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Key Work Items

  • The city has been investing in computer technology since the late 1960s. 
  • By the mid-1980s, the city had computerized all its major services. 
  • The city experienced its most significant growth in information technology with the introduction of networking in the mid-1990s. 
  • Today, the network connects all city departments in locations across the city and serves more than 1,500 connected devices. 
  • Many services are now offered through the Internet, available 24 hours, 7 days per week. 

The I.S. Department continues to explore and develop tools to enhance services for city departments and citizens. 

Key work items for FY2011 [pdf]