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Silicon Prairie Rises from the Corn Fields

Story and illustration by Hal Goodtree. First published on CaryInnovationCenter.org.

Cary, NC – First there was Silicon Valley in California. Then New York got in the act with Silicon Alley. Now, the new hotspot is in the Midwest. It’s been dubbed Silicon Prairie. Read more

Last Tech Task Force This Wednesday

Illustration by Hal Goodtree. Android guy by Google.

Cary, NC – All good things must come to an end. The eighth and last meeting of Cary’s Tech Task Force is this Wednesday, November 28, 2012. You’re invited. Read more

RTP Unveils New Master Plan

Pictures from 2012 RTP Master Plan. Story by Hal Goodtree republished from Cary Innovation Center.

Cary, NC – Research Triangle Park has unveiled a long-awaited renewal of it’s Master Plan. The document calls for more density, more mass transit and a more urban feel to the iconic technology and innovation park. Read more

Citizen Engagement and Town of Cary

Story by Laura Hamlyn of Town of Cary’s Technology Task Force. Article repulished from CaryTTF.com.

Cary, NC – Our focus as Town of Cary Technology Task Force (TTF) members is to determine how the town can use technology to better serve citizens. Based on that definition, our conversations could result in deep dives into the intricacies of data and server redundancies. Sure, we’re super geeks and technology professionals, but we’re also citizens of Cary, Wake County, North Carolina and beyond. And while technology has helped towns store and share data, it is obvious that technology is now a platform that everyone with access can use as a megaphone, a research tool, entertainment or as a method of creating conversations that lead to change. Read more

What Mobile Apps Should Cary Pursue?

Story by Eric Brown from CaryTTF.com. Illustration by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Crime data. Greenways maps. Class schedules. There is an abundance of data out there, and the Technology Task Force is looking for ways to deliver it to Cary citizens via streamlined, easy-to-use mobile/web applications (aka, “apps”). Read more

Your Opinion Please: Technology in Cary

Cary, NC – Cary’s Technology Task Force (TTF) is wrapping up it’s mission. Now is the time for you to weigh in on the future use of technology for communications and engagement in Cary. Read more

Cary Gaming Industry Powers The Astronauts

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by The Astronauts.

Cary, NC – Joystiq reports that Cary-based Epic Games has made a development arrangement with The Astronauts, based in Warsaw, Poland. Here’s the twist: the guys behind The Astronauts are former Epic employees. Read more

Tech Task Force – Cary’s First Online Meeting

Cary, NC – The Town of Cary’s Tech Task Force (TTF) is scheduled to meet this Wednesday. In a first for Cary, the commission meeting will be streamed online. Read more

October Seminar: Twitter for Business

Cary, NC – CaryCitizen’s October seminar is on Twitter for Business. The date is Tuesday, October 16, 2012 and you are invited. Read more

Tech Task Force Website Meeting Tuesday

Story and picture by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – When it comes to government, the term “sunshine” is akin to “openness.” Technology has revolutionized openness in society. In that spirit, the Tech Task Force is launching a first for Cary – it’s own website. You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday evening at Page-Walker about the new website for Cary’s Tech Task Force. Read more