Proposal to encourage Wi-Fi development in China
The Chinese Government will work with ICT companies to formulate a proposal encouraging the development of Wi-Fi applications for leveraging on the Government’s free Wi-Fi services.
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Minister unveils telemedicine project in South Africa
The Social Development and Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang of South Africa has launched the telemedicine project and opened renal dialysis unit at Polokwane Hospital.
Bihar (India) to e-connect villages
Soon villagers of Bihar would be able to access Internet in their villages. The State Government has initiated a plan to take information technology to the grass root level by setting up the common service centre, called Vasudha.
Indian Railways to launch commercial portal
The Indian Railways will soon be able to conduct all its business transactions online, including those related to freight services and even scraping auction, apart from providing all transport-related information to travelers.
Bulgaria launches eCard prescriptions project
Bulgaria has begun an online electronic prescriptions project using a citizen-held e-health card. In its first online transaction, the Government is providing Bulgarian electronic health card (eCard) to access eHealthcare services beginning with e-Prescriptions.
Taiwan WiMAX users number to hit 782,000 by the year 2012
Soon, the number of WiMAX users in Taiwan will reach 782,000 by the end of 2011 according to the Report of ‘2007 Asia – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Taiwan’.
UN agency approves WiMAX as wireless standard
The United Nations telecommunications agency in Geneva–International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has approved the broadband technology WiMax as a global third-generation communications standard.
Government of India to set up ATMs in post offices
The Government of India is planning to install rural ATMs, called Gramtells at post offices across the country.
E-Portal launched to impart skills and generate employment
The Department of Science & Technology has launched a portal on project, called
Govt planning to introduce multi-use smart ID cards
The Government of India is working on proposal to use multi-application smart cards with unique IDs or citizens to better monitor
