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Ali Llewellyn | OpenNASA | November 14, 2012

The International Space Apps Challenge was an international hackathon-style event that took place over a 48 hour period in cities on all seven continents on the weekend of 21 – 22 April 2012. NASA led the international collaboration with 8 other government agencies and 90 additional organizations. Read More »

What do mHealth, eHealth and Behavioral Science Mean for the Future of Healthcare?

Alex Howard | O'Reilly Radar | May 21, 2012

We're living through one of the most dynamic periods in healthcare in our collective history...This month, I had the opportunity to discuss some of these trends with Dr. Audie Atienza (@AudieAtienza), a researcher who focuses on behavioral science and healthcare.

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What The US Can Learn From Africa’s Booming Economy

Imara Jones | Yes Magazine | July 24, 2013

Seven out of the ten fastest-growing economies are in Africa. Behind that is a surge in healthy young people and an emphasis on local markets. Read More »

What to Expect in Apple's Upcoming Maps App

Yoni Heisler | Network World | June 6, 2012

Apple will unveil iOS 6 next week at WWDC, and the Maps app will reportedly be getting a complete overhaul. Here's what to expect. Read More »

White House Releases Modular IT Development Guide

David Stegon | FedScoop | June 18, 2012

The White House released a new guide encouraging agencies to shift away from larger multi-year information technology projects to a more nimble approach. Read More »

White House to Establish Chief Technology Officers' Council

Joseph Marks | Nextgov | April 10, 2012

The White House is in the process of launching a new council of federal technology officers who will be tasked with sharing insights and solving problems across government, Veterans Affairs Department Chief Technology Officer Peter Levin said Tuesday. Read More »

Why Big City #OpenGov Solutions Don’t Always Work For Small Towns

Caitria O’Neill | PBS | May 8, 2013

I work for a civic technology startup in San Francisco, but I’m a small-town native who works daily with small to midsized communities. As such, when I read or hear about the latest “answer” to civic problems, created by a team of geniuses and piloted in one of the largest cities in the country, I’m a little wary. Read More »

Why Medical Costs are Rising

Steve Jacob | United States of Health | May 14, 2012

Wealthier nations all spend more on health. However, the U.S. spends well above what would be expected, compared with its peers...Analysts said the condition of Americans’ health did not explain the higher costs. Read More »

Why Open-Source Principles Are a Recipe For Innovation

April Burbank | Forbes | July 25, 2012

Open sourced software has proven that proprietary ownership often precludes innovation — and that with proper organization and oversight, you can trust the wisdom of the masses. But what does open sourcing look like in health care, government or everyday situations where there is no software code?

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Why We’re Still Chasing ‘Silicon Savannah’ Dream

Frankline Sunday | Standard Digital | March 25, 2014

Software developers in Kenya are losing lucrative opportunities for funding because they lack clear business plans and strategies to take their ideas to market, new data shows. Read More »

Wikipedia Co-founder Coming to Tech@State

David Stegon | FedScoop | June 14, 2012

The next Tech@State event, scheduled for July 12-13 at George Washington University, will feature a talk from Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales.

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Will Western Tech Firms Stand for Freedom? Experts Are Split

Joseph Marks | NextGov | July 6, 2012

Internet experts are about evenly split on whether Western-based technology firms will protect dissidents in autocratic nations a decade down the road or whether they’ll be aiding the oppressors, according to a report released Thursday. Read More »

Wireless Learning: How Mobile Technology Is Transforming Classrooms And Empowering Young Women In Jordan

Edith Saldivar | National Geographic | July 18, 2012

Technology in classrooms often seems like an add-on, an extra luxury for developed education systems. But, as Edith Saldivar explains in today’s Digital Diversity, IT can help students all over the world learn in entirely new ways. [...] Read More »

WSO2 Announces Keynotes And Guest Presentations For WSO2Con US 2014

Press Release | WSO2 | October 1, 2014

WSO2 today announced the guest speakers for WSO2Con US 2014...Together, they will examine the market forces, technology developments, and best practices for excelling in the connected world...

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Yemen Women Use Digital Tech to Improve Society with ‘Safe Streets’

Staff Writer | WNN | May 3, 2012

Even though the connection to the internet has been intermittent at best and often too slow, women advocates in Yemen are now working to push digital tech as a means to improve society and gain human rights. Read More »