New Zealand MPs
The debating chamber has been wired to enable Member of Parliaments in New Zealand to use laptop computers while in the House.
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Cyber Security Exercise
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the completion of Cyber Storm a full-scale government-led cyber security exercise to examine response, coordination and recovery mechanisms to a simulated cyber-event within international, federal, state and local governments, in conjunction with the private sector.
CBRC issues e-Bank management measures
The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has issued the e-Bank Service Management Measures which defines e-banking and its business ranges and stipulates the conditions, requirements and procedures for financial institutions.
Kuwaiti legal agency and the challenge of Enterprise Content Management
Kuwait’s Department of Legal Advice and Legislation implemented a FileNet Enterprise Content Management solution to provide up-to-date legal information on demand.
Feds promise extra $130m for e-health
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has approved an additional $130 million in joint funding to further push electronic health initiatives.
New facilities at Passport Office E-passports by 2013
The Central Government in India is planning to fully implement e-passports in the country by 2013, according to Minister of State for External Affairs E.Ahmed.
E-Governance major focus on second day of LinuxAsia Convention
Speaking at the e-Governance Forum at the ongoing LinuxAsia 2006, project called ‘e-databank’ was announced based on open-source
HP, NEPAD e-Africa Commission and Government of Mozambique sign MOU
HP has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Mozambique and the e-Africa Commission, paving the way for the launch of the third NEPAD e-School in the Southern African region.
Smart ID Cards to Be Ready by 2008
Electronic residential registration cards with integrated circuit chips will make their debut in 2008 in Korea. The microchip will contain personal certification for online banking purposes, ID number, health insurance and information on any disabilities.
