In the world of digital government, the choice of an open data platform can significantly influence transparency, engagement, and operational efficiency. While many solutions exist, CKAN and Socrata stand out as prominent options for creating open data portals. This post explores why governments might consider CKAN, an open-source platform, over proprietary alternatives like Socrata.
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GIS and CKAN A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capable portal […]
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What immediately struck me was CKAN’s true meritocratic spirit. Read more.
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We have grown used to reading and hearing about the enormous potential of artificial intelligence (AI). The rapidly evolving nature of the technology makes it difficult to pinpoint specific shifts in the relationship between AI and open data. But one emerging discussion that Link Digital is keen to highlight concerns the proposition that the intersection between the two involves far more than open data’s role as raw material to train and operate large machine learning models, the focus of so much of the commentary to date.
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When you're tasked with managing critical data that impacts public services and societal outcomes, the stakes couldn't be higher. That's exactly the challenge that Akira Bell, Chief Information Officer of Mathematica, tackles every day. I came across Akira’s recent interview with MIT Sloan Management Review to distill insights. Her approach offers valuable lessons for data stewards and managers working to make data more impactful in their organizations.
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Every organisation dreams of having a data portal in which information flows seamlessly. But most get it wrong by diving into complex features before nailing the basics.
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Finding what you need in the landscape of data can sometimes feel like a daunting task. But what if there was a way to make all that data more easily discoverable and usable? That’s where Data Catalogue Vocabulary (DCAT) is essential. This standard, recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), aims to bring order to the chaos by providing a common language for describing datasets.
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