Ann Bednarz
Assistant Managing Editor, Features
I write feature stories aimed at enterprise IT pros. I’m particularly interested in career-related subjects, such as hiring trends, salary data, in-demand skills and staffing strategies. I can’t resist stories about buildings and architectural design.
How much do CIOs really make? Pay packages of 25 Fortune 500 execs revealed
A CIO's salary is nothing to sneeze at, but salary alone doesn't tell the whole compensation story. Here's a look at how bonuses, stock awards, perks and other compensation add up.
25 geek-inspired gifts for Mother's Day
Mother's Day gift ideas with a hint of tech, science and math
Mobile, security tools among education tech favorites
IT pros from the education industry share their must-have tools for data security, mobile device management and network monitoring.
IT execs tout benefits of SD-WAN
Two early adopters of SD-WAN share some of the gains they’re realizing from the technology, including flexible deployments, simpler hardware and connectivity options, and cost savings
31 tech pros share favorite IT products
What's to like? Image by Vicki Lyons, Prakash Kota, Julie Ulrich and David LeDouxEvery year we ask IT pros to share their favorite enterprise products, and every year we learn what it takes to win them over — including gear that...
5 must-have security tools
Trusted IT security gear protects data, authenticates users and monitors systems for suspicious events.
What makes IT pros happy? One thing ranks higher than pay
When it comes to on-the-job happiness, IT pros say the most important factor is the quality of relationships with coworkers. Compensation ranks second.
10 reasons to look for a new job
Underpaid? Unchallenged? Unhappy with the culture at work? It might be time to look for a new job
Microsoft Teams takes on Slack with enterprise bots, Office 365 tie-ins
Microsoft Teams is now live – and on by default – for Office 365 subscribers with Business Essentials, Business Premium, and Enterprise plans.
How to manage introverts and extroverts
The tech world can be a haven for people who enjoy solitary, focused work, and it often attracts people who gravitate toward the quiet end of the introvert-extrovert spectrum. For managers, the challenge is how to make the most of...
