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AI-driven cyberattacks are becoming one of the biggest threats facing small and medium-sized businesses today. That’s why we’re proud to have Jordan Smith, VP at CMIT Solutions, speaking at the 4th Annual Excellerate Central Oregon Business Forum on September 11 at the Riverhouse Convention Center. Jordan will share insights on how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape and most importantly, how business leaders can defend against evolving threats. The Excellerate Forum brings together top business leaders from across Central Oregon for a morning of learning, networking, and strategies to thrive in the years ahead. 📅 Thursday, September 11 | 6:30 – 10 AM PDT 📍 Riverhouse Convention Center | Bend, OR 👉 Register here: [https://lnkd.in/guPrQmnv]

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California’s local government agencies face rising constituent service expectations, aging #infrastructure, evolving compliance requirements—and a growing need for #technology modernization to meet these challenges head on. That’s where SDI Presence steps in with real-world expertise. We know California—and California trusts us. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03BybQH0

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In this month's Ride to Zero Blog, VELOZ Executive Director Josh D. Boone ⚡️🚙 spotlights a powerful example of fleet electrification leadership and why it matters more than ever as the federal regulatory landscape continues to shift. The California State Transportation Agency's recent investment in 453 Rivians for the Caltrans fleet is more than a procurement milestone. It's a proof point that cities and states have real tools at their disposal right now to advance transportation electrification through proactive leadership. And the impact adds up fast. According to recent research from the The International Council on Clean Transportation, today's EVs produce 73% less life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than gas vehicles. When entire fleets make the switch, that reduction happens quickly. Fleet electrification is also a smart fiscal move: - Fleets rack up more daily miles than the average consumer, multiplying fuel savings across every vehicle - Lower maintenance costs add up even faster in fleets - States and cities can act now, without waiting on federal policy From California to New York, to New Jersey, state and local leaders are showing what's possible. Veloz is proud to bring the industry together to support that momentum. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/gTXqBdEZ Secretary Toks Omishakin, Dina El-Tawansy, NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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✨ Excellent first contribution to Nexus from Jon Holzbauer of Silgan Containers on the competing incentives between #IT and #OT security teams and how it can hamper the prioritization and protection of critical #manufacturing systems. https://hubs.li/Q03_wDyW0

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If you missed enterprise cyber and AI storage leader Infinidat at Gartner IOCS last week, join us TOMORROW (Dec 18) as we discuss the critical trends in enterprise storage at the 7th Annual Insight Jam Conference in our keynote address: "Key Enterprise Storage Topics For Machine Age Market Architecture". Tune in at 8am PT/11am/4pm GMT/5pm CET to explore how 2026 will unfold for enterprise storage: • Cyber storage resilience and its critical importance to an overall corporate cyber security strategy • AI - both enterprise storage for AI applications and workloads and also the use of AI inside of storage systems for ease of management and to cut costs • The impact of enterprise storage on power budgets and power efficiency • How enterprise storage can dramatically reduce IT CAPEX, IT OPEX, and IT resource needs https://bit.ly/48T0osy Oren Yesharim David Beltrán Vera David Humes II David Sawyer David Muench Tim Dales Bill Basinas Fran Bruno David Lubrano Benjamin Lew Tom Manganaro Tom Dionne Daniel Potts Donato Ceccomancini Marco Meraviglia ☁ Andrea Sappia Andrea Fraietta Marcus Benham Juliet McMullen Anthony DeLisio Karine Haase Lynsy (Calvario) Marshall Rebecca Kraushaar Revital Aharon-Frimerman Kfir Kayakov Shira Ginsburg Solutions Review Tim King Maleeha Haider Jonathan Paula 📸Craig Hibbert Bob Stone Pete Byrne Paul S. Gaccione Paul Stewart George Deveau James Meyers Gene Kussmann JT Lewis Lee Bushnell

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The California Public Utilities Commission has proposed a new framework that would take a “more programmatic approach” to load-serving entities’ resource procurement requirements compared with the agency’s recent practice of issuing procurement orders as needed. See Full Story: https://ow.ly/6sqf50VW54M Writer: Elaine Goodman

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Stay informed on the legislative changes shaping K–12 IT in California. Our latest Advocacy blog provides a recap of this year’s key technology-related bills, funding updates, cybersecurity requirements, and policies affecting CITE member districts. Read the full update on the CITE Advocacy Blog here: https://lnkd.in/gQURunpV #CITE_EDU #edtech #technology #advocacy

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California is leading the AI revolution... deploying generative AI tools across state agencies! California has just rolled out a groundbreaking initiative to integrate generative AI technologies across its government. From improving traffic flow and road safety to streamlining customer service, these tools are set to revolutionize how the state serves its residents. Governor Newsom emphasized that this isn't about cutting services but enhancing them to better serve all Californians. The Department of Transportation will use AI to analyze highway data and reduce congestion, while the Department of Tax and Fee Administration will streamline customer service systems. This initiative also aims to prevent traffic fatalities and improve public safety. It's a bold move that showcases the potential of AI to transform public services and set a precedent for governments worldwide. Source: https://lnkd.in/ec8u8qAD Subscribe to the newsletter for more: https://lnkd.in/ejARxDAN #GenerativeAI #GenAI #AI

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