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The Skolkovo Project: Russia’s Attempt to Recreate Silicon Valley

Will a new tech innovation hub rise on the outskirts of Moscow? The Russian government is dropping billions–and hiring Cisco–to power their own innovation hub. The ultimate goal of the new innovation city outside of Moscow, dubbed the Skolkovo Project, is to create a smart, dynamic hotbed for technology ventures. Continue reading

The Open Data Handbook

The Open Knowledge Foundation are proud to announce the launch of version 1.0 of the Open Data Handbook. This handbook discusses the legal, social and technical aspects of open data. It can be used by anyone but is especially designed for those seeking to open up data. It discusses the why, what and how of open data ‘“ why to go open, what open is, and the how to ‘˜open’ data. Continue reading