News about open_data on 2022-02-04

Backbone of innovation : Open source writes the script for enterprise growth and supercloud
Open-source software has become a key part of the global economy, according to the BBC’s weekly The Boss series. The BBC's Tom de Castella looks at how it is being run by an army of well-funded developers.
Source: siliconangle.com
Published on 2022-02-04

Deluge of Digital Repression Threatens African Security – Africa Center for Strategic Studies
African leaders are increasingly using military-grade spyware to target political opponents and activists, writes the BBC’s Africa correspondent, Mohammed Adama, in a series of letters from African journalists and politicians on digital repression.
Source: africacenter.org
Published on 2022-02-04

Govt to get 3rd party audit of all 150 e - services conducted shortly - Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to get 3rd party audits of all the 150 e-services conducted shortly, according to a report from ExcelSIOR. The BBC's Geeta Pandey looks at how the issue is handled.
Source: dailyexcelsior.com
Published on 2022-02-04

Interview : Lieke Mevis on the Importance of Luxembourg Annual Bird Count , Recent Trends
The number of house sparrow birds in Luxembourg has fallen for the past 25 years, according to a leading conservationist. But what does this mean for those living in their gardens and where they are being counted? The BBC's Chronicle.lu spoke to the organiser of the garden bird count.
Source: chronicle.lu
Published on 2022-02-04

Russia plotted to use fake video as pretense for Ukraine invasion , U . S . reveals
US President Joe Biden's administration has accused Russia of using a phony video to promote an attack on Ukraine. The White House says it is "more cognizant" of the Russian disinformation machine than it was in 2014, according to senior officials.
Source: cbsnews.com
Published on 2022-02-04

Secrets of an Excel esports player : How pros tap the true power of spreadsheets
If you’re a spreadsheet enthusiast, it’s probably the most exciting moment of the year. But what do you do if you want to watch the Financial modelling World Cup broadcast on ESPN 8 earlier this month? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: pcworld.com
Published on 2022-02-04

Sundance measures humanity depths in a toxic world - Artforum International
The Sundance Film Festival was entirely virtual, according to the organisers of the festival. The BBC’s Stephanie Hegarty looks at how the event went ahead, and what happened when they were given the go-ahead to open.
Source: artforum.com
Published on 2022-02-04

The challenges of open access data
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the challenges associated with publicly funded scientific research. Here, she explains why open access science is a key part of our efforts.
Source: thelancet.com
Published on 2022-02-04