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September 2024
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Upcoming Events
State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Meeting
Oct. 30, 2024
Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC) Meeting
Oct. 30, 2024
Joint Committee on Information Management and Technology Meeting
Sept. 24, 2024
Oregon Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit
Sept. 25, 2024
About EIS
Enterprise Information Services ensures accessible, reliable and secure state technology systems that equitably serve Oregonians.
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Do you have the supplies you need to be safe wherever you are?
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
Whether it is just yourself or you care for seniors, those that are medically fragile, children, and/or pets, it is important to plan ahead, save lives now.
Collecting basic emergency kit supplies for your home, work and your vehicle is essential to be prepared for an emergency.
Educate yourself on safety skills such as learning first aid and CPR, learning how to use a fire extinguisher and learning how to shut off your utilities.
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Telecom Strategy
The Telecommunications Management team provides enterprise telephone services for agencies, boards and commissions.
The team manages vendor contracts and relationships to ensure resilient and reliable telephone services, acting as a liaison between agencies and vendors, focusing on clear communications.
The team released Oregon’s Telecommunications Strategy in August of 2024.
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QR Codes
You see them everywhere.
You most likely have seen them posted on websites, printed on posters, used as mobile tickets or on restaurant tables.
Have you ever wondered what those squares of dots or bars called "QR codes" are all about, how they work and how to create them?
QR Codes, or "Quick-Response code" are now an integral part of our daily communication.
Learn more about universal benefits, potential risks and long-term application of the QR code from the SANS Institute.
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International Day of Sign Languages
The International Day of Sign Languages is September 23 and celebrates sign languages as a vital part of linguistic and cultural diversity.
This day highlights the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.
This recognition promotes the preservation of sign language and advocates for the rights of deaf people worldwide to have access to education and information in their native sign languages.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
A month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture begins Sept. 15 and goes through to Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage Month spans during this time due to many Central American countries celebrating their independence days within these dates.
Americans observe this month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Amercian citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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Protection Against Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying, ranging from hurtful posts to online stalking, affects people of all ages, with teenagers and young adults being especially vulnerable. The anonymity of the internet makes it difficult to trace bullies, allowing rumors and threats to spread rapidly.
To protect against cyberbullying, it's crucial to limit personal information online, avoid escalating situations, document incidents and report cyberbullying to the appropriate authorities. By taking these steps, we can help safeguard ourselves and our children in the digital age.
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Mental Wellness Support Line
The Lines for Life Behavioral Health Support Line is a service for callers in Oregon providing emotional support and free short-term virtual counseling services. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
The support line is free, confidential, available 7 days a week and funded by the state of Oregon.
Lines for Life brings communities together to promote mental wellness and break the stigma associated with reaching out for help.
Visit the website and sign-up for their newsletter for more information.
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Ernst & Young and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently performed a collaborative, national survey of State Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and State Chief Data Officers (CDOs) on how data quality plays a critical role in strategic decision making, insightful analytics and the effective training of artificial intelligence models.
CIOs and CDOs across the country participated providing insights on emerging technology in their state.
Oregon's own State CIO Terrence Woods and State CDO Kathryn Darnall Helms participated and are included in the final report.
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FEMA is proud to announce the release of the National Resilience Guidance (NRG) and a webinar series that will provide an overview of the NRG and the supplemental resilience resources available.
Webinar Schedule
- Sept. 24, 2024, 1 p.m. ET
- Sept. 26, 2024, 3 p.m. ET
- Oct. 1, 2024, 1 p.m. ET
- Oct. 9, 2024, 3 p.m. ET
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TheState Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, established by Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 23-26, has released the recommended plan and framework to guide awareness, education, and usage of Artificial Intelligence in state government. The Council has met since March 2024 to develop draft AI principles, strategic actions, and recommendations that was presented in a recommended plan framework to the Governor on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The Council is collecting public comment on the recommended plan and will continue to work to draft the final recommendation action plan by March of 2025.
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NASCIO Awards Library
In the June 2024 EIS Digest, it was shared that the State CIO selected Oregon Department of Transportation’s DMV Project, “Next in Line: A Seamless DMV Experience” as Oregon’s submission to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Award Program. NASCIO aims to assist state governments in providing effective services to their citizens by making the best possible use of their technology resources. This project provides valuable insight and serves as a model for other states to follow. The project entry is included in the NASCIO Awards Library.
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Translation Advisory Council
The Translation Advisory Council (TAC) anticipates the addition of new language members to comply with Senate Bill 1533. Council members review professional translations of state and county Voters' Pamphlets to ensure they are accurate and serve voters whose first language is not English. New member service begins in December of 2024. There is no deadline to apply, however, for most competitive consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, 2024.
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Oregon's Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan
Oregon’s Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) is the product of contributions by more than 200 individual members of public safety agencies, first responders, emergency managers, radio system managers, technologists, members of Oregon’s Information and Communications Technology Branch Working Group and our federal partners. The SCIP is our strategic plan for how we will approach interoperability over the next four years. Aligned to the National Emergency Communications Plan framework, Oregon has developed goals across seven domains:
- Governance and Leadership
- Planning and Procedures
- Training, Exercises, and Evaluation
- Communications Coordination
- Technology and Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity
- Funding
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