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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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Bristol Techno Footprint Green ICT – Workshop & Webinars

by Stephen Hilton 06/02/2009 in Bristol

We are pleased to invite you to help finalise the Techno Footprint project.
What is a Techno Footprint?
In partnership with The Carbon Trust, Connecting Bristol and Bristol City Council Sustainable City Team have been working with ESD Ltd. to develop a way of understanding and visualising how business-use of ICT adds to local carbon emissions. [...]

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Is it a School day or a Snow Day?

by Stephen Hilton 05/02/2009 in People

Within 48 hours of bad weather hitting the country Directgov has developed a new website exploring ways of letting parents and carers know if their child’s school has closed.
The school closures site is at http://schoolclosures.org.uk (although is temporarily off line) and is looking for comment from the developer community and the public.

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Citizens Show Government a Better Way

by Stephen Hilton 11/11/2008 in People

Show us a Better Way is part of the Government’s Power of Information Review.
Over the last few months, Show Us a better Way has encouraged citizens to suggest creative ideas about how public information might be shared and used more effectively.
The winners have just been announced…
Can I recycle it?
UK Cycling
Catchment Areas
Location of Postboxes (in rural [...]

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Reminder: Innovation in the Community Awards 2008

by Kevin 03/09/2008 in Bristol

The deadline is approaching for the TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards enables charity and community groups throughout the UK to harness the power of the Internet. 30 winners will receive cash grants of £2,000 each to fund technology related projects, as well as technology equipment to help them make the most of the Internet. [...]

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