Ever tried filling out an online form via your mobile phone and then suddenly became angry at the company for not having a mobile version of its website? If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. And federal agencies are recognizing this shift to mobile browsers and apps. David Yang, Vice President of ICF Interactive, andRead… Read more »
Drugs and illegal firearms. These are usually the first things to pop in your head when you think of the black market. But what is another, less easily documented crime? Human trafficking. Yes, slavery still exists today. And human trafficking is currently one of the fastest growing black market activities, with unreported cases numbering inRead… Read more »
Data at your fingertips — that is the mission of The Sunlight Foundation. And now they have a new leader, Chris Gates, who is looking to take that mission to the next level. He wants to make open data the norm, not the rule. Gates sat down with Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program to talkRead… Read more »
Hey there. I’m Christopher Dorobek — the DorobekINSIDER — and welcome GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER… where we focus on six words: Helping government do its job better. On GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER: A Bright Future for Open Data: As more industries are joining the fight for open data, governmental organizations at the local, state and federal levels have becomeRead… Read more »
For those of us with a green thumb, we know that a plant needs water, good fertilizer, and a little love to nurture growth. In the government IT arena, the Govtech Fund is nurturing that growth. When looking at the private industry, the number of companies with venture capital entities backing new products is extensive.Read… Read more »
Want to know about a natural disaster before the hurricane hits? Or when a major water main has broken in your city, making it impossible to drive your usual commute? With open data, this is a reality. The open data revolution literally puts information at your fingertips. On Wednesday’s special edition of GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER LIVE,Read… Read more »
Hey there. I’m Christopher Dorobek — the DorobekINSIDER — and welcome GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER… where we focus on six words: Helping government do its job better. On GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER: GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER LIVE: Making the case for open data: A recap of Wednesday’s discussion about why open data matters. [Hear the full discussion here.] But up front:Read… Read more »
“Why fix it if it ain’t broke?” This seems like an easy motto to live by. For many of us, change can be frightening, and sticking with the status quo is a comfortable option. But in today’s technologically driven world, change is a constant, and adapting is a must. Matt Leighninger, Executive Director of theRead… Read more »
We hosted a special edition of GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER today. We meet every month with the simple idea, get smart people together and share ideas because we believe that the real power of information comes when it is shared. Listen to the Archive. Last month, we discussed enterprise architecture here on GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER LIVE. When mostRead… Read more »
“Money can’t buy happiness.” While this is true, money can buy survival – like food in your belly and a roof over your head. But not all of us have the same access to money or the expensive education needed to snag a higher paying job. And with low or little credit, it’s nearly impossibleRead… Read more »