Tag Archives: it

What I’ve been reading

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dave

I find this stuff so that you don’t have to. Generating QR codes using PHP and the Goo.gl API – Lovely little guide from Stuart Harrison (@pezholio). Numberhood – Interesting looking local open data app. Online Government Services and the … Continue reading →

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Future of local gov IT strategy

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Dave

Gotta love blogging local government types. Great post here from Warwickshire County Council’s Jim Morton about their developing IT strategy. My favourite bit: 1. Embrace the practice of using ICT as a Utility: It is now possible to consume software, … Continue reading →

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The end of the IT department

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Dave

37 Signals’ David Heinemeier Hansson: When people talk about their IT departments, they always talk about the things they’re not allowed to do, the applications they can’t run, and the long time it takes to get anything done. Rigid and … Continue reading →

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Bookmarks for January 27th through February 19th

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Dave

I find this stuff so that you don’t have to. Big Society – if the price is right – Interesting views on Big Society from a blogging councillor within my local district. The impact of IT decisions on organizational culture … Continue reading →

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No more Windows?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Dave

Well, in a decade perhaps. If you’ve ever wondered if it were possible to write fondly about Windows, well, James Gardner (kind of) gives it a go in his recent post on the desktop upgrade about to take place at … Continue reading →

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