In response to the government websites standardization ordered by the Brazilian Federal Government, a group of users, developers and designers from different agencies situated at Brasília* joined forces to develop a Joomla! version of the Government Default Web Portal Project, capable of facing up the unique option available, developed at another CMS. Rafael Berlanda was one of those involved in this initiative, as developer and coordinator. This presentation aims to introduce the project history, the choices made in order to comply with the project objectives and also to show few solutions adopted with the purpose of earning development time. It still intends to alert the community to the upcoming challenges of Joomla! usage in Government.
Designing and Creating a Secure Web PortalPortalGuard
The document discusses considerations for designing and creating a secure web portal. It identifies five key areas to consider: data security, compliance, integration, end user experience, and technical configuration. For each area, it lists specific questions to consider, such as whether the portal will be public or private, how user credentials will be verified, which regulations apply, how users will interact with and access the portal, and technical details around hosting and performance. The overall message is that security should not be an afterthought when designing a portal and integrating it into an existing IT environment.
Overview of why and how web2.0 matters for eGovernment. Presented at EU ministerial conference on eGovernment (download it at www.egov2007.gov.pt).
NEW REPORT on this available at www.jrc.es
ICT Association Suriname Presentation On eGovernment 2012Cyril Soeri
This presentation was presented to raise awareness on eGovernment which is mainly based on the Worldbanks\' eGovernment Handbook for developing countries.
UNRWA commemorated its 60th anniversary in 2009 with a series of events highlighting its services and achievements for Palestinian refugees. These events included concerts, film screenings, academic symposiums, and advocacy events in locations such as Brussels, Vienna, Damascus, Ramallah, New York, and more. The anniversary commemoration emphasized UNRWA's goal of working for peace and a future for Palestinian refugees through resource mobilization and communication.
An eGovernment Research and Innovation Framework Trond Knudsen
The document summarizes the objectives and activities of the eGOVERNET European eGovernment Research Network Coordination Action project. The project aims to improve cooperation and visibility of eGovernment research in Europe by investigating current research funding and management, identifying future needs, and proposing a framework of best practices. Key activities include analyzing stakeholder needs, compiling information on existing research programs, and suggesting a "handbook" to guide future eGovernment research management.
The document discusses the introduction of e-governance programs at the University of Bologna Law Faculty. It provides an overview of the CIRSFID research center, its courses in legal informatics and ICT law, and its undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science and law and e-governance. It then outlines the agenda for a workshop on organizing e-governance module content using a wiki platform.
This document outlines plans for a government web portal to facilitate communication between the Punjab Local Government Department and local governments. The portal will serve as a central online location for sharing notifications, guidelines, orders and other resources. It will allow all officers to manage their own content with minimal training. Key features will include discussion forums, polls, banners/ads, email newsletters, and a document management system. The workflow will involve officers uploading content, mass email/SMS notifications, and other stakeholders accessing and downloading resources. This is intended to modernize communication and make information easily accessible compared to the existing static website approach.
This document discusses strategies for developing an effective electronic governance (e-governance) system, outlining both its benefits and challenges. The main points are:
1) E-governance can improve government efficiency, service quality, and policy outcomes, as well as economic objectives, but faces challenges like legal barriers, funding issues, technology changes, and the digital divide.
2) A strategic e-governance plan is needed to address challenges and realize benefits like increased transparency, citizen engagement, and administrative reform.
3) Key strategies include overcoming legal barriers, establishing shared infrastructure and standards, planning for technology changes, and addressing the digital divide.
From eGovernment to Smart Government, United Arab EmiratesUNDP India
Dubai has transformed its government through e-government and smart government initiatives. It launched an e-government program in 2000 to digitize government services. In 2009 it established the Dubai Smart Government Department to lead the next phase, adopting a hybrid centralization/decentralization model. This involved implementing over 50 shared electronic services across 40 government entities. The initiatives have improved customer satisfaction, increased operational efficiencies through cost savings and automated processes, and achieved economies of scale. Dubai now aims to become a fully connected smart government and smart city through continued digitization of services and use of smart technologies.
What is Web Portal?
A Web Portal is a specially designed website which brings information together from various sources in a uniform way.
They can be accessed from multiple platforms like personal computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
Why are Portals important?
• Efficiently deliver information to the audience.
• Provides customizable features and development tools.
• Increase interaction between customers and employees.
• Eliminating the need for multiple logins.
Types Of Web Portals
• Vertical Portals- These portals covers a particular market (one definite industry or domain).
• Horizontal Portals- These portals focus on a wide array of interests and topics, often referred as “mega portals”.
• Enterprise Portals- Developed and maintained for use by the members of intranet or enterprise network.
• Knowledge Portals- Increase the effectiveness of knowledge by providing easy access to information that is helpful to them in one or more specific roles.
• Market Space Portals- These portals exist to support the business to business, and business to customer e-commerce etc to find and access rich information about the products.
and much more…
Advantages of Web Portals
Easy for users to customize personal places.
Supports users in multiple tasks.
Easy to use design interface.
Help to connect the community.
The powerful back end.
Flexible content and layout.
Disadvantages of Web Portals
High complexity and additional testing efforts.
Somewhere complex to setup.
Re-authentication when using multiple systems.
Customizing portals and integrating applications.
Developers need additional skills besides using a web framework.
Additional costs.
How is Web Portal different from Website?
Personal Login is required in Web Portal, while not on the website.
Dynamic Content changes more frequently than proper websites.
Website is a public interface while Web Portal is public, private(intranet etc…)
Content is generally focused on websites while Web Portal offers content from diverse sources.
Web Portal supports the user in multiple tasks while website supports the user in the specific task.
Future of Web Portal
As the use of electronic devices is increasing, people are moving digital. Traffic on the web is increasing day by day.
Flexible content and layout along with supporting users in multiple tasks and for much more, Web Portal is proved to be an essential tool for the digitalization of a community, business or an organization.
At RG Infotech, we design fully customized web portals for the unique business requirements. Contact us- www.rginfotechnology.com
Oxfam International's KIC Portal: Web 2.0 in KM InitiativesSarah Burns
Oxfam International uses a knowledge management (KM) approach to share information and best practices across its global operations. It launched the KIC Portal using Web 2.0 technologies to improve its KM initiatives and address prior issues. The KIC Portal allows Oxfam staff and partners around the world to easily collaborate, share project updates and lessons learned. Features like tagging, searching and RSS feeds make content instantly accessible regardless of location or language. This has helped streamline KM across Oxfam's diverse operations and partners in a cost-effective way.
The document discusses the key capabilities of IBM WebSphere Portal including:
1. Providing a single user experience and navigation model across different devices and clients.
2. Supporting personalization, security, web content management, and application integration features.
3. Allowing integration with Microsoft applications and environments like SharePoint through out-of-the-box federation portlets.
Growth of eGovernment services in Macedonia by Mr. Dejan Spasov, Institute of...Metamorphosis
Presentation by Mr. Dejan Spasov, Institute of Informatics – Skopje at the third International Conference e-Society.Mk: Growth of eGovernment services in Macedonia, December 1, 2007, Skopje Macedonia
Securing e-Government Web Portal Access Using Enhanced Authentication SystemHamdi Jaber
The document proposes an advanced authentication solution for securing access to an e-government web portal. It suggests using a multi-step two-factor authentication system combining something the user knows (password) with something the user has (mobile phone). The system would generate one-time passwords and send them via SMS along with session details. An additional image-based step is included. Testing showed mobile SMS to have high delivery strength and usability for public users. The proposed solution aims to provide strong, usable authentication while avoiding drawbacks of traditional two-factor approaches.
Semantic challenges in eGovernment InteroperabilityJohann Höchtl
This document discusses how semantic interoperability using OASIS SET TC can improve collaboration between eGovernment applications. It provides background on the Danube University Krems and its work in eGovernment research and education. It outlines the current state of eGovernment, highlighting a lack of consensus on interoperability between systems in different countries and levels of government. Semantic interoperability is needed because applications have different schemas and purposes. The SET TC work could help address interoperability by standardizing how similar entities like personal details are defined across applications. Future projects may apply the SET TC methodology to help systems like electronic document management exchange data automatically.
A Study on Enhancing E-Governance Applications through Semantic Web Technologiesijbuiiir1
The government of every nation has a lot of data and information related to its own country. This information is mutually owned by different states, departments, and agencies within the country. These owners have their own corresponding websites and they decide which data they want to expose to the common public. However, as the data corresponding to the websites exists in silos, it cannot be connected across websites. This article looks at the challenges of the current website implementations of the Indian government and highlights the benefits that can be obtained by implementing Semantic Web Technologies
Coaching material about strategic use of ICT and Communication Tools.pdfBrodoto
This document provides coaching material on strategic use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and social media tools for social entrepreneurs. It is divided into three modules. Module I discusses ICT tools for optimizing daily work, including project management, internal communication, external communication, collaboration, educational/presentation, and video/graphic editing tools. Module II focuses on using social media strategically on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Module III presents impact tools for social enterprises regarding business, impact measurement, networking, and cooperation. The document aims to equip social entrepreneurs with digital skills and strategies to improve their operations and outreach.
Gov 2.0 - eGovernment Social Media Platform Deployments and Future OpportunitiesNIC Inc | EGOV
This document discusses the potential for governments to adopt "Gov 2.0" strategies that incorporate social media and collaboration tools modeled after successful Web 2.0 implementations in private enterprises. It outlines some initial Gov 2.0 projects but notes that broad enterprise-level implementations are still lacking. The document advocates that governments start by implementing basic Web 2.0 features like blogs, wikis and RSS feeds to provide more information to citizens and opportunities for feedback, and that policies will develop alongside implementation experiences over time. Web 2.0 is seen as able to improve data access, public participation and customer service for governments if adopted responsibly.
Corporate Website Development: Case Study by Silver touchSAP Silver Touch
SilverTouch has an alliance with several industries which provides a competitive edge over other industry peers and targets to understand and cater to all types of requirements that concern our clients. Being IT solution provider we are also working on e-governance platforms development.
View: https://www.silvertouch.com/e-governance/e-governance-platforms-development/
This document summarizes the qualifications and experience of an engineering professional with 3 years of experience in development. They have expertise in mobile application development using technologies like Java, Android, and IBM Worklight. They have worked on projects including a Bhamashah mobile app and web application for the Government of Rajasthan. They are highly skilled in Java, Spring, and Hibernate and are looking for new opportunities to contribute using their technical skills.
This document discusses electronic government (e-government) and strategies for developing e-government. It covers the goals of e-government to transform government services, current levels of e-government development, challenges faced, and examples of best practices from other countries. Specific strategies are proposed, including defining objectives and priorities, developing integrated back-office systems in parallel with public portals, and creating a roadmap for transforming government services through e-government.
The document summarizes Brazil's Public Software Portal, an open source software platform created in 2007. The portal hosts over 100,000 registered users and 500 service providers. It contains over 50 public software solutions agreed to by 18 Latin American countries. The portal's infrastructure provides version control, bug tracking, file sharing, and community features. It contains various open source solutions for sectors like finance, geography, health, education and more. The public software model promotes innovation, technology independence, and collaboration between public and private sectors.
The document describes the DREAM IT project in Mongolia, which aims to empower Mongolians through information and communications technology. It has several objectives, including contributing to development solutions through policy research, applied research, and socio-economic research. The project has an umbrella level for coordination and a sub-project level focusing on sector-specific ICT issues. It involves researchers, consultants, and technical staff working on 6 initial sub-projects related to health, education, government, and the environment.
The document discusses government performance management (GPM) initiatives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It introduces GPM, comparing it to corporate performance management (CPM) and outlining key differences in goals and performance metrics between governments and corporations. A major GPM system in the UAE is called Adaa, launched in 2008 to provide visibility into performance of UAE federal ministries and authorities. Adaa uses Microsoft PerformancePoint to build data models, dashboards and reports to track annual operational plans and quarterly performance against strategic plans. Future enhancements to Adaa are planned to further automate performance tracking.
The document outlines the key elements needed in developing a vision statement for an Open City Portal (OCP) in Nigeria. It discusses the importance of leadership from the top in driving e-government initiatives. The vision should communicate clear benefits to citizens, including improved access to information, more efficient transactions, and increased government transparency. It should also define initial priorities like publishing office hours and contact details. Universal access for all citizens must be ensured, including through public access points. A participatory approach is emphasized to involve citizens in the portal's development.
Plone Portal, cultural and economic challenges in public organizationsRamiro Luz
Ramiro Luz gave a talk about adopting new technology like a Plone portal in public organizations. He discussed cultural challenges like resistance to change and economic challenges when moving from proprietary to open source software. Some key points included how to implement a Plone portal, strategies for adoption, and collaborating with other groups using similar open source solutions to help with maintenance and upgrades. The talk provided an overview of challenges public organizations may face and suggestions for addressing them.
- The document proposes a website called GovProjects.org that would centralize information about public projects and spending from different levels of government in Italy into a common open data repository to improve transparency.
- Currently, information about public projects and spending is scattered across different government websites and is difficult for citizens to understand. The site would analyze project portfolios and provide visual representations and key performance indicators.
- The proposal outlines the scope, issues to be addressed, potential shareholders, and business models including offering additional paid services to governments through an extended commercial platform connected to the open data repository. It provides examples from other government transparency websites and mockups of possible features.
DataPortability Project : Plenary Quarterly Meeting Q1 09--- March 31st 2009
About: Data portability is the ability for people to reuse their data across interoperable applications. The DataPortability Project works to advance this vision by identifying, contextualizing and promoting efforts in the space.
Recording of call available from March 31st to April 31st:
https://hidefconferencing.com/wav/conf268933_2138202.mp3
The document discusses the Company Issue Tracker, a software created by MINICOM to document and monitor problems faced by companies in Rwanda. The tracker allows all government departments to access and update issues as well as monitor MOUs between companies and the government. It aims to improve information sharing between ministries to better assist companies. So far, over 150 people from 15 government organizations are using the tracker, which contains information on almost 400 issues and 300 MOU commitments relating to over 270 companies. MINICOM provides training and support to help other groups utilize the system.
InvestPost provides an innovative financial social platform and global professionals networking which allows beginners and market rookies to gain valuable information and easily communicate with other and different experts in an international environment to obtain related knowledge when using our products.
All financial information in one place!
www.investpost.com
201807 - Introduction, business value and how to get engaged in FINOS ProgramsFINOS
201807 - Introduction, business value and how to get engaged in FINOS Programs, including FDC3, Financial Objects, Finserv developer experience, Voice Technology, Hadouken, Plexus, Symphony, Open Source Readiness and the upcoming Data Technology program
This document proposes a web design and development project for the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians. It includes conceptual outlines and mockups for key pages of the website, as well as special features like social media integration, mobile responsiveness, and security features. The objective is to build awareness of the College's child protection projects among online users in Sri Lanka. The proposal discusses technical details of the website design and features to provide a good user experience and protect the site from hackers.
Full Title: Web.gov: Observations About, Strategies Relating To, and Lessons Learned from the US Digital Government Strategy (and how they apply to the Broader UX Community)
Short Description:
The Obama Administration’s 2012 Digital Government Strategy set a high bar for Federal websites, calling for the creation of “information-centric” and “customer-centric” sites and mandating “citizen-engagement.”
This presentation provides an overview of the Digital Government Strategy, discusses how it came into being, and provides specific examples of recent and ongoing work in support of the strategy from a number of federal agencies. It also considers how user experience (UX) professionals can advocate for the Digital Government Strategy and how they can put its tenants to work to better serve their clients (Federal or otherwise) and, most important, the digital content users.
Web.gov: Observations About, Strategies Relating To, and Lessons Learned from...UXPA International
The document summarizes the US Digital Government Strategy from 2009 to 2013, which aimed to make government more transparent, participatory, and collaborative through digital initiatives. It outlines key milestones and principles of the strategy, including transitioning government services and data online, adopting shared platforms and open standards, prioritizing user-centric design, and ensuring security and privacy. The strategy established guidelines and requirements for agencies and resulted in the consolidation of websites and APIs, as well as the creation of resources like DigitalGov and Code.gov to support agencies in achieving the strategy's goals.
An invited talk given by Mark Billinghurst on Research Directions for Cross Reality Interfaces. This was given on July 2nd 2024 as part of the 2024 Summer School on Cross Reality in Hagenberg, Austria (July 1st - 7th)
Performance Budgets for the Real World by Tammy EvertsScyllaDB
Performance budgets have been around for more than ten years. Over those years, we’ve learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t, and what we need to improve. In this session, Tammy revisits old assumptions about performance budgets and offers some new best practices. Topics include:
• Understanding performance budgets vs. performance goals
• Aligning budgets with user experience
• Pros and cons of Core Web Vitals
• How to stay on top of your budgets to fight regressions
Coordinate Systems in FME 101 - Webinar SlidesSafe Software
If you’ve ever had to analyze a map or GPS data, chances are you’ve encountered and even worked with coordinate systems. As historical data continually updates through GPS, understanding coordinate systems is increasingly crucial. However, not everyone knows why they exist or how to effectively use them for data-driven insights.
During this webinar, you’ll learn exactly what coordinate systems are and how you can use FME to maintain and transform your data’s coordinate systems in an easy-to-digest way, accurately representing the geographical space that it exists within. During this webinar, you will have the chance to:
- Enhance Your Understanding: Gain a clear overview of what coordinate systems are and their value
- Learn Practical Applications: Why we need datams and projections, plus units between coordinate systems
- Maximize with FME: Understand how FME handles coordinate systems, including a brief summary of the 3 main reprojectors
- Custom Coordinate Systems: Learn how to work with FME and coordinate systems beyond what is natively supported
- Look Ahead: Gain insights into where FME is headed with coordinate systems in the future
Don’t miss the opportunity to improve the value you receive from your coordinate system data, ultimately allowing you to streamline your data analysis and maximize your time. See you there!
INDIAN AIR FORCE FIGHTER PLANES LIST.pdfjackson110191
These fighter aircraft have uses outside of traditional combat situations. They are essential in defending India's territorial integrity, averting dangers, and delivering aid to those in need during natural calamities. Additionally, the IAF improves its interoperability and fortifies international military alliances by working together and conducting joint exercises with other air forces.
Implementations of Fused Deposition Modeling in real worldEmerging Tech
The presentation showcases the diverse real-world applications of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) across multiple industries:
1. **Manufacturing**: FDM is utilized in manufacturing for rapid prototyping, creating custom tools and fixtures, and producing functional end-use parts. Companies leverage its cost-effectiveness and flexibility to streamline production processes.
2. **Medical**: In the medical field, FDM is used to create patient-specific anatomical models, surgical guides, and prosthetics. Its ability to produce precise and biocompatible parts supports advancements in personalized healthcare solutions.
3. **Education**: FDM plays a crucial role in education by enabling students to learn about design and engineering through hands-on 3D printing projects. It promotes innovation and practical skill development in STEM disciplines.
4. **Science**: Researchers use FDM to prototype equipment for scientific experiments, build custom laboratory tools, and create models for visualization and testing purposes. It facilitates rapid iteration and customization in scientific endeavors.
5. **Automotive**: Automotive manufacturers employ FDM for prototyping vehicle components, tooling for assembly lines, and customized parts. It speeds up the design validation process and enhances efficiency in automotive engineering.
6. **Consumer Electronics**: FDM is utilized in consumer electronics for designing and prototyping product enclosures, casings, and internal components. It enables rapid iteration and customization to meet evolving consumer demands.
7. **Robotics**: Robotics engineers leverage FDM to prototype robot parts, create lightweight and durable components, and customize robot designs for specific applications. It supports innovation and optimization in robotic systems.
8. **Aerospace**: In aerospace, FDM is used to manufacture lightweight parts, complex geometries, and prototypes of aircraft components. It contributes to cost reduction, faster production cycles, and weight savings in aerospace engineering.
9. **Architecture**: Architects utilize FDM for creating detailed architectural models, prototypes of building components, and intricate designs. It aids in visualizing concepts, testing structural integrity, and communicating design ideas effectively.
Each industry example demonstrates how FDM enhances innovation, accelerates product development, and addresses specific challenges through advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Scaling Connections in PostgreSQL Postgres Bangalore(PGBLR) Meetup-2 - MydbopsMydbops
This presentation, delivered at the Postgres Bangalore (PGBLR) Meetup-2 on June 29th, 2024, dives deep into connection pooling for PostgreSQL databases. Aakash M, a PostgreSQL Tech Lead at Mydbops, explores the challenges of managing numerous connections and explains how connection pooling optimizes performance and resource utilization.
Key Takeaways:
* Understand why connection pooling is essential for high-traffic applications
* Explore various connection poolers available for PostgreSQL, including pgbouncer
* Learn the configuration options and functionalities of pgbouncer
* Discover best practices for monitoring and troubleshooting connection pooling setups
* Gain insights into real-world use cases and considerations for production environments
This presentation is ideal for:
* Database administrators (DBAs)
* Developers working with PostgreSQL
* DevOps engineers
* Anyone interested in optimizing PostgreSQL performance
Contact info@mydbops.com for PostgreSQL Managed, Consulting and Remote DBA Services
7 Most Powerful Solar Storms in the History of Earth.pdfEnterprise Wired
Solar Storms (Geo Magnetic Storms) are the motion of accelerated charged particles in the solar environment with high velocities due to the coronal mass ejection (CME).
How Netflix Builds High Performance Applications at Global ScaleScyllaDB
We all want to build applications that are blazingly fast. We also want to scale them to users all over the world. Can the two happen together? Can users in the slowest of environments also get a fast experience? Learn how we do this at Netflix: how we understand every user's needs and preferences and build high performance applications that work for every user, every time.
Details of description part II: Describing images in practice - Tech Forum 2024BookNet Canada
This presentation explores the practical application of image description techniques. Familiar guidelines will be demonstrated in practice, and descriptions will be developed “live”! If you have learned a lot about the theory of image description techniques but want to feel more confident putting them into practice, this is the presentation for you. There will be useful, actionable information for everyone, whether you are working with authors, colleagues, alone, or leveraging AI as a collaborator.
Link to presentation recording and transcript: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/details-of-description-part-ii-describing-images-in-practice/
Presented by BookNet Canada on June 25, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Paradigm Shifts in User Modeling: A Journey from Historical Foundations to Em...Erasmo Purificato
Slide of the tutorial entitled "Paradigm Shifts in User Modeling: A Journey from Historical Foundations to Emerging Trends" held at UMAP'24: 32nd ACM Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization (July 1, 2024 | Cagliari, Italy)
How Social Media Hackers Help You to See Your Wife's Message.pdfHackersList
In the modern digital era, social media platforms have become integral to our daily lives. These platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat, offer countless ways to connect, share, and communicate.
Quality Patents: Patents That Stand the Test of TimeAurora Consulting
Is your patent a vanity piece of paper for your office wall? Or is it a reliable, defendable, assertable, property right? The difference is often quality.
Is your patent simply a transactional cost and a large pile of legal bills for your startup? Or is it a leverageable asset worthy of attracting precious investment dollars, worth its cost in multiples of valuation? The difference is often quality.
Is your patent application only good enough to get through the examination process? Or has it been crafted to stand the tests of time and varied audiences if you later need to assert that document against an infringer, find yourself litigating with it in an Article 3 Court at the hands of a judge and jury, God forbid, end up having to defend its validity at the PTAB, or even needing to use it to block pirated imports at the International Trade Commission? The difference is often quality.
Quality will be our focus for a good chunk of the remainder of this season. What goes into a quality patent, and where possible, how do you get it without breaking the bank?
** Episode Overview **
In this first episode of our quality series, Kristen Hansen and the panel discuss:
⦿ What do we mean when we say patent quality?
⦿ Why is patent quality important?
⦿ How to balance quality and budget
⦿ The importance of searching, continuations, and draftsperson domain expertise
⦿ Very practical tips, tricks, examples, and Kristen’s Musts for drafting quality applications
https://www.aurorapatents.com/patently-strategic-podcast.html
Quality Patents: Patents That Stand the Test of Time
Federal Government Standard Web Portal developed at Joomla!
1. Rafael Berlanda | @berlanda
http://goo.gl/X5JNEM
Short link of this translation:
JoomlaDay Brazil 2014
Government Standard Web Portal developed at CMS Joomla
São Paulo, Brazil 1st
and 2nd
May
Original presentation link:
http://goo.gl/4K2b7R
In response to the government websites standardization ordered by the Brazilian Federal
Government, a group of users, developers and designers from different agencies situated
at Brasília* joined forces to develop a Joomla! version of the Government Default Web
Portal Project, capable of facing up the unique option available, developed at another
CMS. Rafael Berlanda was one of those involved in this initiative, as developer and
coordinator.
This presentation aims to introduce the project history, the choices made in order to
comply with the project objectives and also to show few solutions adopted with the
purpose of earning development time. It still intends to alert the community to the
upcoming challenges of Joomla! usage in Government.
* Brazil's Capital
2. About the speaker
@berlanda
● Project coordinator and one of Joomla! Standard
Government Portal developers
● Fan and participant of Joomla Days since 2008;
Member of #JDBR10 organizing group;
● System Analyst specialized in web development and PMP
certified
● Consultant at Brazilian Ministry of Education, has worked
there for seven years
@berlanda | #JDBR14
3. About the Government Portal Standard
It is an initiative of Brazilian Federal
Government to standardize layout, information
architecture and some services of sites and
portals of the Government. It is a project. It is
not a CMS Distribution.
At first, the change was not mandatory. The first project phase
aim at reaching 33 agencies.
source: secom.gov.br
4. About this presentation
1. I do not represent the Secretariat of
Communication of Brazilian Presidency
(SECOM), the Ministry of Education (MEC) or
other government agency neither;
2. The SECOM data showed here are public;
3. All we have done in this project has the
intention of mutual support and promotion of the
Joomla! CMS. No money earned. @berlanda | #JDBR14
5. Topics covered in this presentation
1. Reasons for standardization
2. General characteristics
3. Historical data
4. The Joomla distribution project
5. The Joomla distribution case
6. New challenges and important
notices
@berlanda | #JDBR14
7. source: secom.gov.br
= information architecture
= simpler language
= government news repository
1. Focus on the audience
The content provided at the portal is focused at the main audience. Joined
at a multimedia language of easy understanding, the portal will become
accessible for all. The goal is let the citizen achieve the knowledge and the
understanding about the wanted information.
8. 2. Common digital experience
In order to become easy the identification of Federal
Government related web portals, the Standard Portal
was developed by balancing the established default
structure and each agency singularities. Always focused
on the audience, the standardization was intentional in
order that the citizen does not encounter difficulties to
reach the information by accessing other government
portal. Besides the easy navigation, it is believed that
the Standard Portal will generate more credibility and
positioning to the government itself by creating a digital
identity for the government portals available for the
population.
source: secom.gov.br
= institutional identity
= usability (you have to learn only once)
9. 3. Accessibility e responsive design
According to the Brazilian Law number 5.296 of 2004, that
becomes mandatory the implementation of accessibility criteria
at web portals in order to assist citizens with disability, it was
set in the Standard Portal Home a place (module) dedicated to
the accessibility that lets introduce this audience at the actions
developed and worked by the Brazilian Federal Government. In
the view of the internet access by mobile devices, the Standard
Portal construction occurred based on responsive design, i.e.
the portal is ready to adapt itself to different screen sizes and
keeping the content management organized and effective. In
that way, the access is guaranteed in several platforms.
source: secom.gov.br
= compatible with e-mag 3 *
= adaptable to different
devices
* Accessibility primer of Brazilian Government, third edition
10. 4. Economic Efficiency
The Government Standard Portal was developed under a reusable
structure, that is to say, it can be applied to different agencies. That way
there is no need to invest into new architecture nor into new layouts
because it is possible to use tools that have been already organized and
preformatted. This portal is constituted by ready to use modules, what
might reduces material and human costs.
source: secom.gov.br
= no new layout spendings
= no custom CMS development spendings
15. The equivalent term for hat in
Portuguese is a journalistic jargon used
as the main keyword or as the main
subject of a journalistic article. It is
different of a tag, that can be applied
one or more for each article item.
What means "hat" in this context?
16. Side column
source: secom.gov.br
3 4
1
2
3
4
About menu
Formerly known as Law of
Information Access Menu, it is a
mandatory menu of Federal
Government websites. It aims to
provide administrative transparency.
The mandatory menu items are:
institutional information, Programs
and Government Actions, Auditings,
Arrangements, Invitations for Bid
and Contracts, Civil Servants list and
fees, Classified Information and
Center for Communication with the
Citizen.
Content center
List of rich content organized by
type: images, videos, audios,
publications and apps.
17. Footer
fonte: secom.gov.br
First and second columns
They should contain, respectively, all first level items of "hats" (except About Menu and Content
Center) and the service bar.
Third and fourth columns
They provide, respectively, like "hats": social
media list of the agency, RSS (what is it? and
Subscribe) and Navigation (accessibility and
language bars)
Government brand
Brand that represents the visual identity of
President Dilma Roussef Government
Copyrights and development
Content rights information and CMS used for
development. This last information is not
mandatory.
Information access stamp
Related with the Law of Information
Access, this digital stamp has a link for
www.acessoainformacao.gov.br
22. May June August September
Prospect
meetings
Researches
Pinnacle of
the Popular
Manifestations*
* The Brazilian Government had considered the Portal Standardization a piece of the communication strategy to respond to the Brazilian Citizens Claims
Release of the
Plone Version at
the International
Conference of
free software and
Electronic
Government
Oficial Presentation of
the Project of
Standardization (and the
Plone Version) for all
involved agencies
by SECOM
Deadline:
December 31st
23. May June August September
Prospect
meetings
Researches
Pinnacle of
the Popular
Manifestations*
* The Brazilian Government had considered the Portal Standardization a piece of the communication strategy to respond to the Brazilian Citizens Claims
Release of the
Plone Version at
the International
Conference of
free software and
Electronic
Government
Oficial Presentation of
the Project of
Standardization (and the
Plone Version) for all
involved agencies
by SECOM
Deadline:
December 31st
24. 1. There was only the Plone Distribution ready to
use, what could come to mass CMS migration;
2. Potential Market Reduction;
3. Working teams would be changed;
4. New infrastructure services would must be hired
5. Important Joomla Government cases would be
lost.
Risks
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27. Fortunately, it would be avoided
● We noticed that the specific CMS
development contract of SECOM did not
restrain a…
● … CMS Joomla Distribution independent
development.
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30. October November December
Meetings and Presentations: SECOM
and each Agency Team
Requirements detailment
Joomla Development team
recruitment
J!Calango and SECOM coordinators
meeting
New HTML interface required
HTML interface
Joomla 3.x Distribution
Joomla 2.5.x Distribution
31. Problems
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● Short time (nobody was able to develop fulltime)
● How to deliver the project and change their own
agency websites with the same deadline?
● Free labor and possible negative exposition,
according to the results. "Why should I involve
myself?"
● Less people appeared than the expected.
35. Stakeholders identification
● To whom to communicate
(and how to)
● On whom we can count
● With whom we should concern ourselves
This list let us know:
Identification Impacts in project
Name Expertise / role Works at Contact information
Influence
(1 to 5)
Interest
(1 to 5)
Project Role Classification
Homologation
Development
Potential user
Potential user
HTML develop.
Neutral
Supporter
Resistant
Supporter
Supporter
36. Joomla Distribution Project Goals
1. To support existent Government Federal Agencies using
Joomla! by mitigating or eliminating possible CMS
migration risks (regarding 2.5 and 3.x versions)
2. To make official the use of Joomla! in Brazilian
Government
3. To integrate Joomla! Government Users and Developers
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37. Planning
● Scope
We aimed to make a Joomla! version based on the Plone
version public area so equal as possible, considering the
project requirements and the first Plone release.
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38. Some project requirements
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● It is needed to apply the base layout
● It is needed to preserve the project pillars, specially
the accessibility and responsive design advices
● It is needed to keep compatibility since IE7 (web
statistics from brasil.gov.br indicated this necessity)
● Emulate the same functionalities of the home page
and of different internal pages of the Plone first
release
41. * What means sections in this context?
In portuguese, they are called "Editorias". They
are main pages of specific contents. For
example, considering the Brazilian Ministry of
Education, a section would be "College
Education", other would be "High School
Education" and another would be "Elementary
School Education". Each one will have its own
section.
43. In a strategic way, we had preference to invite
to the following profiles:
○ Professionals working for Federal Government
Agencies and sharing the same demand
○ Professionals of close locations, what allow us to
set face meetings, if necessary
○ Renowned professionals of the Joomla!
Community, what would bring quality for different
project phases
Work team
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44. In a strategic way, we had preference to invite
to the following profiles:
○ Professionals working for Federal Government
Agencies and sharing the same demand
○ Professionals of close locations, what allow us to
set face meetings, if necessary
○ Renowned professionals of the Joomla!
Community, what would bring quality for different
project phases
Work team
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45. Team
And, when the wanted profiles do not want to collaborate
with the project, we agreed to:
Create detailed work packages and distribute them for
those interested in the project (we did it between october
and november in order to support the interface development)
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46. ● HTML interface
(It was not possible to reutilize the same interface
used at the Plone release, because it was based
on a specific framework output)
● 2.5 release (many agencies are still using this
version at the moment)
● 3.x release (important projects will be released
directly in this version)
Project phases
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47. Interface Technologic definition
● Since we had to reprogram the interface we applied
market standard technologies compatible with the
project requirements:
○ HTML5: with alternative solutions for audio and video players
○ Less CSS: common CSS definitions grouped by type. Less include
file names begin with underline (example: _include.less)
○ Bootstrap 2.3.2: Version compatible with IE7. A custom grid was
used to be so similar as possible to the grid proposed for the project
○ Font awesome 3.2.1: version compatible with IE7.
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48. Interface Technologic definition
● Since we had to reprogram the interface we applied
market standard technologies compatible with the
project requirements:
○ HTML5: with alternative solutions for audio and video players
○ Less CSS: common CSS definitions grouped by type. Less includes
names begins with underline (_include.less)
○ Bootstrap 2.3.2: Version compatible with IE7. A custom grid was
used to be so similar as possible to the grid proposed for the project
○ Font awesome 3.2.1: version compatible with IE7.
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49. Project life cycle desired
HTML interface
(team 1)
2.5 release
(team 2)
3.x release
(team 3)
Management
(coordination team)
beginning
End
Maintenance
(teams rotation)
50. Project life cycle performed
HTML interface
(coordination /
volunteer I)
2.5 release
(coordination /
team 2)
3.2 release
(coordination / team 2 /
volunteer II)
Fim
Evolutive maintenance of the product
(coordination)
beginning
52. ● Phoca Gallery
Image gallery
● JCE Editor
Used until 3.2 version. Recently
removed.
● YouTube Gallery (component and
module)
Video gallery - decision influenced by a
previous survey done by Ministry of
Communications Team.
Extensions installed and configured
● Blank Component
For homepage and sections page
● K2
Publication gallery and audio gallery
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53. ● Template padraogoverno01
This template has all extensions view overrides.
● mod_barragoverno
Federal Government Bar and useful settings.
● mod_chamadas
Main content solution for homepage and section pages
● mod_container
Main structure solution for homepage and section pages
Developed extensions
54. ● mod_htmlcustom
HTML fast coding as module, without rich editor
● mod_redes_sociais
Basic module for twitter timeline and facebook used in homepage
Developed extensions
55. Template settings
Template color
Font Style URL
Icons style
Designation
Portal name
Subordination
Adjust class for
portal name
Show Access
Information
Digital Stamp
Show BRASIL
Government
brand
Insert copyright
and
development
information
56. ?cor=azul
tema=azul
According to the settings shown before, the template can have a different main color, use a icon style, display related logos on
footer or be a high contrast version. Variables sent by GET can change the template main color, if it is allowed at settings.
57. Dynamic module position names
For more information follow this link (in Portuguese)
According to the page class defined at the menu
item editing, some template name positions will
be changed. It allows to set modules for specific
pages without to use module assignments. The
benefit of it is more filtering available options
based on position name, no need to access
each module to identify assigned menu items,
less module positions and template variations.
60. Explanation
Inside the template overrides folder, it was
created a helper for support the com_content
article override. It has a function for identify if
the article category alias or its parent category
alias is equal to any file name inside the
respective folder. If the file is found, it will be
used instead of the default.php file.
61. News hat
(Key reference file)
News title
Introtext Social Media
sharing options
(mod. HMTL custom)
Journalistic Article
"eye"
(citation tag applied
inside the Rich Text
Editor)
Fulltext
Categories
(main and all parent
categories)
Related subject(s)
(metakeys / tags)
62. What means "eye" in this context?
The equivalent term for eye in
Portuguese is a journalistic jargon too
and it is used to indicate a highlighted
piece of the text, not necessarily a
citation.
66. Explanation
● If the name of the chosen image for Full
article image field has the prefix 'thumb-', a
bootstrap based lightbox will be auto applied
to the image. The larger image shown when
the lightbox is active should have the same
name, without the prefix.
69. Explanation
● Eight module instances in the homepage are
mod_chamadas instances. "Chamadas"
means calls, in English. In this case it is
possible to translate as generic items list.
● This flexible module allows you to set the
data model input and the view style output,
besides override some informations, like a
specific title.
70. mod_chamadas process graph
Data source
configuration
Output configuration
K2 Phoca Gallery
Content items
Photo gallery
Featured items
News list with intros
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Parameters and data override
configuration
71. some mod_chamadas applied settings
Data source
configuration
Parameters and data override
configuration
Output configuration
1. article_content
2. manual
3. manual
4. manual
5. article_k2
6. article_content
7. listagem-box01-galeria
8. article_content
1. manchete-texto-lateral
2. chamada-secundaria
3. chamada-secundaria
4. chamada-secundaria
5. listagem-audio
6. listagem-box01
7. phoca_gallery
8. chamada-secundaria
1. qtd-itens = 1 | titulo = custom
2. variação de cor 1
3. variação de cor 2
4. variação de cor 3
5. IDs categorias 1 e 2
6. qtd-itens = 8
7. sfx classe = module-box-01
8. Título alternativo = Programas
74. Vertical modularization:
just use the template native position
Horizontal modularization: use mod_container
inside a native position and set it to show a new
specific position inside it
Flexibility:
Until 3 columns based on twitter bootstrap 2.3.2
class names
Benefits:
A simpler and unique template allows you to create
more complex layouts with position combinations
● Objective: to allow a vertical and horizontal complete modularization
mod_container
75. mod_container
For more information follow
this link (in Portuguese)
mod_container
position
configuration
mod_container main
class configuration
76. ● Little experience with github usage (at the beginning)
● Many extensions used
● Little time to focus at a specific installation package,
without to keep the Joomla code together
● To simplify a local installation: just download the
package, execute the SQL script and change the
config file
Let me know: Why the complete
Joomla! code is versioned under
github distribution repository?
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77. Joomla! Distribution Project outcomes
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To support existent Government Federal Agencies using Joomla!.
"It was not the 'dreamed' Joomla! Standard Portal, but it was the
Joomla! Standard Portal possible to be done right now. It will be a
great quick start".
To make official the use of Joomla! in Brazilian Government. The
distribution github repository link is available at the Secretariat of
Communication of Brazilian Presidency (SECOM) as a alternative
for all interested agencies.
To integrate Joomla! Government Users and Developers (still
there is too much to do)
78. Lessons learned
● The product development reached success
(product)
● With reference to the project management
method, it was not been done all that was
expected, because:
○ Role accumulations prejudiced the project
management
○ The opportunity to consolidate a people integration
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79. Lessons learned
● This community development project
reproduces the same behavior problems of
our local community:
○ few people work and many others just reap the
benefits
○ many people promise to get involved, but few people
actually do
○ community projects are treated like hobbies
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80. Lessons learned
● Initiatives like that will advance faster if
professionalization of the projects occur:
○ Creation local associations to support and finance
development initiatives like that.
○ The remuneration will be able to gather professionals
unavailable so far.
○ The remuneration and the association creation allow us be able
to create a contract relationship.
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81. Next challenges
● Landing page management - extension development
● Agenda of commitments for leadership roles - extension
development
● Government Vocabulary controlled implementation - extensions
development
● Expand the project documentation
● New security assessments
● Creation of ready to use virtual machines (Vagrant)
● Include the initiative code in Brazilian public software portal
● to keep the standard de facto
● Manter uma padronização (a quest of all involved)
82. Next challenges of Brazilian Joomla!
Community regarding Government sites
● Maintain dialogue with the management
committee of the Federal Government Standard
Portal
● Take back the interaction between Joomla
users and developers of Joomla in Government
● Maintain dialogue with others CMS communities
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83. THIS DISTRIBUTION IS INDICATED FOR
EXPERIENCED JOOMLA PROFESSIONALS.
Disclaimer:
The volunteers involved in this project are not responsible for the misuse of this
package as well as by the incorrect configuration of the servers regarding security
and performance settings. The usage of a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
environment for production servers is recommended, what implies strict folder
permissions settings, restricting access to the administrator URL and directory,
performing backups and other good practices.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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84. Thanks to
● JUG: Joomla! Calango (specially Ivanio Luiz and Paulo Ries)
● #JDBR14 staff
● Secretariat of Communication of Brazilian Presidency team
● Ministry of Education different departments
● Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Communication teams
● Roberson Pinheiro (National Council of Justice)
● Antônio Morais (Ministry of Education)
● Tiago Garcia (Ministry of Health)
● Lucas Cosso (Ministry of Education / Indra Company)
● Bruno Batista (CTIS Company)
● Érico Andrei (Plone Community) @berlanda | #JDBR14
85. Rafael de Souza Berlanda
@berlanda
rafaelberlanda@gmail.com
Use / test / take part!
github.com/joomlagovbr
http://portalpadrao.joomlacalango.org
joomlagovbr@joomlacalango.org
joomla-e-gov-br@googlegroups.com
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Original presentation link:
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