Wake County Roundup: Jim Weaver: Navigating Tech Challenges in North Carolina \ 7-19-2024

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Episode notes

Jim Weaver, North Carolina's Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer, joins Morrisville Town Councilman and political commentator, Steve Rao, and also WPTF's Anthony DeHart on this edition of Wake County Roundup. Secretary Weaver sheds light on a recent tech outage impacting state services, explaining the nature of the disruption and the state's swift response to restore operations. He further discusses North Carolina's robust cybersecurity measures, the importance of maintaining strong partnerships with third-party providers, and the ongoing efforts to enhance the state's digital infrastructure. Tune in to understand how North Carolina is navigating the complexities of modern technology and safeguarding its services against future threats.

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steve raoJim WeaverWake County RoundupNorth Carolina TechnologyTech OutageCybersecurityState Services DisruptionDigital InfrastructureGovernment TechnologyNorth Carolina CIO