Thursday, January 21, 2010

BBC article - Tim Berners-Lee unveils government data project

This is an interesting article about use of the Semantic Web for Government data -

"Web founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee has unveiled his latest venture for the UK government, which offers the public better access to official data.

A new website, data.gov.uk, will offer reams of public sector data, ranging from traffic statistics to crime figures, for private or commercial use.

The target is to kickstart a new wave of services that find novel ways to make use of the information.

Sir Tim was hired by PM Gordon "

Tim Berners-Lee unveils government data project - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8470797.stm - 21 January 2010

British Computer Society Interview -

Sir Tim Berners-Lee talks to BCS
November 2009
In an exclusive interview with the Institute, Sir Tim Berners-Lee spoke about the latest on the semantic web, his view on the advent of artificial life forms on the internet, the biggest barriers to enabling the information society for all, where the mobile web is going and more. - http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.33535.

1 comment:

PhD Research Paper said...

Many institutions limit access to their online information. Making this information available will be an asset to all.