Wolfram Alpha: read the terms of service

On Sun, 31 May 2009, Copyright & Open Source , Copyright , Miscellaneous , by Ernesto Belisario

In recent weeks the Web has been much talk about the news of the launch of Wolfram Alpha, the new semantic computational knowledge engine. After months of waiting, many (including myself) were quick to try what has already been defined as the main rival Google. Obviously you will not find reviews [...]

Certified Mail to everybody: story of a predictable failure

On Wed, May 27, 2009, in E-government , read old and new , by Ernesto Belisario

In recent days there has been much talked about Certified Mail (PEC) in relation to the initiative of the Government to give to all citizens who request a "PEC box." It 'was finally published in the Official Gazette (No 119 of May 25, 2009) Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of 6 May 2009 that [...]

We defend the freedom of information (not just online)

On Sun, 17 May 2009, Institute for Policy Innovation , Report , by Ernesto Belisario

In recent weeks much has provoked much discussion the report was issued by Freedom House Freedom of Information, which has downgraded Italy from free country (free) to partially free (Partly Free), the only case in Western Europe with Turkey. Almost in the same time as the report was released by Freedom House [...]

Privacy and social networks: the chickens are coming home to roost

On Sat, May 16, 2009 in Privacy , Notifications , by Ernesto Belisario

The growing popularity of social networking site has since undergone several issues regarding the confidentiality of personal data entered by users. These are arguments that, for a long time, have been under discussion between the experts and have been almost entirely overlooked by the generality of users: from the ownership of [...]

Innovators Barcamp PA - The PA condemned to improve digital

On Fri, May 15, 2009, in E-government , Institute for Policy Innovation , Report , by Ernesto Belisario

Last Wednesday I attended the Barcamp InnovatoriPA held the scope of the Forum PA 2009. The event was a success in numbers and content, and we want to make publicly congratulate all the organizers and, in particular, by Gianluigi Cogo who was the soul of Barcamp. The success of the event shows how [...]

Barcamp InnovatoriPA - Digital Process for Public Administration

On Tue, May 12, 2009, in E-government , Institute for Policy Innovation , Report , by Ernesto Belisario

Tomorrow, May 13, 2009, under the PA Forum will be held on Barcamp InnovatoriPA, an event that looks very interesting topics and participation (I had already talked about here). Given the large number of participants and interventions, the organizers have - rightly - a formula favored organizational "conversational, interactive, two-way", without relations front. Together [...]