State broadband officials said during a NASCIO panel that cooperation among federal, state and local partners is a crucial element of deployment.

Wisconsin CIO Trina Zanow said she's looking for private-sector partners that are "standing in the trenches" with officials as they serve the public.

"A dedicated cybersecurity grant program is long overdue," said NASCIO, which has lobbied for more federal support to fight threats like ransomware.

Surging demand at health and labor departments spurred adoption of chatbots in state government, according to a new NASCIO report.

Several state CIOs predict that widespread telework will linger in government long after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Finding trusted local partners is crucial for a statewide cybersecurity strategy, North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Maria Thompson said during a NASCIO webcast.

As state agencies face urgent needs during their responses to COVID-19, IT leaders see an opportunity to evangelize for their trade.

With not enough funding for new positions or training to keep up with technological changes, state CIO Mike Cheles encourages new tactics.

State CIO James Collins said he places customer engagement officials in each partner agency to improve how they work together.

State CIO Ed Toner says partnerships with local community colleges have eliminated his office’s workforce problems.