e-commerce is INR 9,200 crore market in India
It is expected that e-Commerce market in India will reach INR 9,210 crore by the end of the financial year, 2007-08. e-Commerce had an estimated market of INR 7,080 crore at the end of 2006-07.
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Comat Technologies to raise $15 mn
Bangalore-based 10-year-old e-governance solutions provider, Comat Technologies Pvt. Ltd is looking to raise $15 million as part of its second round funding in national expansion.
Latvian Govt. develops national database on learning opportunities
The Latvian State Education Development Agency has developed a national database on learning opportunities www.niid.lv.
Albania puts public tenders online
The Albanian government has launched project for online tendering, which aims to reduce the cost of procurement and curb possible corrupt practices.
Germany shows keen interest in Indian SMEs market
The German Federal Ministry of Economics & Technology has shown its keen interest in Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, especially cluster development programme.
Zeroing in on branchless rural banking
This is the first time, villagers in Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh will receive payments under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) through a cutting-edge disbursement method.
Airtel provides rural connectivity to Gujarat (India)
Airtel has partnered with Gujarat government to connect 13,716 panchayats and common service centres (CSCs) under ‘eGRAM Connectivity Infrastructure Project’ of the state.
All Malta Government services online by 2010
The Malta government is planning to provide all government services online by the end of the year 2010.
Haryana (India) rated as aspiring Leader in e-Governance
Haryana (India) has received the TELECOMM India Excellence Award 2007 and has been rated as an Aspiring Leader in e-Governance Readiness Index for the year 2005-2006.
TERI sets up Solar Powered IT Knowledge Center in India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) set up its first ever Solar Powered IT Knowledge Center in rural Gurgaon, India. The initiative is towards nurturing and building capacities amongst village communities.
