
Another city cryptocurrency? Austin could be next
Austin, Texas, could become the third city with its own cryptocurrency, but officials there said they’re still researching the technology.
Austin, Texas, could become the third city with its own cryptocurrency, but officials there said they’re still researching the technology.
Stephen Elkins, who’s credited with improving Austin’s IT resiliency and a transition to cloud-based services, told StateScoop he’ll step down next week after a decade with the city.
Commentary: Growing up poor showed Ignite Cities’ George Burciaga that a city’s most valuable asset is people. Technology, he says, should center around them.
Early-stage software tested by several cities promises to demystify one of government's most complicated and misunderstood topics.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler says technology played a huge role in helping to find the perpetrator while social media services like Twitter helped keep residents notified of potential threats.
A group of city and county leaders are encouraging others from around the country to join their “name and shame” campaign.
The first American subnational government to participate in the global program is providing new opportunities for collaboration and initiatives.
The Texas city is investing heavily in green energy sources and technologies in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision to back out of the Paris climate agreement.
The future of the Texas capital’s sharing economy shows more potential than ever, even with two big players out of the picture.
The seven cities left in the running for the Department of Transportation’s “Smart City Challenge” pleaded their cases for funds to overhaul their transportation infrastructure through IT.