The two lobbying organizations had been at war since last fall when TechAmerica filed a $5 million lawsuit against ITI alleging breach of contract by departing employees. The suit had State of California implications. The announced settlement disclosed little detail other than separate statements of […]
TechAmerica and the Information Technology Industry Council Settle Lawsuit
TechAmerica Suing Departed California Lobbyist Carol Henton, Two Others
Alleging breach of contract and misappropriation of proprietary information, Federal Computer Week reported today that TechAmerica is suing three employees, including long-standing california lobbyist and state IT fixture, Carol Henton. TechAmerica filed suit on Nov. 8 against three former employees and the Information Technology Industry […]
TechAmerica/Deltek State of California IT Seminar Event Produces Some Surprises
TechAmerica/Deltek State of California IT Seminar Event Produces Some Surprises: Negotiated procurement the new norm – PCC See 6611 Chapter 2 – Procurement Planning Best Value replacing Low cost procurement DGS, Tech Agency IT Procurement Roles/Responsibilities “developing” State CIO chastises state & vendors for Bait […]
Flynn Testifies at Little Hoover Commission on Governor’s Re-Org Plan; Calls it the Looming Threat to State IT Investment
Your TechLeader.TV host held nothing back as he testified on April 24, 2012 before the Little Hoover Commission, California’s “good Government”, independent state oversight agency that was created a half century ago. The Commission’s mission is to investigate state government operations and – through reports, […]
Gov. Brown Re-Org Plan, Including Cal Tech Agency Downgrade, Scheduled for Little Hoover Commission Review April 23-25
The Little Hoover Commission (LHC) will take up its statutory obligations later this month to review and make recommendations on Governor Brown’s proposed government reorganization plan which was submitted to the LHC on March 30, 2012. The way California government re-org’s work, LHC has until […]
TechAmerica Provides Guide on Cloud Computing for State Governments where progress has been slow
TechAmerica and Leading Cloud Thinkers state that Cloud Computing Is Imperative for Better Collaboration, Better Service and Better Cost Businesses and institutions across the nation have transformed their IT using the cloud, improving their ability to communicate, deliver value, and be competitive. Now is the […]
State CIO Ramos Reorganizes the California Tech Agency and Introduces New Team
State CIO Ramos reorganizes the California Technology Agency (TA) and formally unveils his new team; DGS Director Klass pours cold water on any TA plan for assuming IT Procurement operational role; Assemblywoman Buchanan provides California Budget Deficit primer. TechAmerica and Input held their 7th Annual […]
TechAmerica and TechNet hosting reception for new State CIO Carlos Ramos on Sept 22, 2011
From Carol: I am pleased to announce that TechAmerica and TechNet will co-host a welcome reception for Carlos Ramos, the newly-appointed Secretary of the California Technology Agency. This after-hours, informal gathering will be held on Thursday, September 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm at […]