Boston Public Schools, UK launches Cyber security programme
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) of UK will launch the ‘Cyber Safety Mentors’ programme for Internet safety campaign. Microsoft has granted $25,000 fund to BPS for this programme.
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FINO, India ties with eGov Services for CSCs projects
Financial Information Network and Operations Ltd. (FINO), India has partnered with eGov Services, a leading eGovernance services organization for Common Service Centre (CSCs) projects across Jharkhand, India.
World Bank approves $63 million loan for Bihar livelihoods
The World Bank has approved a USD 63 million loan from the International Development Association (IDA) to Bihar, India to enhance social and economic empowerment of rural poor people in the state.
Cardamom e-Auction set for launch in mid-July, 2007 in India
The Spices Board of India is planning to start e-Auction of cardamom by mid-July of 2007. The Commerce Ministry has decided to launch the e-Auction on July 15, 2007 at Bodinaykannore, one of the major auction centres in Tamil Nadu, India.
BMC, India initiates e-Government strategy
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India, and its IT partner have initiated an INR 221 million e-Governance strategy for decentralisation of the entire working in the corporation.
Dubai Protocol and Guest House Department launches online portal
The Protocol and Guest House Department in Dubai has launched a public portal, http://protocol.dubai.ae , for the foreign and diplomatic affairs of the state.
RSTA, Bhutan unveils e-Ralies to track bus services
The Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) of Bhutan is planning to launch an electronic registration and licensing information system (e-Ralies), which will allow to track the movement of passenger bus services in the country.
Sri-Lanka Govt offers medical treatment through broadband link
The Sri-Lankan Government has equipped a rural hospital with computer facilities and a broadband link, which will offer remote consultation, diagnosis, and treatment through telemedicine, to patients in rural areas.
Indian Railways’ data engine to hook up tech titans
Indian Railways is planning to invite bids for a INR 400 million project to integrate financial and employee management. This would be the largest Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) contract to be implemented in India.
Nasscom, DRDO, India join hands to develop new technologies
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of the Indian Ministry of Defence has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India’s leading IT industry National Association of Software and Services Industry (NASSCOM) to develop innovative technologies for the IT industry.
