Tech

Web 2.0 Survey Results

I have started to compile the results of our Web 2.0 survey. The results thus far have been interesting. 54% of employees responded that they are using Web 2.0 and 18% of employees are already using Web 2.0 in a professionally (I guess that we are behind in getting our Social Media Policy approved). WeRead… Read more »

Measuring Gov 2.0 (via Web 1.0): Forrester

In two previous posts (Brookings and Foresee), I have explored common methods for measuring websites in a Web 1.0 world in order to find applicability for Web 2.0. Essentially, I am providing a summary in order to educate myself and share that knowledge acquisition with personnel from government agencies and other organizations that are beginningRead… Read more »

Transparency and Open Government Newsletter Just Released

President Obama’s January 21 open government memorandum calls for transparency, participation and collaboration in government. These three concepts have been underlying American democracy since the start, but never have they been so central to a presidential vision. With advanced technologies and creative use of the Internet, a commitment to open government will go a longRead… Read more »

International School on Digital Transformation

Applications are now open for the first International School on Digital Transformation, to be held July 19-24, 2009, at the University of Porto in Porto, Portugal. The School is accepting applications from advanced students and recent graduates from around the world with an interest in how digital technologies are changing societies and the world asRead… Read more »

DARPA Wants to See Through Concrete Walls; What Will They Think of Next?

Let’s face it. DARPA is always on the bleeding-edge when it comes to developing advanced technologies for defense. Just when you think they have outdone themselves, they come up with something even more mind-blowing. DARPA’s latest foray is into developing technologies that actually see through concrete walls, meaning there is no place for insurgents toRead… Read more »

Un miracle pascal s’est produit: Bernard Drainville s’exprime enfin

Un miracle pascal s’est produit les amis: le député québécois Bernard Drainville a réagi à une vidéo où l’on voit Barack Obama parlant de pandémie, une information transmise via Twitter. IL A OSÉ UTILISER LE MOT “PANDÉMIE”. @BDrainvillePQ à @Lyne_Robichaud “Merci! Je retiens ceci: pour faire face à une éventuelle pandémie, ça prend des infrastructuresRead… Read more »

Calling Out a Couple of Gov 2.0 Social Media Rockstars

from localgov20.com – I’ve been doing a lot of research over the past several months about social media for governance. In that time, I’ve seen many efforts to reform government communications – some mediocre, some good, and some great. Using the wide-open Web in a government setting is a scary proposition for most, with theRead… Read more »