Next-generation state Web portals are here now, bringing people closer to government
with more services, new designs and Web 2.0 social media capabilities. Read more about the creative ways in which states are using eGovernment Web sites to deliver services to citizens.
Like marketers, eGovernment agencies seek to
connect with their audiences online to serve
them better and build strong relationships.
From blogs to social networks to Twitter,
governments are testing social media channels to encourage participation. But will tactics that work for consumers succeed with citizens?
E Bryan - An Analysis Of Content And Information Management As Drivers For E...Emerson Bryan
The document discusses content and information management as drivers for electronic government. It argues that effective information management is essential for successful e-government initiatives. The Government of Barbados aims to improve access to government information electronically but faces challenges around managing information consistently across agencies. Standards and guidelines for electronic records management are needed to support Barbados' national ICT strategy and the move towards more online government services.
Real Life. Live -- When Government Acts More Like the People It ServesNIC Inc | EGOV
This document discusses strategies for making government services more responsive to citizens' needs and expectations. It argues that with most Americans now online, government must deliver services digitally to remain relevant. It outlines three strategies: 1) Going local by providing hyper-localized online services, 2) Going mobile and social by establishing a government presence on popular sites like Facebook and Twitter, and 3) Going green by saving trips and promoting sustainability through online transactions. The document advocates for continued innovation in e-government to better serve the digital expectations of the public.
2016 12 18 Maquoketa Report-FINAL merged PDFCurtis Dean
This document provides a report on a community broadband engagement and education project conducted in Maquoketa, IA. The project aimed to gauge community interest in a municipal fiber broadband network. Key findings from a community survey found residents are dissatisfied with current broadband options and support the concept of a community fiber network. However, some believe the municipal electric utility should focus on keeping electric rates low rather than a new utility. The report provides background on the community's broadband history and need for upgraded infrastructure to meet future demands.
This document discusses the potential for government 2.0 and openness in government. It begins by noting that while ICT was expected to make government more transparent, efficient and user-oriented in the 1990s, by 2005 there was disillusion as bureaucracy had not changed much. The document then examines several cases of web 2.0 applications in government activities like regulation, cross-agency collaboration, knowledge management and public services. It discusses lessons learned and concludes that there is a gap between web 2.0 openness and government approaches to security and privacy that needs to be bridged to realize the potential of government 2.0.
Like marketers, eGovernment agencies seek to
connect with their audiences online to serve
them better and build strong relationships.
From blogs to social networks to Twitter,
governments are testing social media channels to encourage participation. But will tactics that work for consumers succeed with citizens?
E Bryan - An Analysis Of Content And Information Management As Drivers For E...Emerson Bryan
The document discusses content and information management as drivers for electronic government. It argues that effective information management is essential for successful e-government initiatives. The Government of Barbados aims to improve access to government information electronically but faces challenges around managing information consistently across agencies. Standards and guidelines for electronic records management are needed to support Barbados' national ICT strategy and the move towards more online government services.
Real Life. Live -- When Government Acts More Like the People It ServesNIC Inc | EGOV
This document discusses strategies for making government services more responsive to citizens' needs and expectations. It argues that with most Americans now online, government must deliver services digitally to remain relevant. It outlines three strategies: 1) Going local by providing hyper-localized online services, 2) Going mobile and social by establishing a government presence on popular sites like Facebook and Twitter, and 3) Going green by saving trips and promoting sustainability through online transactions. The document advocates for continued innovation in e-government to better serve the digital expectations of the public.
2016 12 18 Maquoketa Report-FINAL merged PDFCurtis Dean
This document provides a report on a community broadband engagement and education project conducted in Maquoketa, IA. The project aimed to gauge community interest in a municipal fiber broadband network. Key findings from a community survey found residents are dissatisfied with current broadband options and support the concept of a community fiber network. However, some believe the municipal electric utility should focus on keeping electric rates low rather than a new utility. The report provides background on the community's broadband history and need for upgraded infrastructure to meet future demands.
This document discusses the potential for government 2.0 and openness in government. It begins by noting that while ICT was expected to make government more transparent, efficient and user-oriented in the 1990s, by 2005 there was disillusion as bureaucracy had not changed much. The document then examines several cases of web 2.0 applications in government activities like regulation, cross-agency collaboration, knowledge management and public services. It discusses lessons learned and concludes that there is a gap between web 2.0 openness and government approaches to security and privacy that needs to be bridged to realize the potential of government 2.0.
This document discusses measuring government 2.0 initiatives. It explains that benchmarking is a policy tool used to stimulate progress. Benchmarking should reflect a vision of making government more transparent, efficient and user-oriented. The document then discusses how government 2.0 can increase civic participation through open data, visualization, and reducing information asymmetries. However, transparency alone may not generate change without attention and civic culture. The document proposes benchmarking open government data as a way to encourage more transparent and democratic societies.
Korea has made significant progress in developing its e-government systems over the past few decades. It established foundational laws and projects in the 1990s and 2000s to build administrative computer networks and promote informatization. Key achievements include consolidating administrative procedures, establishing common platforms, and advancing internal processes and integrated public services. Korea now provides seamless online services and is recognized as a global leader in e-government development. However, challenges remain such as further developing seamless and converged services. The government aims to complete this transition through tasks focused on usage, convergence and citizen-centered services.
An introduction to Government 2.0, Anke Domscheit-BergPEP-NET
This document summarizes Anke Domscheit-Berg's presentation on Government 2.0. It discusses how new technologies have changed citizen expectations for interacting with government. Government 2.0 uses an open government strategy based on transparency, collaboration and participation principles and powered by internet technologies. Examples discussed include open data initiatives in Vancouver and the US that have led to valuable apps being developed by citizens. Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia are discussed as implementing open government strategies including open data and new participation methods. Benefits include increased efficiency and engagement through open data and crowdsourcing apps.
Government 2.0 / Open Government Introductory Keynote at Pan European ePartic...Anke Domscheit-Berg
This is a presentation I held as keynote on Open Government / Government 2.0 at the Pan European eParticipation Summit (PepNet) at 23. Sept 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. The presentation is in English. The event hashtag was #pepsum.
Overview of Social Networking for Government Agencies in thailandsiriporn pongvinyoo
This document discusses social networking for government agencies. It begins by noting that the Government Information Technology and Services (GITS) encouraged government agencies to use social networking. It then provides details about an e-auction project for a Ministry of Finance social network worth 22 million baht. The project aims to create a Facebook page to better communicate with and inform the public. The document emphasizes that social networks can help government agencies quickly and cost-effectively keep up with technological changes in communication.
This document discusses essential partnerships between government entities and private suppliers for delivering IT services. It provides an example of a successful partnership between the state of Utah and the National Information Consortium (NIC) to develop Utah's government website and online services. Some keys to the partnership's success included NIC developing flexible funding models, leveraging experience with other governments, and being responsive and willing to reduce costs. The state of Utah was pleased with NIC's services and recently extended their contract for another four years.
Government agencies are increasingly using multiple digital channels like websites, email, social media, and text messaging to communicate with citizens. However, integrating these various channels effectively remains a challenge. An integrated platform like GovDelivery allows government to automatically send alerts about updated information across websites, YouTube, Twitter, blogs and more. This helps agencies like the Driving Standards Agency better engage citizens and increase awareness of important updates.
Global communications newsletter september 2010Arief Gunawan
The article summarizes the activities and goals of the Asia Pacific Board (APB) of the IEEE Communications Society. It discusses the structure and committees of the APB, including the Membership Development Committee, Chapters Coordination Committee, Technical Affairs Committee, Information Services Committee, and Meetings and Conferences Committee. It outlines the objectives and plans of each committee, such as organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating activities in the Asia Pacific region. It also describes the APB Young Researcher Award program.
New York City's website nyc.gov serves as a gateway to city government, hosting over 500,000 web pages and attracting over 33 million annual visitors. The site consolidates thousands of municipal resources and has developed over 100 applications that streamline processes like starting a business or accessing benefits. Popular applications include Access NYC for identifying public assistance programs, ACIS for searching property records, Business Express for permitting new businesses, NYC Service for finding volunteer opportunities, online bill payments, and digital permitting and applications.
Vesa terava net neutrality in europe - seserv se workshop june 2012ictseserv
This document summarizes the current state of net neutrality in Europe. It discusses the goals of net neutrality, definitions of net neutrality, and what has been done in Europe so far, including regulations in the 2009 Electronic Communications Framework. It also outlines the reasons the Commission has waited to take action and presents facts from BEREC's traffic management investigation. The document concludes by explaining why the Commission should take action now and outlines a proposed recommendation to provide guidance on transparency, traffic management, switching, and responsible use of traffic management tools.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the City of St. Louis Community Information Network (CIN) website from 1994 to 2006. It provides details on funding sources from grants and partnerships in early years, and an integrated approach within the new City IT Agency starting in 2003. The document also examines challenges around balancing community-centric services with municipal functions and transitioning to next generation systems.
Government 2.0: Cutting-Edge Solutions For Communication, Collaboration, Serv...Booz Allen Hamilton
Government’s ability to deliver optimally transparent, productive, online communication and interaction at all levels is key to our nation’s future success.
The document discusses emerging trends in technology including the growth of blogging and mobile internet access. It describes how technologies are converging to allow media consumption anywhere through devices like smartphones, tablets, and streaming services. New applications of technologies like digital cameras, WiFi, and Bluetooth in mobile devices are changing how people access content and share media.
Reviving the FORGOTTEN Information Superhighway (2003)Wayne Caswell
Debate still lingers over government’s role in building an Information Superhighway and whether our lack of a national broadband policy means the concept is forgotten. Broadband – the “always on” network connection that receives and transmits digital content and services at high speeds – was supposed to change the way we live, work and play … as well as how we learn, shop, make things, entertain ourselves, and interact with others. It was supposed to give us remote access to libraries, museums, medical care, jobs, and government – resources that are available only to people living nearby. But since that aging vision is coming slower than expected, this paper aims to revive the initiative.
EDF2012 Jimmy Kevin Pedersen - New trends in public service and citizens co...European Data Forum
The document discusses new trends in public services and citizen communication in Denmark. It outlines the Danish government's strategy to increase online services and self-service options for citizens. The strategy aims to have 80% of citizen communication done online by 2015. It also details challenges like varying digital capabilities among citizens and the need for segmentation. The national citizen portal is highlighted as the main access point for e-government services and a way to promote self-service. The number of portal visits has increased dramatically, reaching over 10 million in 2011.
State Building in the Digital Era Ken Zita - world affairs forum 12 sept 2012kzita
This document discusses the strategic importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) for post-conflict and fragile state building. It argues that ICT is crucial for promoting effective governance, economic growth, and open societies in these contexts by ensuring the free flow of information, enabling economic development, creating sustainable institutions, and establishing government legitimacy. While ICT investments are important, they are often poorly understood in development planning. The document calls for "smart interventions" in ICT and greater incorporation of ICT in US foreign policy to help stabilize fragile states and support objectives like democracy promotion.
Community based broadband report by Executive Office of the PresidentEd Dodds
This document discusses the benefits of community-based broadband and high-speed internet access. It finds that while broadband access has expanded, many areas still lack adequate competition and access. Some communities have developed their own municipal broadband networks to increase competition, access, and drive local economic development. These networks have encouraged private sector investment and improved service. However, 19 states restrict community broadband, limiting choices for consumers. The administration supports increasing broadband access and competition through community-based solutions.
Future of privacy - An initial perspective - Stephen Deadman, VodafoneFuture Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of privacy by Stephen Deadman, Group Privacy Officer at Vodafone. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
Korea-Australia-New Zealand Broadband Summit 2011: Digital FuturesCollabforge
The KANZ Broadband Summit provides a unique opportunity for industry, research and policy representatives from Australia, Korea and New Zealand to share insights into trends and challenges in our increasing digital future.
Dr Mark Elliott is the founder of Collabforge, an innovative consultancy responsible for a number of cutting-edge digital government initiatives within Australia and abroad. These include the City of Melbourne's Future Melbourne, a multi award winning world-first ‘City plan that anyone can edit’, as well as wePlan Parks Victoria, which leverages social media for the first time to ‘Help guide the future of Victoria’s parks’, and the Southern California Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Wiki, comprising a new approach to public involvement in transportation planning.
Measurement of eGovernment user satisfaction and impactsvdpeijl
Presentation held at the eGovMonet meeting in Hungary on 26 March 2009. Presenting the results of the study conducted by Deloitte and Indigove for the European Commission on \'Measurement of eGovernment user satisfaction and impact\'. See also: http://www.epractice.eu/en/library/288705
Public Private Partnerships In EgovernmentRobin Teigland
This presentation describes how project success can be ensured in a public-private partnership in egovernment. The case study is of ByggaVilla, a construction portal in Sweden.
This document discusses measuring government 2.0 initiatives. It explains that benchmarking is a policy tool used to stimulate progress. Benchmarking should reflect a vision of making government more transparent, efficient and user-oriented. The document then discusses how government 2.0 can increase civic participation through open data, visualization, and reducing information asymmetries. However, transparency alone may not generate change without attention and civic culture. The document proposes benchmarking open government data as a way to encourage more transparent and democratic societies.
Korea has made significant progress in developing its e-government systems over the past few decades. It established foundational laws and projects in the 1990s and 2000s to build administrative computer networks and promote informatization. Key achievements include consolidating administrative procedures, establishing common platforms, and advancing internal processes and integrated public services. Korea now provides seamless online services and is recognized as a global leader in e-government development. However, challenges remain such as further developing seamless and converged services. The government aims to complete this transition through tasks focused on usage, convergence and citizen-centered services.
An introduction to Government 2.0, Anke Domscheit-BergPEP-NET
This document summarizes Anke Domscheit-Berg's presentation on Government 2.0. It discusses how new technologies have changed citizen expectations for interacting with government. Government 2.0 uses an open government strategy based on transparency, collaboration and participation principles and powered by internet technologies. Examples discussed include open data initiatives in Vancouver and the US that have led to valuable apps being developed by citizens. Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia are discussed as implementing open government strategies including open data and new participation methods. Benefits include increased efficiency and engagement through open data and crowdsourcing apps.
Government 2.0 / Open Government Introductory Keynote at Pan European ePartic...Anke Domscheit-Berg
This is a presentation I held as keynote on Open Government / Government 2.0 at the Pan European eParticipation Summit (PepNet) at 23. Sept 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. The presentation is in English. The event hashtag was #pepsum.
Overview of Social Networking for Government Agencies in thailandsiriporn pongvinyoo
This document discusses social networking for government agencies. It begins by noting that the Government Information Technology and Services (GITS) encouraged government agencies to use social networking. It then provides details about an e-auction project for a Ministry of Finance social network worth 22 million baht. The project aims to create a Facebook page to better communicate with and inform the public. The document emphasizes that social networks can help government agencies quickly and cost-effectively keep up with technological changes in communication.
This document discusses essential partnerships between government entities and private suppliers for delivering IT services. It provides an example of a successful partnership between the state of Utah and the National Information Consortium (NIC) to develop Utah's government website and online services. Some keys to the partnership's success included NIC developing flexible funding models, leveraging experience with other governments, and being responsive and willing to reduce costs. The state of Utah was pleased with NIC's services and recently extended their contract for another four years.
Government agencies are increasingly using multiple digital channels like websites, email, social media, and text messaging to communicate with citizens. However, integrating these various channels effectively remains a challenge. An integrated platform like GovDelivery allows government to automatically send alerts about updated information across websites, YouTube, Twitter, blogs and more. This helps agencies like the Driving Standards Agency better engage citizens and increase awareness of important updates.
Global communications newsletter september 2010Arief Gunawan
The article summarizes the activities and goals of the Asia Pacific Board (APB) of the IEEE Communications Society. It discusses the structure and committees of the APB, including the Membership Development Committee, Chapters Coordination Committee, Technical Affairs Committee, Information Services Committee, and Meetings and Conferences Committee. It outlines the objectives and plans of each committee, such as organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating activities in the Asia Pacific region. It also describes the APB Young Researcher Award program.
New York City's website nyc.gov serves as a gateway to city government, hosting over 500,000 web pages and attracting over 33 million annual visitors. The site consolidates thousands of municipal resources and has developed over 100 applications that streamline processes like starting a business or accessing benefits. Popular applications include Access NYC for identifying public assistance programs, ACIS for searching property records, Business Express for permitting new businesses, NYC Service for finding volunteer opportunities, online bill payments, and digital permitting and applications.
Vesa terava net neutrality in europe - seserv se workshop june 2012ictseserv
This document summarizes the current state of net neutrality in Europe. It discusses the goals of net neutrality, definitions of net neutrality, and what has been done in Europe so far, including regulations in the 2009 Electronic Communications Framework. It also outlines the reasons the Commission has waited to take action and presents facts from BEREC's traffic management investigation. The document concludes by explaining why the Commission should take action now and outlines a proposed recommendation to provide guidance on transparency, traffic management, switching, and responsible use of traffic management tools.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the City of St. Louis Community Information Network (CIN) website from 1994 to 2006. It provides details on funding sources from grants and partnerships in early years, and an integrated approach within the new City IT Agency starting in 2003. The document also examines challenges around balancing community-centric services with municipal functions and transitioning to next generation systems.
Government 2.0: Cutting-Edge Solutions For Communication, Collaboration, Serv...Booz Allen Hamilton
Government’s ability to deliver optimally transparent, productive, online communication and interaction at all levels is key to our nation’s future success.
The document discusses emerging trends in technology including the growth of blogging and mobile internet access. It describes how technologies are converging to allow media consumption anywhere through devices like smartphones, tablets, and streaming services. New applications of technologies like digital cameras, WiFi, and Bluetooth in mobile devices are changing how people access content and share media.
Reviving the FORGOTTEN Information Superhighway (2003)Wayne Caswell
Debate still lingers over government’s role in building an Information Superhighway and whether our lack of a national broadband policy means the concept is forgotten. Broadband – the “always on” network connection that receives and transmits digital content and services at high speeds – was supposed to change the way we live, work and play … as well as how we learn, shop, make things, entertain ourselves, and interact with others. It was supposed to give us remote access to libraries, museums, medical care, jobs, and government – resources that are available only to people living nearby. But since that aging vision is coming slower than expected, this paper aims to revive the initiative.
EDF2012 Jimmy Kevin Pedersen - New trends in public service and citizens co...European Data Forum
The document discusses new trends in public services and citizen communication in Denmark. It outlines the Danish government's strategy to increase online services and self-service options for citizens. The strategy aims to have 80% of citizen communication done online by 2015. It also details challenges like varying digital capabilities among citizens and the need for segmentation. The national citizen portal is highlighted as the main access point for e-government services and a way to promote self-service. The number of portal visits has increased dramatically, reaching over 10 million in 2011.
State Building in the Digital Era Ken Zita - world affairs forum 12 sept 2012kzita
This document discusses the strategic importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) for post-conflict and fragile state building. It argues that ICT is crucial for promoting effective governance, economic growth, and open societies in these contexts by ensuring the free flow of information, enabling economic development, creating sustainable institutions, and establishing government legitimacy. While ICT investments are important, they are often poorly understood in development planning. The document calls for "smart interventions" in ICT and greater incorporation of ICT in US foreign policy to help stabilize fragile states and support objectives like democracy promotion.
Community based broadband report by Executive Office of the PresidentEd Dodds
This document discusses the benefits of community-based broadband and high-speed internet access. It finds that while broadband access has expanded, many areas still lack adequate competition and access. Some communities have developed their own municipal broadband networks to increase competition, access, and drive local economic development. These networks have encouraged private sector investment and improved service. However, 19 states restrict community broadband, limiting choices for consumers. The administration supports increasing broadband access and competition through community-based solutions.
Future of privacy - An initial perspective - Stephen Deadman, VodafoneFuture Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of privacy by Stephen Deadman, Group Privacy Officer at Vodafone. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
Korea-Australia-New Zealand Broadband Summit 2011: Digital FuturesCollabforge
The KANZ Broadband Summit provides a unique opportunity for industry, research and policy representatives from Australia, Korea and New Zealand to share insights into trends and challenges in our increasing digital future.
Dr Mark Elliott is the founder of Collabforge, an innovative consultancy responsible for a number of cutting-edge digital government initiatives within Australia and abroad. These include the City of Melbourne's Future Melbourne, a multi award winning world-first ‘City plan that anyone can edit’, as well as wePlan Parks Victoria, which leverages social media for the first time to ‘Help guide the future of Victoria’s parks’, and the Southern California Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Wiki, comprising a new approach to public involvement in transportation planning.
Measurement of eGovernment user satisfaction and impactsvdpeijl
Presentation held at the eGovMonet meeting in Hungary on 26 March 2009. Presenting the results of the study conducted by Deloitte and Indigove for the European Commission on \'Measurement of eGovernment user satisfaction and impact\'. See also: http://www.epractice.eu/en/library/288705
Public Private Partnerships In EgovernmentRobin Teigland
This presentation describes how project success can be ensured in a public-private partnership in egovernment. The case study is of ByggaVilla, a construction portal in Sweden.
In the information age, eGovernment is helping the public sector redefine itself by putting value-added services on the Internet. This document highlights state and local eGovernment success stories.
This document proposes a simple procedure for implementing e-government projects in developing countries. The procedure involves 4 steps: 1) project preparation including understanding the project and preliminary considerations, 2) identifying case studies from other countries, 3) implementation, and 4) measuring the project maturity. Case studies from several countries are analyzed to identify issues and solutions to inform requirements. An agile approach is recommended. The procedure is intended to provide guidelines rather than a strict methodology given the variability across countries.
1) The document discusses enterprise architecture as a tool for digital state transformation in Poland, outlining key problems with the current lack of a unified vision and issues with eGovernment services.
2) It proposes using enterprise architecture as a strategic management tool to support digital state development through operationalizing objectives, standardizing models and principles, and linking business, data, software and technical solutions.
3) Examples are provided of how enterprise architecture has been applied in other countries and in Poland, including at the Ministry of Finance and Social Insurance Institution, to bring more coordination, interoperability and improved services.
Global Forum 2012 Presentation: Nesar Maroof, Bahrain Government AuthorityGlobalForum
The document discusses Bahrain's eGovernment strategy and achievements from 2016. It outlines the strategic objectives to launch innovative initiatives and enhance opportunities. Some key achievements include over 240 available eServices, international commendations for Bahrain's integrated portal, and increased mobile and national portal users. Factors of success included leadership support, partnerships, clear objectives, and seeking user feedback. Enhancement opportunities were identified through analyzing internal/external factors and customer satisfaction surveys.
This document discusses Project CIVITAS, an eGovernment platform that provides cloud-based services for citizens and enterprises to communicate electronically with public sector organizations in Slovakia. It launched with 15 municipalities and over 370,000 citizens. The CIVITAS platform offers standardized eGovernment forms and services, and integrates with Scytl's eConsultation tool to enable online citizen participation in decision making. Key benefits include increased transparency, faster request processing, cost savings, and providing 24/7 government access.
From eGovernment to Smart Government, United Arab EmiratesUNDP India
Dubai has transformed its government through e-government and smart government initiatives. It launched an e-government program in 2000 to digitize government services. In 2009 it established the Dubai Smart Government Department to lead the next phase, adopting a hybrid centralization/decentralization model. This involved implementing over 50 shared electronic services across 40 government entities. The initiatives have improved customer satisfaction, increased operational efficiencies through cost savings and automated processes, and achieved economies of scale. Dubai now aims to become a fully connected smart government and smart city through continued digitization of services and use of smart technologies.
The document discusses the introduction of e-governance programs at the University of Bologna Law Faculty. It provides an overview of the CIRSFID research center, its courses in legal informatics and ICT law, and its undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science and law and e-governance. It then outlines the agenda for a workshop on organizing e-governance module content using a wiki platform.
The Integrated e-Government Programme (i-Gov) aims to integrate all Qatari government services into a single online access point to improve efficiency and accessibility. Key achievements include establishing a single government portal (Hukoomi), providing over 300 online information services and 60 transactional services, and facilitating over 1.4 million online transactions. i-Gov is governed through various committees involving high-level government and stakeholder representatives to ensure political and public support. It follows a strategic master plan to implement initiatives in phases from 2006 to 2011, addressing the ICT environment, readiness, and usage through standardized development processes.
E. Bryan - Penetration Of ICTs Within The Caribbean RegionEmerson Bryan
Penetration of ICTs within the Caribbean Region
The document discusses the increasing penetration and importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the Caribbean region. ICTs now provide up-to-the-minute information on disasters through cell phones and websites. Most governments are exploring how to maximize ICTs to increase productivity and participation. While ICT access and skills are still lacking, countries and regional organizations are working to bridge the digital divide through initiatives that expand infrastructure, develop e-government services, and increase computer literacy.
IJCER (www.ijceronline.com) International Journal of computational Engineeri...ijceronline
This document discusses a web service management system (WSMS) called WebSenior that aims to provide e-government services to senior citizens. It focuses on key components like service composition, optimization, and privacy preservation. Service composition automatically selects and integrates individual web services. Service optimization selects services and composite services to generate execution plans based on quality of service models. The paper also discusses related work and proposes that WebSenior provides an integrated framework for seamless cooperation between government agencies to deliver customized senior citizen services. It analyzes the components of WebSenior and how they contribute to providing dynamic, optimized, and private services for citizens.
The mobile portal gencat.mobi offers Catalan citizens access to public governmental and administrative services from their mobile devices. It currently provides transit, public facility location, suburban railway, and news services. openTrends is working with the Catalan government to expand gencat.mobi to include weather and transportation planning services. gencat.mobi was developed using openFrame, a mobile web framework that allows building a single application that dynamically adapts to different devices.
1) The document discusses how government use of the web has evolved from static HTML pages with limited content and participation in 1997 to today's highly interactive services, rich multimedia, and encouragement of citizen participation through Web 2.0 technologies.
2) It provides definitions of Web 2.0 and discusses how Web 2.0 can help increase government transparency, citizen involvement, and public-private collaboration through tools like mashups, wikis, blogs, and data sharing.
3) Key challenges discussed include balancing security needs with open data sharing, understanding changing user demographics, and measuring the success of Web 2.0 initiatives.
Next generation e-government: G-Cloud and beyondoleg2030
The document discusses next generation e-government and latest technology trends shaping the future, including cloud computing, open data initiatives, government app stores, and mobile service delivery. It provides examples of e-government 2.0 initiatives in countries like the US, UK, Australia, and South Korea. The World Bank's support for e-government is also outlined, focusing on strategic themes of access, transformation, and innovation. Examples of World Bank e-government projects in countries like Sri Lanka, Chile, and El Salvador are provided.
This article provides an overview of current international e-Government practices and the role of the national identity management infrastructure program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in supporting e-Government development. It describes the benefits of e-Government that various governments worldwide have identified, sheds light on some recent surveys on the delivery of e-Government by some countries, highlights some examples and puts the position of the United Arab Emirates into context. It then discusses the program's use of Identity Management in the strategic initiatives, explains their purpose in the facilitation of e-Government within the United Arab Emirates and describes a general roadmap for implementation.
The tremendous development in technology and the aggressive blend of
information technology have brought about a phenomenal shift in banking
operations the world over. For the banks, technology has not only emerged
as a strategic resource for achieving higher efficiency, control of operations,
productivity and profitability, but a means for survival. From customers’
perspective, it is the realization of their anywhere, anytime, anyway banking
dream (Balwinder et al., 2004). Consequently, the banks have been
compelled to embrace technology, recognizing that this will enable them to
meet the increasing customer expectation, and also equip them to gain a firm
stand in the highly competitive banking environment.
Future of Citizen Engagement & Asset Management with CitySourced and Cityworksandrewkkirk
Mobile Platform as a Service for Citizens can provide a turnkey solution to extend access to a city's work reporting system through a mobile app. It allows citizens to quickly submit service requests that are routed directly to the cityworks system. The solution costs $3,600 for 3 years and requires no software installation or IT support. It offers benefits like reducing costs from fewer calls and emails being handled and improving citizen engagement through a more streamlined mobile experience.
eGovernance policy for the state of Gujarat 2014 2019Vibrant Gujarat
Minimum Government, Maximum Governance
[1.] To bring about ICT enabled all round sustainable development and inclusive growth of the state
[2.] To provide transport, affordable and efficient public service delivery closer to the doorstep of citizen and [3.] To ensure the socioeconomic empowerment of all (with special emphasis on women, youth and the marginalized) through digital inclusion.
This document summarizes Kentucky Interactive's work in 2014 to make Kentucky government services mobile-friendly and accessible online. Some key points:
- Kentucky Interactive launched over 275 mobile-friendly websites and applications using responsive design since 2012. This ensures consistent experience across devices.
- In 2014, they processed over $2.5 billion in payments for 117 government agencies and developed 133 new eGovernment projects, most at no cost to the agencies.
- They have helped more agencies offer services like business registration, license renewal, and bill payment online through the Kentucky.gov portal. This increases access and convenience for citizens.
This document discusses e-government, defining it as using information technologies to transform relations between government agencies and citizens, businesses, and other government arms. It outlines the phases of administrative reforms related to e-government and how e-government maps various factors like governance, ICT, business process reengineering, and citizens. The types and benefits of e-government for citizens, businesses, and government are presented. Challenges and policy recommendations for developing effective e-government are also discussed.
Technology And Customer Consultation Kieran Lenihanklenihan
The document discusses citizen participation and customer consultation through new technologies like Web 2.0. It notes that Web 2.0 allows for greater consultation and involvement of citizens through social media sites. Reasons to consider these technologies include their popularity, potential to involve citizens in improving services, and opportunities for cost savings. The document advocates for more transparency and debate to foster trust and societal outcomes.
Taptu: Mobile Touch Web Report 'Government & Non-Profit' Update Mar 2010Taptu Touch Search
This document provides a summary of mobile touch web sites in the government and non-profit sector from March 2010. It analyzes over 367,000 mobile touch sites across various categories. For the government and non-profit category, which comprised 3.7% of sites, religion sites made up 72.5% while medical sites were 13.7%. Examples of strong mobile sites highlighted were Directgov, MIT, and charities like Love the Unloved. The document concludes the sector could further leverage the touch web for fundraising and outreach.
Using technology can help governments better engage citizens and meet increasing expectations with fewer resources. Examples show how governments are leveraging open data and cloud services to improve citizen services. Edmonton, Vancouver, and other cities publish data on platforms like Microsoft's Open Government Data Initiative to encourage public participation and transparency. This allows governments to deliver better services and experiences to citizens through multi-channel engagement.
E-government consists of government services provided online through websites and transactions completed electronically. It ranges from basic informational websites to more advanced services that allow financial transactions and two-way communication between governments and citizens. E-government aims to improve access to services, increase government accountability, and transform how services are delivered to better meet citizen needs. It develops through phases from an emerging informational presence to a networked presence with integrated online interactions across government agencies and constituents.
The document discusses IPv6 adoption and some challenges around educating broadband users. Key points:
- A major event saw over 3,000 websites support IPv6 permanently, but it still only accounts for 0.1% of traffic.
- Last mile providers have been criticized for their lack of IPv6 readiness, as they bear the cost of running both IPv4 and IPv6 networks but can't pass those costs to consumers.
- There is a challenge in getting customers to upgrade equipment like home gateways to support IPv6 when their current devices work fine for IPv4.
- The Internet Society Hong Kong has launched an education campaign to explain IPv6 to consumers and encourage enabling it, though it does
Web 2.0 - From a Social to a Service WebJury Konga
Web 2.0 is typically seen as simply a set of Social web tools. However, for the public sector, there is a need to address not only citizen engagement but also the need for enhanced eService delivery. A series of future service scenarios and the concept of "Service One" is also presented to address the issue of the jurisdictional divide in public service delivery.
NIC Inc., Tennessee Division, 2015 Annual ReportNIC Inc | EGOV
The document summarizes the 15-year partnership between NIC and the state of Tennessee to develop and manage online government services on TN.gov. It discusses how over 15 million transactions and $6 billion are processed annually through TN.gov applications. It also highlights new services launched, awards received, and increasing mobile traffic to the site.
This document summarizes innovations in Utah's online government services. It discusses new exam software that allows agencies to create customizable online exams. It also discusses how mobile access is increasingly important as over 90% of Americans now have smartphones. The document also advises not to rush security breach notifications and to thoroughly investigate before sharing information to avoid providing inaccurate details. It highlights how Utah's online services have saved $46 million over five years through lower costs compared to offline services.
The document provides an overview of the successes of the first year of the eGovernment partnership between the Wisconsin Interactive Network (WIN) and the state of Wisconsin. Some key accomplishments include launching 21 services, including 5 mobile apps, 9 participating agencies, and handling over 29,000 customer support requests. Looking ahead, WIN plans to launch more services and mobile apps in 2015 and revamp some agency websites.
The document also summarizes some specific services launched in the first year, including an online and phone deer harvest registration system for the Department of Natural Resources that has registered over 10,000 deer, and two mobile apps related to fishing/wildlife and state parks that have been downloaded over 100,000 times total. It also discusses
Vermont Information Consortium 2014 ReportNIC Inc | EGOV
This document provides an overview of the Vermont portal's achievements over its first seven years and introduces some upcoming services. It discusses the launch of the electronic Current Use application (eCUSE) which allows landowners to apply for the Current Use Tax program online. It also summarizes an article about not rushing security breach notifications and following an incident response plan. Finally, it announces a new flexible template for the Content Management System that was designed to meet Vermont's needs and allow agencies to communicate more effectively with citizens.
The document discusses SC.gov being selected to continue as South Carolina's eGovernment provider through 2021. It highlights the growth of Palmetto Pay for online payments processing and new features like encrypted card swipes. It also summarizes the online consumer complaint system developed with the Department of Consumer Affairs that won an award and how the Department of Natural Resources implemented a new online licensing system.
Pre-Employment Screening Program 2014 ReportNIC Inc | EGOV
The PSP annual report summarizes the program's accomplishments in 2014. Key points include:
1) The PSP customer service team was awarded for excellent service metrics like answering calls within 30 seconds and responding to emails the same day.
2) Over 97% of audited companies could provide driver consent forms as required. Education efforts helped improve compliance for companies that initially failed audits.
3) Enhancements to reflect FMCSA's new adjudicated citation policy were successfully implemented, and an education campaign prepared users for the changes.
MSI partnered with the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to expand government transparency. They redeveloped the State Transparency Website (transparency.mississippi.gov) which features regularly updated budget, expenditure, and workforce data for agencies. Citizens can search this data to view the financial activities of government. MSI also helped launch the Public Meeting Notices website and Online Contract and Procurement Search to further transparency. These initiatives allow citizens and businesses to more easily view and engage with state government activities and opportunities.
The document provides an overview of Hawaii Information Consortium's (HIC) activities and accomplishments in 2014. Key points include:
- HIC partnered with over 95% of Hawaii government agencies to provide online services to citizens at no cost to the state.
- In 2014, HIC launched 11 new services, upgraded 17 existing services, launched 4 websites and 1 mobile app. They also processed over $1.6 billion in payments.
- HIC provided over 23,000 hours of labor to partners at no cost, saving the state over $5 million in costs. Further engagement could save $10-15 million more.
Colorado Interactive was awarded a new five-year contract with two additional two-year renewals to continue providing services to Colorado through 2023. The contract includes improved service levels and commitments to world-class service. Colorado Interactive has enhanced its infrastructure, training, and project management to improve services. In 2014, over 3 million transactions were processed and nearly $1 billion was collected and distributed to government agencies across Colorado.
NIC 2013 Annual Report: It's All About Access -- Anatomy of Modern GovernmentNIC Inc | EGOV
The document discusses NIC Inc., a company that builds online government services to improve access to government. It summarizes that NIC has been applying technology to connect citizens directly to government for over 20 years, making the process more accessible, responsive, understandable and simple. It details NIC's focus on innovation, partnerships with governments, and commitment to communities as key to its success and mission of enhancing access to government through technology.
1) The document discusses a survey of 200 Federal managers about how budget cuts are impacting their agencies. 62% have personally experienced tighter budgets and 73% believe budgets will be even lower in 2015.
2) Respondents say budget cuts are having a devastating (12%) or significant (58%) impact on their agency's ability to perform its mission.
3) The document finds that about 1 in 5 Federal employees can be considered "innovators" who are more open to alternative approaches like new funding methods or outsourcing to address budget cuts. Innovators believe up to 25% of their agency's budget could come from new sources.
NIC 2012 Annual Report: We Build on InnovationNIC Inc | EGOV
NIC had a very successful year in 2012, with record revenues and earnings. The company continued its strategy of innovation, focusing on mobile technologies and expanding its portfolio of government services. It also grew its business through new partnerships, contract renewals, and sole-source agreements. A key study found that NIC's self-funded eGovernment model has helped states avoid millions in costs.
The document provides an executive summary and overview of projects completed in 2012 by Arizona Interactive for the state of Arizona. Some key accomplishments include launching the first successful online hunt draw application for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, redesigning the state's official website AZ.gov in Drupal, and establishing a secondary disaster recovery site to ensure continuity of operations. In total, Arizona Interactive completed 30 projects for state agencies and 39 internal projects.
This annual report summarizes Kansas.gov's activities and accomplishments in 2012. Key points include:
- Kansas.gov celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing online government services to Kansas.
- The report discusses challenges faced in 2012 like an application maintenance backlog, and efforts made to address issues and improve performance.
- New business development managers were hired to strengthen relationships with partners and identify new opportunities.
- Employees supported the Topeka Rescue Mission through donations of items and volunteering, helping provide meals and services to those in need.
The document summarizes Mississippi Interactive's work with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and other state agencies. It discusses the launch of a successful mobile Driver's Practice Test app by MSI in partnership with DPS that has been downloaded over 4,700 times. It also mentions MSI's focus on expanding Mississippi's mobile presence and developing additional mobile apps for state agencies.
New Mexico Interactive's mission is to assist the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and Motor Vehicle Division in becoming more accessible and responsive through online services. In 2012, NMI continued developing new online services for TRD and MVD while maintaining existing ones. Some of the new services included feedback forms, appointment setting, and small business driver monitoring. NMI also helped redesign the TRD and MVD websites to incorporate new features. Traffic to the MVD website increased in 2012 with over 400,000 more visits and 700,000 additional page views compared to 2011. Mobile visits to the MVD site more than doubled from 2011 to 2012.
The document summarizes initiatives and projects from Tennessee in 2012. Key points:
- NIC partnered with state agencies to roll out new services like TDOT's SmartWay mobile apps and a handgun permit system. Usage of existing online services also grew.
- The Department of Safety & Homeland Security launched iPad kiosks (ASSETS project) at driver's license centers, reducing wait times by over 40% and avoiding over 8,000 staff hours annually.
- NIC adopted agile development practices for projects, using frequent feedback to focus on delivering business value, as with a new app for managing school bus driver training and certification.
The document provides an overview of the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) in 2012. It discusses how the PSP allows motor carriers to access driver records through NIC without cost to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It highlights new features launched in 2012 like PSP 2.0 which allows industry service providers direct access, a PSP iPhone app, and improved account holder audits. It also discusses how NIC conducts outreach to promote PSP adoption through presentations, webinars, and attending industry events.
NIC Technologies provides innovative digital government solutions to federal agencies using a self-funded contracting model. It has developed mobile applications to deliver campaign finance information and helps agencies manage the federal rulemaking process through its Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System, which streamlines public comments and access to regulations. The company pioneered this approach to deliver services without taxpayer cost through transaction-based models and has supported over 17 million visits and 29.5 million transactions for the Federal Election Commission.
The IN.gov Program had an exceptional year of innovation and growth in 2012. It deployed over 50 new or enhanced applications and websites, and showcased an innovative tool to increase child safety at the Indiana State Fair. The program efficiently supported over 180 existing applications and websites, fulfilling over 6,300 service requests. It focused on providing innovative solutions, reinvesting in technology infrastructure, and providing community support. The program achieved these goals through the partnership between Indiana and Indiana Interactive, and an dedicated staff.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
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DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
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- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Website Developer for your Website | FODUUFODUU
Choosing the right website developer is crucial for your business. This article covers essential factors to consider, including experience, portfolio, technical skills, communication, pricing, reputation & reviews, cost and budget considerations and post-launch support. Make an informed decision to ensure your website meets your business goals.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
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Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
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GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
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In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
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Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
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ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?
eGovernment Ahead Of Schedule
1. Thought Leadership Profile | NIC
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of Schedule
Next-generation state Web portals are here now, bringing people closer to government
with more services, new designs and Web 2.0 social media capabilities.
AdverTisiNg suPPLemeNT
2. In eGovernment today, Web 2.0 and
social media platforms are hot topics. And
that’s for good reason. Numerous states are
revamping their Web portals, giving them
popular new features and making them more But the growth in eGovernment portals
dynamic for users. isn’t just being driven by popular new
Web 2.0 applications enable video, social features; it’s also a result of government
networking, wikis, blogs, news feeds, and using technology to serve constituents more
more. Government is using Web 2.0 to make effectively. NIC helps 21 states achieve their said Herington. He added, however, that
its portals more like commercial sites, which eGovernment and Web 2.0 goals. “We have Web 1.0 is still the critical foundation that
is what the public wants. People use features always felt that the ‘e’ in ‘eGovernment’ supports Web 2.0 and emerging technolo-
like interactive tools, videos and RSS in their stands for ‘efficient,’” said Harry Herington, gies. Government still needs to provide more
everyday online lives. Now government is CEO of Kansas-based NIC. “By providing basic services online. To that end, NIC main-
offering those services, too. these services online and creating more tains a knowledge library of more than 3,900
State government portals are packed responsive, real-time solutions for govern- installed eGovernment services and helped
with transaction-driven services, volumes ment and those it serves, we are helping its partner states launch another 400 new
of information, and beautiful images. states, citizens, and businesses operate applications in 2007.
Enhanced search capabilities give users more efficiently.” NIC makes it easy for its state partners to
instant access to it all. States are also The ultimate benefits are more transpar- implement innovative eGovernment services
finding innovative ways to use tools like ency and better public service. “Web 2.0 through a proven self-funding approach.
Twitter, the new social networking and provides an interactive channel into govern- States pay nothing for the portal infrastruc-
micro-blogging service. ment that has not been available before,” ture or development of online services, and
modest convenience fees are applied to a
limited number of services, most of which
support high-volume transactions for regu-
Watch the Videos lated industries. Self-funding gives a state
a vastly improved Web portal and citizens
get more services — all at no upfront cost to
taxpayers.
The next-generation portals are here now.
States are deploying imaginative services
through advanced eGovernment concepts
and Web 2.0 tools. And they plan to do more.
A leader in eGovernment
Innovate. That’s what Utah’s been doing
for years with its state Web portal.
Whether it’s the latest Web 2.0 technolo-
gies or visionary plans for the future, Utah
is a leader.
3. including messages from the governor,
tourism, emergency management
and transportation. Virginia.gov also
provides RSS feeds; podcasts; emer-
gency alerts for hurricanes, wildfires,
Utah.gov took first place in the state security incidents and more; and
portal category for the 2007 Best of the Web numerous widgets. The widgets are
competition. The site also won first place in windows with interactive information
2003. Today Utah is still setting the stan- on road conditions, lottery numbers,
dard for next-generation portals. And other state parks and more. They can be
states continue to watch Utah to see what’s easily pulled by users into their own
coming next. blogs, MySpace and iGoogle Web sites,
The strength of the state portal was a major and Facebook profiles.
factor in Utah’s decision to adopt a four-day and audio files, including press conferences, It all starts with an attractive home page
work week in mid-2008 to cut costs and training videos, citizen advisories and more. that makes it easy to see what’s available.
conserve energy. “That wouldn’t have been The state is working on several plans for From there users can quickly move to deeper
possible without all of the online services the portal’s future. This includes a Web 2.0 levels. The portal offers improved interfaces,
and capabilities that have displaced people collaboration plan, which will enable more and is more dynamic and visually appealing
having to come into offices to do things,” said online interaction with businesses, citizens, than ever before.
Utah Chief Technology Officer Dave Fletcher. and other state and local governments. The In January 2008, Peggy Feldmann was
Thanks to the powerful Web portal, citizens portal also will provide centralized access named Virginia’s first chief applications
can interact with the state 24/7, making it to information on public meetings for 3,000 officer. She’s helping Virginia leverage appli-
practical to close state offices on Fridays. government entities throughout the state. cations from an enterprise perspective as the
Several hundred government services are Clearly Utah believes in eGovernment, and state moves forward on numerous initiatives,
available online at Utah.gov, and new features sees Web 2.0 as a key enabler. “Absolutely,” including more shared services, less paper
are added regularly. Many of these services are said Fletcher. “I think it will help government and an ever-evolving Web presence.
enabled by Web 2.0. “We were one of the first interact more effectively with citizens and be “We’re excited about what we’re doing
states to use Twitter, for example, to communi- more responsive to their needs.” with social media,” said Feldmann. Future
cate in real time with our citizens,” said Fletcher. plans include blogs, a portal for users to
The portal highlights the most popular submit ideas, and other Web 2.0 features.
searches, and provides homework help It’s all about providing more information for
for students. It also offers live chat 24/7 for Award-Winning Progress users. “Our goal is to provide citizens with the
users with questions. “The live chat is a fairly Virginia.gov ranked first in the state portal knowledge of anything and everything about
elaborate system,” said Fletcher. “We track category for the 2008 Best of the Web Awards. Virginia, both how the commonwealth works
the questions that people are asking, and use A new and improved version of the Virginia in providing services and also what we have
that information to constantly improve our portal went live in the spring of 2008, with eye- to offer to our citizens, and to tourists and
site by making access to information more catching images, numerous Web 2.0 features, anyone else who visits,” she said.
intuitive for our users.” more information and smoother navigation. The portal improvements reflect Virginia’s
In addition, the portal provides Utah Govcast, The portal has 26 YouTube channels with commitment to both eGovernment and the
a multimedia center with numerous video more than 100 videos on a variety of topics, environment, an approach with numerous
AdverTisiNg suPPLemeNT
4. environment,” said Rosenbaum. “Everyone
benefits for both the state and its citizens. we want to have a conversation with is doing
“We’re really working hard to move toward a so online. That’s how we’re connecting with
true eGov perspective,” said Feldmann. “Not our constituents now.”
only from just digitizing the paper we have The site is popular with users, but Rosen-
today, but then moving out of using paper in the various opportunities that come and go in baum sees more potential. “I really think we’re
future and helping to save trees in the process.” the creative world. “Web 2.0 is absolutely the just scratching the surface here,” he said. “To
direction in which we need to head in order me, the next chapter in all of this is how to really
to respond to this changeable environment,” have online conversations and communities,
said Rosenbaum. where work can be shared and commented
Web .0 Makes connections If you thought creative people are low-tech upon, and people can be engaged.”
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and don’t go online, think again. “Most of the
fosters public interest and participation in the people we serve and support are incredibly
arts. It’s also a liaison between government engaged online,” noted Rosenbaum. “They
and Rhode Island’s arts community. are networked and prolific computer users.” celebrating Success
A new version of the council’s Web site, People are creating works of art with Not many Web portals are celebrated
arts.ri.gov, went live in early 2008, and computers, and sharing those efforts online. with a press conference by the governor
it aggressively uses Web 2.0 to engage They’re also using the online tools for basic — but Nebraska’s was. The redesigned
constituents. The site provides a broad variety communication. “We communicate electroni- Nebraska.gov was launched in June 2008,
of information, but it’s also a hub for social cally with practically everyone that we serve. with Governor Dave Heineman praising it
networking, with connections to the council’s There is very little printed communication for bringing Nebraska citizens closer to their
presence on MySpace, YouTube, Facebook happening now, which is also good for the government.
and Twitter.
The site also has a blog, RSS feed, chat,
and information on artist housing and health
care, grants, public art, arts organizations,
education, shows, galleries and much more.
Web 2.0 makes perfect sense for the council
and its mission. “The arts community itself isn’t
static,” said Randall Rosenbaum, executive
director of the council. “We don’t just provide
unchanging information on an ongoing basis.
There is always something new and different
happening in our vibrant arts community.”
The Web 2.0 approach helps people
communicate with each other, add their
voices to a discussion and stay abreast of the
5. “Web .0 provides an interactive channel into
government that has not been available before.”
Harry Herington
Chief executive Officer, NiC
Having undergone a complete redesign,
Nebraska.gov was a finalist in the 2008 Best
of the Web competition. The state focused
hard on what users need and want from the
portal. The result is increased accessibility
to government services and a more intuitive
user interface.
Users can now access more than 300
online services in just two clicks. A live chat
service is available 24/7 for users with ques-
tions. The text on the site has been translated
into 12 languages. A “Search By Task” feature The front page has numerous links laid
allows users to find what they’re looking for out on an attractive screen. These include
even if they don’t know exactly what to call it. business services, alerts, education info
By creating the site from the user’s and a rotating “carousel” of new and unique
perspective, Nebraska eliminated the need services. Links are well organized and seem-
for citizens to know which agency or depart- ingly everywhere.
ment they were seeking services from. “You The portal allows users to easily change
don’t have to know how we’re organized to the size of the text, something that older users
find what you’re looking for,” said Brenda appreciate. And it appeals to younger users
Decker, CIO of Nebraska. “We put our most with its true mobile version, allowing citizens
popular services for our citizens right on the to see the site perfectly on mobile devices.
front page.” The self-funding model provided by NIC
made a difference for the state. “Everyone nation’s first education portal that provides
is in such tight economic times,” said students, parents, workers and teachers
Decker. “I think this has been an effective with a central resource for more than 900
means of lowering traditional state costs education-based services.
and yet deploying some much needed and Data is much easier for citizens to find.
very good services for citizens. It’s worked The portal’s design is functional, not organi-
well in Nebraska.” zational, allowing users to quickly drill down
to the information they want. Prior to this,
citizens needed to know which government
agency provided a particular service if they
functional design, Big difference wanted to find more information on it.
West Virginia is the latest state to partner “Our citizens have better things to do than
with NIC, and the collaboration produced spend a lot of time navigating the state Web
immediate results. The state’s new portal, site in search of information that’s difficult to
WV.gov, debuted in May 2008, and the feed- find,” said Kyle Schafer, CTO of West Virginia.
back from the public has been very positive. “The new site is logical and straightforward,
That’s because the portal gives access to and we’re glad to link together resources
huge amounts of information in a clear and from different levels of government to help
simple presentation. WV.gov also features the citizens quickly find what they need.”
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6. The new portal has a common look
and feel across all state agencies. Prior
to this, each agency created its own Web
site, which resulted in dozens of different
designs. The entire experience is now much
more seamless for users.
The portal also includes a new enterprise-
class content management system, which
enables agencies to update information
themselves, instead of relying on portal IT Locatis was named CIO in January 2007. In 2008, the Colorado Web portal under-
staff. And the state added a Google search Legislation was passed in 2008 to consoli- went a major redesign. When doing the
feature specific to the state’s information. date the state’s IT assets and give more overhaul, the state focused on the end-user
The new portal helps West Virginia authority to the CIO. Those changes are experience. “Having services available 24/7
respond to growing demand for electronic resulting in standardized systems, helping to make it more convenient for our citizens
services and interaction. “Our citizenry is the state expand its online services. eGov- is imperative for us,” said Locatis. “I think
expecting it,” said Schafer. “With our Gen ernment is expected to be more effective the portal also does a great job navigating
X and Gen Y folks, they expect to do things under the new structure. to information about the state of Colorado.
online and not have to stand in line.”
Creating the portal was a lot of work, but
it went more quickly than expected, making
the state optimistic about adding even more
services soon. “We thought eGovernment
was years away,” said Schafer. “But with the
speed at which NIC has been able to bring
up sites, we can provide those eGovernment
services here in the very near future.”
New era, New Portal
Colorado believes in the power of the
portal. The state unveiled the new version of
Colorado.gov in May 2008. It’s a dynamic
tool that helps users find a wealth of informa-
tion on a wide variety of topics.
It’s a new era for IT in Colorado, and
eGovernment is a big part of that. Mike
7. So we’re making it easier for citizens to
transact business on the Web, and helping
them to find critical information regarding
Colorado state government.”
The portal is now more appealing to
the eye, and content is always evolving,
encouraging citizens to return often. A
Media Center offers links to cameras for
weather, traffic and mountain conditions.
In addition to Live Help online customer
service, Colorado.gov offers AskColo-
rado, which enables online chat with a
state librarian. The portal also has photo
galleries, and a section that highlights
communities within the state. provided through a Web 2.0 platform is really
Furthermore, lists of services are auto- valuable,” said Meuse. The site uses RSS
matically sorted based on frequency of use, and other feeds to distribute information to after election. “I think that’s something
so the links used most often are always at constituents. The office is working with NIC elected officials will be looking forward to in
the top of lists on the portal. “It’s a smart on adding more feeds, including information the future and learning how to take advan-
site,” said Locatis. “It collects a lot of infor- on weather, news and health care. tage of now,” he said.
mation — not about the people who navi- Future plans include offering videos of
gate it, but how they use the site — so that government meetings. “So many decisions
it can be shaped and be a self-improving that government makes are made in public
resource.” As a result of Colorado.gov’s new meetings,” said Meuse. “Putting out that type Moving forward
portal design, the state was named a finalist of information — decision-makers in action, These next-generation portals fit in
in Best of the Web for the first time in 2008. on video on the Internet for all the constitu- perfectly with several key themes running
ents to see — leads to better involvement in through government today: doing more with
government, better knowledge about what’s less, improving citizen services, promoting
going on, and a more informed citizenry.” interaction and protecting the environment.
Power to the People There are other plans as well. “One feature Perhaps the exciting part is that states
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Eliza- that will be added is blogging, so people can are just getting started. Great strides have
beth Roberts wants citizens to have more really get to know the lieutenant governor, be been made in the use of Web 2.0 and other
information about what their government is able to see what she’s doing, see what her online tools, but there is still much terri-
doing. That’s why the Web site for the Office opinions are,” said Meuse. “The news media tory to explore. “Web 2.0 is in its infancy in
of the Lt. Governor, ltgov.ri.gov, has Web 2.0 can only cover so much, which is where government,” said NIC’s Herington. “And
features that foster more interaction between technology can help deliver information.” By it’s going to get stronger. I’m excited about
the state and its residents. pushing out information itself via blogs, the what the future holds.”
Dan Meuse, deputy chief of staff for office can inform citizens about where the As the preceding case studies show,
the office, said a priority for the lieutenant lieutenant governor stands on key issues. numerous states share that excitement, and
governor is easy communication in both Meuse predicts more elected officials will they are deploying innovative and practical
directions. The Web makes that possible. use social networking — both as a campaign online features that respond to their commu-
“Using the resources of syndication that are tool and to engage citizens in government nication goals and constituent needs.
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