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The Price Bank enables public procurement parties to have points of reference for price quotes for particular products, as it is a database of electronic invoices issues in Brazil. Participants narrow their search via descriptors and filters to find the right quote.
SPID (Sistema Pubblico di Identità Digitale, or Digital Identity System) is a solution for accessing public administration online services through once-only digital identity (user & password) generated by private Identity Providers. It can be used from any device (PC, tablet & smartphone) by citizens. SPID aims to improve the relationship between citizens & the public administration by expanding the digital approach in using public services.
SmartStart was the first cross-agency online life event service in New Zealand. SmartStart makes it easier for New Zealanders to access information and services around the birth of a child. New Zealanders can: 1) learn about having a child; 2) navigate government services; 3) access and engage with services; and 4) consent to reuse information provided to one agency with another agency.
The purpose of this app is to alert citizens, especially the ones with health problems, about the current and near-future conditions at their current location. This app is linked to complex algorithms developed by scientists at Masdar Institute using real-time satellite data and weather forecasting models. This app issue warnings on air quality and dust concentration to the public and especially to asthma-effected population. Real-time data is updated each 15 min.
City of Things initiative is an open innovation environment where different actors are gathered within a unique innovation infrastructure and research service in which new technologies (with a focus on Internet Of Things) are being explored, shaped and tested in a citywide living lab setting. Hundreds of smart sensors and wireless gateways positioned at carefully selected locations across streets and buildings will transform the city of Antwerp into a true living lab for the IoT.
Challenges facing the public sector are constantly evolving and managers increasingly require rapid access to talent to meet short timelines. Despite this, we still rely heavily on permanent hiring. In this context, we are testing a new workforce model. In this model, public servants are free to choose work that matches their skills and interests and can be rapidly deploy to work on projects.