USA: e-Authentication project requires credential service providers
The General Services Administration, USA, is looking for ways to give the federal e-Authentication e-Government project a boost by bringing in more credential providers.
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e-Paper of The Hindu from 10th September
As an e-Paper on the Internet, the daily newspaper of India, ‘The Hindu’ will be formally launched in digital form, on September 10, 2006.
Nairobi to host United Nations e-Government forum
Nairobi will host the inaugural United Nations e-Government forum for local authorities.
Steps to be taken to harness the force of ICT to build a bright future for Filipinos
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has vowed that every step will be taken to harness the force of ICT to lift the quality of Philippine education and build a brighter future for the Filipinos.
Dubai eGovernment to provide 90 percent of government services on-line
The Dubai eGovernment is all set to achieve its goal to provide 90 per cent of all government services on-line and 50 per cent of government transactions to be conducted through the various innovative channels by the end of 2007, according to a top official from the department.
IBM signs MoU with Uttar Pradesh on IT education
IBM Global Services India has signed a deal with the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government, India, to promote IT education at the grassroots level as well as build capacity and improve skills of the IT workforce. The programme is called Initiative to Nurture a Vibrant IT Ecosystem (INVITE).
Advisory Group highlights localisation of e-Governance
The National Advisory Group on e-Governance, India, stated that there was a need for localisation of e-Governance applications and that the departments should go for localisation of e-Governance applications.
Ghana: Minister urges ISPs to venture into rural areas to explore opportunities
Dr Benjamin Aggrey Ntim, Deputy Minister of Communications asked Internet Service Providers to venture into the rural areas to explore opportunities and also help bridge the digital divide between the rural and urban communities, especially in the use of Information and Communication Technology.
TfL implements mobile technology to improve travel conditions
Transport for London (TfL), has successfully implemented a new mobile technology solution from AMT-SYBEX and T-Mobile to improve travel conditions and enforce traffic regulations more effectively on London’s Red Routes – the capital
Huge savings from public e-Procurement predicted
Huge savings could be made if European member states transfer to electronic invoicing and procurement solutions, according to a new report. The European Commission’s (EC) e-Government Action Plan states that 100 per cent take up of e-Invoicing and e-Procurement will potentially cut costs by
