LA CIO marries minimalist IT and government tech

LOS ANGELES — Ted Ross is one of the busiest CIOs in the country. Serving a city that spans 469 square miles and houses at least 4 million people and 100,000 businesses carries serious challenges and responsibilities. As CIO of Los Angeles, Ross's IT shop supports 41 city departments, with a combined 40,000 employees, but he turns his attention to the areas that can benefit most from effective government technology. "Ultimately we're in the business of helping people," Ross said