The reverse web and what government must do to adapt What’s the “reverse web” — and why do our agencies need to be on it? Dries Buytaert, a founding father of the open source movement, speaks exclusively on the challenge for all government leaders.
Google boosts government tweets in search results May 25, 2015 By Harley Dennett News There are now several billion more reasons for government tweets to relate to the current events and conversations happening in the community. New changes to Google’s search results make it even more critical for agencies to consider Twitter in their search engine optimisation and reputation management strategies.
Why Google still can't use Victoria's bushfire data May 20, 2015 By David Donaldson Features Sometimes a policy change isn’t enough to get the intended outcome and agencies must go the extra step. Copyright hurdles over Victoria’s bushfire data have been overcome, but there’s little incentive to change the state’s IT systems to help app developers create value.
The right tool for the job: social media in the public service September 24, 2014 By Stephen Easton Features Social media has emerged as a powerful tool for public sector organisations. But it’s just part of a holistic communications strategy, and it’s important to use the right tool for the job.
