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Innovation in Cities report

by Kevin 03/01/2012 in Bristol

According to a new report by the Work Foundation, innovation ecosystems in cities could be critical in driving sustainable economic growth. Becasue of their relative size Cities can bring people together, provide infrastructure for the exchange of ideas and enable access to large markets.
Local Government can contribute to the development of this type of  innovation [...]

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Up to £3,000 in prizes available in Government Innovation Competition

by Kevin 30/09/2011 in Bristol

Do you have an idea on how to make your local area a better place to live using technology? Do you want to win the chance for your idea to be turned into reality and win up to £3000 in prizes?
DotGovLabs are organising a competition to stimulate collaboration between public services, [...]

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How innovation will change the future of Government IT

by Kevin 09/08/2011 in Bristol

The Innovation Hub is a virtual space established by the Government enabling digital innovation of public services.
HMG Skunkworks was established within the Cabinet Office as part of theInnovation Hub to develop innovative, low-cost, fast and agile ICT solutions.
This video demonstrates the way that maverick yet solid ideas will help the public sector deliver better [...]

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Watch #Innovate 10 live online

by Kevin 12/10/2010 in Events

Innovate 10 is a networking conference event with the aim of making innovation happen – creating opportunity and growth for the future.  It is being held today at the Business Design Centre in London, but you can follow proceedings online at http://www.innovate10.co.uk/live/.
Hosted by the Technology Strategy Board, Innovate 10 will address all [...]

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Google Finds Local Gov

by Kevin 03/07/2009 in Bristol

Thanks to Dave Briggs for spotting this…
Do you work in local government?
Are you free on 7th August?
Fancy popping down to Victoria in London to visit the Google offices?
Oh, and get to hear from the real experts about how to make the most of Google services, whether search, analytics, maps, advertising, widgetising content, and more?
For the [...]

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Citizen-Driven Innovation in Government IT in Bristol?

by Stephen Hilton 27/05/2009 in Bristol

The Washington D.C.-based Apps for Democracy has a collection of 47 Web, iPhone and Facebook applications for various democracy-related pursuits. Many use the city’s crime, safety, transport, tourism or parking data to create citizen-focussed benefits.
What’s particularly interesting is that these applications were developed by citizens in a competition. Apps for Democracy say they [...]

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Council Scheme to help reduce residents’ energy bills

by Bryn 07/04/2009 in Bristol

Residents will be able to reduce the amount of energy they use and save money at the same time thanks to a pioneering new loan scheme from Bristol City Council.
The city’s library network has taken delivery of nearly 200 Energy Saving Monitors, which library users can take home and simply plug into a socket to [...]

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Bringing NGA to businesses

by Matt 31/03/2009 in Connectivity

Houston Spencer, Vice President, Solutions & Marketing Alcatel-Lucent, North Europe has been speaking to the delegates about how technology is changing in the way that it’s being used and deployed and how this opportunity can be used to enrich people’s lives by transforming the way they communicate and opening up opportunities for the current and [...]

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Next Gen Bristol 09

by Stephen Hilton 09/02/2009 in Bristol

Next Generation Access (NGA) networks offer the possibility of very high-speed broadband connectivity of a magnitude far greater than anything that has been widely experienced in the UK.
Sponsored by CBN and Alcatel Lucent and supported by Connecting Bristol. Next Gen Bristol 09 is a one-day event, which will be held in central Bristol on 31st [...]

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