Five years ago, in June 2019, the Statistical Information System Collaboration Community (SIS-CC) embarked on a significant journey by launching the .Stat Suite as an open-source initiative. This pivotal moment during the community’s 9th annual workshop, attended by over 90 participants from 40 organisations, was not just about unveiling a software solution; it was about […]
For the May newsletter we share a summary from the recent workshop on User Research, hosted at the OECD and attended by more than 40 participants. We revisit the .Stat Academy course Disseminating data with an optimised end-user experience, that supports the preparation of disseminated structures and data for an optimal experience in the .Stat […]
In the digital age where user experience can make or break a product, the necessity to pivot from a supply-side mindset to a user-centered approach has never been more crucial. Understanding the specific desires, habits, and challenges faced by end-users has become the linchpin in crafting products that resonate on a deeper level with their […]
In March 2024, the “SDMX+AI” workshop, co-organised by the OECD and the BIS, brought together 70 participants from national and international statistical organisations, interested in exploring the opportunities in “unlocking the potential of Natural Language Processing to enhance data access”. Read the detailed report. The topic is not completely new. As far back as 2019, […]
The official 9th SDMX Global Conference summary report is now available. As the dust settles on the 9th SDMX Global Conference, it’s impossible not to reflect on the vibrant discussions that took place. We take a moment to spotlight the remarkable contributions including those of the Statistical Information System Collaboration Community (SIS-CC) in shaping the […]