India ranks 40th in IT at global arena
The World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report 2005-2006, ranks India in the 40th position in the IT sector.
AfrIspa to stimulate Internet growth
The African Internet Service Providers Association (AfrISPA) has launched its first position paper to be in a series, focusing on strategies for increased Internet growth.
Online forum launched for council reform
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has launched an online forum, which has engaged the members of the general public to contribute their views on the local government directly for the debate on local government reform.
London Borough of Hackney to extend e-Payments services to cover parking payments
Following successful implementation of e-Payments services for citizens, London Borough of Hackney, together with Netstore turned its attention to extend e-Payments services for citizens.
Fifteen telecentres in Bangladesh school
As a part of a nationwide project by an international NGO, Relief International – Schools Online (RI-SOL) Kala Kakoli School has launched a fifteen centre, project bringing computers and internet to schools and their communities in the Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Cisco is all set to expand in India
Cisco Systems Inc, with its investment of over $1.1 billion in India, has elevated the status of India to an independent region signifying the country’s growing importance in the overall Cisco global set-up.
Collaborative research to be conducted on e-Governance
Microsoft and the National Institute of Smart Governance (NISG) will set up an innovation centre at Delhi next month for conducting research in e-Governance.
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.
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.
Full marks for council e-planning
Cumbria County Council (UK) has been awarded full marks for the way it provides electronic access to its planning services.
