Mary K. Pratt
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Mary K. Pratt is a freelance writer based in Massachusetts.
2017 IT jobs report: Pacific region
The Pacific region of the U.S. offers a plethora of job opportunities for skilled IT pros who are passionate about technology. See how your pay stacks up to average salaries in the region.
Beach reads for techies 2017
Looking for a great book to read this summer? Ten IT pros share their current reading lists and their all-time favorite books for technologists.
6 ways to prevent burnout in your IT staff
Running employees ragged is bad for them -- and bad for business. Take these steps to lower stress and boost productivity among your IT workers.
A.I. starts to deliver in the enterprise, at last
After decades of unfulfilled promise, artificial intelligence is being put to real, productive use by some companies. Everybody else should be preparing for it.
The No. 1 small place to work in IT: Axxess
Challenging work, supportive colleagues and a culture that prioritizes collaboration keep IT professionals engaged at this fast-growing startup.
Healthcare CIO advocates a faster move to the cloud
Charles Podesta, CIO at UC Irvine Health, says competition for resources at healthcare organizations has stymied IT investments. But he sees that changing.
5 myths about digital transformation
You've heard what digital transformation is. How about what it isn't? Experts bust through myths about digitizing business operations and explain why IT can't do it alone.
Meet ADP's 'business anthropologist,' putting human thought behind chatbots
Martha Bird's specialty is designing technologies that work for people, creating conversational user interfaces and chatbots that can serve different professional audiences across different geographies and different cultures.
Why online etiquette matters -- and why IT leaders should care
High-tech analyst Scott Steinberg, author of the book Netiquette Essentials, offers ideas for navigating social media networks with grace and discusses the crucial role CIOs play in promoting -- and enforcing -- good behavior online.
4 high-growth tech fields with top pay
Salaries are rising for most IT jobs, but four specialties in particular stand out. Fortunately, these areas represent an enormous breadth of opportunities for IT professionals looking to advance their careers and boost their...
Experian CIO embraces APIs and microservices to improve data transfer
Experian CIO Barry Libenson and his team used APIs to improve data transfer to divisions and customers, and ultimately speed the pace of innovation in the organization.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Lisa M. Woodley
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Lisa M. Woodley, vice president, Digital Experience at NTT Data.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Harry Folloder
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Harry Folloder, CIO at Advantage Waypoint.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: John W. Showalter
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader John W. Showalter, chief health information officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Anthony F. Norris
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Anthony F. Norris, senior vice president, IT at FedEx Services.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Lesley A. Dickie
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Lesley A. Dickie, vice president, Global Business Services, IT at Raytheon.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Ryan Loy
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Ryan Loy, vice president, IT at Adtran.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Georgette Kiser
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Georgette Kiser, CIO at The Carlyle Group.
2017 Premier 100 Tech Leader: Alan A. Stukalsky
Profile of 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader Alan A. Stukalsky, chief digital officer at Randstad North America.