Features February 2024

The intersection of technology and higher education represents a dynamic landscape where innovative tools and digital solutions reshape how students learn, educators teach, and institutions operate. With the rapid advancement of technology, higher education has become increasingly reliant on digital platforms, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and virtual environments to enhance the teaching and learning experience.   […]

The stakes were high when Tarunjeet “TJ” Mann oversaw online security at Children’s Mercy Kansas City from 2017 to 2022. The stakes might even be higher since he took on a similar role across town at Lockton.  Lockton is the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage, active in over 125 countries. There’s more for hackers to […]

The chief information officer for a large city oversees the technology infrastructure and digital strategy that drives the city’s operations and services. With a deep understanding of a bustling metropolis’s unique challenges, the CIO works closely with various departments to leverage technology solutions that enhance efficiency, boost cybersecurity, and improve the overall community experience.   Alina […]

He’s a two-fer, this Greg Moore who wears the hats of vice president and chief information officer at KB Home. Blurry lines, if any, separate those responsibilities at this Los Angeles-headquartered homebuilder, he says. Technology is so essential to any task, and Moore hasn’t had much trouble selling the rest of the brass on the […]

The role of technology in education has become increasingly important, especially in today’s digital age. As schools strive to provide students with the best possible learning experience, the director of technology plays a crucial role in integrating technology in school districts.   One such visionary is Kadion Phillips, the director of technology for Oxford Public Schools […]

A threat actor can attempt to breach a company’s security 1,000 times without getting in. If the hack works on the 1,001 try, the hacker considers it a great success despite the lowly 0.0009 completion rate.  “A hacker only needs to be right once. We need to protect our data and information 100 percent of […]

Bob Fishtrom, the director of information technology at the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, is a visionary architect shaping the future of technological innovation, academic excellence, and community empowerment in the heart of Silicon Valley.   “Our district reflects the diversity, ambition, and spirit of innovation that defines the region,” Fishtrom says.   The district […]

For many young people, college—especially their first year—can be as stressful as it is exhilarating. They’re often immersed in a perfect storm of living away from home, adjusting to different eating and sleeping habits, establishing new relationships and under pressure to perform academically while avoiding the pitfalls of their newfound independence.   The American College Health […]

In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the role of a chief information security officer has become paramount. To be successful in that requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision and a passion for people. Todd Bearman has used those traits to navigate the challenges of securing a global company in the manufacturing sector as […]