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BlogsTags > open dataStrata Week: President Obama opens up U.S. government dataBy Jenn WebbMay 10, 2013 U.S. government data to be machine-readable, Nicole Wong may fill new White House chief privacy officer role The U.S. government took major steps this week to open up government data to the public. U.S. President Obama signed an executive order … Linking open data to augmented intelligence and the economyBy Alex HowardApril 30, 2013 After years of steady growth, open data is now entering into public discourse, particularly in the public sector. If President Barack Obama decides to put the White House’s long-awaited new open data mandate before the nation this spring, it will … Sprinting toward the future of JamaicaBy Alex HowardApril 18, 2013 Creating the conditions for startups to form is now a policy imperative for governments around the world, as Julian Jay Robinson, minister of state in Jamaica’s Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, reminded the attendees at the “Developing the … Strata Week: Our phones are giving us awayBy Jenn WebbMarch 29, 2013 Mobile phone mobility traces ID users with only four data points A study published this week by Scientific Reports, Unique in the Crowd: The privacy bounds of human mobility, shows that the location data in mobile phones is posing an … Four short links: 28 March 2013By Nat TorkingtonMarch 28, 2013 What American Startups Can Learn From the Cutthroat Chinese Software Industry — It follows that the idea of “viral” or “organic” growth doesn’t exist in China. “User acquisition is all about media buys. Platform-to-platform in China is war, and it … Sensoring the newsBy Alex HowardMarch 22, 2013 When I went to the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival to host a conversation with NPR’s Javaun Moradi about sensors, society and the media, I thought we would be talking about the future of data journalism. By the time I left … The City of Chicago wants you to fork its data on GitHubBy Alex HowardMarch 19, 2013 GitHub has been gaining new prominence as the use of open source software in government grows. Earlier this month, I included a few thoughts from Chicago’s chief information officer, Brett Goldstein, about the city’s use of GitHub, in a piece … GitHub gains new prominence as the use of open source within governments growsBy Alex HowardMarch 8, 2013 When it comes to government IT in 2013, GitHub may have surpassed Twitter and Facebook as the most interesting social network. GitHub’s profile has been rising recently, from a Wired article about open source in government, to its high profile … Governments looking for economic ROI must focus on open data with business valueBy Alex HowardFebruary 25, 2013 There’s increasing interest in the open data economy from the research wings of consulting firms. Capgemini Consulting just published a new report on the open data economy. McKinsey’s Global Institute is following up its research on big data with an … White House moves to increase public access to scientific research onlineBy Alex HowardFebruary 22, 2013 Today, the White House responded to a We The People e-petition that asked for free online access to taxpayer-funded research. As part of the response, John Holdren, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, released … VA looks to apply innovation to better care and service for veteransBy Alex HowardFebruary 21, 2013 There are few areas as emblematic of a nation’s values than how it treats the veterans of its wars. As improved battlefield care keeps more soldiers alive from injuries that would have been lethal in past wars, more grievously injured … Personal data ownership drives market transparency and empowers consumersBy Alex HowardFebruary 13, 2013 On Monday morning, the Obama administration launched a new community focused on consumer data at Data.gov. While there was no new data to be found among the 507 datasets listed there, it was the first time that smart disclosure has … Looking at the many faces and forms of data journalismBy Alex HowardFebruary 7, 2013 Over the past year, I’ve been investigating data journalism. In that work, I’ve found no better source for understanding the who, where, what, how and why of what’s happening in this area than the journalists who are using and even … Investing in the open data economyBy Alex HowardFebruary 5, 2013 If you had 10 million pounds to spend on open data research, development and startups, what would you do with it? That’s precisely the opportunity that Gavin Starks (@AgentGav) has been given as the first CEO of the Open Data … NASA launches second International Space Apps ChallengeBy Alex HowardJanuary 31, 2013 From April 20 to April 21, on Earth Day, the second international Space Apps Challenge will invite developers on all seven continents to the bridge to contribute code to NASA projects. Given longstanding concerns about the sustainability of apps contests, … Open data economy: Eight business models for open data and insight from Deloitte UKBy Alex HowardJanuary 28, 2013 When I asked whether the push to free up government data was resulting in economic activity and startup creation, I started to receive emails from people around the United States and Europe. I’ll be publishing more of what I learned … Four short links: 28 January 2013By Nat TorkingtonJanuary 28, 2013 Aaron’s Army — powerful words from Carl Malamud. Aaron was part of an army of citizens that believes democracy only works when the citizenry are informed, when we know about our rights—and our obligations. An army that believes we must … Making open data more valuable, one micropayment at a timeBy Alex HowardJanuary 23, 2013 When it comes to making sense of the open data economy, tracking cents is valuable. In San Francisco, where Mayor Ed Lee’s administration has reinvigorated city efforts to release open data for economic benefits, entrepreneur Yo Yoshida has made the … U.S. House makes legislative data more open to the people in XMLBy Alex HowardJanuary 11, 2013 It was a good week for open government data in the United States Congress. On Tuesday, the Clerk of the House made House floor summaries available in bulk XML format. Yesterday, the House of Representatives announced that it will make … 14 big trends to watch in 2013By Alex HowardDecember 22, 2012 2012 was a remarkable year for technology, government and society. In our 2012 year in review, we looked back at 10 trends that mattered. Below, we look ahead to the big ideas and technologies that will change the world, again. … Big, open and more networked than ever: 10 trends from 2012By Alex HowardDecember 22, 2012 In 2012, technology-accelerated change around the world was driven by the wave of social media, data and mobile devices. In this year in review, we look back at some of the stories that mattered here at Radar and look ahead … Making dollars and sense of the open data economyBy Alex HowardDecember 11, 2012 Over the past several years, I’ve been writing about how government data is moving into the marketplaces, underpinning ideas, products and services. Open government data and application programming interfaces to distribute it, more commonly known as APIs, increasingly look like … Panjiva uses government data to build a global search engine for commerceBy Alex HowardDecember 6, 2012 “If you go back to how we got started,” mused Josh Green, “government data really is at the heart of that story.” Green, who co-founded Panjiva with Jim Psota in 2006, was demonstrating the newest version of Panjiva.com to me … The United States (Code) is on GithubBy Alex HowardDecember 6, 2012 When Congress launched Congress.gov in beta, they didn’t open the data. This fall, a trio of open government developers took it upon themselves to do what custodians of the U.S. Code and laws in the Library of Congress could have … Investigating data journalismBy Alex HowardNovember 26, 2012 Great journalism has always been based on adding context, clarity and compelling storytelling to facts. While the tools have improved, the art is the same: explaining the who, what, where, when and why behind the story. The explosion of data, … Four short links: 5 November 2012By Nat TorkingtonNovember 5, 2012 The Psychology of Everything (YouTube) — illustrating some of the most fundamental elements of human nature through case studies about compassion, racism, and sex. (via Mind Hacks) Reports of Exempt Organizations (Public Resource) — This service provides bulk access to … Tracking the data storm around Hurricane SandyBy Alex HowardOctober 29, 2012 Just over fourteen months ago, social, mapping and mobile data told the story of Hurricane Irene. As a larger, more unusual late October storm churns its way up the East Coast, the people in its path are once again acting … San Francisco looks to tap into the open data economyBy Alex HowardOctober 19, 2012 As interest in open data continues to grow around the world, cities have become laboratories for participatory democracy. They’re also ground zero for new experiments in spawning civic startups that deliver city services or enable new relationships between the people … Data from health care reviews could power “Yelp for health care” startupsBy Alex HowardOctober 17, 2012 Given where my work and health has taken me this year, I’ve been thinking much more about the relationship of the Internet and health data to accountability and patient-driven health care. When I was looking for a place in Maine … Four key trends changing digital journalism and society
By Alex HowardSeptember 28, 2012 It’s not just a focus on data that connects the most recent class of Knight News Challenge winners. They all are part of a distributed civic media community that works on open source code, collects and improves data, and collaborates … Congress launches Congress.gov in beta, doesn’t open the data
By Alex HowardSeptember 19, 2012 The Library of Congress is now more responsive — at least when it comes to web design. Today, the nation’s repository for its laws launched a new beta website at Congress.gov and announced that it would eventually replace Thomas.gov, the … A marriage of data and caregivers gives Dr. Atul Gawande hope for health care
By Alex HowardAugust 30, 2012 Dr. Atul Gawande (@Atul_Gawande) has been a bard in the health care world, straddling medicine, academia and the humanities as a practicing surgeon, medical school professor, best-selling author and staff writer at the New Yorker magazine. His long-form narratives and … Mining the astronomical literature
By Alasdair AllanAugust 15, 2012 There is a huge debate right now about making academic literature freely accessible and moving toward open access. But what would be possible if people stopped talking about it and just dug in and got on with it? NASA’s Astrophysics … A grisly job for data scientistsBy Jon BrunerAugust 13, 2012 Javier Reveron went missing from Ohio in 2004. His wallet turned up in New York City, but he was nowhere to be found. By the time his parents arrived to search for him and hand out fliers, his remains had … With new maps and apps, the case for open transit gets stronger
By Alex HowardAugust 13, 2012 Earlier this year, the news broke that Apple would be dropping default support for transit in iOS 6. For people (like me) who use the iPhone to check transit routes and times when they travel, that would mean losing a … Five elements of reform that health providers would rather not hear about
By Andy OramAugust 9, 2012 The quantum leap we need in patient care requires a complete overhaul of record-keeping and health IT. Leaders of the health care field know this and have been urging the changes on health care providers for years, but the providers … The risks and rewards of a health data commons
By Alex HowardAugust 9, 2012 As I wrote earlier this year in an ebook on data for the public good, while the idea of data as a currency is still in its infancy, it’s important to think about where the future is taking us and … Technical requirements for coordinating care in an Accountable Care Organization
By Andy OramAugust 8, 2012 The concept of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reflects modern hopes to improve medicine and cut costs in the health system. Tony MCormick, a pioneer in the integration of health care systems, describes what is needed on the ground to … Palo Alto looks to use open data to embrace ‘city as a platform’
By Alex HowardAugust 2, 2012 In the 21st century, one of the strategies cities around the world are embracing to improve services, increase accountability and stimulate economic activity is to publish open data online. The vision for New York City as a data platform earned wider … Esther Dyson on health data, “preemptive healthcare” and the next big thing
By Alex HowardJuly 26, 2012 If we look ahead to the next decade, it’s worth wondering whether the way we think about health and healthcare will have shifted. Will healthcare technology be a panacea? Will it drive even higher costs, creating a broader divide between … Mr. Issa logs on from Washington
By Alex HowardJuly 25, 2012 An interview with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) on open government, personal data ownership, a digital Bill of Rights, Internet freedom, regulation, and more. Should the Freedom of Information Act extend to data in private companies?
By Alex HowardJuly 25, 2012 The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which gives the people and press the right to access information from government, is one of the pillars of open government in the modern age. In the United States, FOIA is relatively new — … Democratizing data, and other notes from the Open Source convention
By Andy OramJuly 25, 2012 There has been enormous talk over the past few years of open data and what it can do for society, but proponents have largely come to admit: data is not democratizing in itself. This topic is hotly debated, and a … Does the Open Government Partnership merit more oversight and attention?
By Alex HowardJuly 25, 2012 There are any number of responsibilities and challenges inherent in moving forward with the historic Open Government Partnership (OGP) that officially launched last September. Global Integrity’s recent assessment of the National Action plans submitted to the Open Government Partnership by … Uncertain prospects for the DATA Act in the Senate
By Alex HowardJuly 25, 2012 The old adage that “you can’t manage what you can’t measure” is often applied to organizations in today’s data-drenched world. Given the enormity of the United States federal government, breaking down the estimated $3.7 trillion dollars in the 2012 budget … The dark side of dataBy Mike LoukidesJuly 23, 2012 A few weeks ago, Tom Slee published “Seeing Like a Geek,” a thoughtful article on the dark side of open data. He starts with the story of a Dalit community in India, whose land was transferred to a group of … 1 to 46 of 46 Stay Connected
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