Blinding with Science: 7 Steps for Clearer Communication
Here are seven practical steps for communicating science to non-scientists.
Posts Tagged: data
Webby 2016 Government & Civil Innovation Awards
Providing important information to the public is the primary goal of most government websites. Until recently, that often meant large amounts of text, few images, and troves of hard-to-navigate information. However, advancing technology has provided agencies with a way to creatively and inventively share data with citizens without sacrificing the messages they are trying to convey. From cleaner,Read… Read more »
Pokémon Go: 3 Things for Government Nerds To Consider
Let’s take a look at just a few ways Pokémon Go could have an impact on our work in the government arena.
Stop Data Hoarding: Why You Need an Information Governance Strategy
Rapid growth of data has provided agencies with unprecedented opportunities and challenges. That’s why a proper Information Governance Strategy is needed to better manage, store, and secure data.
A New, Flashier Way to Store Government Data
New IT trends and expectations mean that more than ever, government needs scalable, flexible solutions that are reliable, efficient and easy to manage. That’s where the growing adoption of flash storage comes in.
The Power of Consumer-First Data: The Possibilities of the DATA Act
We have the opportunity to actually transform both how government agencies use data to analyze performance and inform policy decisions, and for American citizens to have stronger evidence that holds their government accountable for the way it spends money.
Prevent a Ransomware Attack with these 5 Must-Haves
What does it take to protect your agency’s network? Here are the five things you need to in place to avoid becoming the next ransomware casualty.
The Right Way to Open Data at the Federal Level
Unless we address the following two things about open data openly and aggressively we will fail — again: (1) how does making open data relate to (or support) the goals and objectives of the government programs that generate the data, and (2) how much will open data cost and who will pay?
Three Key Attributes to Make the Most of Your Cyber Data
Find out about the tools necessary to keep your cyber data safe.
FirstNet 101
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