So International Open Data is rapidly approaching! All around the world people are organizing local events to bring together developers, designers, policy wonks, non-profits, government officials, journalists, everyday citizens and others to play, chart, analyze, educate and/or build apps with open data. For those of us who started International Open Data Day, it was neverRead… Read more »
By BobGourley CTOvision.com, a blog focused on the needs of interprise decision-makers, provides technology context and assessments via newsletters, blog posts, white papers and social media feeds. With this post we are announcing our latest offering, a podcast series which captures content you can listen to on the go. One of the great things aboutRead… Read more »
Change is everywhere. Change happens at breakneck speed – BUT it takes time to recognize and adopt/adapt. Recall the typewriter return at the end of each line – and how long it took typists to stop using it in word-processing. We unconsciously cling to the old models and cite them as ‘rules.’ The Information InterviewRead… Read more »
By RyanKamauff Here are the top mobile news and stories of the day. Android 4.2.2 could roll out this month – Rumors have it the next iteration of Android will be rolling out shortly. Android 4.2.2 is said to have improved Bluetooth connections among others. Via Phandroid, more here. Google’s Big Potential Problem: The ‘Galaxy’Read… Read more »
Recognize that employees, especially those who are on the front line of your organization and who regularly deal with your agency’s customers, often are the source of innovative services that can benefit your customers. Getting them engaged is key. MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIESSUBJECT: Innovation Innovation is a hot topic. WhileRead… Read more »
By ChrisScott It has become obvious that 2013 is going to be a difficult budget year for DoD Industries. Now is the time to stay focused and concentrate on the things that directly support the Defense Strategy. Everyone from Secretary Panetta on down has clearly stated that our Defense Strategy will focus on a swingRead… Read more »
By RyanKamauff Here are the top cyber news and stories of the world. BlackBerry signs up security firm to screen third party apps – BlackBerry has signed a contract with Trend Micro to screen all their App World submissions. This is a solid move, to further enhance BlackBerry’s reputation for security. While no app screeningRead… Read more »
We talk about being the fly on the wall or the mouse in the wall that can hear everything going on everywhere. It’s more than water cooler buzz. Employees want to know what their bosses really think of them and bosses want to know what employees think about them, about the company, etc. Training isRead… Read more »
The Albany Times Union newspaper recently raised an interesting question: Do we need more artists in public office? Editor Rex Smith points that given how dysfunctional government often seems to be, that perhaps we are choosing leaders with the wrong skill sets. Instead of lawyers and business owners maybe we should be electing writers andRead… Read more »
I’ve been advised of an interesting situation with a resident of the Parramatta Council area, who has been blocked by council from their Twitter account. He’s upset and has written to the Council, claiming that it is unconstitutional for a council to block its own rate-playing constituents from viewing their social media accounts, referring toRead… Read more »