The government sector entities will compete in 9 categories, whereas the private sector's big organizations will compete in two categories, namely: Best Public Mobile eService and Best Public eService. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are to compete, for the first time, in two categories: Best eSolution and Public Mobile E-Service.
Private Sector
The private sector's big organizations can participate with only one project under an individual category and the project maturity should be more than 6 months. The previous year winning projects are not eligible to enter the current HM Award and applicants must provide public eServices within the following fields only: Health, Education, Electricity, Finance, Water, Public transportation, Telecommunication, and Environment.
SMEs
All Information & Communication Technology (ICT)-related SMEs in Oman that are registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and are classified under the ICT category can nominate their solutions to win in the Award. The eligibility of Entries for the SMEs includes:
- SME must be operating within the Sultanate of Oman for at least 1 year.
- Project maturity should be more than 6 months.
- Every SME can participate with only one project under each category: eSolution or Public Mobile E-Service.
- The eServices registered should have been developed and provided by any private or public sector organization or to any Non-Government Organization (NGO) serving Public Service.
- Follow the Ministry of Commerce definition of SMEs.
For more information
The Information Technology Authority (ITA), as the authority responsible for establishing and managing the Sultan Qaboos Award for Excellence in eGovernment, advises potential applicants from the three target segments to contact the Award Management Team at ITA for more information via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or by telephone: +968 24166800; or by fax: +968 24166604. The Award website www.ita.gov.om/hmaward also serves as a resource of valuable information related to the Award program.
ITA is a Public Authority created by Royal Degree 52/2006. ITA endeavours to consolidate and implement the Digital Oman strategy to transform the Sultanate of Oman into a knowledge-based economy for the achievement of social and economic benefits to Omani society. ITA's vision is 'Transforming Oman, Empowering You'. For more information, visit www.ita.gov.om or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Sumaiya Humaid Al Kindi
Quelle/Source: Zawya, 08.07.2014
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