NewMarket deploys citywide Wi-Fi in Texas
Texas city has signed an agreement with NewMarket Technology, Inc. and its subsidiary, RedMoon, Inc. to construct a city-wide high-speed wireless network.
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Brunei Govt. plans to boost e-Government services
The Brunei Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is planning to develop an e-Government project, which will become to boost its services to the public.
U.S. Fire Administration launches online training system
The U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy has launched a new Web-based online training system
Antigua Govt. launches computer literacy programme to bridge digital divide
The Antigua government is planning to launch a computer literacy programme for five communities of Antigua and Barbuda, which will provide high-speed Internet centres.
Aiyar will lead delegation to Pakistan for good governance meet
Union Panchayati Raj Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar will lead a 57-member delegation team to Pakistan so as to attend a symposium on local self and good governance and accountability.
Illinois Govt launches Online Meth Registry
Illinois Government has launched Methamphetamine Manufacturing Registry, a new tool available on the Illinois State Police website, which allows communities and law enforcement the opportunity to view the names of offenders who have been convicted of manufacturing meth.
Malaysian Ministry in discussion with MAMPU for e-govt Services
The Malaysian Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications is in discussion with the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) to deploy the Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPV6) based e-Government services across the country.
e-Passports are beneficial for IT firms
Electronic passport is making people’s life comfortable in Australia. Custom officers at airport check-posts can simply scan and return the e-passports to their possessors. Hence, quick processing can be done. India is also going for e-passports.
Azerbaijan Govt. to invest $250 million in IT sector
The Azerbaijan Government is planning to invest $250 million to $300 million in telecommunications sector within two years.
World Bank urges African nations to embrace e-Governance
The World Bank has urged the national and regional governments of Africa to embrace e-Governance so as to to effect a meaningful improvement in their economics and the standards of living of their citizens.
