City of Corpus Christi, Texas, one of the top digital cities

Sacramento , CA — (Market Wire) The Center for Digital Government (www.centerdigitalgov.com) named the most technology-advanced cities in America. The selection is based on the Center’s 2005 Digital Cities Survey, an annual study which examines how city governments utilize digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. The 2005 Digital Cities Survey was underwritten by Hyland Software, developers of OnBase. The first-place cities in their respective population categories are Corpus Christi, Texas; Madison, Wisconsin; Roanoke, Virginia, and Delray Beach, Florida.

Cathilea Robinett, executive director of the Center

"This survey showcases a significant increase in cities’ utilization of both wireless and broadband infrastructure," said Cathilea Robinett, executive director of the Center.  "This survey also continues to showcase the level of commitment by local officials to view technology as a key element in delivering vital citizen services. We are pleased to honor our nation’s cutting-edge cities with the 2005 Digital Cities Survey award."

Top 10 Digital Cities

250,000 or more population category:

1st City of Corpus Christi, Texas
2nd City of Tampa, Fla.
3rd City of Los Angeles, Calif.
4th City of Aurora, Colo. (tie)
4th City of Tucson, Ariz. (tie)
5th City of Chicago, Ill.
6th City of Saint Paul, Minn.
7th City of Wichita, Kan.
8th City of Nashville, Tenn.
9th City of Colorado Springs, Colo. (tie)
9th City of Virginia Beach, Va. (tie)
10th City of Mesa, Ariz.

125,000-249,999 population category:

1st City of Madison, Wisc.
2nd City of Richmond, Va.
3rd City of Winston-Salem, N.C.
4th City of Alexandria, Va. (tie)
4th City of Lincoln, Neb. (tie)
5th City of Des Moines, Iowa
6th City of Irving, Texas
7th City of Hampton, Va.
8th City of Naperville, Ill.
9th City of Torrance, Calif.
10th Salt Lake City, Utah

75,000-124,999 population category:

1st City of Roanoke, Va.
2nd City of Denton, Texas
3rd Ogden City, Utah
4th City of Independence, Mo.
5th City of Richardson, Texas
6th City of Westminster, Colo.
7th City of Olathe, Kan.
8th City of West Palm Beach, Fla.
9th City of Fort Collins, Colo. (tie)
9th City of Arvada, Colo. (tie)
10th Village of Schaumburg, Ill.

30,000-74,999 population category:

1st City of Delray Beach, Fla.
2nd Town of Blacksburg, Va.
3rd City of Manchester, Conn. (tie)
3rd City of Charlottesville, Va. (tie)
4th City of Lenexa, Kan.
5th Town of Flower Mound, Texas
6th City of Lynchburg, Va.
7th Village of Wellington, Fla.
8th City of Jupiter, Fla.
9th City of Medford, Ore.
10th City of Alameda, Calif.

The Center for Digital Government (www.centerdigitalgov.com) is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. The Center is a business division of e.Republic, Inc., a publishing, media and research firm based in Folsom, California.  For more information on the study, visit http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/center/05digitalcities.php. For more information on Corpus Christi’s connectivity, visit http://www.cctexas.com/wifi/