Social Media and the Future of Democracy Part Two: The Movement of trust away from large institutions and toward social networks

By Andrew Foxwell, Director of Marketing and New Media The future is now. In my last blog, I talked about how people are more important than brands, based on what I learned from the recent session I attended at the Brookings Institute, “How Social Networking Can Reinvigorate Democracy and Civic Participation.” Here’s the next takeawayRead… Read more »

PMP Certification: The 4 Pillars

For anyone who is interested in learning more about and pursuing the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) there are some elements which are essential to focus on. Do not go and purchase training if you haven’t yet figured out what the exam is all about and if you even want to pursueRead… Read more »

Thursday’s political law links

SUPER PACS AND CANDIDATE/OFFICEHOLDER SOLICITATIONS. The Times opines. REP. ISSA SEEKS RECORDS. Politico. “The California Republican sent a letter Wednesday to DNC Executive Director Patrick Gaspard demanding all DNC records, including invitation lists and RSVPs, relating to a policy discussion President Barack Obama held with business leaders in the White House’s Blue Room on MarchRead… Read more »

LA Metro signs make finding real-time info easy

When the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (CA) introduced real-time bus information a few months ago, the agency also rolled out new signs to help riders access the info. In addition to listing the bus stop ID number and providing instructions for getting arrival predictions by phone (smart or otherwise) and text message, asRead… Read more »

IT implications of Chicago Mayor Emanuel’s first 30 days in office

Deltek Director of State and Local Information Services Tim Brett reports. Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, I drove back home to Sweet Home Chicago with my family. As we were driving on the Chicago Skyway, we passed the “Welcome to Chicago” signage, and it was an odd feeling seeing Rahm Emanuel’s name onRead… Read more »

Memphis adds digital signs at trolley stops

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (TN) is installing digital signs at its trolley stops as part of a systemwide $10 million information technology project. When operational this fall, the signs will display the date, time, expected arrival time, and information about service delays and interruptions. Other ITS upgrades include global positioning systems for buses, passengerRead… Read more »

Crowdsourcing a Competition

We developed a concept called “Transformed by You” to involve people to come up with ideas and work with students and entrepreneurs to help turn them into prototypes. You can see here some of what was developed. If you missed the activities last time round, you’ll be pleased to know we’re doing it again, butRead… Read more »