Montana CIO Steps Up to the C-Suite

Tim Bottenfield is new to the role of state CIO as of July, but he’s no stranger to government IT, having spent the last seven years as chief information officer for Montana’s Department of Revenue (DOR). Previous work in data-rich forestry science as well as 25 years spent at Alabama’s Auburn University bring a fitting background to C-level tech, and...

State, Local Agencies Widen Anti-Virus Tech to Scrutinize Behavior

fficials at the state of Montana and in Charlotte, N.C., are diversifying their anti-virus solutions to include AI that will watch for anomalies in behavior to catch malware before it takes hold.

Montana's CIO Forges Ahead to Improve State Government Through IT

Tim Bottenfield, a former state agency CIO who claimed the top tech job in July, is continuing his mission to drive efficiency and communication in government.

Governor Bullock appoints new State Chief Information Officer

Montana Governor Steve Bullock today announced he has appointed Tim Bottenfield to serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Montana, replacing former CIO Ron Baldwin.