India is silently suffering from cyber warfare. China has mounted daily attacks on Indian computer networks both government and private. These attacks are not like hacking or phishing; they are more sophisticated and there is a complete method behind cyber war fare.
[This article was published in the May 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Mobile devices have been hugely successful as a lifestyle product. However, in the last few years, they have made a real time contribution to the teaching and learning experience through exciting technologies like Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Tablet PCs, SmartPones and modern gaming consoles.
South Africa will increase its total ICT expenditure from approximately R6bn in 2005/06 to R8bn in 2010/11 at a CAGR of 2,9%, according to recent report entitled, ‘ICT in National Government
Dubai eGovernment is aiming to extend its e-Governance services with the launch of new initiative, the e-Permits system in partnership with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Dubai Police.
The German Home Office has issued a new electronic identity card for German citizens that will incorporate the use of pseudonyms for secure web access. According to the plans of the German Home Office, a credit card sized electronic identity card will be introduced in 2009.
The Government of Ghana has implemented a new governance programme, which is being assisted by the Italian Government to improve upon information flow leading to the creation of a national data centre in public administration.
The Maldives has become the first country in the world to open a virtual embassy in Second Life, the online virtual world.
[This article was published in the February 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The state of Haryana is located in the northern part of India.
Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman, Microsoft India is responsible for Microsoft
S P Singh has been with Department of Information Technology for over 25 years and held various positions. S.P. Singh has been involved in the preparation of National e-Governance Plan. He is also responsible for e-Governance implementation in Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities), Agriculture sector and e-Procurement which are very large and ambitious initiatives of the Government of India.
