Mary K. Pratt

IT on the fly: The art of quickly building, then dismantling

The CIOs for the London Olympics, President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign and other short-lived but intense operations know how to run successful IT shops in extraordinary situations -- and their insights can be applied in even the most ordinary of conditions. Insider (registration required)

Free (with strings attached): Keeping track of open source code

Many IT organizations aren't applying good governance practices to open-source software. Experts say the software should be documented and tracked to ensure it always runs smoothly.

The Grill: James Turnbull driving change in healthcare IT

Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care, says mobile technology as the next big opportunity for getting patients more involved in managing their healthcare.

IT's new assignment: Generate revenue

As tech infiltrates every corner of the business, it's only natural that some IT departments are producing revenue-generating products and services.

The Grill: Laura Pettit Rusick

Working as an interim 'retained' CIO for multiple clients, Laura Pettit Rusick leads IT departments at various small and midsize companies, and that experience gives her insight into the technology challenges and opportunities that exist in a wide swath of U.S. businesses. Insider (registration required)

The Grill: Chris Curran on 'The Year of the CIO'

PricewaterhouseCoopers principal Chris Curran says CIOs must be ready to harness the power of a slew of technologies if they want to say competitive. Here Curran offers insight into his vision for IT through 2013 and beyond.

Job well done? Better ways to assess tech employees

No more counting lines of code: Managers look for new ways to assess IT employee performance.

The Grill: Emmile Brack helps deliver analytics to educators

Meet Emmile Brack, vice president of technology IT at Aspire Public Schools, a nonprofit organization that manages 34 public charter schools throughout California. She talks about the lessons learned from a recent analytics project.

The Grill: Greg Taffet, CIO of U.S Gas & Electric

Meet Greg Taffet, CIO at U.S Gas & Electric. He contributes his time and skills to expanding access to technology in his Florida community.

Cloud Computing Leads to Competitive Advantage for Healthcare Firm

A healthcare CIO moves aggressively to cloud computing so the IT staff is freed up to focus on IT innovations that advance the company's core mission.

Premier 100 IT Leader: Henry J. Sienkiewicz

This IT leader ensures the country's systems are cyber-ready through his work at the Defense Information Systems Agency.

Premier 100 IT Leaders: Lucille Mayer and Ramaswamy Nagappan

These co-CIOs help their financial services clients find IT efficiencies and functions to gain competitive advantage.

Premier 100 IT Leader profile: JR Gamez

This IT leader employed online videoconferencing to make his police department more efficient and responsive to citizens.

Premier 100 IT Leader profile: Kevin Chase

This IT leader strives to tie business units' top priorities to its IT systems while driving for operational excellence.

Premier 100 IT Leader profile: George M. Brenckle

This IT leader overhauled a chronically underfunded information infrastructure, adding EHR technology and replacing a core billing system.

New task for CIOs: Make money

As tech infiltrates every corner of the business, it's only natural that some IT departments are producing revenue-generating products and services. Insider (registration required)

The Grill: Maridan Harris, VP of IT at Philips North America

Maridan Harris, vice president of IT at Philips North America, shares her ideas on how to build teams that enjoy work as much as she does.

Disaster recovery: Don't forget mobile

As the mobile workforce continues to grow, IT execs must remember the importance of including mobile technology in their disaster recovery plans. Insider (registration required)

Spotlight hot skills on your resume

IT workers know that soft skills are key to career advancement, but such skills are difficult to quantify. Here's how to revamp your resume to make your talents shine.

Land an IT job: Tips from recent hires

Four IT workers who recently found new jobs describe their hard-won success and offer a view from the street. Insider (registration required)