VIDEO: David Eaves discusses open data in Canadian government. Where the three levels of government stand, how Canada compares to other nations and whether top-down support is necessary. Plus, open vs. default vs. common standards
Apple's insistence on HTML5 over Flash portends a change in how Web sites are designed. Will official World Wide Web Consortium standard languages be enough to deliver cutting edge functionality, or do plug-ins lead the way in design innovation?
Edmonton is the fourth municipality in Canada moving ahead with open government initiatives. The challenge is helping people understand 'we are like the new city,' says CIO Chris Moore, who made five major announcements at the Open City Workshop