It's a year since Cindy and I discussed gender diversity at PowerPlex. Now is a good time for an update.

Nick Jones, corporate operations, Aaron Thomas Packaging explains how persistence pays in getting on the Plex UX program.

One of the highlights of my visit to Detroit was the trip to Shelby Township and the MFC Netform factory. MFC Netform is primarily a maker of powertrain parts for the automotive industry using flowforming processes.

I had two moments of self-doubt this week in Detroit where I attended Plex’s user conference. Was I safe walking down the riverfront from the Marriott at Renaissance Center (or the more contemporary name, RenCen) to the Cobo Center, which buzzes with visitors from around the world at the annual North American International Auto Show? And was I out of mind waiting all alone in deathly quiet for several minutes at the platform for the People Mover?

I spent a few days at Plex’s user conference in Detroit this week. For me, the backdrop was the invigorated city as I describe here. That amplified the many upbeat conversations and presentations I witnessed at the event.

Industry analyst Vinnie Mirchandani interviews Paul Wright, CIO of Accuride about his enterprise's Plex implementation and the importance of achieving a “single version of the truth” throughout the organization. Vinnie and Paul discuss a wide range of topics including sensors on the shop floor, Accuride’s “Fix & Grow” strategy and the flow of data.

When it comes to maintaining work/life balance, some CIOs go the extra mile. Here's how salsa dancing or raising chickens might make you a better tech leader.

Corporate software is expected to make a strong showing on the public market in 2016. Here are 14 companies to keep an eye on.

Initially used for accessing and sharing data, cloud computing now allows manufacturers to connect machines, materials, and people in real time.

IDG’s Computerworld—the leading IT media brand dedicated to being the voice of business technology—reveals the 2016 Computerworld Premier 100 Technology Leaders. One hundred leaders from technology and business are being acknowledged by Computerworld for their exceptional technology leadership and innovative approaches to business challenges.