Beth Stackpole
Contributing writer
Beth Stackpole is a veteran reporter who has covered the intersection of business and technology issues for more than 20 years.
The IT-business gap remains
The 2017 State of the CIO reports finds that while IT generally still has control of the tech purse strings, business and IT leaders disagree about the CIO's role.
State of the CIO 2017: The new reality
The CIO role is integral to today's increasingly digital businesses, but transformational IT executives aren't necessarily shedding their functional responsibilities — get used to it.
IT turns to employee resource groups to attract, retain tech talent
Employee resource groups can bolster productivity and community among tech teams -- but only if they’re done right. Autodesk, Booz Allen Hamilton, Humana and others share advice.
Tech Forecast 2017: 5 key technologies to double down on now
IT leaders plan to use these key technologies to deliver business results in 2017.
5 disruptive technologies to track in 2017
Savvy tech execs are keeping these cutting-edge developments on their radar screens.
Video pays off in the enterprise
As costs come down and the technology improves, video is finally spurring easy and effective collaboration. (Plus -- 5 tips for building video culture in your organization.)
How flexible should your infosec model be?
Organizations need to stay on top of a fast-shifting threat landscape by updating their security policies -- without badgering users into a state of noncompliance.
Why (and when) outsourcing security makes sense
Offloading security strategy and day-to-day operations to a managed security service provider can free up IT resources. But be prepared: It’s not an entirely hands-off proposition.
The secret to boosting women in IT? Men
Male allies can open doors, broaden networks and advocate for female tech pros. Guys, ready to step up?
Making IoT magic
Connecting devices is just the first act in an Internet of Things production. The magic happens when analytics transform data into business intelligence. CIOs need to play a role.
How gender differences can make your company stronger
Leading companies are applying gender intelligence practices to boost diversity in their technology ranks and to capitalize on different perspectives of men and women for competitive advantage.