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.
Continue ReadingThe CKAN 2.11 migration is a step toward improved, scalable, and efficient data management. Whether your organisation is already using CKAN or considering implementing it, integrating ckanext-files will enable you to manage documents more effectively, enhance user workflows, and ensure your data infrastructure is ready for the future.
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An interview with Maeva Tesan, Information, Communication and Knowledge Management Officer, Pacific Data Hub and Pacific Community Centre for Ocean Science
Continue ReadingA question being asked more by data managers is, how do you move the data on your portal into the hands of different audiences?
This article summarizes the fifth episode of Tuesday Talks in which Alex Gostev interviewed Steven de Costa, founder of Link Digital, about the challenges and potential of open data initiatives in the current global environment.
The CKAN ecosystem can be installed in 3 different ways.
- Install from an OS (Debian) package
- Install from source
- Install as Docker Containers using Docker Compose