Jun 11, 2021Better by design: The overlooked factors behind saving local journalismBy Sava Tatić With the COVID-19 pandemic having exposed all that is wrong with journalism’s business model, the search for sustainable solutions has taken on new urgency. Many of the early approaches, from ending print runs to working remotely, were quick wins, accelerating the digital transformation of newsrooms large and…Wicked Problem5 min read
Apr 7, 2021Closing Rural Africa’s Information GapBy Kristine Pearson and Sava Tatić Access to information is a basic human right, yet in many parts of the world, realisation of this right is hindered by a lack of technology, social constraints, poverty, or a combination of the three. Nowhere is this truer than in sub-Saharan Africa. According…Radio5 min read
Published in Sourcefabric·Mar 17, 2021Making the business case for an open-source CMSBy Anna Rohleder, Head of Communications at Sourcefabric | Post originally published on Sourcefabric.org At this point in its evolution, the technology advantages of open-source over proprietary software for most organisations are well known. They include: Reliability of a continuously reviewed product Flexibility of being able to adapt code to…Open Source5 min read
Published in Sourcefabric·Mar 8, 2021FOSSASIA interview with founder Hong Phuc DangInterview by Anna Rohleder, Head of Communications at Sourcefabric Started in 2009, FOSSASIA is an organisation devoted to promoting the free software and open-source movements in Asia and around the world. One of its signature activities is organising the FOSSASIA Summit, which will be held online and on site in…Open Source4 min read
Published in Sourcefabric·Mar 1, 2021In Conversation: Why Journalism in the Global South Needs FOSSBy Greg Bruno, Communications Manager at Sourcefabric | Post originally published on Sourcefabric.org Not long after the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, journalism leaders from around the world convened online to chart a way forward. The future of the industry was in peril, and newsrooms needed “big ideas” to drive innovation. One…Open Source6 min read
Published in Sourcefabric·Feb 12, 2021Helping Rural Africa Get More Out of RadioIn many parts of rural Africa, community-based radio is the most trusted source of information on everything from farming to family planning. Radio is free, widely available, and builds on the continent’s rich traditions of oral storytelling, which makes it a perfect medium for journalists, NGOs, and government agencies to…Radio3 min read
Published in Sourcefabric·Jan 4, 2021Top 10: What We’ve Been Reading and Sharing, December 2020Each day Sourcefabric shares on social media a wide range of stories affecting the converging worlds of journalism and technology. If you haven’t had the opportunity, be sure to follow us on Twitter (@Sourcefabric), Facebook (Sourcefabric), YouTube (Sourcefabric), LinkedIn (sourcefabric) and, of course, here on Medium. Our monthly Top 10…Publishing2 min read
Jan 4, 2021Press Release: ANSA Launches Full Editorial Operations on SuperdeskItalian news agency ANSA has completed the rollout of Superdesk across its full editorial operations. The implementation of our headless CMS for news organisations began with the Culture Desk some months ago and was completed when the agency’s central desk went live this week. While every Superdesk implementation is a…Publishing3 min read
Jan 4, 20212020 Year in ReviewThe rescue of AAP In March, it was announced that AAP, the Australian Associated Press, which had served Australia for 85 years, would be shut down by its shareholders. …Journalism2 min read
Published in Sourcefabric·Dec 2, 2020Top 10: What We’ve Been Reading and Sharing, November 2020Each day Sourcefabric shares on social media a wide range of stories affecting the converging worlds of journalism and technology. If you haven’t had the opportunity, be sure to follow us on Twitter (@Sourcefabric), Facebook (Sourcefabric), YouTube (Sourcefabric), LinkedIn (sourcefabric) and, of course, here on Medium. Our monthly Top 10…Open Source2 min read
