Click to learn more about author Juras Juršėnas. As far as I can remember, the usefulness of online public data was always pitched against the efforts of extracting and structuring it. However, going from raw data to a well-structured and parsed output takes a considerable amount of time, effort, and resources. Even once the initial […]
Deloitte Launches Open Source Compass
According to a recent press release, “Deloitte announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind public data visualization tool, Open Source Compass (OSC) intended to help C-suite leaders, product managers and software engineers understand the trajectory of open source development and emerging technologies. The information curated and shared through the new data visualization tool provides insights to […]
UN Environment and Google Announce Ground-Breaking Partnership to Protect our Planet
A recent press release reports, “UN Environment and Google announced today a global partnership that promises to change the way we see our planet. Combining environmental science, big data and unprecedented accessibility, this joint effort aims to expand what the world knows about the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems. When completed, the platform […]
data.world Launches to Make the World’s Data Easier to Find, Use, and Share
by Angela Guess A new press release reports, “data.world, a new company that makes it fast and easy to find and use data to solve problems, has officially launched today. Led by Bazaarvoice founder and former CEO Brett Hurt and three former HomeAway executives, data.world is building the most meaningful, collaborative, and abundant data resource […]