Omantel unveils new services
Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) under the slogan ‘fondle with our new services for free’ has presented new unique services to current and new fixed lines subscribers.
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Media campaign for10 e-Gate services in Bahrain
A meeting of ICT supreme committee at Gudaibiya Palace, Bahrain, chaired by Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, gave a green signal to launch a media campaign to promote 10 e-Gate ministry services in Bahrain.
Tech Institute for Riyadh
The Kingdom of United Arab Emirate will set up SR120 million Information Communications Technology training institute in Riyadh in cooperation with Malaysia. The Kingdom has allocated SR3 billion for e-Government projects over the next five years.
High Security number plates soon in Goa, India
The Transport department of the Goa Government has plans to implement High Security number plates in the state within the next two months. This is ager their smart card driving licences initiative.
Microsoft launches real-time traffic reports online
Microsoft Corp pledged to add new markets in the coming months, by launching a new version of its Windows Live local online mapping service with real-time traffic reports and features to make it easier to share maps and information.
Voters love for ivotronics in Arkansas
Arkansas has successfully deployed approximately 2,500 iVotronic touch-screen voting machines in 1,900 polling sites in 68 counties.
Telemedicine makes life easier for sick people
Telemedicine is still in primary stage in Germany. Electronic monitoring of people’s pulse, blood sugar, blood pressure and weight could soon make life easier for many sick people and may even save lives
Broadband subscriptions rose to 69.2 per cent in UK
According to the latest update from the survey of Internet Service Providers (ISP), broadband connections formed 69.2 per cent of all UK Internet connections in March 2006, up from 65.1 per cent in December 2005.
Malaysia to help Mozambique develop ‘Smart Cards’
The Malaysian government will help the Mozambican authorities develop a “Smart Card”, which will allow Mozambican citizens to have all their key documents such as the identity card, passport and driving licence, among others, on the same electronic card.
ICT for municipalities in South Africa
The Government Information Technology Officers (GITO) Council, South Africa, informed that it would help municipalities to improve the service delivered to citizens through ICT.
