Discover the Future of Digital Privacy at a Free Panel Discussion with State and Local Experts
January 16, 2025
On January 28, join us for an enlightening panel discussion at the Seattle Public Library about the future of privacy.
Technology Matching Fund grant winner: EchoX, the Ethnic Cultural Heritage Online Exchange
November 27, 2024
Seattle IT celebrates EchoX, a 2024 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant winner that is working to empower and amplify cultural communities through digital technologies and the power of story. EchoX, a nonprofit organization in Seattle, was founded ten years ago to increase the online presence of cultural communities throughout Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Your feedback on Comcast cable services is requested
November 20, 2024
We want to hear from you! Take a short questionnaire about your experience with Comcast.
Seattle recognized as national leader in 2024 Digital Cities Survey
November 13, 2024
The City of Seattle was awarded a third-place finish for a city with a population over 500,000 in the 24th Digital Cities Survey. The Digital Cities Awards are the premier achievement in local government. They involve a formidable, fact-based application process and have been awarded to cities in five population categories… [ Keep reading ]
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund Grants
October 16, 2024
The City of Seattle’s annual digital equity grant application process is now open and accepting applications from non-profits aimed at closing the digital divide and increasing digital literacy in our community! The 2025 Technology Matching Fund will provide funds of up to $45,000 to qualifying non-profit organizations and community groups… [ Keep reading ]
Digital Inclusion week 2024: How access to a computer changed the course of my life
October 11, 2024
Many folks reading this will take access to a computer for granted. That is not the fault of any person; it’s the reality of our world. We use computers every day to do everything from writing emails to paying rent to booking doctor’s appointments to checking our kids’ grades and… [ Keep reading ]
Calling all non-profits and community groups seeking funding for digital equity projects!
October 11, 2024
The City of Seattle’s annual digital equity grant application process opens next Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and will accept applications from non-profits that aim to close the digital divide and increase digital literacy in our community! The 2025 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) will provide funds of up to $45,000 to… [ Keep reading ]
Digital Inclusion Week 2024 continues: Stories on closing the digital divide
October 8, 2024
I learned how to type in high school, in a room with rows of electric typewriters. No backspace or delete, just correction tape that didn’t quite hide the divot left by the typewriter key hitting the page. I learned to type slow and deliberately, but the finished product was beautiful… [ Keep reading ]
Recipes for Procurement Excellence: Check Out the Seattle Procurement Cookbook!
October 3, 2024
Winning a City contract can be a game-changer for local small businesses. But confusing and inefficient processes can keep new, small, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC)- owned firms from being successful as City contractors. These inefficiencies also take up valuable staff time and resources. This is… [ Keep reading ]
Technology Matching Fund grant winner: InterConnection
October 1, 2024
Seattle IT celebrates InterConnection, a 2023 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant winner that is working to bridge Seattle’s digital divide, one laptop at a time. InterConnection, a non-profit organization based in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, won a 2023 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant of $35,100 to provide digital devices to hundreds… [ Keep reading ]