Personal data markets

Theoretical and practical implacations from the use of structuration theory in public sector information systems research

To gain better understanding of the development, implementation and use of information technology (IT), many scholars in the field of information systems (IS) use structuration theory (ST). However, ST is, so far, more seldom applied to, and reflected upon, in studies of public sector IS to account for (unexpected) outcomes of IT development and...

Opening Moves – Drivers, Enablers and Barriers of Open Data in a Semi-public Organization

Governments around the world are opening up their data to increase transparency and stimulate re-use of their data. Semi-public organizations follow, but often for different purposes as they also aim to realize commercial gains with their data. Many organizations, however, find the process of opening up data cumbersome as changes need to be made...

Opening up data beyond compliance

More and more public organizations publish their data to increase transparency and foster economic activity. The process of opening up data, however, is often cumbersome. Many different stakeholders need to be involved in order to embed open data in the organizational strategy and processes. Based on practical experience, TNO developed an open...

Walking the extra byte: A lifecycle model for linked open data

More and more public organizations publish their data in an open format to increase transparency and foster economic activity. In this modern gold rush, organizations strive to open up as many datasets as possible, without considering the strategic importance of open data. Especially linking data to other datasets can lead to the creation of...

Developing an open data lifecycle model based on literature and practice

Government organizations around the world have developed open data strategies to increase transparency and enable re-use of their data. Semi-public organizations follow, aiming to use open data also for commercial purposes. However, in practice, many organizations find the process of opening up their data cumbersome and they do not know which...

Ubiquitous developments of the digital single market

Ubiquitous solutions providing access from anywhere at any time are a next step for government and commercial services, and are expected to result in lower costs, increased flexibility, and an enhanced user experience. These solutions, based on modern cloud technologies, may facilitate re-use across borders, avoid duplication and achieve scale...

Big data in small steps: Assessing the value of data

Data is seen as the new oil: an important driver of innovation and economic growth. At the same time, many find it difficult to determine the value of big data for their organization. TNO presents a stepwise big data model that supports private and public organizations to assess the potential of big data. After identification of the key...

Economische groei uit open data

Open data als olie voor de digitale economie

EU online Trustmarks Building Digital Confidence in Europe

A recent study shows that Europe is the largest eCommerce market in the world, overtaking North America in 2011. The total value of the European market was estimated at €246bn, and online retail sales account for around 5.1% of the total value of the retail market in Europe. Still, cross-border eCommerce falls behind its targets (20% in 2020)...