By BobGourley MarkLogic offers next-generation database technology capable of handling any data, at any volume, in any structure. The video below features Jason Hunter, and enterprise architect with Mark Logic. In this three minute clip he spells out a bit of what make Mark Logic so interesting. He explains in plain english what “No SQL”Read… Read more »
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority located in Buffalo, NY has developed a bus shelter with a living roof. The shelter roof contains short, hardy succulent plants called sedum in shades of green, yellow, blue-green, brick red and burgundy. In addition to the plants, the roof also contains a solar panel, that illuminates an ad onRead… Read more »
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The New Zealand Government’s new Web Toolkit is beginning to ramp up with some very valuable case studies, advise and processes for managing a government agency’s social media presence. One of the latest useful documents released in the toolkit is on how to handle social media mishaps – which, as public servants are only human,Read… Read more »
Best Practices in Plain Language Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. Using before and after examples of plain language from corporations, nonprofits and federal agencies, the Center for Plain Language’s national workshop showcases best practices to help others implement plain language. Speakers: Karen Baker, Senior Vice President, Healthwise, Boise, ID;Read… Read more »
The healthcare industry has gained a lot of attention lately, especially with the endless debate surrounding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Unfortunately, the majority of the discussion and debate has focused on the shortcomings of the healthcare industry and rarely offers realistic or practical solutions for improving care to patients or accountabilityRead… Read more »
By AlexOlesker On Thursday, September 27, the Atlantic Council hosted a stand-out panel discussion on the history of all-source cyber intelligence. The discussion was moderated by CTOvision editor and Crucial Point LLC founder and CTO Bob Gourley, who also has extensive cyber intelligence experience as the former Defense Intelligence Agency CTO and Director of IntelligenceRead… Read more »
The launch of the Government Digital Strategy earlier this year has spurred great discussion around the power of new technologies in government. Thom Rubel, VP of Research at IDC Government Insights, recently launched a YouTube Tech Talk, Government and the Third Platform, which addresses several of the opportunities that have arisen from technology innovation. InRead… Read more »
The City Walking project has won the Living Labs Global Award 2012 for the category of Terrassa. The City Council has awarded the two teachers from Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) Jaume Figueras and Toni Guasch, responsible for the initiative, a certificate of recognition for having achieved this award. City Walking promotes sport as aRead… Read more »
If I were grading political debates as I grade university debates, they would fail in general for lack of support. The biggest problems as I see in the recent Presidential debate were unsubstantiated facts and incredible paraphrasing that had to be rebutted just to make what the other candidate said clear and only somewhat truthful.Read… Read more »