Keith Werner is back in a public-sector IT role, this time leading modernization and security efforts for the state's university system.

After more than six years with the state, North Carolina's technology chief will evaluate new opportunities in the private sector.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's move to the United Nations could prompt the appointment of a new state technology leader.

Gov. Pat McCrory and CIO Keith Werner are laying out a series of steps the state can take to get its residents connected to the internet.

Gov. Pat McCrory is hoping to see the state invest in bringing more technology to classrooms and revamping its tax fraud systems.

In a tumultuous year for state information technology, more than 20 states welcomed new CIOs due to changes from elections, retirements or resignations.

After just a few weeks as the state's acting chief information officer, Keith Werner is now officially heading up IT in North Carolina.