An Update on Platfora: Great capability for enhancing clarity, agility, user self service and mission support from Big Data

By Bob Gourley We have been tracking Platfora for quite a while. They have long been our on Disruptive IT list, we knew long ago these guys would change the world. Now with their announcement that their flagship capability is available for widespread use (see: Platfora, Now Available, Cuts Through Big Data Hype and DeliversRead… Read more »

How are you celebrating National County Government Month?

How are you celebrating National County Government Month? Check out the latest from the National Association of Counties – http://www.naco.org/newsroom/countynews/Current%20Issue/4-8-2013/Pages/National-County-Government-Month-in-full-swing.aspx

Increasing Transparency Initiatives Through Analytics: A case study from Maryland StateStat

The following post is an excerpt of GovLoop’s recent report: Unlocking the Power of Government Analytics. The report features case studies from the state, local, and federal government on how agencies have leveraged analytics to improve services. You can view the full report below or download a PDF Post Highlights Be sure to view GovLoop’sRead… Read more »

California Civic Innovation Project Report Sheds Light on Knowledge Sharing and Innovation in Government

Whether you work at the Department of Agriculture, the California State Treasury Office or the Planning Division of the City of San Jose, you have probably encountered the following scenario. You are tasked with solving a problem — say, how to encourage those eligible for food stamps to take advantage of the program, or howRead… Read more »

Pivots, badges, a new contributor, and bureaucratic ipsum

Hi All – You may have noticed things changing around the blog recently – new logos, new pages, the bio of a new contributor – in short, I’m widening the tent, bringing people in, and trying to branch out into a couple of different things. First, last week’s post (See: Big Data, Social Media, andRead… Read more »

How Political Payoffs Work In NY

The arrest of several New York elected officials and political party leaders shows once again how the influence of money and minor party political lines results in corruption. Democratic State Senator Malcolm Smith wanted to run for Mayor of New York City. Smith’s strategy was to run on the Republican line. Under New York StateRead… Read more »