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Government documents - understanding what users need

Posted by: Barbara Chicca, Posted on: 29 January 2014 - Categories: Content design
Government documents - understanding what users need

...government: Sharing or collaborating with government documents - proposal Viewing government document - proposal If you want to know more about what happens next, you can read about how we...

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Setting open standards for government documents

Posted by: Linda Humphries - former Senior Technology Adviser, Government Digital Service, Posted on: 4 December 2013 - Categories: GDS team, Technology

...out some of the frustration and inefficiency, making it easier for people to do their jobs or use our services. I’m in listening mode – trying to get a better...

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Opening up open standards

Posted by: Paul Downey, Posted on: 6 September 2013 - Categories: Technology

Last night GDS hosted the first in a series of events to increase awareness, and participation in, the open standards process. It was held at  The Hub, a venue in Kings' Cross. We want your help to identify the specific open standards …

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Open Standards show and tell

Posted by: Hadley Beeman, Posted on: 14 August 2013 - Categories: Technology

...which evaluates the proposals and advises the Open Standards Board At the show and tell we’ll go through each of these activities and explain what will happen with your input,...

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