Microsoft to support e-Gram project in Gujarat, India
Microsoft has partnered with the Gujarat government to enable effective e-Governance under Project Bhasha.
Global Alliance for ICT and Development announces members list
The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Development, a new initiative of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to promote effective use of ICT for development, announced the members of its Steering Committee and Strategic Council for the first year, in view of its inaugural meeting on 19-20 June in Kuala Lumpur.
Vista for Governments : Kenneth Lundin, General Manager, Windows Client Business Group, Asia Pacific Region, Microsoft
Vista will introduce a number of new security solutions to help governments secure their infrastructure and protect their very confidential information.
Basic computer literacy for Namibian teachers
Namibia intends having 12 000 teachers trained in basic computer literacy and 350 000 learners using computers for half an hour a week by 2010, according to goals set down by the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) steering committee.
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.
Hughes collaborates for e-Government solutions in Uttar Pradesh, India
Satellite networking company, Hughes, is holding talks with the Uttar Pradesh government for providing e-government solutions.
A Digital Inclusion Program in Ghana to bridge the digital divide
The Ministry of Communication of Ghana, in collaboration with Intel and Microsoft, has introduced a digital inclusion progamme to assist and advance in information society.
Chennai-based Teledata acquires US IT firm
Teledata Informatics, a Chennai-based e-Governance and shipping software solutions company has acquired Alpha Soft Services Corporation (ASC).
Window Vista delays its launch
The much-anticipated Windows Vista operating system of Microsoft is planning to delay its launch to January 2007.
