Original post here: Public Spend Forum- the global destination for public procurement by Steve Krauss @PSpendForum “Big Data” is the Big Buzzword in government tech circles these days. At the recent American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Executive Leadership Conference (ELC) in Williamsburg, VA, it was clear that yesterday’s hot topic—movement toRead… Read more »
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3 Unexpected Ways Writing Can Transform Your Federal Health
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing” – Benjamin Franklin When was the last time you wrote something? I mean really wrote something down with a pen and pad of paper. Typing on your computer or smart phone doesn’t count. If it’s been awhile, you might want to break out that diaryRead… Read more »
Momentum on Procurement Reform
In following the conversations with over 500 members of the broader civic tech network at the 2013 Code for America Summit , I was struck by a shared commitment from the community: a commitment to speak candidly and honestly about the barriers we must address and the collaboration required to reduce those barriers. Many challengesRead… Read more »
Civic Studies Field Continues to Grow
This post comes via Dr. Peter Levine, a civics scholar, philosopher, and NCDD supporting member. Peter recently announced on his blog that he will be helping convene a “civics studies mini-conference” this January in New Orleans as part of the Southern Political Science Association meeting. Civic studies is an emerging discipline that holds a greatRead… Read more »
James Miller, Walter Johnson Unveil FCC Internet Speed Test Tool
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a speed test application for mobile broadband networks as part of its efforts to help consumers choose wireless providers. The app for Android smartphones works to evaluate the speed and latency of mobile broadband networks, store the information in cloud environments and provide users an overview of actual networkRead… Read more »
Announcing the new Penn State Democracy Medal
Starting this year, Penn State University’s Democracy Institute will be awarding a Democracy Medal for exceptional innovations that advance the design and practice of democracy. The medal comes with a $5,000 award and tremendous publicity for the recipient, who will accept the medal and give a speech in the Fall of 2014. The medal celebratesRead… Read more »
The Education Gap: Preparing for the Cyber Threat – Plus Your Weekend Reads
The missing link in cybersecurity may not be stronger firewalls or continuous monitoring, but the skills gap that currently exists with cyber pros. DorobekINSIDER Live wanted to get to the bottom of the problem during an impressive panel featuring: (Listen to the archive here): Ron Ross, Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology’sRead… Read more »
You’ve Heard About Big Data… What About Fast Data?
Gentlemen, start your hard drives! If you want to be a Forumula-1 champion, having data at your fingertips is just as important as the steering wheel. The typical Formula-1 car is the product of a $470 million budget that includes research, development and testing. In order to speed ahead of the competition, Formula-1 teams needRead… Read more »
Exploring Open Source Technology
A new paradigm – the shared economy – has emerged and reshaped business practices, governments and our private lives. This shared economy has affected society in dozens of ways: We share bikes, cars, nannies, skills and even our homes.
IJIS Institute Badge & Tech Benefit & Awards Dinner to Benefit National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Benefit to help honor the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers and to promote officer safety Ashburn, VA (November 14, 2013). The IJIS Institute—a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing and safeguarding for justice, public safety, and homeland security—will host the 4th Annual Badge & Tech Benefit & Awards Dinner onRead… Read more »