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The Viability Model Tool – Are You Ready for AI?
How can AI solve some of government’s thorniest problems? The aim of DSAI’s VMo tool is to inform decision-makers by assessing AI projects for potential in success and risks.
6 days ago•6 min read
12 Days of Data
See 12 of the most interesting data facts and resources.
2 months ago•1 min read
Evidence Informed Decision Making
Data doesn’t always include an analysis, this means that when you’re looking for evidence, you may have to interpret raw data by looking at sample sizes, algorithms, approaches etc.
2 months ago•10 min read
Playful Discoveries: Using Virtual Whiteboards to Collaborate
Many whiteboard tools are available online, built in with remote and distributed collaboration. They are intuitive and highly visual, so that complex ideas and concepts can be easily communicated and understood.
3 months ago•6 min read
APIs: Data Waiters in Disguise
Why are APIs so useful? Learn what they are, how they're being used and the still untapped potential they hold for Canadians and government itself. Originally published: March 5, 2020
6 months ago•27 min read
What we’ve learned on our digital journey…so far
We often hear “let’s get digital” but what does it really mean? Learn how a large department like Public Services and Procurement Canada made it happen
8 months ago•8 min read
The Fourth Factor of Production — Giving Data its Due
Data has become the most prized commodity on earth. Data streams are more valuable than natural resources and this is having a major impact on the functions of public administration.
8 months ago•5 min read
Clicks and Tips: Maximizing your Productivity
Telework combined with the rollout of M365 tools has drastically changed the way we work. To keep pace in this new reality, we need to learn how to upgrade our skills, technically and behaviourally.
9 months ago•3 min read
A Closer Look at Women in Data
Data is (or should be) how we assess needs and should inform how we subsequently allocate resources for women. That isn't always the case.
10 months ago•3 min read
Balancing Inclusion and Innovation at FWD50 2020
Tech innovation needs to balance fairness, accessibility, and user-centric approaches with innovation in a way that engages all voices fairly.
10 months ago•3 min read