Blogging patient opinions
A new website has been launched in South Yorkshire, UK, for NHS patients to post their experiences of the health service
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European Commission asks industry and other stakeholders for their views on future patent policy
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on how future action in patent policy to create an EU-wide system of protection can best take account of stakeholders’ needs.
Festive boom for online shopping
Internet shopping among UK consumers soared almost 50% in the 10 weeks before Christmas, a report has found.
New online service directory
The Australian Special Minister of State, announced the development of a new online service directory which includes information from both the Australian and state governments.
E-auction rules revamp released
Deputy Prime Minister Visanu Krue-ngarm has unveiled the draft of the overhauled e-auction rules, expected to take effect from Feb 1, although he could not guarantee that it would totally stamp out bid collusion. Mr Visanu was assigned by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to revise the e-auction rules in the wake of mounting complaints about the process.
E-immigration services begin from Jan. 21
The General Directorate of Naturalisation and Residence has embarked on a multi-faceted project for electronic immigration services. The services will be launched from January 21.
IT companies plan central database
People working for an IT/BPO firm, may soon have to furnish their fingerprints and provide basic information about themselves that would reside in a central database, to be accessed by their company or prospective employers.
Global e-government 19 January
Over the last two years the Government has more than doubled its usage of freelance IT consultants, making it the largest employer of IT contractors in the country.
Online power bill payment facility in India
The North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) has started a Mobile Bill Payment Centre and introduced online bill payment facility through credit card for its over nine lakh consumers in the Indian Capital.
Information Society in Europe “growing”
Broadband use across the European Union is rapidly growing, according to new research.A survey of the 25 members states reveals a 60% growth in the number of broadband subscribers between July 2004 and July 2005.
