This letter from the Director of Media Production at the Government Communication and Information System provides a recommendation for Courtney Bentley and his team. It states that over the past 5 years, Courtney and his team have demonstrated exceptional capability and competence in supporting GCIS. It describes Courtney's dynamic leadership style and hands-on approach to ensuring industry-leading customer-centric services and support. The director recommends Courtney without hesitation for any future endeavors.
Concurrent Programming with ActionScript workersPaul Robertson
For additional notes, code example, and links see:
http://probertson.com/articles/2012/10/31/slides-and-code-concurrent-programming-with-actionscript-workers/
One of the most frequent and oldest feature requests for the Flash Platform is the ability to execute code "in the background." In Flash Player 11.4/AIR 3.4 (released in August 2012) this request was finally answered, in the form of ActionScript workers. This presentation covers why concurrent programming is useful, how to use ActionScript workers in their current implementation, and looks at the short- and long-term future for concurrent programming in ActionScript.
The Top 10 Most Socially Marketable Tennis AthletesAdobe
Marketers considering sports-related endorsements could use the social clout of athletes as a key selection criteria for sponsorship opportunities, according to Adobe Digital Index (ADI), which just released its Wimbledon 2015 analysis.
Adultery is one of the oldest of human preoccupations, but the modern world of social networking and instant messaging is ill-suited to discreet and deniable infidelities. In this talk we will describe what can go wrong with your intra-affair communications, how to avoid such mistakes, and what lessons can be learned.
As enterprises move to the cloud, robust connectivity is often an early consideration. AWS Direct Connect provides a more consistent network experience for accessing your AWS resources, typically with greater bandwidth and reduced network costs. This session dives deep into the features of AWS Direct Connect and VPNs. We discuss deployment architectures and demonstrate the process from start to finish. We’ll show you how to configure public and private virtual interfaces, configure routers, use VPN backup, and provide secure communication between sites by using the AWS VPN CloudHub.
Social Media Crisis Management: Three Case StudiesElisha Tan
Social media has drastically changed the landscape of crisis management. With close to 23% of the time spent on the internet on social networks and Google providing three-quarters of a billion search results a day, the internet is a giant public library where users have the ease of discovering and spreading information around.
What does this mean to companies facing a crisis? It means that when information released is not contained and acted upon quickly, it can spiral out of control.
This ebook looks at three case studies and explore what we can learn from them for maximum effectiveness in social media crisis management.
Tapworthy: Designing iPhone Interfaces for Delight and UsabilityJosh Clark
This SXSW presentation covers: the elusive ingredients of "tapworthy" apps; why building iPhone apps is like designing a physical gadget; usability gotchas on handheld devices; and how the best iPhone designers turn constraints — limited screen space and fleeting user attention — into advantages for their apps. Along the way, Josh shares behind-the-scenes glimpses into the design process of popular apps including Facebook, Twitterrific, USA Today, Things, and others.
The presentation is by designer, developer, and author Josh Clark, previewing ideas from his upcoming book, "Tap Happy: Designing Great iPhone Apps" from O'Reilly Media.
On-demand Transport Technology Companies around the World - Top 30 PlayersValoriser Consultants
There are number of international players who are setting global footprints and there is also an emergence of many local players in different markets.
Some of these companies are working as Aggregators (Individual taxi owners are covered under one umbrella), Ride Sharers (when you share the rides with someone on short term basis) and Carpoolers (When you share the rides with someone registered under the network).
Check out the details of Top 30 companies which are operating in this area. For any information, please contact info@valoriserconsultants.com
I explore my journey of discovering Visual Storytelling and Data visualization. I look at how social media has provided building blocks to create new and exciting experience.
Concurrent Programming with ActionScript workersPaul Robertson
For additional notes, code example, and links see:
http://probertson.com/articles/2012/10/31/slides-and-code-concurrent-programming-with-actionscript-workers/
One of the most frequent and oldest feature requests for the Flash Platform is the ability to execute code "in the background." In Flash Player 11.4/AIR 3.4 (released in August 2012) this request was finally answered, in the form of ActionScript workers. This presentation covers why concurrent programming is useful, how to use ActionScript workers in their current implementation, and looks at the short- and long-term future for concurrent programming in ActionScript.
The Top 10 Most Socially Marketable Tennis AthletesAdobe
Marketers considering sports-related endorsements could use the social clout of athletes as a key selection criteria for sponsorship opportunities, according to Adobe Digital Index (ADI), which just released its Wimbledon 2015 analysis.
Adultery is one of the oldest of human preoccupations, but the modern world of social networking and instant messaging is ill-suited to discreet and deniable infidelities. In this talk we will describe what can go wrong with your intra-affair communications, how to avoid such mistakes, and what lessons can be learned.
As enterprises move to the cloud, robust connectivity is often an early consideration. AWS Direct Connect provides a more consistent network experience for accessing your AWS resources, typically with greater bandwidth and reduced network costs. This session dives deep into the features of AWS Direct Connect and VPNs. We discuss deployment architectures and demonstrate the process from start to finish. We’ll show you how to configure public and private virtual interfaces, configure routers, use VPN backup, and provide secure communication between sites by using the AWS VPN CloudHub.
Social Media Crisis Management: Three Case StudiesElisha Tan
Social media has drastically changed the landscape of crisis management. With close to 23% of the time spent on the internet on social networks and Google providing three-quarters of a billion search results a day, the internet is a giant public library where users have the ease of discovering and spreading information around.
What does this mean to companies facing a crisis? It means that when information released is not contained and acted upon quickly, it can spiral out of control.
This ebook looks at three case studies and explore what we can learn from them for maximum effectiveness in social media crisis management.
Tapworthy: Designing iPhone Interfaces for Delight and UsabilityJosh Clark
This SXSW presentation covers: the elusive ingredients of "tapworthy" apps; why building iPhone apps is like designing a physical gadget; usability gotchas on handheld devices; and how the best iPhone designers turn constraints — limited screen space and fleeting user attention — into advantages for their apps. Along the way, Josh shares behind-the-scenes glimpses into the design process of popular apps including Facebook, Twitterrific, USA Today, Things, and others.
The presentation is by designer, developer, and author Josh Clark, previewing ideas from his upcoming book, "Tap Happy: Designing Great iPhone Apps" from O'Reilly Media.
On-demand Transport Technology Companies around the World - Top 30 PlayersValoriser Consultants
There are number of international players who are setting global footprints and there is also an emergence of many local players in different markets.
Some of these companies are working as Aggregators (Individual taxi owners are covered under one umbrella), Ride Sharers (when you share the rides with someone on short term basis) and Carpoolers (When you share the rides with someone registered under the network).
Check out the details of Top 30 companies which are operating in this area. For any information, please contact info@valoriserconsultants.com
I explore my journey of discovering Visual Storytelling and Data visualization. I look at how social media has provided building blocks to create new and exciting experience.
Introduction to Policy Lab UK - Winter edition 2017Policy Lab
We’re bringing new policy tools and techniques to the UK Government applying the latest thinking in design, digital and data science. This introduction provides an overview of our current projects and practice.
What is the UK Policy Lab and how does it work? The UK government set up a Policy Lab in 2014. This presentation looks at the projects and activities to date and plans for the future.
5 Things You Need To Know - Singapore's Government BlueprintRoy Teo
The Singapore Digital Government Blueprint launched in June 2018 outlines how the government aims to become digital to the core and serve its citizens with heart. With ambitious KPIs to meet by 2023, here are five key points from the Blueprint you need to know about building stakeholder-centric services that benefit citizens and businesses.
Summary and Q&As from Chris Fechner, Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer and presentation by Dr Sarah Pearson, Deputy Director-General Department of Innovation and Tourism Industry Development to the Queensland Digital Industry at the COVID-19 Partners in Technology briefing.
Running head: PART A: MARKETING PLAN FOR TOUCH-COM 1
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PART A: MARKETING PLAN FOR TOUCH-COM 9
Introduction
Touch-Com LTD is a registered company in the United States specializing in Consultancy and Counseling of Workplace Integration, Diversity and Cohesion following the various instance of discrimination at the workplace. The desire to establish the Touch-Com was a blunt recognition that various workplaces worldwide have many employees with diverse origins, races, cultural practices, religious backgrounds and thus require rallying strategies in to enhance cohesion amongst and across them. That in turn informs the company’s mission and vision which is to support institutions and citizens in harnessing information, communication and IT solutions across all sectors through policy management, development, maintenance, supply and knowledge sharing.
The primary objectives for Touch-Com LTD as reflected in the long-term and short-term strategic plan (2015-2020, 2015-2017). They include (i) developing cost-effective IT policies, tools and information management practices and approaches (ii) to strengthen corporate communication, strategic planning and production of knowledge products and (iii) to build the capacity of citizens and institutions to harness and utilize the tools for effective service delivery.
The physical location of Touch-Com LTD is in a rented building at a suitable location along Front Street. The location’s ease of accessible is conducive for business operations. In terms of infrastructure, the company has currently invested in 10 computers, 12 workstations and two digital printers, networking and internet facilities among others.Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:2
Environment Analysis
The communication and information and knowledge industry is growing due to the increasing demand for the services as companies downsize and contract out work that has been undergoing in-house. The number of businesses started in U.S. has significantly risen in the recent past due to the government encouraging youths to venture into business.
Not only do customers need products and technology, but also, more importantly, they need solutions that can bring them success in business. Touch-Com LTD has already made the transition from being technology-oriented to being customer-driven, from solely providing products to offering complete end-to-end solutions, allowing the customer's success to drive the development of our products. That is evident with the successfully rolling out of a research campaign in target markets and key competitors. Touch-Com provides complete end-to-end solutions in areas including consultancy and technical assistance on Information and Knowledge, Communication and Information Technology management services thereby offering our customers distinct advantages to select from one place.Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:o
The diversity of the Consulting industry has resulted in the existence of hundreds of different services.
In January of 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act will go into effect and change marketing forever. At the same time, a decade of increased marketing budgets and growing technology stacks have failed to deliver customized content experiences at scale that consistently lead to more conversions and higher sales.
The struggle is real in dealing with media and data volatility, but there's no challenge that can't be leveraged for greater marketing success. Let's discuss five ways how you can be a compliant, lean and productive content marketer by the end of 2019.
5 Takeaways for Participants
· Grasp the need for customer data platforms and better data governance, ready for tightening privacy regulations.
· Obtain a holistic view of each customer and unique audience segments in the data you have today.
· Forget personas, and turn customer journey mapping into real-time analysis of what customers want and how they behave.
· Reduce operating expenses and drive higher sales.
· Leverage machine-learning to develop better content and influence the product development process.
ICT has a pivotal role in the national aspiration of becoming a High Income Nation by 2020. From the strategic role as an enabler, ICT has become a key economic sector of the country. As such, it is imperative to position ICT as an industry with a sustainable national innovation ecosystem. The advent of ICT has conceived the Internet of Things (IoT), the next evolution of the Internet.
The Review of National Strategic ICT Roadmap 2008 and Technology Roadmaps identified six technology focus areas; specifically Cloud Computing, Wireless Intelligence, Big Data and Analytics, Security, E-Services and Ubiquitous Connectivity. Accordingly, IoT technology being the convergence of the six technology focus areas will galvanize the Government machinery and the country’s ICT industry alike in forging ahead with our technological transformation and increase Malaysia’s global competitiveness.
Malaysia’s IoT Strategic Roadmap is part of our continuous efforts in harnessing science, technology and human capital to create a new source of economic growth. IoT will create boundless opportunities for the R&D community to thrust homegrown technologies for commercialization to a higher level.
The proliferation and the industrialization of IoT in Malaysia will lead to market creation, and in turn, job creation as well as accumulation of intellectual property. With the right direction and policies, this will bring Malaysia further towards a knowledge-based society.
The National IoT Strategic Roadmap that has been thoughtfully formulated will be the fruit of a collective national endeavor, where each and every stakeholder has a critical role to play. I am confident that it will rejuvenate vigor and energy to various implementation agencies in the Government and the Malaysian ICT industry towards achieving Vision 2020.
The evolution of data and technology is transforming economies across the globe resulting in enormous consequences for Governments and other stakeholders in the execution of their daily activities. Hence, it is imperative for Governments to institute the generation, utilization and legislation of data to meet the expectations of its citizenry,
This piece looks at Nigeria’s Data Landscape highlighting the key institutions of Government in the country that have mandate related to data and the initiatives they and other stakeholders are exploring to support development and national planning to achieve a sustainable outcome. Some challenges within the current landscape were highlighted and some recommendations that should be implemented to tackle these challenges were proffered in order to complement these initiatives being undertaken so that the value of data can be fully harnessed and pave way for the institution of an integrated national data system for inclusive development and governance.
Introduction to Policy Lab UK - Winter edition 2017Policy Lab
We’re bringing new policy tools and techniques to the UK Government applying the latest thinking in design, digital and data science. This introduction provides an overview of our current projects and practice.
What is the UK Policy Lab and how does it work? The UK government set up a Policy Lab in 2014. This presentation looks at the projects and activities to date and plans for the future.
5 Things You Need To Know - Singapore's Government BlueprintRoy Teo
The Singapore Digital Government Blueprint launched in June 2018 outlines how the government aims to become digital to the core and serve its citizens with heart. With ambitious KPIs to meet by 2023, here are five key points from the Blueprint you need to know about building stakeholder-centric services that benefit citizens and businesses.
Summary and Q&As from Chris Fechner, Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer and presentation by Dr Sarah Pearson, Deputy Director-General Department of Innovation and Tourism Industry Development to the Queensland Digital Industry at the COVID-19 Partners in Technology briefing.
Running head: PART A: MARKETING PLAN FOR TOUCH-COM 1
11
PART A: MARKETING PLAN FOR TOUCH-COM 9
Introduction
Touch-Com LTD is a registered company in the United States specializing in Consultancy and Counseling of Workplace Integration, Diversity and Cohesion following the various instance of discrimination at the workplace. The desire to establish the Touch-Com was a blunt recognition that various workplaces worldwide have many employees with diverse origins, races, cultural practices, religious backgrounds and thus require rallying strategies in to enhance cohesion amongst and across them. That in turn informs the company’s mission and vision which is to support institutions and citizens in harnessing information, communication and IT solutions across all sectors through policy management, development, maintenance, supply and knowledge sharing.
The primary objectives for Touch-Com LTD as reflected in the long-term and short-term strategic plan (2015-2020, 2015-2017). They include (i) developing cost-effective IT policies, tools and information management practices and approaches (ii) to strengthen corporate communication, strategic planning and production of knowledge products and (iii) to build the capacity of citizens and institutions to harness and utilize the tools for effective service delivery.
The physical location of Touch-Com LTD is in a rented building at a suitable location along Front Street. The location’s ease of accessible is conducive for business operations. In terms of infrastructure, the company has currently invested in 10 computers, 12 workstations and two digital printers, networking and internet facilities among others.Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:2
Environment Analysis
The communication and information and knowledge industry is growing due to the increasing demand for the services as companies downsize and contract out work that has been undergoing in-house. The number of businesses started in U.S. has significantly risen in the recent past due to the government encouraging youths to venture into business.
Not only do customers need products and technology, but also, more importantly, they need solutions that can bring them success in business. Touch-Com LTD has already made the transition from being technology-oriented to being customer-driven, from solely providing products to offering complete end-to-end solutions, allowing the customer's success to drive the development of our products. That is evident with the successfully rolling out of a research campaign in target markets and key competitors. Touch-Com provides complete end-to-end solutions in areas including consultancy and technical assistance on Information and Knowledge, Communication and Information Technology management services thereby offering our customers distinct advantages to select from one place.Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:o
The diversity of the Consulting industry has resulted in the existence of hundreds of different services.
In January of 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act will go into effect and change marketing forever. At the same time, a decade of increased marketing budgets and growing technology stacks have failed to deliver customized content experiences at scale that consistently lead to more conversions and higher sales.
The struggle is real in dealing with media and data volatility, but there's no challenge that can't be leveraged for greater marketing success. Let's discuss five ways how you can be a compliant, lean and productive content marketer by the end of 2019.
5 Takeaways for Participants
· Grasp the need for customer data platforms and better data governance, ready for tightening privacy regulations.
· Obtain a holistic view of each customer and unique audience segments in the data you have today.
· Forget personas, and turn customer journey mapping into real-time analysis of what customers want and how they behave.
· Reduce operating expenses and drive higher sales.
· Leverage machine-learning to develop better content and influence the product development process.
ICT has a pivotal role in the national aspiration of becoming a High Income Nation by 2020. From the strategic role as an enabler, ICT has become a key economic sector of the country. As such, it is imperative to position ICT as an industry with a sustainable national innovation ecosystem. The advent of ICT has conceived the Internet of Things (IoT), the next evolution of the Internet.
The Review of National Strategic ICT Roadmap 2008 and Technology Roadmaps identified six technology focus areas; specifically Cloud Computing, Wireless Intelligence, Big Data and Analytics, Security, E-Services and Ubiquitous Connectivity. Accordingly, IoT technology being the convergence of the six technology focus areas will galvanize the Government machinery and the country’s ICT industry alike in forging ahead with our technological transformation and increase Malaysia’s global competitiveness.
Malaysia’s IoT Strategic Roadmap is part of our continuous efforts in harnessing science, technology and human capital to create a new source of economic growth. IoT will create boundless opportunities for the R&D community to thrust homegrown technologies for commercialization to a higher level.
The proliferation and the industrialization of IoT in Malaysia will lead to market creation, and in turn, job creation as well as accumulation of intellectual property. With the right direction and policies, this will bring Malaysia further towards a knowledge-based society.
The National IoT Strategic Roadmap that has been thoughtfully formulated will be the fruit of a collective national endeavor, where each and every stakeholder has a critical role to play. I am confident that it will rejuvenate vigor and energy to various implementation agencies in the Government and the Malaysian ICT industry towards achieving Vision 2020.
The evolution of data and technology is transforming economies across the globe resulting in enormous consequences for Governments and other stakeholders in the execution of their daily activities. Hence, it is imperative for Governments to institute the generation, utilization and legislation of data to meet the expectations of its citizenry,
This piece looks at Nigeria’s Data Landscape highlighting the key institutions of Government in the country that have mandate related to data and the initiatives they and other stakeholders are exploring to support development and national planning to achieve a sustainable outcome. Some challenges within the current landscape were highlighted and some recommendations that should be implemented to tackle these challenges were proffered in order to complement these initiatives being undertaken so that the value of data can be fully harnessed and pave way for the institution of an integrated national data system for inclusive development and governance.
GCIS Government Communication and Information Systems
1. government
communications
Department:
Government Communication and Information System
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Private Bag X745, Pretoria 0001 . Tshedimosetso House, cnr Frances Baard and Festival streets, HATFIELD, Pretoria 0028
Tel : (+27 12) 473·0000/1 Fax: (+27 12) 473 0593 Website: www.gcis.gov.za. Coordinates: 25.746096 28.232331
27 September 2016
To Whom it may concern
Letter of recommendation
Over the past 5 years Courtney Bentley and his team have demonstrated
exceptional capability and competence when supporting Government
Information Communication Services (GCIS).
Courtney's dynamic leadership style has been thoroughly communicated
throughout his team to ensure industry leading services and support with a
significant focus on customer- centricity.
Although Courtney is involved in the strategic part of his business, he has
a hands on approach when interfacing between multiple stakeholders and
his team. This approach of merging the operational and expectation
management aspects results in a consistent proactive customer
experience which a government client requires.
He has acted with integrity always ensuring the interests of our
organisation are a priority.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Courtney in any endeavor he
may pursue.
Andrew Mohamed
Director: Media Production
GCIS
Tel: 012 473 0015
Email: Andrew@gcis.gov.za
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