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ISA Programme presented the #Core #Vocabularies, ADMS and #DCAT-AP at the “Manage IT 2015 International program”

 On 18 and 19 November 2015, v-ict-or.be organised the Manage IT 2015 International program focusing on the application of information management and information security within local government. The topic of the conference was:  “Digital agenda for local government”, and the participants were provided with the most recent and interesting topics on the digital agenda for … Read more

Have your say on digital public services – #EUeGovPlan #egov

The European Commission wants to gather views from citizens, businesses, public administrative bodies at all levels (international, EU-wide, national, regional and/or local) on the forthcoming 2016-2020 eGovernment Action Plan, one of the key measures needed to complete the Digital Single Market. The survey will examine what EU citizens and businesses need and expect from government … Read more

Forget #Bitcoin, the #blockchain is where it’s at

We work the blockchain together My scepticism towards Bitcoin is well-documented. While I really like the idea of decentralized payment systems and cryptocurrencies, the current implementation of Bitcoin has too many question marks for my liking. While the BTC exchange rate has been going up recently, in part prompted by a bit of hype arising … Read more

#CALL FOR #PAPERS: Demystifying #Blockchain

 Demystifying Blockchain Through an STS Lens: Challenges and Opportunities of a New Infrastructure for the Commons.     Guest editors: Vasilis Kostakis, Tallinn University of Technology, P2P Lab Primavera De Filippi, Berkman Center at Harvard University, CERSA/CNRS Diego Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University Carlos III of Madrid   Call description: “The reward of labour is life. Is that … Read more

How 17 #French #ministries joined forces to support #free #software

Seventeen French government ministries are working together to support free software through an agreement designed to reduce costs and advance the use of free software in administrations. The support contract operates through a ticketing system. It includes a detailed classification of software, and a schedule for the reduction of support costs based on the popularity … Read more

Voters deserve a continued commitment to a modern and #open #government

No matter who wins the 2016 election, they must display a commitment to an open government. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons) Last month, we shared our thoughts on the issue of money in politics and posed six questions for those running for president in 2016. Since then, we’ve been happy to see several campaigns release plans … Read more

#OpenDesign – A modular #Laboratory #Desk

OpenDeskLab(https://github.com/ellak-monades-aristeias/OpenDeskLab ) aims at creating an open design for laboratory desks that is Modular structure Reconfigurable dimensions Safe Easy to build Low cost Highly functional The material used for the structure of is mostly melamine boards, that can be precut by any CNC supplier to the given dimensions. The assembly of an OpenDeskLab is designed … Read more