FBI, US announces botnet milestone
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have identified more than million compromised IP addresses which are being used for cybercrime.
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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.
Michigan, US unveils surface water Information Management System
The Department of Environmental Quality, US has announced the availability of the Michigan Surface Water Information Management (MiSWIM) system in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Information Technology.
smartBridges ties with SREI to set up wireless infrastructure in West Bengal, India
A leading provider of standards-based fixed outdoor wireless networking equipment, smartBridges has partnered with SREI to provide low-cost technology enabled Common Service Centers (CSCs) in West Bengal, India.
Indian Prime Minister review urban governance
The Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh has asked state governments to pay attention to the urban governance reforms and modernisation of infrastructure in cities.
Indian Postal Dept. plans to offer banking services
The Postal department of India is planning to offer banking services through its full-fledged bank to be named Post bank of India.
UAE bank launches contact less payment card
Emirates Bank of UAE has partnered with the Dubai Internet City (DIC)to launch the first co-branded contact-less payment card in the region.
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.
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.
