Clogged cell networks during big events: Examining potential solutions to a serious problem After the City of Seattle asked citizens around CenturyLink Field to limit their social media use in the Stadium District last… Read More
City of Seattle names Microsoft cloud privacy strategist Michael Mattmiller as new tech chief The City of Seattle today named Michael Mattmiller its new Chief Technology Officer, bringing on a former developer to help head up… Read More
Seattle names veteran government employee as interim technology chief The City of Seattle has named Sabra Schneider, who previously served as the City’s Director of Electronic Communications, as its… Read More
Seattle’s technology chief Erin Devoto resigns Seattle Chief Technology Officer Erin Devoto resigned today after accepting a job with the City of Kirkland in the Public… Read More
You can now use your phone to pay for street parking remotely in Seattle It can be really annoying and frustrating to leave a meeting, meal or similar occasion to go refill your parking… Read More
Survey: City of Seattle wants to know your tech habits to ‘bridge digital divide’ The City of Seattle is conducting a survey to get a better grip on how the Emerald City uses Internet… Read More
City of Seattle releases mobile site and wants your feedback The City of Seattle is making it easier for on-the-go citizens to check snow plow maps and see the latest… Read More
Spellcheck on steroids: City of Seattle implementing WordRake editing software When writing, it’s sometimes easy to be wordy and use unnecessary phrases. A Seattle startup is out to fix that problem with… Read More
Meet the winners of the state’s first-ever app challenge It was the mobile-app version of the Oscars last night at City Hall, as the awards for the first-ever Evergreen… Read More
City of Seattle ties for first in web, social media savvy study A study from the University of Illinois at Chicago is giving top marks to the City of Seattle for its… Read More
Broadband: Does the city of Seattle really need to step in? Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is pushing to bring high-speed fiber-optic connections to businesses in the city, starting in Pioneer Square.… Read More