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A few updates and learnings

Published by Mike Kujawski on November 6, 2010

This last month of October has been quite eventful for me in terms of work and travel. Some of the organizations I was privileged to work with on various elements of strategic digital engagement include:

  • Treasury Board
  • City of Hamilton
  • Canada Health Infoway
  • Baycrest
  • Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario)
  • Government of Manitoba
  • Government of Alberta
  • Government of Saskatchewan

A few things I learned last month:

  • Mobile is finally creeping onto the radars of senior management. I know it may not seem like it to most public servants, however there are plenty of initiatives currently underway that should be launching over the course of the next year. To date, the largest list of mobile initiatives I have managed to collaboratively compile within the Canadian Government can be found on www.mobilegovernment.ca
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QR Codes – Why you need to know what they are

Published by Mike Kujawski on September 7, 2010

They’ve been around since 1994, you’ve likely seen them and maybe even used them unknowingly,  however QR (Quick Response) codes have been given a new birth thanks to modern smartphones.

What are they?

“A QR Code is a matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by QR scanners, mobile phones with a camera, and smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on white background. The information encoded can be text, URL or other data.”– Wikipedia.

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Vancouver 2010 Mobile Olympics

Published by Mike Kujawski on February 20, 2010

I love the Olympics. Besides the excitement of the actual events, I love the sense of camaraderie, national unity and general goodwill that the games bring with them. While it’s true that Vancouver has had its series of mishaps, including a tragic death, the overall spirit of the games can be felt radiating out of the homes and workplaces of our great country.

What’s really exciting about these games is that they mark a new era of interaction and engagement during a global sporting event. I remember only having two options as a kid during past Olympics: watch a select few live events on TV (time-zone permitting) or listen to them on the radio. The rest I would pick up on during the evening news or the next morning’s paper.

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