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Can you crowdsource strategy? (via http://www.adigaskell.org) Many aspects of professional life have been crowdsourced over the past decade. From research and development at places like Innocentive to software development at the likes of Top Coder. One area that has remained largely absent from this field… (more…)
Can you crowdsource a constitution? (via http://www.adigaskell.org) With the parlous state of government in the US in recent times, there has been much discussion and debate about how best to run public services. Whilst the US has a clearly defined constitution that outlines the philosophies by which government should… (more…)
CrowdSource Announces Acquisition of Servio (via PR Newswire) Crowdsourcing leader strengthens industry position with acquisition of key competitor SWANSEA, Ill., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — CrowdSource, a leading provider of managed crowdsourcing solutions, announced today it has entered a definitive agreement… (more…)
Is Jailbreaking Worth the Effort and the Risk? (via Apple Gazette) Any owner of an iPhone has heard of jailbreaking, especially in the news. Apple has been vocally against the practice, seeking court injunctions against it and third-parties that encourage it. However, the courts have ruled a number of times that… (more…)
Blackboard Launches Open Source Services Group (via PR Newswire) Company Will Support Both Commercial & Open Source Systems WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Blackboard Inc. today announced the launch of Blackboard Education Open Source Services, a new effort to support clients using open source education… (more…)