Best Government Emerging Technologies

Posted at 22 February 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

Τhe report recognises governments that are experimenting with emerging technologies to provide government services more efficiently, effectively and have proven results showing how they have created greater public value and transformed people’s lives. The report analysed and identified 29 Emerging Technologies, grouped in 9 categories that include technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Robotics & Space, Smart Platforms, amongst other.

City in the Cloud

Posted at 7 February 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

In partnership with Microsoft Cloud, Atlantic Re:think explored how cloud technology is transforming cities around the world. From public works to transportation authorities, city agencies are turning to cloud-based data gathering and analytics, mobile apps, remote-access programs, and more to facilitate better outcomes in all aspects of city living.

e-Book: How to Talk to Civic Hackers

Posted at 15 January 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

The book, written by Mark Headd, one of the first municipal Chief Data Officers in the United States, is meant for public servants and people working inside government who want to connect with innovators and technologists outside of the bureaucracy. It highlights strategies they can use to collaborate with people doing interesting and valuable work that can benefit or support the mission of government.

Applications based on EU Open Data

Posted at 11 January 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

Inside the European Union Open Data Portal, there is a section where users can find examples of applications developed by the European institutions, agencies and other bodies as well as third parties.

Design in the public sector: An interactive map by Nesta

Posted at 10 January 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

A growing number of governments and public sector organisations have been turning to design as a new approach to help them solve complex challenges and improve the way they work. Through the creation of an interactive map, Nesta and Paris-based lab La 27e Région provide a snapshot of the sector and demonstrates the wide mix of players involved.

Top 100 Government Technology Companies for 2017

Posted at 8 January 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

Government Technology magazine released its second annual GovTech 100, a listing of the leading 100 companies focused on government as a customer, having developed an innovative or disruptive offering to improve or transform government, or having created new models for delivering services.

Cisco Smart+Connected Digital Platform

Posted at 6 January 2017 in Platforms, Apps, Solutions

Cisco’s Smart+Connected Digital Platform is a unifying, cloud-based set of tools that, together, creates a centralized layer for addressing the infrastructural need to connect cameras, water meters, traffic meters, and so on in a reliable, secure, robust and seamless manner.