Red Hat offers telecom solutions
Red Hat, open source linux-based solutions provider has started a telecom partner programme to drive adoption of carrier-grade server platforms.
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IT policy with a social need
A new IT policy and promotion of satellite towns with necessary social inputs are under consideration in Tamil Nadu.
United Arab Emirates Knowledge Economy 2006 published
Madar Research Group has published United Arab Emirates Knowledge Economy 2006, the first complete assessment of the United Arab Emirates’ progress towards a knowledge-based economy.
Nigerian ICT professionals plan free ICT training for judges and senior police officers
Nigerian ICT professionals, who are USA-based, have planned to train all the judges and senior police officers in Enugu State in ITC, without any charge.
Amdocs enters $375 million worthy deal on telecommunications networks
Amdocs Ltd. London-based concern will enter the business of running telecommunications networks with its $375 million acquisition of Cramer Systems Group Ltd.
Government of Thailand to crack down on 1900 chat lines
The Government of Thailand is threatening to crack down on 1900 chat lines that claim to offer love and friendship but are increasingly being used to provide sexual services.
PC penetration in India trebles
PC penetration in India trebles to from 6.3 per 1,000 people in 2000-01 to 18 per 1,000 in 2005-06, according to data provided by the Manufacturers
EU to prepare standardisation policy on ICT
The European Commission has launched a study to prepare recommendations for the EU’s standardisation policy in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in order to establish objective findings reflecting the market needs.
India: AP plans for 2,000 Rajiv Internet Villages
Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) directed officials to accelerate setting up of at least 2,000 Rajiv Internet Villages by the end of this 2006.
Software developers to join e-Government project in Thailand
The Office of Computer Cluster Promotion (CCP) has been working with Thailand Science Park, the Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa) and Software Park Thailand to establish a project called the Open Development of e-Government Collaboration to allow local software-developers to participate in electronic-government development projects.
