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Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms

The law, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship, prohibits big technology companies like Facebook and Twitter from removing posts based on the views they express.

Staff Reporter Jun 1, 2022 1 min read Policy & Governance

Texas School District Fires Employee After Discovering Crypto Mining Rigs

The district’s IT team noticed earlier this month that network traffic had spiked unusually, leading to IT workers discovering the devices sold by Bobcat, a company that sells Wi-Fi hotspots designed to plumb for a digital token called HNT, which can be traded for better-known currencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Staff Reporter Apr 27, 2022 2 min read News

Texas Department of Information Resources and Angelo State University to Pilot Regional Security Operations Center

The RSOC will offer network security infrastructure that local governments can utilize and give university students hands-on experience to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce of tomorrow.

Staff Reporter Apr 18, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

Texas Jail Cloud-based Computer System Glitches Again

A Texas jail ordered the release of nearly 300 defendants after a computer glitch disrupted processing procedures and probable cause hearings.

Staff Reporter Apr 6, 2022 2 min read News

Arlington RAPID an Autonomous Transit Pilot is Expanding Services

An on-demand, autonomous transit pilot in Texas is being expanded, pointing the way to a transit future that is dynamic, personalized and automated.

Staff Reporter Mar 30, 2022 2 min read News

IRS IT Looking for over 200 Technologists to Focus on Modernisation

The IRS is offering entry-level positions as well as career opportunities for experienced and supervisory IT specialists in the fields of system development, architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, IT operations, network services and customer support.

Staff Reporter Mar 21, 2022 4 min read Human Resources