MyBBT and the Coconut project is about the implementation of a company-wide extranet and knowledge sharing platform. The goal of the platform is to facilitate easy communication and collaboration between internal and external parties and consists of various collaborative tools such as document sharing, versioning, discussion boards etc. The document describes not only the technical aspects of such an implementation, but also the techniques used during the project to receive maximum user feedback and broad user adoption.
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Edital- Execução de obras de revitalização do Parque Ecológico Laura Magalhães
EDITAL DA CONCORRÊNCIA Nº 03/2016
PROCESSO ADMINISTRATIVO: Nº 15/10/55.651
INTERESSADO: Secretaria Municipal de Serviços Públicos
OBJETO: Execução de obras de revitalização do Parque Ecológico Monsenhor Emílio José
Salim -
Fase I,
Bairro Jardim das Palmeiras, Município de Campinas.
TIPO DE LICITAÇÃO: Menor Preço.
REGIME DE EXECUÇÃO INDIRETA: Empreitada por preço global.
1. PRAZO DE VIGÊNCIA E VALOR DO CONTRATO
1.1. O prazo de vigência do contrato será de 09 (nove) meses, que compreende o prazo de
execução das obras de 06 (seis) meses, a contar da data do recebimento da Ordem de Início
dos Serviços, expedida pela Secretaria Municipal de Serviços Públicos, e o prazo de 03 (três)
meses para a emissão do Termo de Recebimento Definitivo da Obra, nos termos do art. 73,
inciso I, alínea “b” e § 3º da Lei 8.666/93.
1.2. O valor total estimado, referente à execução das obras, objeto da presente licitação, é de
R$ 1.564.897,51 (um milhão, quinhentos e sessenta e quatro mil oitocentos e noventa e sete
reais e cinquenta e um centavos).
2. LOCAIS DA EXECUÇÃO DAS OBRAS
As obras serão executadas no Parque Ecológico Monsenhor Emílio José Salim, localizado na
Rodovia Heitor Penteado, km 3,5 - Jardim Palmeiras – Campinas/SP.
Software & Patenting: IP Outside Your Comfort ZoneBen Hoyle
A presentation given as a CIPA Webinar on 25 February 2014.
Provides an introduction to software as it relates to patenting and an overview of current practice in UK and Europe. Details of relevant legislation and case law are provided, together with some tips for drafting.
Provided according to the terms set out here: http://www.eip.com/legal.php - i.e. does not constitute legal advice and should be taken as guidance.
EU Space Research Program @ Stanford - Burton Lee - How To Find Partners and ...Burton Lee
"Partnering with European Space Organizations: The EU Space Proposal Evaluation & Selection Process”, presented by Burton Lee, Stanford University, July 21 2010
ICT Observatories as a Policy Support Tool: The Picto Experience.Enrico Ferro
This presentation contains the experience of the Piedmont Region in using an ICT Observatory as a policy intelligence support tool in the design and analysis of regional policies on ICT matters.
Edital- Execução de obras de revitalização do Parque Ecológico Laura Magalhães
EDITAL DA CONCORRÊNCIA Nº 03/2016
PROCESSO ADMINISTRATIVO: Nº 15/10/55.651
INTERESSADO: Secretaria Municipal de Serviços Públicos
OBJETO: Execução de obras de revitalização do Parque Ecológico Monsenhor Emílio José
Salim -
Fase I,
Bairro Jardim das Palmeiras, Município de Campinas.
TIPO DE LICITAÇÃO: Menor Preço.
REGIME DE EXECUÇÃO INDIRETA: Empreitada por preço global.
1. PRAZO DE VIGÊNCIA E VALOR DO CONTRATO
1.1. O prazo de vigência do contrato será de 09 (nove) meses, que compreende o prazo de
execução das obras de 06 (seis) meses, a contar da data do recebimento da Ordem de Início
dos Serviços, expedida pela Secretaria Municipal de Serviços Públicos, e o prazo de 03 (três)
meses para a emissão do Termo de Recebimento Definitivo da Obra, nos termos do art. 73,
inciso I, alínea “b” e § 3º da Lei 8.666/93.
1.2. O valor total estimado, referente à execução das obras, objeto da presente licitação, é de
R$ 1.564.897,51 (um milhão, quinhentos e sessenta e quatro mil oitocentos e noventa e sete
reais e cinquenta e um centavos).
2. LOCAIS DA EXECUÇÃO DAS OBRAS
As obras serão executadas no Parque Ecológico Monsenhor Emílio José Salim, localizado na
Rodovia Heitor Penteado, km 3,5 - Jardim Palmeiras – Campinas/SP.
Software & Patenting: IP Outside Your Comfort ZoneBen Hoyle
A presentation given as a CIPA Webinar on 25 February 2014.
Provides an introduction to software as it relates to patenting and an overview of current practice in UK and Europe. Details of relevant legislation and case law are provided, together with some tips for drafting.
Provided according to the terms set out here: http://www.eip.com/legal.php - i.e. does not constitute legal advice and should be taken as guidance.
EU Space Research Program @ Stanford - Burton Lee - How To Find Partners and ...Burton Lee
"Partnering with European Space Organizations: The EU Space Proposal Evaluation & Selection Process”, presented by Burton Lee, Stanford University, July 21 2010
ICT Observatories as a Policy Support Tool: The Picto Experience.Enrico Ferro
This presentation contains the experience of the Piedmont Region in using an ICT Observatory as a policy intelligence support tool in the design and analysis of regional policies on ICT matters.
(Ignite) OPEN SOURCE - OPEN CHOICE: HOW TO CHOOSE AN OPEN-SOURCE PROJECT, HIL...DevOpsDays Tel Aviv
Choosing the right Open Source project can be challenging, BUT! Asking yourself the right questions can ease the process
In this talk I'm going to talk about the key indicators of how to choose an open-source project for integration in your environment, as well as set the weight for the specific key indicators based on your needs and specific pain points.
This web app by WP9 acts as an interface to the WP3 Global Optimiser to provide a mean for stakeholders and policy makers to interact with the tool and provide their feedback. The official ePolicy interface, however, will be provided by Fraunhofer IGD in WP7.
In this document we describe the challenges introduced to the project by the geographically distributed nature of the project partners and our approach to ensuring an efficient development methodology based on “agile” principles. We propose the use of DevOps to support incremental software releases and ongoing requirements updates, and show, using examples from the GRAVITATE platform development, how this is being implemented.
Opening Slides from ION Belfast by Chris Grundemann of the Internet Society. Introduces the Internet Society and the Deploy360 Programme that hosts the ION Conference Series.
Prof. Thomas Baaken:Science-to-Business Marketing - A new Model in Knowledge ...FITT
This presentation was held by Prof. Thomas Baaken during the FITT conference „ICT Innovations: Research > Business > Society“ on 10 May 2011 in Brussels.
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Mario Cameron: Turning Science into Business: From Research to Market – the E...FITT
This presentation was held by Dr. Mario T. Cameron during the FITT conference „ICT Innovations: Research > Business > Society“ on 10 May 2011 in Brussels.
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Clustering and networking activities are relationship-based activities that support sharing and developing of competences, knowledge and methods. The documents within the toolbox have a clear focus on activities in the area of technology transfer. Networking and clustering activities are critical leverages for all transfer activities presented in this toolbox, namely: opportunities identification, IP management, Human resources and focused value proposition.
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The presented Network Scorecard suite is a method aimed at supporting the strategic and operational management processes of networks. It relies on three principles: It is a participatory approach, where the networks key actors jointly define a shared vision of their networks performance. Moreover, its integrated approach covers the management cycle of the network including the definition of a strategy, a plan of action and a scorecard. And finally, it structures a network performance on four dimensions: the benefits to the members, implication of the members, external context and organization. The practice presents all necessary steps to involve the key actors of the network and structure the process.
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Cluster Managers have expressed their interest in innovative tools that bundle knowledge and is continuously updated. To meet their demands, MFG has implemented an interactive Cluster Manual based on the Wiki principle. The Cluster Manual gives cluster newbies a ‘basic’ guideline and offers cluster managers an in-depth source for every aspect of cluster issues. Additionally, it documents success stories and best practice examples to build up a repository of internal generated knowledge (‘learn from the best’), gives an overview of the most important literature in the area of Cluster Management and combines all this with the knowledge of experts.
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The Balanced Scorecard methodology is used, to give mangers a tool for translating a strategy or a vision into actions and to reach the set targets. The MFG Balanced Scorecard gives cluster managers a tool for managing their cluster initiatives by defining concrete objectives based on their vision and strategy. The Balanced Scorecard methodology helps to clarify and translate vision and strategy, to communicate and link strategic objectives with actions, to plan, set and align strategic initiatives and to enhance strategic feedback and learning.
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Professional tools for cluster or network management are more important than ever as the management plays a decisive role for the success or the failure of a cluster initiative/network. Today there are no general cluster/network management methods available to optimize the management. The presented practices use the Balanced Scorecard method which gives the mangers a tool to professionalize the management and to monitor activities including measuring successes.
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FITT Toolbox: International Technology Transfer NetworksFITT
Many international networks are active in the field of technology transfer and give the opportunity to: be in touch with pairs at the international level, access to training and seminars, exchange of good practices and experiences, find partners or investors, promote an innovation and much more. The choice of the network of which you could be a member can be a challenge. The goal of this practice is to give you a quick overview of the existing organisations, and can be a guide for the choice of such a network.
The presented online cooperation platform was developed to give cluster managers and other cluster stakeholders access to current information and trends. It is set up in form of a Social Network on the topic ‘cluster management’ and offers users/members a central information tool, where knowledge is documented and exchange is fostered. Therefore it is an efficient way to foster exchange between experts, to build up a repository of knowledge including success stories and to present the topic to a broader public.
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The network support services support the networks' sustainability by providing a set of logistics and communication services. Access to these services is conditioned by an agreement between the technology transfer officer and the network and the compliance with a charter. This agreement creates the conditions for a long-term cooperation and a win win situation: the networks gain access to free logistics and communication services, while the transfer officer gains access to strategic information from the field, the opportunity to develop specific partnerships and legitimacy.
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FITT Toolbox: Technology Transfer (TT) CollaborationFITT
The chapter TT collaboration addresses the topic of networking at two levels: Firstly, the added value of participating in networks for people active in technology transfer is highlighted at an international level. Additionally, at a local level, technology transfer network with local actors reinforces their local embeddings and grants a privileged, neutral and legitimate channel for two-ways transfer between transfer officers and other stakeholders.
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The presented case study is about Siruna NV, which has developed software for real time deployment of mobile websites through a dual Open Source business model. Although this model is not widely adapted, this model can be easily copied as far as it helps to cover development costs by the help of a large and free developer community, helps to market the product, quickly, sets a reference in a rapidly evolving market and succeeds in creating value within an open source setting.
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Dr. Carolina Garcia Rizo: Commercializing Innovative Technologies: The US Per...FITT
This presentation was held by Dr. Carolina Garcia Rizo during the FITT conference „ICT Innovations: Research > Business > Society“ on 10 May 2011 in Brussels.
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The Business Model Design practice supports the definition of a sustainable business model, collaboratively with all its stakeholders. To Technology Transfer Officers this practice proposes reference canvas and tools easily tailored to support most business strategic decision. To researchers, this practice is in essence a way to promote a sound business culture and a set of tools to facilitate the design of a business model. Its foundation from the design science make it practical and result oriented.
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JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
1. Collaboration Setup for Research
CoCoNut and MyBBT
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2. Practice in general
• CoCoNut = an internal IBBT project involving
researchers from many domains & backgrounds
(sociologists, economics, engineers, law researchers,
mathematicians, etc.)
“research the ways in which IBBT researchers work and interact, design
the ideal collaboration/sharing environment to work efficiently while
being geographically spread.”
• MyBBT = the implementation of the coconut findings
“Smart, interactive, attractive collaboration & knowledge sharing
platform for IBBT researchers and partners”
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3. Practice step by step
Step 1: Present state analysis
Step 2: Conceptual Modelling
Step 3: Technology Mapping
(MyBBT)
Step 4: Dissemination &
Valorisation
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4. Step 1: Present state analysis
Investigate the environment
- What are the usability criteria for optimal acceptance?
- What are the socio-professional criteria for optimal acceptance?
- Who are the relevant stakeholders, relations & working routines
Investigate the market
- What technical tools and non-technical building blocks
- Create inventory of best practices
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5. Step 1: Present state analysis - results
the environment
- IBBT is very heterogeneous, be cross browser / cross platform
- Both early adopters as laggards among the users, tool must technically be
state of the art as well as very simple to use.
- Current working routines are very diverse. Information is spread
throughout the enterprise.
the market
- Established companies have excellent tools, but they tend to assume one
platform and one set of clients.
- For our case: more relevant stakeholders in the open source solutions.
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6. Step 1: Present state analysis - results
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7. Step 2: Conceptual Modelling
SOTA on multidisciplinary & virtual communication
- ‘literature’ study
- Focus on models rather than tools
Integrate previous findings into a general common model
- Model to be used in step 3 (technical implementation)
- Model to be used in ‘Cookbook’
Developing Cookbook
- Set out the basis for a living cookbook, an IBBT manual
- First version is written here, and handed to community afterwards.
- Cookbook describes best practices in various aspects of the project work
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8. Step 2: Conceptual Modelling
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9. Step 3: Technology Mapping (MyBBT)
System architecture layout
- Market study
- Write technical specification
System implementation
- Using an Agile approach (6 sprints spread over 4 months)
- Using CoCoNut users (~40) as feedback audience
- Implementation based on Alfresco Share but adapted to the needs of IBBT, as
defined in the first two steps.
- Main functionality: Wiki tool, Document Sharing functionality, Discussion boards
etc. per project
- Aggregation of all project data in user/project dashboards.
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10. Step 4: Dissemination and Valorisation
System v1 live: October 2009
- Relatively small number of projects (20) and users (300)
- Close interaction with novice users is vital
Disseminate results to IBBT community
- Make people aware of the cookbook
- Have people contributing to the cookbook
- Organize some events (e.g. We-BBT 2010)
Continuous development!
- Get a feedback loop going.
- Listen to the users, implement and listen for feedback again. Repeat.
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13. When?
Timing
• Original concern: at the very start of IBBT
• Project CoCoNut: started in Jan 2008, ends Dec 2009
• MyBBT platform: launched october 2009
• MyBBT is a continuous effort.
• CoConut will continue in 2010 for:
- User feedback and interaction
- Redaction tasks on Cookbook (maintain integrity of information)
- Specific tasks that require specific knowledge. E.g. usability issues, metrics or
security.
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14. Who?
Stakeholders
• IBBT
- Active involvement of 5 people.
- Should involve the entire staff (30) in time, as the system is vital for
IBBT in a horizontal way throughout the organisation.
- At stake: structuring the information in the entire organisation, as well
as optimising the internal processes.
• IBBT researchers
- Core group of 15 FTE involved during project.
- Feedback board of 40 users during project (about 120 man days)
- At stake: obtain a usable one stop shop for all project related
information, tailored to their needs.
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15. Where?
Location
• In all 5 universities of Flanders, at IBBT and online.
• Most of the work was done online.
• Monthly meetings were there of course, but video conferencing and
online collaboration tools were the larger part of this project.
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16. Pro’s & Cons
Pro’s
• Strong user interaction during setup & implementation
• MyBBT itself: all project knowledge in 1 platform
• User-centered approach for continuous development.
Cons
• Adaptability of Alfresco: it is possible, but not always as easy as it
may seem.
• Users can be very demanding. This is not necessarily a bad thing,
but you will have to work hard to keep up. Make sure you have a
skilled team ready.
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17. Why ?
Why was it established?
• IBBT is a decentralized structured organisation
- 900 researcher spread over 5 universities and many more campuses.
- Equal amount of research partners in industry
• There was no common work space before MyBBT
- Projects did have separate, closed collab websites
- This means: no knowledge sharing cross projects, no overview for
senior people that participate in more than 1 project
- Hence: little or no tools for knowledge sharing.
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18. Why ?
Impact
• All tough very young, the system is received quite well.
• Most added value for seniors, who need overview and dashboards
• When everybody uses the tool in the right way we should be able to:
- Provide a single source of info regarding IBBT projects to our researchers
- Have one single point of entry for all IBBT related questions that are not
publically available
- Have clear processes and practices defined and documented
- Have a good way to communicate to the IBBT community, or segments of it.
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19. Outcome
What happened after the implementation
• As said: the system was received quite well.
• Researchers are inclined to start new projects on MyBBT (such as
contract research), although we do not oblige them to do this.
• Many bug reports bottom up. We consider this a good thing.
• Unexpected side effects?
- More work than expected
- API proves a very useful tool, even more than expected. We already managed
to roll out an integration with our survey platform, contact DB.
- API makes for a powerful administrative tool (e.g. give me all projects of type
X, and of those projects all the project managers).
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20. Outcome
Plans for the future?
• Continuous development of MyBBT
- After phase I ended with go-live in Oct 2010, phase II was launched
- Scope based on early experiences of users and our own input based on our
experience
- Initial scope: better feedback mechanism, better email client integration, RTE
enhancements for the wiki.
• Follow up project of CocoNut
- Given the success of CocoNut, we will continue to use our own research
group as prime input for MyBBT or even other projects
- use the expertise of IBBT research groups in IBBT production environment
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21. Lessons Learned
Looking back now we would …
• Probably invest even more time into the project.
• Put more focus on feedback to the feedback group
• Giving feedback to users that have invested a lot of their time into this
project is key to keeping them motivated and active.
• Content is key
• Especially for the extranet, content is truly the key to success
• Invest early on in the project in writing that content
• Invest early on in people that will continuously working on that content.
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22. Collaboration Setup for Research
tested by INRIA
At INRIA we wanted to create a collaborative platform with the objectives of:
Fostering national transfer initiatives led by INRIA
Build a sector-specific platform (for example, mobile services)
Bring together the different stakeholders (research, industry, SMEs) and create the
community
Lead this community by providing added value information
Our approach:
Identify the stakeholders at the national level
Create the necessary Web 2.0 tools
Stimulate technology transfer oriented discussions
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23. Collaboration setup for research
in practice with INRIA
Lessons Learned
An online work environment was necessary to bring together people from
different organisations
In order to be attractive, there was a need to focus on a given sector and on
user/community needs
In order to boost innovation in a defined sector there is a need for tools which
provide networking opportunities and centralise information on the sector
It is necessary to put a lot of human efforts and energy to make the created
community attractive and sustainable
The time is necessary to be able to assess the usefulness of the experience
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24. Collaboration Setup for Research
tested by Digiteo
Our objective was to test a collaborative tool used in a research institution with a similar
organisation in ‘network’ (gathering labs from different research organisations, launching
collaborative projects involving different teams). Therefore, the tool MyBBT of IBBT was of
particular interest.
In this context, there is a strong need for:
centralized information : to facilitate work of scientists & administrative staff (reporting,
answering to call for projects…)
information system : to extract and analyse the required information from numerous
sources (internal databases etc..)
Customization of access : to navigate in the large amount of information and get directly
the information related to your project(s)
IBBT allocated project accounts on MyBBT for Digiteo to manage 3 projects during 6 months.
The allocation of project accounts was the preferred option, as it was not possible in the test
timeframe to do conceptual modelling and technical realisation of an own tool.
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Lessons learned by Digiteo
Even the simplest tool requires time & some getting used to. It’s worth proposing a simple
user guide including visuals for the most frequent operations (majority of the users) and a
detailed, longer version.
Clear added-value of having a single source of information on a (collaborative) project : clear
vision of project history, repository of documents enabled by nice functionalities (personalized
dashboard, common calendar, list of recent changes etc…). Careful to classic pitfall though:
too many functionalities/options that are rarely used and discourage the users.
Structuring tool that will modify the way of working = long process, involving numerous
stakeholders. The risk is to develop a platform that will be complex to use or not known.
Massive communication efforts & guidance at the launch (announcement, training sessions,
endorsement by management) appears as key success factor to ensure a quick appropriation
and sustainability in the long run.
Our recommendation: link internet website (window for scientific activity targeted to general
public) and internal platform/ intranet (project management), to have one single access point.
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