Features Region: Southeast

There is a moment, Lon Vance will tell you, when a room stops being a room and starts being a tool. It happens the second someone walks in, taps a single button, and the displays wake up, the audio balances itself, and the cameras find their angles—all without a second thought from the person standing […]

Scott Wheat’s career at Arkansas State University is defined by transformation—of systems, of connectivity, and of himself. Now in his 16th year at A-State, Wheat serves as director of hardware and telecom services, leading a team that ensures the technology supporting more than 14,000 students, faculty, and staff runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently. It’s not […]

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, one of Florida’s largest and most respected law enforcement agencies, has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technology to enhance public safety and operational efficiency. Under the leadership of CIO Shashi Persaud and ACIO Robert Greene, the department has undertaken significant initiatives to modernize its IT infrastructure and improve […]

The acquisitions add up at Knoxville-based and Tennessee-wide Summit Medical Group, with Chattanooga Family Practice among the recent. Another such operation, this one from Hermitage, is or soon will be in the fold, and with Summit’s agenda calling for at least one new practice each month, there’s little downtime for Chief Information Officer Rachael Britt-McGraw. […]

Walk a mile in his shoes, and Kevin Blanchard will lead you to an ongoing digital transformation.  Now over 18 months in as global chief information officer of the Nashville-based global footwear retailer Genesco, he’s brought several transformative projects to closure, jump-started several others, and is gearing up for the annual long-range planning process, including […]

In a world where information is easily accessible at the click of a button, the role of technology in education has become more vital than ever before. As students navigate a digital landscape filled with endless resources and opportunities for learning, educators are embracing technology as a powerful tool to enhance the educational experience.   Technology […]

The intersection of technology and K-12 education is a captivating story that unfolds with endless possibilities and promises of transformation. As educators and students navigate the evolving landscape, technology has revolutionized classrooms, opening doors to exciting opportunities and challenging traditional norms.  As the director of information technology—business systems for Richland School District TWO in South […]

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 […]

The IT department’s internal email goes out weekly to Castle Group’s personnel throughout Florida, often spotlighting a current event as a reminder that cyber defense is a collective responsibility. Among the topics recently discussed was the cyberattack suffered by MGM Resorts International, which resulted in a third-quarter loss of $100 million. This incident underscored a […]

The 11 buildings on the Atlanta Technical College’s campus offer students and faculty over half a million square feet in which to study, work or simply relax. In addition to the 307,000-square-foot Academic Complex building, the campus has green spaces with park benches to enjoy a warm, breezy Georgia afternoon. Yet, these spaces aren’t at […]