Networking & communications: November 2009

[This article was published in the November 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Avaya GlobalConnect is India

Interoperability through Standards Implementation

[This article was published in the August 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

In its purest form, the objective of standards in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) area is to establish a common mechanism for two systems to interoperate through the implementation of a technical specification. The specification can cover data formats, protocols or other interfaces and practices, but the objective is essentially the same in each case. While standards can in some cases fulfill this objective, this is not an automatic, mechanical process guaranteed to succeed, and there are usually many challenges to achieving interoperability between different implementations of an ICT standard. Once these challenges are fully understood, the collaborative efforts of different implementers can often navigate these challenges and enhance interoperability.

Tunisia, fastest growing in the Middle East, African telecom markets

Tunisia’s telecom market is poised to be one of the fastest-growing markets in the Middle East & Africa region with total telecom revenue estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% over the next five years.

Afghan Telecom, Roshan tie up for utilising OFC Backbone Ring Network

Afghan Telecom (AT) has announced an agreement with Roshan to sell the transmission capacity of its National OFC Backbone Ring Network. This will complement Roshan’s structure while enabling it to provide additional capacity for its growing number of subscribers.

Kerala to Offer Web-based Information System to Locate Govt Offices

Kerala is all set to start an Integrated Government Service Gateway(IGSG), a web-based Geographical Information System(GIS).

egov 5 Pioneers: May2009

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

In this section, we present those personalities whose pioneering efforts have helped promote ICT for inclusive development.

pioneers

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

National News: April 2009

[This article was published in the April 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

BSNL Towers in Semi-Urban Areas to be Leased Out

Wired to Unwired

[This article was published in the April 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

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Separation of USOF, DoT For Rural Telephony

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.