From: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/2013/m-13-13.pdf Information is a valuable national resource and a strategic asset to the Federal Government, its partners, and the public. In order to ensure that the Federal Government is taking full advantage of its information resources, executive depa11ments and agencies (hereafter referred to as "agencies") must manage inf01mation as an asset throughout its life cycle to promote openness and interoperability, and properly safeguard systems and information. Managing government information as an asset will increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs, improve services, support mission needs, safeguard personal information, and increase public access to valuable government information. Making information resources accessible, discoverable, and usable by the public can help fuel entrepreneurship, innovation, and scientific discovery- all of which improve Americans' lives and contribute significantly to job creation. ... buon proseguimento :) -- FBK - Fondazione Bruno Kessler Trento - Italy tel +39 0461 314341 http://goo.gl/LT1vp http://ict.fbk.eu/people/profile/napo