Former U Wisconsin CIO Bruce Maas Moves into Private Sector

Bruce Maas

Bruce Maas, emeritus vice provost for IT and CIO from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is joining the private sector with a move to Research Space, maker of RSpace, an electronic lab notebook designed for academic research institutions.

RSpace allows researchers to capture and organize data, collaborate and share data with peers, manage lab workflows and more. It also provides a platform for institutions to publish and archive data to further open research. Research Space's commitment to the ideals of research institutions is what attracted Maas, he said: "I joined Research Space after my "retirement' because Research Space's DNA aligns with the needs of research universities, organizations and businesses. The future is public-private partnership, and this "private' is positioned to be an excellent long-term partner with higher education."

Maas also noted a number of priorities he shares with Research Space team: "1) Integration with major software vendors we were partnering with; 2) Open standards; 3) Winning business through performance, not "lock-in'; 4) Rapid product evolution based on disruptive innovations that come to market and gain traction; and 5) A willingness to listen to serve higher education for the long term."

"Bruce's experience leading software evaluation and vendor selection, and organizing the technical and human elements enabling a joined-up approach to research data management, provide an invaluable perspective on how research universities operate and make decisions," commented Rory Macneil, CEO of Research Space, in a statement. "Bruce commands great respect among his peers. He understands the financial, technical and leadership issues university CIOs face. That's invaluable in designing and developing solutions that meet the needs of their institutions and work within the constraints the CIOs and their teams operate under. We're thrilled Bruce has joined us at this critical juncture, as research universities adopt an integrated approach to managing research data."

About the Author

Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for Campus Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected].

Featured

  • illustration of a futuristic building labeled "AI & Innovation," featuring circuit board patterns and an AI brain motif, surrounded by geometric trees and a simplified sky

    Cal Poly Pomona Launches AI and Innovation Center

    In an effort to advance AI innovation, foster community engagement, and prepare students for careers in STEM fields and business, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona has teamed up with AI, cloud, and advisory services provider Avanade to launch a new Avanade AI & Innovation Center.

  • black graduation cap with a glowing blue AI brain circuit symbol on top

    Report: AI Is a Must for Modern Learners

    A new report from VitalSource identifies a growing demand among learners for AI tools, declaring that "AI isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must."

  • glowing shield hovers above a digital cloud platform with abstract data streams and cloud icons in the background

    Google to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz

    Google has announced it will acquire cloud security startup Wiz. If completed, the acquisition — an all-cash deal valued at $32 billion — would mark the largest in Google's history.

  • digital dashboard featuring a shield icon, graphs, a world map, and network nodes

    IBM Introduces Agentic AI Governance and Security Platform

    IBM has launched a new software stack for enterprise IT teams tasked with managing the complex governance and security challenges posed by autonomous AI systems.