Day archives: March 3rd, 2016

GAO Reports – Data Center Consolidation, DOE Loan Programs, Explosives Detection Canines, Navy and Coast Guard Shipbuilding, Nonemergency Medical Transportation

Data Center Consolidation: Agencies Making Progress, but Planned Savings Goals Need to Be Established, GAO-16-323: Published: Mar 3, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 3, 2016. DOE Loan Programs: Information on Implementation of GAO Recommendations and Program Costs, GAO-16-150T: Published: Mar 3, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 3, 2016. Explosives Detection Canines: TSA Has Enhanced Its Canine Program, …

Subjects: Defense, Economy, Government Documents, Health Care, Internet, Knowledge Management, Transportation

According to new data elephant death by poaching continues to threaten survival

theguardian: “More African elephants are being killed for ivory than are being born, despite poaching levels falling for the fourth year in a row in 2015. The new data, released on UN world wildlife day on Thursday, shows about 60% of elephant deaths are at the hands of poachers, meaning the overall population is most …

Subjects: Environmental Law, Government Documents, Knowledge Management

The Internet Map 2015

Barrett Lyon – Artist / Founder – “What is Opte about? – Some people need to see to understand – This project was originally created to generate a picture (or map) of the Internet. Since the Internet is basically a vast constellation of networks that somehow interconnect to provide the relatively seamless communication of data, …

Subjects: Internet, Knowledge Management

Global Human Capital Trends 2016

News release: “Responding to disruptive changes in digital technology, business models and workforce demographics, 92 percent of business and HR leaders have identified the critical need to redesign their organization to meet global business demands. This is according to Deloitte’s fourth annual report, “Global Human Capital Trends 2016: The new organization, different by design.” Yet, …

Subjects: Uncategorized

Tech Trends 2016 Innovating in the digital era

“Deloitte’s seventh Technology Trends report, our annual in-depth examination of eight trends that are likely to disrupt businesses in the next 18–24 months. From blockchain and augmented reality to the Internet of Things and the socially responsible applications of technology, these trends embody the macro forces fueling innovation: digital, analytics, cloud, and the changing role …

Subjects: Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Internet, Knowledge Management, Privacy

LegalTech 2016 – Cloud, Consolidation and Cybersecurity

Paper by Andrew Haslam, LegalTech 2016 – Cloud, Consolidation and Cybersecurity, Allvision Computing. February 2016. “This article contains several “completed forms of thought” that came together over the course of the three days. Foremost of these is the undeniable evidence of the consolidation that has occurred in the eDisclosure/Discovery marketplace. T here is also commentary …

Subjects: Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Internet, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Marketing, Privacy

NIH – Substance Use in Women and Men

NIH Infographic – Substance Use in Women and Men documents key health related issues – Differences in Marijuana Use Disorder; Prescription Pain Medicines; Treatment for Sleeping Aid Misuse, and Quitting Nicotine.

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents, Health Care

Tax Policy Center Analysis of Hillary Clinton’s Tax Proposals

Tax Policy Center Analysis of Hillary Clinton’s Tax Proposals, Richard Auxier, Len Burman, Jim Nunns, and Jeff Rohaly. March 3, 2016 “Hillary Clinton proposes raising taxes on high- income taxpayers, modifying taxation of multinational corporations, repealing fossil fuel tax incentives, and increasing estate and gift taxes. Her proposals would increase revenue by $1.1 trillion over …

Subjects: Economy, Financial System, Government Documents, Knowledge Management

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