The first week of October is Digital Inclusion Week. This week raises awareness about digital equity and why inclusion matters as more of daily life moves online. Seattle’s Digital Divide Seattle and nearby communities face a deep digital divide. Many residents have strong tech skills. They can use technology to… [ Keep reading ]
Every year, Seattle IT sets aside a day to step back from programming deployments, and deadlines to learn from one another. This year’s Learning Conference delivered on that promise and then some. Under the theme Built Here: Projects that Power Seattle, we celebrated the work our teams do every day… [ Keep reading ]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup put Seattle’s digital infrastructure to the test on a global stage, and Seattle IT’s preparation held strong.
Thousands of Seattle residents can get help with everyday costs. The hard part is knowing where to look. A group of young filmmakers found a way to fix that. Students from the High Point Student Film Club made a new public service announcement, or PSA. The short video shows their… [ Keep reading ]
Every so often, a story comes along that keeps us on a roll. This August, that story belonged to Ram Biyani, a Seattle IT staff member whose commute is anything but ordinary. As part of the City of Seattle’s MyTrips program, which spent the month spotlighting scooter commuting, we followed… [ Keep reading ]
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Reliable internet keeps your programs running, your staff connected, and your community served. Now, the City of Seattle can help cover that cost. The Internet for Nonprofits program is open for applications, and it offers free high-speed internet to local nonprofits. What the Program Offers The City of Seattle wants… [ Keep reading ]
In January 2025, the City of Seattle decentralized employee performance management. Seattle IT saw an opportunity to build an in-house solution that was cost-effective, optimized for our department’s business rhythm, and customized to support our departmental goals. The Service Design team was brought in to support the effort, seeking to strike a balance between functionality and simplicity.
Small businesses are the heart of Rainier Valley, but a growing digital divide has made it harder for immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs to reach new customers, keep up with technology, and stay competitive. That’s why the Rainier Avenue Business Coalition used funding from Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund (TMF) in partnership… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, WA — The City of Seattle’s Racial and Social Equity (RSE) Index has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award from Esri. The award was presented at the 2026 Esri User Conference and recognizes organizations that use GIS in innovative ways. The City demographer, in the Office of… [ Keep reading ]
