The Clean and Lean Cloud: An Infographic
Lots of people and organizations are moving to cloud computing. That means this is a huge opportunity to “green” our computing. Thanks to GreenBiz.com for this infographic! Original post
Yearly Archives: 2011
TAA Compliance
For any contractor interested in selling its’ products on a GSA Schedule, it is pertinent that you become familiar with, as well as compliant with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA). The TAA outlines where products the government purchases can be manufactured. As GSA Schedule solicitations contain TAA provisions, when applying for a GSA Schedule, yourRead… Read more »
FREE December Training on GSA Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements and Contractor Team Arrangements
Join us for our free December webinar starting at 1pm Eastern on Thursday, December 8. This two-part webinar will focus on a couple important GSA Schedule features: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) presented by Mahruba Uddowla at 1pm. Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs): presented by Denise Alley at 2:30pm. http://interact.gsa.gov/event/free-december-webinar-128-topic-gsa-schedules-bpacta
Refine and Reuse Data with ScraperWiki
We know that developers will be looking to reuse open data for the OS Open Data and OS Open Space Challenge (not the only challenge, see here for the other one!) for ourcompetition event. So we asked @vacantimouse from ScraperWiki to describe what a tool that enables people to reuse and refine open data. ManyRead… Read more »
Please Stop Talking About Global Warming
Question: why don’t people talk more about climate change? It seems to me like something that should be a constant topic of conversation these days, especially given that 2010 was the biggest year ever for global CO2 output, exceeding the worst scenarios scientists had concocted. Yet whenever I bring it up – on Twitter, withRead… Read more »
San Francisco considers new smart card
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) is developing a new smart card for parking, taxis, and — possibly — Muni rides. Original post
MTA launches faster crosstown buses to mixed reviews
MTA New York City Transit launched a Select Bus Service line on 34th St., replacing a notoriously slow route with its version of bus rapid transit. Original post
Wichita launches website for input on transit
Wichita Transit (KS) launched an interactive website to gather feedback about bus services after ridership dropped following a 50-cent fare increase. Original post
Amend Federal Act
To the Congress of the United States: Attn: All Leaders that are interested in Business Creation that will produce Millions of Jobs with Training and Placement of the Unemployed (All Fields) Request the Federal Reserve Act be amended to read. Authorization of the Federal Reserve to issue Currency directly from Treasury in the form ofRead… Read more »
A look at GSA’s Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service
GSA is helping secure Federal networks GSA provides many services to federal users, including communications services. They help agencies tap into the best communications industry can offer and does that in ways that can enhance security. One key method is MTIPS, which stands for Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (MTIPS). This is a way toRead… Read more »