en.europa-eu-audience

Open data economy

See radar.oreilly.com/2013/01/open-data-business-models-deloitte-insight.html

Transparency and Accountability Initiative

Source: http://www.transparency-initiative.org/reports/opening-government

Mobile Search Increases

Source: http://howtomobile.apps.gov/2013/01/22/trends-on-tuesday-mobile-search-increases/

Nearly 20% of organic search and direct visits were mobile in Q4. iPad delivered 7.3% of visits, followed by the iPhone at 6.7% and Android devices at 5.2%. In congruence with our Trends on Tuesday about end of year app downloading, mobile traffic showed two clear peaks during the 2012 holiday season: the first around Black Friday and another just following Christmas (see graph). While iPad competitors ended Q4 with nearly 16% of tablet traffic, for the full quarter, that figure stood at 13%. Still, that is nearly double their 7% share for the full Q4 2011.

Overcoming Barriers to Open Government Data

At the University of Leeds we are conducting a research project on overcoming barriers to realising the value of open government data. We would like to invite you to participate in an online survey – https://www.survey.leeds.ac.uk/open-data - it would be great to get your insight and input in this area. We welcome responses from participants across the private, public and not for profit sectors, and academia and civil society.

Both from within the UK and internationally. You do not need a detailed knowledge of open data to take part. By participating in this survey and providing your viewpoint you will be helping to shape policy, research and the wider dialogue on open government data. You can also enter a draw to win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers. Finally, suggestions of individuals or networks that would consider participating in the survey would be greatly appreciated (please forward on this email or let me know).

Thank you in advance for your time considering this request to participate in the survey. For any further information about the research please contact Dr. Chris Martin (email: [email protected]; twitter: @chrismartin81; telephone: 0113 3431950).

Text Messaging Still Viable Communication Tool

Source: http://howtomobile.apps.gov/2013/01/15/trends-on-tuesday-text-messaging-still-viable-communication-tool/

Don't forget it 

Open Data Hub of the EU: a beta version

A good initiative

Have a look on it

http://open-data.europa.eu/open-data

 

A new EUR-lex for 2013

See http://surveys.publications.europa.eu/formserver/PO/EURLEX/eurlex_newsletter_en.html

 

 

 

Web accessibility is not improving very quickly ...

It could be better on the EU websites

See http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/accessibility/guidelines.html

 

Internet: some stats

Source: www.businessinsider.com/state-of-internet-slides-2012-10

 

 

Usage location for mobile and tablet

Source: http://howtomobile.apps.gov/2013/01/02/trends-on-tuesday-mobile-tablet-usage-location/