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Government Technology
By: Lauren Harrison
Outgoing Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner named Chief Technology Officer Jack King to serve as the state’s interim CIO starting with the new year. King brings nearly three decades of private-sector experience to the position.

StateScoop
Technology officials from Illinois state agencies tell StateScoop in a video interview how hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and more will transform IT.

StateScoop
By: Colin Wood
Illinois Chief Information Officer Kirk Lonbom announced his retirement this week, capping off a 38-year career in public service.

Government Technology
By: Andrew Westrope
As a police officer, detective, undercover officer, intelligence analyst and information officer of various departments over decades, Lonbom navigated the push toward more data-driven, collaborative government.

StateTech
By: Mickey McCarter
While states should advocate for dedicated cyber program funding and strengthen public-private partnerships, the study shows encouraging signs that cybersecurity is being recognized as a holistic business threat to states. Illinois DoIT Kirk Lonbom discusses his experience.