What Smart Communities Can Learn From the Flu
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Posts Tagged: Big Data
Open Redistricting and Rebuilding Trust
Web-based GIS tools are already in use by governments and they have already proved their worth by providing citizens increased transparency and accountability. Now is the time to apply the same patterns and practices to redistricting, ultimately rebuilding trust in the process.
Making Data the Catalyst to Government Innovation
There is quite a bit of writing these days about how data is the catalyst to government innovation. Over the last several years, the conversation has turned towards how the innovation needed to face the 21st-century challenges requires us to get these data conversations right.
The Missing Link: Data
What’s at the heart of solving some of our nation’s biggest issues like poverty, homelessness and drug addiction? The answer lies in data.
Leveraging Web Services for Smarter, Faster Data Analysis
Platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) are transforming the way government thinks about storage, integration, cybersecurity and analytics, and are helping agencies overcome common data challenges.
The Latest in Economic Development: Why We’ll All Win
Amazon’s HQ2 bid might be the biggest economic development event in a generation. Here’s where you can win in all of this.
Have You Mastered Open Data?
The current open data movement came about approximately seven years ago. The impetus came from individuals wanting more transparency, accountability and a fuel for apps for the betterment of all mankind. So how are we doing?
How to Succeed in GIS Without Really Trying
Balancing best practices in management with strong IT practices are a must. Here are some guidelines to live by.
How To Fix Your Analysis Paralysis
Analysis paralysis is an easy trap to fall into anytime there’s uncertainty. For government employees, that can be said about pretty much every decision you’ll make in your career. Here are some tips and tricks that can help.
Observations From an Armchair Hurricane Responder
We will never halt the commentary of armchair catastrophe pundits, but we sure can lessen the number of claims they make, by taking advantage of the best in class tools that digital transformation offers.