Contents tagged with Public Sector
NUI in the Public Sector Concept Video
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.The Department of Homeland Security and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory teamed up to produce this concept video which showcases the use of NUI in a disaster response scenario.
Interestingly enough, most of the technology is commercially available now and relatively affordable. The only exception is the heads up display in the car. I can’t say I’ve seen anything quite like that just yet on the street.
Another point to note is that there’s no concept of different applications: the entire experience is immersive. Chat, video, charts, maps, and web browsing all happen within context.
Very interesting indeed.
For a more detailed look at the video, Precision Information has provided annotated versions.
- View annotated browser at 1024×768 (recommended)
- View annotated browser at 800×600 (for low resolution displays)
Public Sector Apps for Windows Phone 7
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Curious as to how Windows Phone 7 applies to the public sector?
Well, wonder now more: here’s a list of all the Public Sector Apps for Windows Phone 7 on the Marketplace.
Apps are further broken down into categories:
- Education
- State & Local Government
- Federal
- Health and Life Sciences
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Much to my delight, my Area Code Look Up app made it into the top 25 list!
And no, I had nothing to do with that selection: it’s based on ratings and download rankings.
To see what all the fuss is about: get the app today by following this link or use the tag below.</ShamelessPlug>
US Falling Behind in Race Toward Open Government
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here’s an interesting article in Bloomberg about open government initiatives around the world and how the US is falling behind.
From the article: (emphasis added)
When Brazil’s government buys anything from fighter jets to a fancy villa, details are available online within 24 hours. Such disclosures are a powerful way to combat corruption, and are a model for official openness that could inspire other nations.
Brazil’s online portal started in 2004. Among its contents: information about Brazilian outlays in advance of hosting the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. The site includes an online channel for whistleblower complaints.
Because corruption is a major problem in Brazil, timely release of spending data, including daily information about the use of government credit cards, is designed to help the media and opposition politicians in Brazil reveal crooked behavior. If a minister buys a truckload of wine with her government card, or pays off a cousin, someone will notice.
And it’s not just in Brazil, the open government movement is gaining steam around the world:
Enthusiasm for open government is taking hold not just in Brazil, but in countries such as Kenya, India and the U.K. Kenya last month became the first sub-Saharan African country to launch a government-data portal. India is a beehive of activity; it has initiated ambitious plans for providing public services with the help of mobile phones in rural areas and for electronic citizen engagement in government generally.
Later this month, President Obama is set to address the UN General Assembly meeting to praise open government and announce an Open Government Partnership led by Brazil and the U.S.
This sounds like a great opportunity for IT developers to take a closer look at open government. As pressure mounts to make spending more accountable, there is sure to be demand for solutions that enable transparency.
A Cloud Based Model for the Federal Workforce
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Federal News Radio has an interesting article on FedCloud: a staffing model for Federal employees based on cloud computing concepts.
From the article:
Imagine a future federal workforce that includes a group of "free agents" — feds who are ready at a moment's notice to help across government agencies on special projects.
That's the idea behind Deloitte's Fed Cloud workforce model, drawing on the concept of cloud computing. Instead of information, humans make up the cloud, giving agencies the flexibility to select from a range of knowledge and skillsets.
"If you think about how fast the world is changing right now...government can't move fast enough in changing those skill sets," said Bill Eggers, Global Director for Public Sector Research at Deloitte, in an interview with In Depth with Francis Rose.
Check out the video Deloitte put together explaining it through the lens of middle school students from late 90s. In other words, the same generation entering the workforce now. (Don’t you feel old.
)It’s a compelling idea. I wonder if it will catch on.
Windows Phone in the Public Sector
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here are the slides from my talk at yesterday’s Windows Phone Camp in DC.
Windows Phone Public SectorView more presentations from Frank La Vigne.
Silverlight 5 Webcast Tomorrow
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.I’ll be doing a Quick Lap Around Silverlight 5 webcast tomorrow as part of the US DPE Public Sector TechCast series.
Information is below:
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Event ID:
1032498193Event Date:
November 9, 2011Event Time:
2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern TimeRESOURCES:
Microsoft Public Sector Developer site
Open Government Data Initiative site
Microsoft Public Sector Developer blog
Please join us for the Microsoft TechCast on November 9, 2011:
A Quick Lap Around Silverlight 5
Abstract
Are you excited about Silverlight 5? The latest version of Microsoft’s lightweight, multi-platform framework for building rich interactive experiences on the web.
In this session we will quickly explain the key new features in Silverlight 5, such as 3D Support, XAML Debugging, Out of Browser - Multiple Windows Support, Supporting Double and Triple Mouse Clicks and Linked and Multi-Column Text.
Target Audience: Technical Decision Makers, Developers and Architects.
Presenter: Frank La Vigne is a Microsoft developer evangelist based in Washington DC. He has been hooked on software development since he was 12 when he got his own Commodore 64 computer. Since then, he's worked as developer for financial firms on Wall Street and in Europe. He has worked on various Tablet PC solutions and building advanced user experiences in Silverlight and WPF. His Silverlight 4 book came out last April and was the first Silverlight 4 book on the market. He founded the CapArea.NET User Group Silverlight Special Interest Group and has spoken at TechEd, MEDC, DevConnections, and Code Camps along the East Coast. He blogs regularly at www.FranksWorld.com.
© 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Public Sector DevDinner Returning Nov 17
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.The popular DevDinner series my team at Microsoft puts on for is back!
Due to construction at the Microsoft Reston office, we’re going to have this meeting at the nearby Sheraton on Sunrise Valley Road.
Register now as space is limited.
Microsoft Public Sector Developer Dinner - Open Government Data: From the Cloud to the Phone
Event ID: 1032498321
Sheraton Reston Hotel11810 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston Virginia 20191
United StatesRegister by Phone: 1-877-MSEVENT (9AM-7PM EST M-F)Meal: Yes Language(s): English. Product(s): Windows Azure. Audience(s): Architect, IT Decision Maker, IT Manager, Pro Dev/Programmer and Tester. In this public sector developer dinner event, we will first review Microsoft’s open government data initiative (OGDI), and examine the data and applications in the Microsoft Windows Azure Marketplace.
We will then provide an update on the Windows Azure cloud computing platform and discuss how to build cloud computing solutions using data available from the marketplace. Finally, we will show you how to bring the marketplace data from the cloud to the phone using RESTful protocol services.
Speakers
Frank La Vigne is a Microsoft developer evangelist based in Washington DC. He has been hooked on software development since he was 12 when he got his own Commodore 64 computer. Since then, he's worked as developer for financial firms on Wall Street and in Europe. He has worked on various Tablet PC solutions and building advanced user experiences in Silverlight and WPF. His Silverlight 4 book came out last April and was the first Silverlight 4 book on the market. He founded the CapArea.NET User Group Silverlight Special Interest Group and has spoken at TechEd, MEDC, DevConnections, and Code Camps along the East Coast. He blogs regularly at www.FranksWorld.com.Joel Reyes is a senior developer evangelist at Microsoft. Back in the days as a GW-Basic-Kid (GBK), it never crossed my mind the possibility of working for the very company that inspired me to pursue a career in systems engineering and computer science… And here I am!
RIT, Xerox and now Microsoft have had the most profound impact in my professional life which has always been Software. From developer, project manager, people manager, then consulting and now evangelism, I have enjoyed seeing the impact of software in the life of corporations as well as individuals. Today I have the privilege of working in helping make our Local Governments more efficient and more connected with the people. Privately, I enjoy family life, computers and direct involvement in my community to make a difference of those less fortunate. So the journey goes on…Dr. Zhiming Xue “Z" is a senior Microsoft Architect Evangelist, based in the Washington DC area. He currently focuses on the Windows Azure platform while continuing to deliver technical presentations on Windows Phone, SharePoint, Silverlight, ASP.NET and the web platform at Microsoft events, workshops and conferences. Prior to his current role, he played lead developer and architect roles at Microsoft Services to support enterprise customers in both private sector and public sector. Please follow his blog at http://blogs.msdn.com/zxue.
[found via Dr Z’s blog]
Veterans Day
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.I’ve always have appreciated the sacrifices veterans have made for this country.
Working on the Public Sector Team at Microsoft has given me the opportunity to work with military personnel and those who serve them. It’s given me a fresh perspective and a deeper appreciation for their service to each and every one of us.
So, I’d just like to take the time to thank everyone who has defended this great nation.
Trip Report NGB JC41
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.If you’ve been following me on Twitter or wondering why the slow down in blog posts, then you’ve been seeing me doing a lot of travelling lately.
Last week, I had the honor of speaking to some very dedicated and smart people at an IT conference for men and women of the National Guard.
As you can probably tell by the above logo, the conference took place in Disney World at Coronado Springs Convention Center. I spoke on how using .NET 4.0 makes developers more productive as well as sat on an Ask the Experts panel.
I got to hear some interesting stories about some of the unique challenges military IT staff face: from working *really* far off the grid with systems not designed to work offline to the challenges of sending encrypted data efficiently to far flung places. It’s a very challenging problem space.
The Expo floor had some amazing things in it, but very few vendors consented to be photographed. This one only allowed me to take a picture as long as it was from this angle. That’s not the typical reaction you’d get from an exhibitor at TechEd or MIX!
If you know what a SCIF is, then the concept of “SCIF in a Box” sounds very appealing. (I’ve learned a lot during my time in DPE Public Sector
)
I even found a Hidden Mickey at the convention center.
Since it was in Disney World, I decided to bring along the family. It was also Halloween and my son had a blast Trick-Or-Treating at the various hotels in Disney.
Intro to ASP.NET MVC3 for Public Sector Developers
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here are my slides from my webcast the other week on ASP.NET MVC3 for Public Sector developers.
Intro to MVC 3 for Government DevelopersView more presentations from Frank La Vigne
Free GSA Webinar Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Web
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.The GSA (General Services Administration) will host a free webinar on December 8 at 11AM EST debating the merits of mobile apps or mobile web.
Should be a fun debate between two different agency representatives with two different points of view.
Details below:
The Transportation Security Administration’s Neil Bonner will argue for mobile websites while the Department of Labor’s Mike Pulsifer will argue the value of mobile apps.
The “Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Websites” webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to noon EST. Register.
[found via FedScoop]
TransportationCamp Coming to DC
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.As someone who lives in the DC metro area, I’m very familiar with traffic congestion. In fact, before I leave to go anywhere I check Bing and local news sites for traffic incident reports. I even have a GPS that gets live traffic data and can route around major backups.
It’s just part of living in a major metro area and technology helps ease the pain.
It would be nice, however, if more people had access to these tools and made use of them.
That’s one of the aims of TransportaionCamp [ Add to Calendar | Register ]
TransportationCamp is a free "unconference" bringing together transportation professionals, technologists, and others interested in the intersection of urban transportation and technology.
After two successful TransportationCamp events in 2011 (East and West) we're coming to DC on January 21st, 2012. This is the day before the annual Transportation Research Board conference. Additional event details will be announced soon, but we encourage participants to sign up now. This will help us estimate space needs.
TransportationCamp DC is brought to you by OpenPlans, the Mobility Lab, part of Arlington County Commuter Services, and Greater Greater Washington.
In Minneapolis for the Minnesota Government IT Symposium
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Today, I spoke at the Minnesota Government IT Symposium with some colleagues at Microsoft on Emerging Technologies from Microsoft.
In three hours, we covered:
- LightSwitch
- Silverlight 5
- HTML5
- Kinect SDK
- Windows Azure
- Windows Phone
- Windows Azure DataMarketplace
Thanks to every who attended!
We’ll post the slides and pictures soon.
Slides and Links from 2011 MN Government IT Symposium
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.As promised, here are my slides and links from my talk on Tuesday at the 2011 MN Government IT Symposium.
Slides:
HTML5, Silverlight & KinectView more presentations from Frank La VigneLinks:
- Public Sector Scenario Video:
- Azure SDK Download:
- Free 90 Day Windows Azure Trial:
- Phone SDK Download:
- WebMatrix Download:
- Microsoft Public Sector Developer Site
Minority Report in Real Life Infographic
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.No, it’s not about NUI, but it is an interesting look at the use of data mining in policing.
That, plus I am a sucker for infographics.
Created by: Criminology[found via CreepyEd]
Federal SharePoint User Group Meeting Tonight
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Tonight, the Federal SharePoint User Group is meeting in DC at 1200 18th St NW Suite #LL-100, Washington, DC.
Tom Ferro will talk about Event Receivers in SharePoint 2010.
From the MeetUp.com page:
Thursday, January 5, 2012, 7:00 PM
Zenith Technology Institute/VETS Group1200 18th St., NW Suite #LL-100, Washington, DC (map)
Suite #LL-100Webcast Info for this session
DCO Uusers https://connect.dco.dod.mil/fedspug
Non DCO Users https://join.me/FEDERALSPSUGPresentation Description:This presentation titled SharePoint 2010 Event Receivers, is a beginning to intermediate look at Event Receivers and Event Handlers in SharePoint 2010. We will discus the different types of event receivers but focus on those related to list item events. Some basic C# code will be shown and explained followed by a demo. Throughout the presentation real world examples and stories will be used in order to show the ease of use and power of list item event receiver features in SharePoint 2010.
Bio: Tim Ferro is an energetic developer/architect/consultant that provides SharePoint 2010 and MOSS 2007 solutions on high impact government projects. He is currently working with SharePoint 2010, WSS 3.0, and MOSS 2007, architecting enterprise solutions and environments. He provides expertise in both out-of-the-box and custom SharePoint solutions as well as user interface enhancements. Twitter: @timferro
Transportation Info: Our new location is one block from the Farragut North Metro station and 3 blocks from the Farragut West Metro station. Address: 1200 18th St., NW Suite #LL-100, Washington, DC
Ten Slide Design Principles for Educators
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Although this is geared for educators, anyone who creates presentations can learn a thing or two (or 10) from this slide deck.
Changing Education Paradigms
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Another great animation by RSA to a talk by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert.
Two Great Upcoming Windows Phone Webcasts
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.My team at Microsoft is teaming up with ComponentOne to deliver a series of webcasts to demo how easy it is to build Public Sector mobile solutions on Windows Phone.
- Session I: Fast Track Your First App
- Session II: Give Your Apps Some POP
Be sure to register today.
[found via Joel Reyes]
Introducing the NET Framework to Government Developers
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the SC-GMIS Developer Summit in Columbia, SC.
As promised here are my slides:
Intro to .NET for Government DevelopersView more presentations from Frank La VigneSeveral attendees also asked I share a list of resources for those just getting started in .NET and I thought I’d repost the list here so all may benefit.
- Getting started with C#
- http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/a72418yk.aspx
- http://www.csharp-station.com/Tutorials/Lesson01.aspx
- http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/csharp/csharp_s1p1.html (screenshots are from VS 2008 era, but content still good
- http://ondotnet.com/pub/a/dotnet/excerpt/learningcsharp_2/index1.html
- ASP.NET MVC 3 Intros
- http://www.asp.net/mvc/tutorials/getting-started-with-aspnet-mvc3/getting-started-with-mvc3-part1-cs
- http://www.asp.net/mvc/videos
- Getting started with Silverlight
- Columbia, SC .NET User Group
- Podcasts
- Subscription training
- Blogs:
- Rachel Appel http://rachelappel.com/
- Andrew Duthie http://devhammer.net/
- Roberto Hernandez http://blog.overridethis.com/
- Scott Hanselman http://www.hanselman.com/blog/
- Pete Brown http://10rem.net/
This list (especially the blog list) is by no means complete. If you have some suggestions, please add them to the comments.
Thanks!
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