Archive for November, 2006

Most Digital Cities in US for 2006

The most technology-advanced cities in United States have been named by the Center for Digital Government based on its 2006 Digital Cities Survey. The sixth annual study examines how city governments are utilizing digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Continue reading…

Customer Manufactured Products

CrowdSpirit, a Scottish-French venture, focuses on harnessing the power of crowds to allow inventors and adaptors to take their products to market. By involving end-users in every aspect of a product’s life-cycle, the company aims to start a revolution in manufacturing by creating electronic products driven and inspired by customers’ wishes & expectations. Continue reading…

2006 Digital States Winners are Announced in US

The 25 most digitally–advanced state governments in U.S.A. have been identified by the Center for Digital Government. The Digital States Survey, conducted by the Center, is a comprehensive study that examines best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. Continue reading…

Start-ups vs Corporate World

Kathy Sierra author of “creating passionate users” blog points out the differences between startups vs big established companies. She argues that successful companies are working hard to incorporate the best of both cultures. Continue reading…

Innovation Policy: Europe or the Member States?

This study, carried out by the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, finds that with the exception of SMEs, innovation policy is most effective at the European level. Continue reading…

The Future of Tech - IT100 Scoreboard

With the Info Tech 100, BusinessWeek gauges the temperature of the high-tech industry worldwide. Sifted from a collection of 500 technology companies, the IT 100 list provides insight into major trends and the interplay of different tech sectors across the globe. The list also gives an early glimpse of up-and-coming tech stars and shines a light on the strengths of established players. Continue reading…

The Smart21 Communities of 2007

Intelligent Community Forum announced its list of the Smart21 Communities of the Year - each a model for the development of prosperous local economies and vibrant societies in today’s hyper-competitive broadband economy. The Smart21 is the first stage of the annual Intelligent Community Awards program. Continue reading…

IBM Invests in Collaborative Innovation Ideas

IBM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Samuel J. Palmisano announced that IBM will invest $100 million over the next two years to pursue ten new businesses generated by InnovationJam, an unprecedented experiment in collaborative innovation held earlier this year. Continue reading…

Digital Birmingham

Digital Birmingham has been set up to help Birmingham make the transition from an industrial city to a digital city that is at the forefront of the information age. By digital, Birmingham city council, mean electronic transfer of data using different devices e.g. Digital TV, Mobile Phone, PC, Internet etc Continue reading…

Smart R&D Spenders

Booz Allen Hamilton?s annual study of the world?s 1,000 largest corporate R&D budgets uncovers a small group of high-leverage innovators who outperform their industries. Continue reading…