Here’s one reason I’ve always liked Tableau, and still do even as it enters a mother ship’s cold embrace.… Read more...
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Homeless? There’s an app for that Civic tech's struggle to overcome initial 15 minutes of fame
If any app gets just 15 minutes of fame out of the box, shouldn’t those who promote it rank marketing up there with programming — especially when there’s no money for promotion, such as in projects by low-budget, volunteer-run civic-tech groups?
Slack Attention, advocates of "data driven"
Lots of talk about "data driven," not enough about slack. It's good for any system. Systems with slack are more resilient. A thought by Seth Godin.
Three non-technical attributes for “smart” Before you change any lightbulbs
Smart cities, or cities on the path to smart, should first ensure they've got these three non-technical attributes in place, says smart-city leader Greg Delaune of UIX Global. Only then should anyone go changing lightbulbs.
Take data from ethereal to grounded An escape from the same old conversation
A few days ago, I told former Tableau CMO Elissa Fink why I found “smart cities” more interesting than the data industry’s tired old slogan “data driven.” Cities are complex and layered.… Read more...