The Internet of Things (IoT) is moving from buzzword to reality. But the journey is not being easy. Angels that defend the IoT and demons that attack the IoT continue in a war. They are trying for years to shift the balance and make the IoT a big success or a sonorous failure. Lets see who are the ones and the others. The IoT Angels The IoT angels are convinced about the true … [Read more...] about Internet of Things – Angels and Demons
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How Can You Protect Your Data From Government Spying?
Early last month, activists leaked the latest draft of the European Unions new data protection law - intended to protect citizens personal information when its in the hands of business and government. Their reaction to the draft was...less than stellar. Some of the councils proposals gut data protection of all meaning, explained a group of privacy advocates in a prepared … [Read more...] about How Can You Protect Your Data From Government Spying?
Were the UK Election Polls Marred by Poor Quality Data?
The UKs general election took place last week, on Thursday 7 May, 2015. It was an election that had been hyped for being too close to call. According to the polls, the government was likely to be a coalition of one or more, with no party achieving a majority. It could have gone either way. Imagine the shock when the BBC announced the exit poll results: a landslide victory for a … [Read more...] about Were the UK Election Polls Marred by Poor Quality Data?
Smart Government Summit
SMART GOVERNMENT SUMMIT (28TH TO 29TH APRIL 2015) Trade Visitor - Free' Join an exclusive TWO-DAY conference. Get the opportunity to meet, greet and network with government executives, decision makers and key policy makers from regional and global government organizations and agencies. Over 200 experts and leaders from various industries, public and private sectors … [Read more...] about Smart Government Summit
5 Applications of Big Data in Government
One of the greatest strengths of big data is its flexibility and universal application to so many different industries. Along with many other areas, big data in government can have an enormous impact local, national and global. With so many complex issues on the table today, governments have their work cut out trying to make sense of all the information they receive and make … [Read more...] about 5 Applications of Big Data in Government
