, formerly the deputy director of Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services, has been named OMES director. He replaces John Budd, who will continue serving as state COO. READ MORE

Missouri Appoints New CIO to Continue Modernization Efforts
Newly appointed state CIO Jeffrey Wann will bring both public- and private-sector IT modernization experience to the role. Wann will build on the work of his predecessor Mike Cheles, who retired in December. READ MORE

Henderson, Nev., Renames CIO Role, Hires Director of IT
Henderson, Nev., renamed and filled its CIO role after a seven-month-long vacancy. Alyssa Rodriguez started as the city's director of IT Tuesday, bringing experience in enterprise applications and smart city efforts. READ MORE

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