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immunizations and infectious disease laboratory reports but will have more functions, such as childhood blood lead testing results and cancer case reports. Eventually, the gateway will interface with the department’s 47 registries that contain public health information ranging from cancer, influenza to West Nile virus. The system has also been designed to interface with databases run by the California Department of Justice and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation while also serving as a bridge between regional

As people across the country witnessed the historic launch of Obamacare and a new affordable health insurance marketplace, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) quietly launched a new system that will collect clinical health data to help state, local and federal officials perform critical research and surveillance to support public health programs. On October 1, CDPH launched its Health Information Exchange (HIE) Gateway as a single system for data submission to state public health programs. According to department officials, the new system represents an unprecedented opportunity to collect and synchronize data in an effort to fight infectious diseases and provide researchers with critical data to help find solutions for many potentially deadly illnesses.

The CDPH HIE Gateway currently has functions to report

State Launches Health Information Exchange

Gateway to Collect Health Data By Amy Stewart

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CDPH CIO Nabil Fares Photo courtesy of CDPH Pubic Affairs

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Health Information Exchanges currently in operation across California.

The CDPH developed the HIE Gateway as a way to allow providers and hospitals to reach their “meaningful use” public health objectives of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program which was authorized via the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. Fulfilling all of the requirements for the EHR Incentive Program qualifies eligible providers, hospitals and critical access hospitals for incentive payments.

Prior to the CDPH HIE Gateway, immunization records were sent to the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) from the Northern California, Greater Sacramento, Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, LA-Orange and Inland Empire regions. If providers have already registered with CAIR, the information will be migrated automatically to the Gateway.

The CDPH HIE system and all of California’s current HIE systems are subject to the privacy and safety requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005.

According to its website, the CDPH is working with the California eHealth Initiative from the Department of Health Care Services and the California Health e-Quality program from Regional Extension Centers in developing HIE technology.

Since the new system was launched at the beginning of this month, more than 200 providers and hospitals have registered to submit data.

Providers and hospitals that want to register and send information to the CDPH HIE Gateway can visit http://hie.cdph.ca.gov/

Photos courtesy of NASCIO

NASCIO 2013 Annual Conference

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NASCIO

This month’s National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) conference shined the spotlight on two California projects and one public official. Franchise Tax Board Executive Officer Selvi Stanislaus was one of two national winners of the State Technology Innovator award, given for FTB’s Enterprise Data to Revenue project that is expected to bring $1 billion annually into state coffers.

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Business Information Systems (BIS) project won a NASCIO award in the category of Improving State Operations. Agency CIO Joe Panora and BIS Program Director Paul Smith (pictured on stage on page 4) For its Electronic Services Expansion Project, the Board of Equalization received an award in the Digital Government: Government to Business category. California’s State CIO Carlos Ramos (pictured on page 4) accepted the awards for BOE and Stanislaus who did not attend the conference in Philadelphia.

Cyber Security Symposium

At this year’s annual IT security event, now called the Cyber Security Symposium, attendance grew more than 50 percent and had good representation from cities, counties and higher education, says event organizer Russ Hicks of PSP Partners. The symposium started with an executive briefing for representatives of the governor’s cabinet and department directors to make them aware of the current cyber threats and how to prepare and react to them. The session was well received, says Hicks. The first day concluded with an awards

Ceremony highlighting outstanding efforts in public sector cybersecurity.

Winners included:

• Gary Coverdale, Napa County ISO Category: Security Leadership in Local Government

• Ken Foster, Department of Military ISO Category: Security Leadership in State Government

• Dr. Dan Manson, Professor/Chair of Computer Information Systems at Cal Poly, Pomona Category: Security Leadership in Education

• Scott Mac Donald, Ken Kojima, Prince Donaldson, Jan Hager, Cindy Gomez, Ken Deem, Mark Coudriet, DeWayne Stephenson, Louis Godey California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Information Security Office Category: Security Leadership in Operations

• Dr. Lisa Scott-Lee, Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Category: Privacy Leadership

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National survey reveals states struggling with enterprise approach to mobility A new survey of state CIOs conducted by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), TechAmerica and Grant Thornton LLP has revealed how state IT leaders view a number of topics, including mobile technology.

The CIOs from all 50 states and the territories of the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands responded to the survey that was released at last week’s annual conference.

The 2013 state CIO survey report, titled “The Enterprise Imperative: Leading Through Governance, Portfolio Management, and Collaboration,” said that half of the state CIOs who answered the survey reported that there are a few coordinated government-wide mobility initiatives but that they re fragmentary.

Despite the disconnected nature of government mobile technology, one third of state CIOs consider mobile technology essential to their agenda and the remainder considers it high priority.

The data from the survey shows that there has been relatively minor change in the use of mobile devices and applications from 2012 to 2013.

“It seems obvious that state CIOs continue to struggle when it comes to advocating for an enterprise approach to managing mobility,” the report said.

How is your state managing mobility? 2012 2013

Totally fragmented and uncoordinated 12% 10%

A few coordinated government-wide projects, but mostly fragmented efforts

46% 49%

Mostly coordinated government-wide projects, a few fragmented efforts

32% 37%

All mobility projects well-coordinated government-wide

6% 0%

Don’t know / does not apply 4% 4%2013 State CIO Survey, p. 18, figure 21

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The 13th Annual Cyber Security Symposium was held on Oct. 9 - 10 in Sacramento. FireEye CEO David Dewalt (above) gives a keynote presentation. Techwire host Christina Gagnier interviews Cisco Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert Gary Osland. (bottom left) Winners of California’s Cybersecurity Awards (see winners on page 5) are acknowledged for outstanding work . Deloitte partner Russell Jones, who leads the firm’s security practice in Calif. talks with conference-goers.

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Recent Selected Contract Awards Techwire.net

Public HealthProprietary license maintenance supportContract Date: 10/21/2013Services are specifically exempt by policy$2,716,362.00Supplier: Global Secure Systems

Energy CommissionTechnical Assistance for the ARFVT ProgramContract Date: 10/1/2013Formal Competitive$2,000,000.00Supplier: Tetra Tech, Inc.

Employment Development DepartmentServerContract Date: 10/9/2013Statewide Contract$1,374,768.73Supplier: NWN Corporation, formerly Western Blue Corporation

Health Care ServicesIT ServiceContract Date: 10/7/2013Master Service Agreement$1,228,200.00Supplier: Cambria Solutions, Inc.

Employment Development DepartmentIT HardwareContract Date: 10/9/2013WSCA/Coop$1,162,684.27Supplier: Hewlett Packard

California Department of Technology Brocade DCX switches, maintenance, migration, and installation services and suppContract Date: 10/17/2013WSCA/Coop$965,466.22Supplier: EMC

General ServicesOracle ABMS E-Business Suite UpgradeContract Date: 10/14/2013CMAS$949,750.00Supplier: Sierra Systems Inc

California Department of TechnologyIT Consulting Services for CAMS ProjectContract Date: 10/21/2013Master Service Agreement$774,000.00Supplier: Natoma Technologies, Inc.

Correctional Health Care Services DNCA network electronics and VOIPContract Date: 10/22/2013WSCA/Coop$595,929.42Supplier: Cisco Systems Inc.

Employment Development DepartmentIT hardwareContract Date: 10/17/2013Informal Competitive$532,238.44Supplier: Accuvant Inc

Franchise Tax BoardAnnual Cisco Smartnet RenewalContract Date: 10/14/2013WSCA/Coop$501,950.13Supplier: Cisco Systems Inc.

Board of EqualizationInformation Technology ConsultantContract Date: 10/1/2013CMAS$500,000.00Supplier: SupportFocus, Inc.

Board of EqualizationInformation Technology ConsultantContract Date: 10/1/2013CMAS$500,000.00Supplier: International Network Consulting, Inc.

Water Resources Control Board Software enhancementsContract Date: 10/10/2013NCB$498,726.00Supplier: Ecointeractive Inc

State Hospitals Active Directory MigrationContract Date: 10/21/2013CMAS$437,563.55Supplier: Angus Hamer Networking

Franchise Tax BoardWarm Site Disaster RecoveryContract Date: 10/15/2013Informal Competitive$429,073.00Supplier: IBM

Source: Department of General Services

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Recent Selected Bid AnnouncementsTechwire.net

*The Information contained in this publication, gathered from official government sources, is intended only as notification of contracting & bid opportunities. Information contained here may not be comprehensive of all bid opportunities. Official contact information has been provided for more information. Techwire.net is not liable to any subscriber or user for any damages or any other costs incurred in connection with the use of and reliance upon information contained within. Information is subject to change without notice or typographical error.

Department Bid # Bid Title Bid

Type

Publish

Start Date

Deadline

Caltrans 42A9693 Digitizing, Preparation, and Handling of Legal Case Data -

Northern California

IFB 10/11/2013 10/29/2013

Caltrans 42A9709 Digitizing, Preparation, and Handling of Legal Case Data -

SF/Oakland, LA, & SD

IFB 10/11/2013 10/29/2013

Military Department C0304 Boiler Maintenance Repair - Camp Roberts, CA IFB 10/2/2013 10/30/2013

Mental Health Services

Oversight & Accountability

Commission

13MHSOAC008 Community Services and Supports Tracking, Monitoring,

and Evaluation System

RFP 8/30/2013 11/1/2013

Judicial Council of

California, Administrative

Office of the Courts

RFP 13-38 Document Conversion RFP 10/18/2013 11/1/2013

Insurance, Department of ITCS 1303 High Speed Internet Access, Ethernet Private Line, and

Colocation (COLO) Service

RFQ 10/4/2013 11/1/2013

California Department of

Technology

1310-019 IFB 13-138981 IT Goods IFB 10/21/2013 11/6/2013

Judicial Council of

California, Administrative

Office of the Courts

RFQ 13-35 Microsoft Gold Certified Consulting RFP 10/18/2013 11/8/2013

California Governor’s Office

of Emergency Services

IFB 13-136971 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (GOES)

Mobile Radio Equipment Services

IFB 10/1/2013 11/14/2013

General Services, State of

Minnesota,

RFP Reference

Number 19512

WSCA-NASPO Computer Equipment RFP RFP 9/17/2013 11/18/2013

Pesticide Regulation 13-C0053 Product Registration Data Mangement System RFI RFI 10/24/2013 11/22/2013

Department of Technology IFB STPD 12-

001-B

CALNET 3 Categories 2 Through 7 IFB 7/10/2013 12/12/2013

Department of Technology IFB OTP 12-

001-A

CALNET 3 Category 1, Voice and Data Services IFB 11/28/2012 12/28/2013

Education, Dept of (Inc.

School for Blind & Deaf,

Special Schools & Services

Div & Diagnostic Ctrs)

RFP CDE 6110-

99

Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) System

Replacement Project

RFP 4/9/2013 2/12/2014

Equalization, Board of RFP BOE 0860-

094

Centralized Revenue Opportunity System (CROS) RFP 7/1/2013 8/25/2014

California Technology

Agency

RFQP 12-001.3 RFQP 12-001.3 Continuous Application Process RFP 6/27/2013 10/28/2015

SITUATION• Slow T1s in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District hindered digital learning efforts and hampered ability to centralize data.• As teachers augment curriculum with online resources, they need fast connections for robust lesson plans.• District-wide budget cuts require personnel to explore options that create efficiencies while maintaining high standards for education and operations.• The district navigated the national E-Rate program and coordinated with the California Teleconnect Fund to solicit bids to replace T1s with improved technology.

CHALLENGE• The School District sought to upgrade its network infrastructure to provide more bandwidth and faster speeds to support an Internet-centric curriculum and improve overall district administration efforts.• The District required faster speeds even as it was reducing expenditures by more than $14M in 2010-2011.

SOLUTION• Comcast wired 20 schools in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District with Comcast Business Ethernet Network Service. • Comcast Business Ethernet Network Service is perfect for organizations with many locations and high data traffic.

RESULTS• The District increased speeds from 1.5Mbps to 1Gbps – a solution that is 60 times faster than its previous T1-based network. • Teachers, students and administrators realize significant benefits through IP-based services and applications.

THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE

The Internet has ushered in a new age in education. The medium has created a cultural shift from one where students learn from mere observation to one that enables active participation. At Folsom Cordova Unified School District, near Sacramento, administrators understand that teachers and students need fast, reliable connections to fully harness the power of online resources.

Despite deep budget cuts and constrained resources, the District recognized the importance of upgrading its network infrastructure. Current T1s were too slow and inefficient to support current and future District activities including cloud-based applications.

The District worked within the framework of the California Teleconnect Fund and E-Rate to develop an RFI to immediately upgrade 20 school sites and a plan to transition remaining schools at a future date.

“In today’s content rich online environment, if school districts are on a T1 – they really feel it,” said Joe Jenkins, Chief Technology Officer at Folsom Cordova Unified School District. “To ensure we’re best serving our students and our community, we needed a major upgrade to provide a scalable solution that delivers reliable and fast Internet service to support all audiences in the District.”

SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS

• Speed: The network solution must eclipse T1 speeds that were inadequate for current and future District activities.

• Scalability: Education is now fundamentally and powerfully interlaced with technology and online resources. To ensure teachers have access to bandwidth- intensive information today and years from now, the network solution must scale to meet future demand.

• Value: The District faces unprecedented pressure to do more with less including finding efficient ways to conduct business to save time and money. Speed and ability to centralize are critical to District efforts.

• Knowledge of E-Rate and California Teleconnect Fund: The network provider must work within the project scope established by the District and within the structure set by E-Rate and the California Teleconnect Fund.

THE COMCAST BUSINESS SOLUTION

Working within the framework established by the District, E-Rate and the California Teleconnect Fund, Comcast deployed a robust solution that increased speeds 60 times with only a marginal increase in costs.

COMCAST CONNECTION ENRICHES CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO REACH BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

© Comcast 2013. All rights reserved. Savings will vary based on a client’s specific requirements. CAS57220_3.13

“Comcast’s technology

transcends a network

solution. The company

has become a strategic

partner who is vested

in the success of our

students and

community. Equally

impressive, Comcast

guaranteed its work.

It’s rare to have a

provider be so

confident that it’s

willing to put its money

where its mouth is.”

Joe Jenkins

Chief Technology Officer,

Folsom Cordova Unified

School District

Comcast’s 1Gbps solution leapfrogged the District’s current T1 1.5Mbps speed by leveraging the company’s vast California fiber-based network. In addition, Comcast surpassed technical requirements and delivered connections to 20 schools within an aggressive three-month time frame.

Beyond connections to the classroom, Comcast’s Metro Ethernet solution now supports all facets of the district’s communications platform including IP-based voice service.

THE RESULTS

Learning beyond the classroomThe Comcast Business Ethernet Network Service delivers a reliable, big-bandwidth solution that allows teachers to design rich lesson plans. The ultra-fast 1Gbps connection supports digital classrooms that allow learners to access resources and information beyond the traditional classroom.

“Technology fundamentally changes how students learn and think about the world around them,” said Jenkins. “With the Comcast network in place, I am challenging my team to think differently and focus on how we can improve education and deliver new experiences to our students.”

New capabilities and improved operationsWith the significant increase in bandwidth, the district has realized significant operational benefits. The IT group has been able to centralize 70% of the district’s data which enables personnel to more easily manage and access files. Also, with a solid, scalable network in place, there are new opportunities for cloud-based applications. The District will leverage network capabilities for improved disaster recovery plans and offsite backup.

Partner in enhancing educationFolsom Cordova recognizes the power of community partnership in advancing education. During the bid process, the District valued Comcast’s programs, services and overall community involvement as tangible proof of its commitment to supporting education with technology solutions. The District also found Comcast’s expertise in the E-Rate application process highly valuable. E-Rate is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company, under the direction of the FCC. The program provides discounts to assist schools in obtaining affordable communications services.

ABOUT

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District serves 19,500 students via 19 elementary schools, four middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, two alternative high schools, one community day school and one community charter school. The District’s boundaries include the cities of Folsom and Rancho Cordova, Calif. FCUSD employs more than 1,760 people and is proud to have the highest number of National Board Certified teachers in the region. FCUSD has a rich tradition of staff development and the emphasis on continual improvement encourages employees to learn new and effective strategies necessary to address the diverse needs of all students.

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