Features Chief Information Officer

Steve Bortner is a visionary leader who drives technological evolution as the director of information technology for the City of Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. With a focus on modernization, he orchestrates initiatives to overhaul the city’s core systems, bringing them up to speed with the demands of the digital age.   Embracing innovation at every […]

To address the challenges faced by a school district in a remote part of Alaska, Director of Technology Joshua Walton relies on years of experience and a passion for improving the educational opportunities for students.   The Lower Yukon School District faces challenges, including limited infrastructure, high costs, and limited access to technical support and professional […]

Paul Gerndt, the director of information technology for the City of Wyoming, Michigan, is a beacon of innovation and strategic leadership within the city’s technological landscape. With a wealth of experience and a visionary approach, Gerndt has spearheaded numerous projects and initiatives to ensure the IT department’s continuity and success for years.  Recognizing the evolving […]

As the director of information technology for the City of Oklahoma City, Schad Meldrum is the chief architect of technological progress within the municipal government. With his extensive expertise and visionary leadership, Meldrum leads the way in revolutionizing how technology is leveraged to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of various municipal operations.  At the helm […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]