The Seattle Channel has been honored with 11 Emmy® nominations from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, including a nomination for Overall Excellence. This prestigious category highlights the exceptional quality and breadth of the Channel’s programming, as well as the team’s steadfast dedication to… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the City’s work in applying technology, data, and innovation to equitably benefit Seattle and support the business needs of City departments. The CTO serves as the principal technology leader for the City with overall responsibility for vision, strategy, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle IT extends its sincere thanks to Chief Technology Officer Rob Lloyd for his outstanding service and leadership. Rob’s vision, steady guidance, and deep commitment to public service have strengthened our department and helped move the City of Seattle forward in meaningful ways. Please join us in wishing Rob the very best on his next adventure! The… [ Keep reading ]
Digital maps shape how we all access city services, but not everyone can use them equally. Seattle IT’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team wants to change that. We’re hiring two GIS Accessibility Interns to help ensure Seattle’s digital maps are accessible to all—making a real difference for residents with disabilities… [ Keep reading ]
Getting a permit for a special event in Seattle just got much easier—thanks to the leadership and innovation of Seattle Information Technology (Seattle IT). The City has officially launched Eproval, a state-of-the-art online software that modernizes and simplifies the entire permitting process. By leaving behind a decade-old PDF application system, Seattle IT has paved the… [ Keep reading ]
Using technology is a big part of life today. But for some people, like many in Seattle’s Latino immigrant community, it can be hard to get a computer or learn how to use one. A nonprofit group called Casa Latina is working to change that. Since 1994, they have helped… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Data Privacy team celebrates Digital Privacy Week by helping raise awareness of the value of your personal data and providing a few useful tips to help reduce the likelihood that you fall prey to a bad actor. Some of the most common dangers on the internet… [ Keep reading ]
I am the Chief Privacy Officer at the City of Seattle, and it happened to me (here’s what to do if it happens to you….) So, it happened to me, and I am in the business of data security! One day, I was sipping tea feeling like a responsible adult,… [ Keep reading ]
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Seattle IT’s Old Tech Drive, held in partnership with PCs for People on October 7 and 8 at the Seattle Municipal Tower, proved to be a fantastic partnership that offered Seattle employees the opportunity to upcycle their old technology and donate it to those in need, while also being good… [ Keep reading ]
