Tag Archives: data

Catching up with Government 2.0 at Mesh

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21 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Cities are taking the lead with open data, but the feds are catching up in the social media space. A panel discussion at Mesh provided the latest updates on Gov 2.0 efforts in Canada. Plus, David Eaves’ two dreams for open government.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Government 2.0 round-up at Mesh

Titus Labs simplifies e-mail data classification

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06 Apr 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Titus Labs offers a tool that enforces adherence to policy and compliance regulations by requiring end users to mark and label their e-mails before sending them. One analyst discusses the challenges of such data classification tools.

 

Developing and managing e-mail archiving policies

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06 Apr 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

There can be legal repercussions for companies that don’t live up to compliance requirements. Tips for developing, executing and managing archiving policies – and how to keep the situation from getting out of control in the first place.

— reprinted by ComputerworldUK.com, Email archiving: You need a policy

Open government talk buzzes across Canada

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11 Mar 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Experts in open government and social media discussed everything from government-as-a-platform to app stores to the creation of a MuniForge during a panel discussion at the Open City Workshop in Edmonton. Plus, CIO Chris Moore’s take on the risks of open government.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Municipalities abuzz with talk of open government

Edmonton takes five steps towards open govt

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08 Mar 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Edmonton is the fourth municipality in Canada moving ahead with open government initiatives. The challenge is helping people understand ‘we are like the new city,’ says CIO Chris Moore, who made five major announcements at the Open City Workshop.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Five steps by Edmonton toward open government

Toronto starts thinking like the Web

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23 Nov 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Toronto makes its municipal data open to the public. Mozilla’s Mark Surman provided the inspiration, says Mayor David Miller; CIO Dave Wallace highlights the initial data sets; and Peter Corbett suggests three ways to combine tech developers with government.

Vancouver becomes role model for open source in government

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07 Jun 2009, ComputerWorld Canada

Open source activists are praising the Open Data, Open Standards and Open Source motion passed by the City of Vancouver last month. City Councillor Andrea Reimer provides an update on what to expect next.