Microsoft Corporation released a new version of Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8), adding features meant to speed up common Web surfing tasks and bringing the browser’s security measures in line with those of major competitors.
China occupying the 46th position is aheadd od India which stands at 54th position in the Network Readiness Index (NRI). So China has overtaken India on the global IT (information technology) radar, according to the Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009.
In order to provide eServices to the public through self-service eKiosks about 35 eKiosks will be set up in different parts of Bahrain, under an agreement signed by the eGovernment Authority (eGA) with CrediMax.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to start the pilot launch of for the Passport Seva Project in June this year. This INR 1,000-crore ministry of external affairs project was awarded to TCS last year and the company will set up 79 passport seva kendras (PSK) as part of the project.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to lease out its passive infrastructure, that includes mainly towers, to other telecom companies in semi- urban areas in the country.
Nomad Digital, a British Wi-Fi technology major has entered into a joint venture with Indian company Zylog Systems to provide wireless internet access to India’s massive railway network.
INR 5,000 crore will be spent by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) of Government of India to ensure cellular connectivity in rural areas across the country. Towards this Ericsson will provide low-cost towers.
ePCO initiative in Chandigarh is being set up by Intel in partnership with BSNL, PCO Association and ItzCashon.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recently recommended separation of the USOF from the department of telecommunications and make it an autonomous body on the lines of the National Highways Authority of India.
Setting up of agri clinics in districts of Punjab and Haryana the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham).The clinics will test soil, devise techniques for water management and accordingly inform farmers to cultivate agri and horti produce to earn higher yields.
