Chris Estes
North Carolina CIO Keith Werner steps down
After more than six years with the state, North Carolina's technology chief will evaluate new opportunities in the private sector.
Elections, retirements bring in new state CIOs in 2015
In a tumultuous year for state information technology, more than 20 states welcomed new CIOs due to changes from elections, retirements or resignations.
North Carolina CIO steps down, returns to private sector
CIO Chris Estes is stepping away from his post after more than two years on the job.
NASCIO honors state IT innovations, welcomes new officers
The state chief information officer organization honored 11 IT innovations across eight states for achievements in state information technology.
North Carolina restructures statewide IT agency
The governor signed a budget making the state IT agency a cabinet-level department.
Future of North Carolina IT office rests with Legislature
After residing in the governor’s office, the state’s IT agency could become a separate department — depending on what the Legislature decides.
Former CIOs find special bond in state IT community
After they inevitably leave the public sector, former state IT heads find it hard to stay away from the specialized community.
NASCIO calls for state CIOs to guide drone regulation
As debate surrounding the use of drone technology soars, NASCIO recommended that state CIOs be ready to step into the regulation discussions.
North Carolina planning IT restructuring
A new proposal aims to bring greater efficiency and effectiveness to the state’s use of IT.