Could Big Data’s need for better energy technologies translate into global energy solutions? It would seem that Silicon Valley’s polished visage is being called into question. The slick technology that pervades our lives belies the Cro-Magnon infrastructure that keeps it running. But as high-tech, data-driven businesses seek to find innovative solutions to this problem, canRead… Read more »
Deloitte recently released a paper entitled ‘Scaling Edges – A pragmatic pathway to board internal change’, which provided strategies on how organisations in the private sector could best achieve innovation at the institutional level. The paper promotes the following approach: Focus on the edges rather than the core functioning of an organisation Identify projects whichRead… Read more »
This is a funny and well-done video (via 9to5celebrity.com), but the attitude of the employee is annoying.1 To be successul, you have to find ways to make your work more enjoyable, not wine about it. Be creative and help a manager out. You’ll hear more about this theme throughout the week. 1. I’m not necessarilyRead… Read more »
By AlexOlesker Traffic citations are critical for funding police departments, courts, and municipalities. Unpaid citations or missed court appearances result in warrants and additional fees, but finding or arresting fugitives and collecting unpaid fines is difficult as well as time and manpower intensive. As a result, the process often stops there. In Texas alone, thereRead… Read more »
As the 2012 Fiscal Year comes to a close, procurement shops are in full gear awarding contracts in the shadow of sequestration. Many large firms are also trying to close business after months of business development, only to see last minute decisions to make their solicitation a small business set-aside. This creates another potential avenueRead… Read more »
Despite the large sell off in stocks on Friday, the major stock indices, and the TSP stock funds, closed the week with some modest gains and bonds were down slightly. Here are the TSP fund returns for the week of October 15 through October 19 and the up to date monthly and annual returns. WeRead… Read more »
If you look at each of the simple links to ‘Open’ Health IT projects or software products on the COSI ‘Open’ Health web site [or the Resources Section of Open Health News] it doesn’t make much of an impression on you. BUT, take another look and think about it for a minute. When you seeRead… Read more »
By BobGourley I’m not really sure were to file this, and am not convinced it is going to be helpful news you can use as an enterprise CTO. But it is something I feel compelled to share with you. The video embedded below is a mix of art and science. It is one of theRead… Read more »
I recently spoke at the Future Social Government Australia 2012 Conference with attendees, including senior government communicators, looking to explore emerging technologies and how they can take advantage of any opportunities inherent therein. The nominal title of my presentation was, ‘Investigating the Internet’s Evolution & Impact on Social Strategy’ – to me, this boiled downRead… Read more »
It’s good to see that the NSW Government has taken the step to consult the community and public service regarding the social media policy and guidance it is planning to put in place for agencies. The consultation, visible at http://haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/socialmedia (which unfortunately only has comments from me right now) uses a forum-based approach to solicitRead… Read more »