Awards
Accomplishments
Projects
Process Improvements
By the Numbers
100
He was recognized for more than being tall and dashing. This time it was for demonstrated leadership in IT.
Who is Stephen Elkins, CIO of the year
100
Because even CIOs need human contact--they meet monthly to talk tech.
What is the Regional CIO Council
100
We needed to do this because technology spoils quickly.
What is PC refresh 2012?
100
Fueled by Red Bull and Twizzlers this exercise brought startup methods and hacking processes to City Executive team.
What is the Anthony Snipes Shark Tank/Hackathon
100
2000 of these "ringers" were upgraded last year.
What are telephones?
200
This award shows that Austin uses City IT and innovation to meet the needs of hipsters, geeks, imagineers, students and everyone in between.
What is 6th ranked Most Digital City award?
200
In the 3 ring circus of IT, business and budget--this process employs a department director as ringmaster each year.
What is IT Governance
200
For the next episode of "Cops" they may use footage from this project.
What is APD Digital Vehicular Video (DVV)?
200
Taking stock of applications and their investments, this group is starting to see excellent returns.
What is Application Portfolio and Quality Assurance team.
200
Faster than the Pony Express, slower than a text, nearly 6000 of these accounts were migrated last year.
What is e-mail?
300
So you don't feel insecure, this technology provides positive affirmations daily.
What is Enterprise Security Access System (ESAS) - Digital Cities Internal Technology Honorable Mention
300
This project takes a big bite out of complex public safety communication problems.
What is GAATRRS
300
Because no one likes dueling bulldozers--this project made a big impression.
What is Infrastructure Management Mapping Planning and Coordination Tool (IMMPACT)
300
This team is a lean, mean Agile machine
What is the Collaboration Team
300
Someone is watching -- over 135 of these were completed last year
What are Public Information Requests (PIRs) and Investigations?
400
Because he is out standing in his field--this server farmer was recognized for best IT services.
Who is Paul Rinn, Supervisor Enterprise Systems Group (ESG)
400
This first ever publication recognized the City's IT accomplishments in style.
What is City of Austin IT Annual Report
400
This portal allows you to see how your money is used to treat water, make your park prettier and other big projects improving Austin.
What is Capital Improvements Visualization Information and Communication (CIVIC)
400
Keeping up by keeping track, this software keeps tab of the City's technology.
What is Asset Core - inventory tracking
400
"Have you tried rebooting?" - is the first question to over 35 thousand of these.
What are resolved computer service requests?
500
When the world focused on Austin for fast cars and fast living--they used this site to reach the winner's circle.
What is the ATX Grand Prix Website - Best Marketing Website
500
Like an APD SWAT Team - this cross-departmental team of technology tacticians is called in to address tough situations.
What is the Chief Technology Office (CTO) team?
500
Thanks to this project, if zombies overrun CTM headquarters, City IT will still be able to run.
What is Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
500
Helping our server admins to become master marionettes, this open source tool makes configuration of servers come to life
What is Puppet - a tool to configure servers across platforms
500
Because 1300 of these were published--a technical expert getting hit by a bus is less of an issue.
What are Knowledge Management Express articles (KMEs)
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