eGovernance use rises in Ireland

The annual global survey by Accenture shows an increase in the rate of use of e-government in Ireland services by 6 percent.

DHS to follow new wireless technologies

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), UK, is looking at satellite communications to supplement emergency wireless networks to keep e-mail and voice messages flowing during a crisis.

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[This article was published in the May 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

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Rural e-Finance

[This article was published in the May 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The NASSCOM Foundation (NF) organised a National Consultation

Swansea Council to open civic centres

Swansea Council, UK, is moving ahead for the implementation of phase one of its e-Government programme. It will deliver efficiencies in the way the council manages its finance, HR, payroll and procurement services.

ICT agreement for e-Framework initiative

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Local Authorities in England to carry out eAdmission project soon

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has set up a goal for 150 local authorities (LAs) in England to offer an online school admissions system by September 2006. The eAdmissions National Project is jointly sponsored by ODPM and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).

3G network for Local government in UK

The new local authority service launched an advanced 3G network in the UK to provide information on local council services to more than 3.2 million customers on the 3G network.

Website relaunched to help UK policing.

Centrex, the Central Police Training and Development Authority, has relaunched its website, to help UK policing.

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[This article was published in the April 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

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