Be alert and aware of the latest phishing techniques
October 17, 2024
A look at the origin of phishing, the various types of phishing attacks prevalent in 2024, and some tips to protect yourself.
October 7 – 11 is Digital Inclusion Week
October 7, 2024
Digital Inclusion Week is an annual nationwide event dedicated to promoting digital equity and inclusion. This year, from October 7 to 11, thousands of organizations and individuals across the country will come together to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and work toward creating a more digitally inclusive world. That includes Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle IT continues a tradition of knowledge sharing with its fifth annual Learning Conference
September 13, 2024
Now in its fifth year, the internal Seattle IT Learning Conference has become a bit of a tradition. The 2024 iteration, themed “Revitalize: Designing Our Future,” brought together thought leaders, innovators, and public service professionals to share insights and strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of technology. It was held… [ Keep reading ]
Rob Lloyd confirmed as the City of Seattle’s Chief Technology Officer
September 3, 2024
Today, September 3, 2024, the Seattle City Council officially appointed Rob Lloyd as the new chief technology officer for the City of Seattle. Lloyd’s appointment by the full council completes a process that began on May 30, 2024, when Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Lloyd’s selection as interim CTO. The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Keep cool and stay safe with the City of Seattle Heat Safety webpage
July 8, 2024
People in the Seattle area are uniquely vulnerable to hot weather. Because the region has historically experienced mild summers, homes and businesses often lack cooling systems. To help area residents during heat waves, Seattle IT launched a webpage for heat safety on the City of Seattle’s website at https://seattle.gov/heat. The City of… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle awards community organizations funds to support digital equity needs
May 10, 2024
More than two dozen language groups to benefit from $545,000 in grant funds The City of Seattle is pleased to announce the annual Technology Matching Fund (TMF) award recipients for 2024. This year, 18 community organizations will receive $545,000 in Technology Matching Fund awards to provide digital equity programs and… [ Keep reading ]
Keep cool and stay safe with the City of Seattle Heat Safety webpage
August 15, 2023
Get tips and resources to stay safe and comfortable when the Seattle area experiences a heat wave.
LISTEN: Seattle IT’s Interim CTO Jim Loter talks AI on GeekWire podcast
July 11, 2023
It’s been a big year for artificial intelligence (AI) so far. After the research laboratory Open AI released a preview of the AI chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022, public familiarity with AI software began to rise sharply. Tech companies scrambled to capitalize on the moment. By the end of February 2023, Microsoft… [ Keep reading ]
Keep cool and stay safe with the City of Seattle Heat Safety webpage
May 12, 2023
People in the Seattle area are uniquely vulnerable to hot weather. Because the region has historically experienced mild summers, homes and businesses often lack cooling systems. To help area residents during heat waves, Seattle IT launched a webpage for heat safety on the City of Seattle’s website at https://seattle.gov/heat. The… [ Keep reading ]
Data Privacy Week – plus a few best personal privacy practices
January 24, 2023
Article by Nathan Merrells, Sr. Privacy Specialist The holidaze has passed us by and we’ve rolled around yet again to January. Now is the time when we collectively reflect on our own lives and celebrate the lives of others, especially Martin Luther King, Jr. For many of us, it’s a… [ Keep reading ]