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FriJan032025
UG: New KCCA ED Buzeki unveils 10-point plan to transform city
The new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)has outlined her three-year- vision for “winning the future” rooted in a 10-point masterplan, striking a familiar tone of unity and reconciliation as she revitalised her predecessor’s emphasis on turning the former “Hill of Impalas” into a smart city.
President Museveni with the help of the Public Service Commission has appointed Ms Sharifah Buzeki as the new executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority, replacing Dorothy Kisaka who was sacked at the height of the Kiteezi landfill collapse in August this year that left at least 35 people dead and others missing.
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FriJan032025
China's 'One Screen City 360 Degrees' redefining urban management
Imagine a city where traffic congestion, housing issues, waste management, pollution control, and even crime prevention are seamlessly managed on a single screen.
This vision is no longer futuristic but a reality, thanks to Huawei's groundbreaking "One Screen City 360 Degrees" solution.
During a recent visit to Huawei's Executive Briefing Center in Beijing, a delegation of Bangladeshi journalists, including BSS correspondent, was introduced to the intricacies of this innovative system.
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ThuJan022025
AZ: EU backs Azerbaijan’s digital transformation with €43 million investment in green data centres
By supporting Azerbaijan in these areas, the EU aims to enhance economic resilience and transparency, contributing to the stability and progress of the wider region.
The European Investment Bank’s global arm, EIB Global, has granted a €43 million loan to Azerbaijan’s state-owned enterprise, AzInTelecom LLC, to develop a digital infrastructure for public administration. The funding will be used to construct two new state-of-the-art data centres offering cloud services and using green technologies.
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WedJan012025
IN: 92% Smart City projects in Maharashtra completed
MPs from Maharashtra had asked the government about the measures taken by the Government to overcome the obstacles and meet the project deadlines
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told Lok Sabha that and the Smart Cities Mission aligns with the Government of India’s urban development policy, which is guided by constitutional provisions. Urban planning, including town planning, is primarily the responsibility of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities, as per the 12th Schedule of the Indian Constitution (Article 243W). The Centre, however, supports States with strategic interventions and schemes, viewing urbanisation as a key driver of economic growth.
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WedJan012025
GB: Liverpool’s Tech Renaissance! How a City Reinvents Its Future
Liverpool, a city renowned for its rich cultural history and iconic football club, is now at the forefront of a technological revolution. As the landscape of global industries evolves, Liverpool is quickly establishing itself as a tech hub ripe with innovation and opportunities.
Smart Initiatives Paving the Way
In recent years, Liverpool has launched several smart city projects aimed at leveraging new technologies to enhance infrastructure, digital connectivity, and sustainability. The city’s investment in 5G networks is creating a fertile ground for start-ups and tech giants alike, offering unparalleled speed and connectivity.
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TueDec312024
NEC Thailand Partners with Umong Municipality, Lamphun Province to Develop Digital Technology Platform for Elderly Care and Smart City Advancement
NEC Corporation (Thailand) Ltd., or NEC Thailand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Umong Municipality in Lamphun Province to jointly develop a digital technology platform aimed at enhancing elderly care and supporting dependent patients, including homebound and bedridden individuals. This collaboration is part of the efforts to elevate Umong Municipality into a Smart City.
The project will begin with the development of a digital healthcare platform connected to local medical facilities, playing a critical role in providing long-term care for the elderly and chronically ill patients. The platform is designed to improve the efficiency of medical personnel and caregivers.
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TueDec312024
PH: Digital transformation for 2025 and beyond
The Philippines is entering an exciting phase of digital transformation, poised to unlock opportunities that could reshape its economic and social future. As the digital era continues to evolve, embracing innovation and fostering adaptation have become national imperatives. By 2025 and beyond, digital transformation will serve as a cornerstone of progress, enabling both economic growth and improved quality of life.
In fact, the 2024 KPMG Global Tech Report reveals that, on average, 87% of organizations have successfully leveraged technology to boost their profits within the past 24 months. To navigate this transformation effectively, it is essential to explore the driving forces, the opportunities they present, and the challenges ahead.
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TueDec312024
GR: Smart Cities of the future – Smart traffic lights, app-based parking spaces, AI lighting in 107 cities
"They were included in the 'Digital Transformation of Local Government Authorities' program with a budget exceeding €85 million"
Imagine in the city where you live, the pedestrian crossing sees the pedestrians, the traffic light counts the traffic and flashes accordingly, and drivers are informed via the municipality’s application on their mobile phones about where there is a free parking spot. Algorithms oversee the green spaces and their watering, any leaks in the water supply system, and the lighting in schools and municipal buildings. This future, infused with plenty of digital technology, may seem distant or utopian, but it is becoming a reality in hundreds of municipalities across every corner of the country.
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MonDec302024
Indonesia outlines five key priorities for AI utilisation
Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid (pic) stated that the government has established five key priorities within its national artificial intelligence (AI) utilisation strategy: health services, bureaucratic reform, talent education, smart city development, and food security, reported Indonesian News Agency (Antara).
Regarding health services, the minister remarked that the Ministry of Health employs AI to enhance service accessibility and improve diagnostic accuracy.
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MonDec302024
The Rise of Smart Cities: How Tech is Rewriting Urban Living
Smart cities are revolutionizing daily life with tech like predictive traffic lights and leak-detecting water systems. While they promise faster, cleaner living, concerns about privacy and tech accessibility still need addressing.
Imagine hitting every green light on your way to work. No unnecessary stops. No honking. Just smooth sailing. That’s not luck — it’s a smart city at work.
Smart cities aren’t just stuffed with shiny gadgets. They’re live, breathing systems that see problems before they happen. Think of it like a chess master planning 10 moves ahead. Using IoT (Internet of Things), AI, and real-time data, these cities aim to make daily annoyances—like traffic jams, missed trash pickups, and random power outages—less of a headache.
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MonDec302024
How Smart Cities are Bridging the Digital Divide With AI
Urban populations are expected to account for 68% of the global population, putting unprecedented strain on cities’ infrastructure. This rapid urbanisation is exposing critical gaps that compromise residents’ quality of life, from inefficient essential services to grid and water-management deficiencies. The implications are particularly profound for underserved communities, where infrastructure and basic services may already be lacking. Municipal leaders, policymakers, and sustainability directors are now grappling with the challenge of ensuring their cities evolve in a way that is both technologically advanced and equitable and inclusive.
Connectivity is at the heart of this challenge. In the United States alone, an estimated 14.5 million people still lack access to reliable broadband, creating vast “broadband deserts” that exacerbate social and economic divides. These areas, often rural or underserved urban communities, are left behind in a digital age where access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This issue transcends technology—it strikes at the core of equity and social justice. It’s also one of the key reasons programs like BEAD have garnered so much attention, including amongAI experts developing connectivity solutions. Ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their geographic location, have access to healthcare, education, and other critical connected services is vital for fostering inclusive rural and urban growth.
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SunDec292024
Saudi Arabia accelerates digital transformation with new transport initiatives
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has taken a significant step forward in its digital transformation with the launch of a new Digitalization and Technical Processing Center, alongside the unveiling of the Unified Documents and Records Platform.
These initiatives were announced by Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser during a ceremony attended by senior officials and industry leaders, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
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SunDec292024
Govt outlines five key priorities for AI utilization in Indonesia
Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid stated that the government has established five key priorities within its national artificial intelligence (AI) utilization strategy: health services, bureaucratic reform, talent education, smart city development, and food security.
Regarding health services, the Minister remarked that the Ministry of Health employs AI to enhance service accessibility and improve diagnostic accuracy.
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SunDec292024
MY: Sarawak: Smart Pole project sets out to realise Kuching’s smart city vision
The launch of the first ‘Smart Pole’ project at Kuching Waterfront marks a proactive step by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) towards realising the vision of transforming Kuching into a smart city.
In pointing this out, Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunications Sarawak Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi hails the project, which reached completion on Nov 18 this year, as a part of a smart-technology effort aimed at enhancing the efficiency of urban services.
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SatDec282024
IN: Mizoram: Aizawl Faces Internet Slowdown Due to Multi Utility Pole (MUP) Project For Upgradation of City's Infrastructure
Aizawl is currently experiencing slow internet connectivity due to disruptions caused by the ongoing Multi Utility Pole (MUP) project by Aizawl Smart City Ltd. The project, aimed at upgrading the city’s infrastructure, involves the installation of Multi Utility Poles across key areas in Aizawl, including Bawngkawn and Kulikawn.
However, the project has led to significant delays in internet services, affecting residents and businesses alike.
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SatDec282024
What is Digital Public Infrastructure and why does it matter?
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) enables critical societal functions like digital identity, payments and data sharing.
- DPI boosts financial inclusion, economic growth and market competition.>
- Initiatives like the World Bank's ID4D is supporting DPI adoption in at least 60 countries.
Last year, India made Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) a central theme of its G20 presidency, championing how it uses technology to facilitate economic development, improve access to banking and reduce the costs of government services.
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FriDec272024
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana: Smart Mission, But Poor Implementation
All four parties in contention in Ludhiana MC polls have been taking credit for works carried out under the Centre-funded Smart City Mission, but these projects have been of little benefit to residents, even as basic issues remain unaddressed.
Inadequate parking space and traffic snarls continue to top the city’s problems. The most noticeable Smart City Mission projects which failed to gain traction include the installation of LED streetlights which has come under scrutiny, beautification of Malhar Road which met with opposition from locals and is under a vigilance probe over claims of cost being raised, and a carcass utilisation plant at a village which is also facing stiff opposition.
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FriDec272024
GB: Scotland: Robots Patrol Glasgow Streets! How AI is Shaping Safety in the City.
In a groundbreaking move, Glasgow has taken a significant step towards becoming a smart city by introducing autonomous security patrols. This innovative initiative is deploying AI-powered robots throughout the city center to enhance public safety.
The robotics project is part of Glasgow City Council’s vision to integrate cutting-edge technology into urban life. The robots, equipped with advanced surveillance cameras and sensors, can monitor crowded areas, detect unusual activity, and alert authorities in real-time. The autonomous machines are guided by sophisticated algorithms that allow them to navigate busy streets and adapt to various situations, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routines.
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FriDec272024
IN: Haryana: Faridabad development authority to install 1,050 CCTV cameras for enhanced surveillance
Rs 60 crore project aims to boost security with AI-enabled cameras, face detection technology
The Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) has issued a new tender for the installation of 1,050 additional CCTV cameras across the city, with an estimated cost of Rs 60 crore. The move is expected to triple the city’s CCTV coverage, significantly enhancing law and order surveillance.
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ThuDec262024
BD: Chattogram: Is a Korean-style smart city in the offing in Mirsharai?
KOTRA expects Bangladesh to be seventh country coming under Korean Economic Innovation Partnership Program after Indonesia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Ecuador and Kenya
Mirsharai, strategically located within around 70km radius of an international airport and a sea port in the country’s commercial capital, Chittagong, now being developed as a national special economic zone (NSEC) has all the protentional to be turned into a seaside bayview smart city.
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ThuDec262024
Smart cities of the future: inside Europe’s living laboratories
The story of human civilisation is simply the story of the ‘city’. In this current chapter of human history, society is witnessing the next generation of smart cities.
These modern metropolitan areas are about intelligence – not just in a city’s transit, safety and utilities, but in its capacity to optimise for sustainability and equity.
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ThuDec262024
World Bank Boosts Digital Infrastructure in Tajikistan
The World Bank today approved a comprehensive project to enhance digital services and improve digital skills in Tajikistan, including dedicated interventions targeting rural areas. The initiative aims to improve the delivery of digitally-enabled public services and boost digital literacy, fostering a more inclusive and resilient economy.
The Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project, with a total funding of $39 million, is supported by an International Development Association (IDA) grant of $30 million and an initial $9 million grant from the Government of Switzerland.
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ThuDec262024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Over 1,000 Cameras Installed Across Srinagar To Curb Traffic Violations: CEO Smart City
CEO Srinagar Smart City, Owais Ahmad Thursday said that over 1,000 cameras have been installed across the city under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to curb traffic violations.
Speaking with reporters, the CEO said that cameras are designed to capture various traffic violations, including seatbelt and helmet non-compliance, mobile phone usage while driving, and jumping traffic signals.
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WedDec252024
Smart Cities, Smart Traffic: The Rise of Intelligent Transport Systems
The rise of intelligent transport systems (ITS) marks a significant leap forward in urban mobility, addressing long-standing issues like traffic congestion, road safety, and pollution.
The world is becoming more urbanized than ever before, and with this shift comes the challenge of managing traffic efficiently in growing cities. Gridlocks, pollution, and wasted time are major pain points for urban dwellers and city planners alike. This is where intelligent transport systems (ITS) come into play. These advanced systems leverage technology to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and make cities smarter and more sustainable. By integrating data-driven solutions and real-time monitoring, ITS is shaping the future of urban mobility.
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WedDec252024
AE: Dubai launches region’s first drone delivery system
The drone is designed to operate in various city landscapes, using advanced flight control algorithms and multi-sensor fusion positioning technology
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the Middle East’s first drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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WedDec252024
MY: Negeri Sembilan: Seremban: Smart city set to pave the way
The MVV City development, a smart modern city soon to take shape here, will help transform Negri Sembilan into a high-income economy and put it in a strategic position to attract more foreign and local investors, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The Mentri Besar said the project would also strengthen the foundation for a Negri Sembilan that is economically vibrant, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
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TueDec242024
IN: Karnataka: All to know about Smart City project in Mangaluru
Smart Cities Mission - an innovative programme launched by the government of India in co-ordination with the State Governments, aims to drive the economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local development and harnessing technology as a means to deliver better service to the citizens.
The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to develop c
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TueDec242024
ZA: Mpumalanga: Bambanani Mlambo Trust plans smart city near Komatipoort
Inkhosi Mlambo II indicated how the trust has already begun with the plans to build a smart city on the N4 corridor towards Komatipoort.
The Bambanani Mlambo Trust convened at Shonga Events on November 27 to finalise the alterations they wish to make to their title deed.
The trust unanimously voted to have their title deed amended from agricultural to commercial purposes, in line with their upcoming development plans. This was done in the presence of the chief director for land restitution support of the Mpumalanga Office of Land Reform and Rural Development, Sam Nkosi.
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TueDec242024
6 Smart City Trends Transforming Communities in 2025
The evolution of smart city trends has been nothing short of fascinating. What started as basic automation in the 1990s has since become an intricate network of intelligent, data-driven infrastructures capable of dynamic urban management.
As the drive for smarter, interconnected cities grows, the implications for metropolitan living could be profound. From technological advancements and behavioral shifts to novel ways for making sustainable development more economically viable, here’s what 2025 could bring for smart communities.
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TueDec242024
IT: A Technological Renaissance. How Napoli is Becoming a Smart City to Watch
Napoli (Naples), the historic Italian city known for its rich cultural heritage and delectable cuisine, is stepping into the future with ambitious plans to transform into a leading smart city. As urban areas worldwide grapple with the challenges of modernization, Napoli is embracing cutting-edge technologies to enhance urban life and preserve its charm.
Leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT), Napoli is integrating smart solutions across various sectors, enhancing public services, transportation, and environmental management. Smart Transportation is at the forefront of this transformation. With the implementation of real-time public transport tracking and smart ticketing systems, Napoli aims to improve commuter experience and reduce carbon footprints.
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MonDec232024
Deal signed to explore smart city parking solutions across Saudi Arabia
Parkin Company (Parkin), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai announces that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BATIC Investment and Logistics Company (BATIC), a Saudi Arabian conglomerate listed on the Saudi Exchange (TADAWUL), with investments in logistics, transportation, parking, real estate, private and civil security services, cash solutions and facilities management. The partnership aims to combine Parkin’s renowned operational capabilities with the extensive local public parking network managed by Smart City Solutions Co. (SCSC), a BATIC subsidiary and Saudi Arabia’s largest paid public parking provider.
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MonDec232024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart City project will transform Jammu into a Model City: Vikram Randhawa
Senior BJP leader and MLA Bahu constituency, Vikram Randhawa, asserted that the ongoing Smart City Project will soon transform Jammu into a model city that sets a benchmark for urban development across the nation.
He made these remarks during a tour of Bahu constituency, where he kick-started various developmental works worth Rs 2.5 crore under the Smart City Mission in presence of JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav. The projects included significant upgrades to infrastructure, such as improved drainage systems, road development and installation of smart lighting.
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MonDec232024
IN: The path to net-zero starts with data
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Half of all industrial data has been created in the last two years, says Lisa Wee, global head of sustainability, Aveva, highlighting why companies are struggling to double down on energy efficiency. Pointing to the pace of digitalisation, she said that 70% of the industries still haven't managed to digitalise at a scale.
In the United Arab Emirates, a data management system for hundreds of remote sites has helped the Dubai municipality save about $2 million a day by reusing water. At Michelin, a centralised monitoring and energy tracking system across 65 factories helps achieve a 10% reduction in water and energy consumption.
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MonDec232024
TH: Chonburi: Pattaya advances Smart City initiative with 5G Technology for EEC Area
Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet chaired a meeting on December 13 to discuss the management strategy for the 5G Pattaya Smart City project, aiming to enhance urban governance and improve the quality of life in the EEC area.
Pattaya City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Telecommunications Public Company Limited (NT) to collaborate on the 5G Smart City development. This cutting-edge technology will integrate smart poles across the city, connecting various municipal systems with secure and reliable data exchange. The system will enable data collection, such as surveillance footage, weather reports, heat detection, and vehicle license plate recognition, analyzed using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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MonDec232024
IN: Centre has no plans to add new cities under Smart Cities Mission
The government on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that it has, at present, no proposal under consideration to include additional cities under the ambitious Smart Cities Mission.
The government was asked whether it has any plan to select and develop another 100 new cities as Smart Cities apart from those 100 Smart Cities which were selected earlier.
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SunDec222024
EG: EGP 150 Billion Invested in Digital Infrastructure Since 2018
These investments have focused on 5G technology and smart city development according to ICT Minister Amr Talaat.
During his speech at the 5G and Beyond Forum, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat shared that the Egyptian government has invested over EGP 150 billion since 2018 to modernise the nation's digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on 5G technology and smart city development. He highlighted the potential of 5G to facilitate the creation of smart cities that prioritize environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and digital inclusion.
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SunDec222024
AE: Nol card balance in Dubai: How to check online; process explained
As per the Roads and Transport Authority, commuters should have a balance of Dh15 on their Nol card to cover a round trip on the Metro transit network
Dubai's state-of-the-art public transport system is the lifeline to millions of commuters who live and work in the emirate.
Look around you and the chances are each and everyone will have a Nol card, the smart card that is used to pay for various modes of transport in Dubai. They might be owning more than one! And even if you do own a car, chances are you would have definitely ridden the metro, the bus or the tram, at some point.
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SunDec222024
KE: Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told
Resident associations have the potential to transform Nairobi into a modern and smart city. Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich said associations play a critical role in the city’s development, urging them to leverage their talents for urban renewal.
“You have the capability to transform the metropolitan into a smart city full of modern comforts. Let us use the talents in our resident associations to restore the glory of the city,” Dr Kipng’etich said.
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SunDec222024
IN: Karnataka: Tumakuru implements emergency response system for women’s safety
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of women in public spaces, the Tumakuru Smart City project has installed emergency helpline systems across the city. This system is designed to ensure that in situations where women face har-assment or feel unsafe, the police can respond promptly.
A total of 413 surveillance cameras have been strategically set up in various loca-tions, including parks and areas that are generally less crowded or deemed unsafe. This measure aims to bolster security and provide immediate assistance when re-quired.
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SatDec212024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart City: Srinagar To Get 360 Ultra-Modern Bus Stops
As a step forward to enhance the commute in Srinagar City, the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) is going to build ultra-modern bus stops with amenities to inform the passenger about smart city bus movement in the City.
The bus stops will be built with modern technology, and the City is set to witness the addition of 360 ultra-modern bus stops all over Srinagar.
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SatDec212024
US: California: Imperial becomes Valley's first smart city
The City of Imperial became Thursday the first smart city in the county.
In a press conference held on December 12 at Eager Park, city officials said the city is being transformed by leveraging technology to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
By ensuring equitable access to high-speed broadband internet, the city is closing the gap and providing all residents with the resources they need to thrive in the digital age, the city said.
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SatDec212024
IN: Gujarat: Rajkot: Rs 550cr ‘Atal Smart City’ to attract 4L residents
The ‘Atal Smart City', built in Raiya under the Smart City Mission of the central govt, was inaugurated by chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday. The robust infrastructure, with all modern facilities, was created in TP scheme number 32 at a cost of Rs 550 crore.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) believes that around four lakh people will come to reside in this area.
The ‘Atal Smart City' is spread over 930 acres of land. The project started on Aug 23, 2019 and was completed on Nov 19, 2024.
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FriDec202024
Preparing for Future Tech With Data Center Modernization
Technology disruption and rising cloud costs are forcing public sector agencies to rethink their digital transformation roadmaps. Artificial intelligence and 5G promise revolutionary capabilities, but they also demand unprecedented computing power — and many agencies are discovering their current infrastructure isn’t ready. The solution? Strategic data center modernization is the critical first step on a practical path to implementing next-generation innovations.
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FriDec202024
GB: Scotland: Edinburgh: Bin sensors could bring end to regular collections
Edinburgh's council is planning to scrap regular collections for glass recycling by using sensors to help them tell when the bins are full.
The initiative, which is part of the council's plan to become a 'smart city', also aims to reduce noise for residents who live near the communal bin areas.
More than 3,000 bins across the capital are to move to 'dynamic' collections which means the bins are only emptied when they are almost full.
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FriDec202024
AE: Check RTA fine in Dubai: How to pay online; documents, process explained
Here is a guide on how to check your fines and how you can pay them online in just four easy steps
Have you recently committed a traffic violation in the UAE and received a fine for the offence from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)? Or do you wish to check your driving record for any violations and are not completely sure on how to go about it?
Fret not. The UAE, and Dubai in particular, has made massive strides in becoming a smart city, through its array of digital initiatives.
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FriDec202024
Huawei to help build Lahore as Pakistan's first modern smart city
The chief minister invited Huawei to invest in Punjab, pledging support for an office in Nawaz Sharif IT City.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz continued her fourth day of her official China visit with a pivotal stop at Huawei Technologies in Shanghai’s Longgang District on Friday, where she received a warm reception.
The chief minister announced a decision to collaborate with Huawei to transform Lahore into Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art smart city.
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ThuDec192024
TT: Arima's 'smart city' initiative first in Caribbean
Julian Belgrave, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) country representative, has said the Connected Arima initiative is the first of its kind in the West Indies and possibly Central America. He said there was interest in replicating the initiative in other Caribbean countries.
Belgrave was addressing over 50 Arima businessmen at a consultation with the Arima local economic development unit and the office of the MP, Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, the Arima Borough Corporation and the IDB.
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ThuDec192024
The Line, Saudi Arabia’s “smart city,” loses its desalination plant: the NEOM dream fades away
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious vision for the future faces another significant hurdle as The Line, the crown jewel of the NEOM project, announces the cessation of its planned desalination plant. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the feasibility of the futuristic city, raising doubts about the kingdom’s grand modernization plans.
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WedDec182024
Smart mobility solutions improve urban transport in the GCC
The GCC’s population more than doubled over the past 25 years, growing from 26.2m in 1995 to 56.4m in 2021, outpacing the global growth rate of 30%. Urbanisation has also accelerated across the region, driven by rapid economic development, migration and the concentration of economic activities in urban centres. By 2015 the GCC led Arab countries as the most urbanised subregion, with an urbanisation rate of 82.2%. Specifically, Qatar and Kuwait achieved urbanisation rates of 99.2% and 98.3% respectively, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia both exceeded 80%. Meanwhile, Oman reached 77.6%. This rate is expected to rise to 95.1% by 2050.
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WedDec182024
CN: Shandong ups digital reform to make cities 'smarter'
East China's Shandong province is trying to boost digital empowerment, so as to make cities and counties in its region "smarter" and the residents' lives easier.
In the prefecture-level city of Heze, Juye county has a big ambition to boost itself: Becoming a sub-center hub in the Southern Shandong Economic Circle, by building a "smart city" in an effort to make it smarter and residents' lives better.
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TueDec172024
VN: Hanoi seeks to transform urban agriculture
Hanoi is enhancing its urban agriculture with high-tech and ecological farming models, with efforts directed towards concentrated production areas and planning challenges for sustainable growth.
The capital city has converted over 40,227 hectares of rice land to new production models. These include more than 15,600ha dedicated to high-quality rice cultivation, nearly 3,000ha allocated for safe vegetable production, around 7,400ha used for fruit tree cultivation, and 285 high-tech agricultural production models spanning various fields.
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TueDec172024
VN: Hanoi: Green and smart transition to address urban challenges
As air pollution worsens, green spaces diminish, and ageing infrastructure becomes a critical issue, experts assert that the green-digital transition is the key to protecting major cities like Hanoi from degradation.
According to the Vietnam urban and rural planning for this decade, the country’s urbanisation rate is expected to exceed 50 per cent by 2030. As a result, environmental challenges such as air pollution, the loss of green spaces, and infrastructure problems will become significant issues for large cities in Vietnam as they strive to become greener and smarter.
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TueDec172024
US: Washington: Actelis Networks Chosen by Seattle, the "Smartest City in US" for Significant Infrastructure Modernization Project
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Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) (“Actelis” or the “Company”), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced that it has secured a significant new order for the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). This milestone further cements Actelis’ role in critical infrastructure modernization across the U.S. and globally, following recent wins in Washington, D.C., San Jose and major international cities.
Selected to upgrade and expand Seattle’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) as part of a key asset refresh, Actelis’ hybrid-fiber networking technology will power essential traffic management applications, including signals, cameras, congestion monitoring systems, and dynamic messaging signs. Seattle, recently named the smartest city in the U.S., has long relied on Actelis’ solutions for secure, high-speed connectivity, underscoring the city’s confidence in Actelis’ ability to deliver innovative, cost-effective infrastructure.
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MonDec162024
IN: Goa: Panaji: ‘Projects handled by Smart City don’t have to be glamorous, focus should be on core infra’
‘Projects handled by Smart City don’t have to be glamorous, focus should be on core infra’ Over eight years ago, as CCP commissioner Sanjit Rodrigues spearheaded efforts to give Panaji a makeover through the Smart City project. With the project in shambles and Goa’s capital city crumbling, a year ago Rodrigues was brought back as Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd’s managing director and CEO to put things in order. From lack of coordination to unfinished tasks and timelines over the past four and half years, Rodrigues speaks to Team TOI about the criticism he faced, the obstacles in implementing the projects and the crucial issues at hand. Edited excerpts from Townhall with TOI
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SunDec152024
IN: Goa: Panaji: Smart City to get Rs 5 crore grant from central govt
Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) was selected to receive a grant of Rs 5 crore under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) programme. This grant is a part of central govt’s initiative to enhance sustainable urban development across the country.
The IPSCDL stated that this grant would be utilised for various initiatives under CITIIS 2.0 to address climate action through a structured, multi-component plan.
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SunDec152024
7 cities driving the future of smart living
Cities worldwide are leveraging technology to tackle urban challenges and enhance residents’ quality of life.
Innovations in transportation, such as real-time traffic management and autonomous vehicles, are improving mobility, while sustainable energy solutions like smart grids and renewable energy adoption reduce environmental impact.
Community engagement is also central, with digital platforms and open-data initiatives fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Each city’s unique approach offers insights into creating efficient, sustainable, and connected urban environments, paving the way for smarter, more resilient living.
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SatDec142024
KE: Gov’t urged to partner with residents to transform Nairobi into a smart city
Resident Associations are made up of professionals and talents with the capacity to drive Nairobi's transformation into a modern, smart city.
The government has been urged to collaborate with Resident Associations (RAs) to digitize operations and services as part of efforts to transform Nairobi into a smart, 24-hour economy city.
Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich emphasized that Resident Associations are made up of professionals and talents with the capacity to drive Nairobi’s transformation into a modern, smart city.
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SatDec142024
IN: Centre apprises Parliament status of 12 industrial smart city projects
The government has approved 12 new industrial smart city projects in August with a total project cost of Rs 28,602 crore (including land cost) for development of trunk infrastructure packages, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha said Friday.
As per the approved institutional and financial framework of Industrial Corridor Programme, State Govt provides land and Government of India through National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) provides the equity for development of internal trunk infrastructure components.
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FriDec132024
US: Texas: Dallas continuing with plans to consider city-owned digital kiosks on sidewalks
Many City Council members said they can’t ignore the prospect of Dallas getting up to an estimated $3 million a year for 150 of the electronic advertising stands despite strong opposition.
Dallas will move forward with plans to consider adding digital kiosks on sidewalks around the city, which could include paying nearly $1 million to get rid of existing nonelectronic stands before their 2028 contract end date.
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FriDec132024
China issues guideline on smart infrastructure
China has issued a guideline on bolstering the construction of new-type urban infrastructure by the in-depth integration of a new generation of information technology and urban infrastructure construction.
According to a guideline jointly released by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council on Thursday, the country will construct and upgrade intelligent municipal infrastructure, as well as promote the coordinated development of smart city infrastructure and intelligent connected vehicles.
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FriDec132024
GB: Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes flags up Smart City Action Plan
Milton Keynes City Council has outlined three initiatives as part of a smart city action plan.
While not yet publishing the full plan, it has said it will support the Tech, Smart City, Digital and Creative Industries Strategy and is expected to be approved next week.
The first element is the enhancement of partnership, including the locally based Open University, through the MK:Smart programme.
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ThuDec122024
IN: Advancing Smart And Secure Infrastructure: An Expert’s Cross-Border Impact
Leading Technologist Sakshi Mittal brings her diverse experience to projects in smart infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Although technology is widespread today, the innovations taking place in Uttar Pradesh are truly remarkable. In partnership with NEC Tech, the Government of India is developing an extensive smart city, with software engineer Sakshi Mittal playing a crucial role in this ambitious project. Her expertise is now influencing smart city initiatives globally as these innovations gain momentum faster than anticipated, thanks to leaders like Mittal.
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ThuDec122024
IN: Karnataka: Hubballi-Dharwad: Twin cities to be illuminated with 75k LED streetlights
After years of delays, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is moving forward with a Rs 94 crore project to install 75,000 LED streetlights. A public-private partnership will handle installation and maintenance. This initiative aims to reduce the city's electricity bill by 47% and address long-standing resident complaints about inadequate lighting.
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is set to proceed with the installation of LED streetlights, provided all arrangements go forward as intended. The corporation has begun the process to install 75,000 LED streetlights, with an investment of Rs 94 crore through a public-private partnership model.
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WedDec112024
IN: Centre urged to allot 15 Tamil Nadu cities for Smart City 2.0
Tamil Nadu has asked the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs to pick 15 of its cities for Smart City 2.0, which is likely to kick off by 2025 and under which 100 cities are chosen through a special purpose vehicle for civic, mobility and infrastructure development. On Monday, municipal administration minister K N Nehru and DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi presented the demand to Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
At the inception of the Smart City programme in 2015, Tamil Nadu was allotted 12 cities including Chennai the second highest after Uttar Pradesh's 13 cities. The state spent about 98% of the allocated 18,000 crore under the scheme whose deadline has been extended till March 31, 2025.
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WedDec112024
PH: Bulacan: Smart Angat: a pioneering GIS solution by RASA and SuperMap
Improved municipal decision-making in the Philippines
The town of Angat in the Philippines faces a number of urban management challenges. Thanks to the ‘Smart Angat’ solution developed by RASA Surveying and SuperMap, the Angat municipal government officials will benefit from more effective decision-making processes supporting taxation, planning, development and disaster preparedness, among other things.
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TueDec102024
AE: You’ll soon be able to pay for parking in Dubai using your Salik account
And these are the neighbourhoods affected
Paying for parking is about to get a lot easier in Dubai.
Tollgate operator Salik has teamed up with Parkonic, the UAE’s largest private parking operator, to bring parking solutions to numerous parking sites across Dubai.
Parkonic is set to collaborate with Salik and use its eWallet system across 107 locations, modernising how UAE residents and visitors will pay for parking.
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TueDec102024
IN: Maharashtra: Pune Smart city retains control of ATMS
The decision to hand over responsibility for the system to the Smart City Company will be finalized in the upcoming meeting of its board of directors as confirmed by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Additional Commissioner Prithviraj B. P
In a surprising turn, Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL) has decided to continue managing the ‘Adaptive Traffic Management System’ (ATMS) for the next five years, reversing earlier plans to hand over the project to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Now, PMC will pay maintenance charges to PSCDCL as per an agreement. The ATMS launched by PSCDCL with help of PMC aims to reduce traffic congestion in Pune by synchronizing traffic signals, making it a critical component of the city’s smart infrastructure initiatives.
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TueDec102024
MY: New smart city programme in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to help develop a high-skilled workforce
Local community engagement will be carried out, including e-commerce initiatives and ICT training at the National Information Dissemination Centre in Kota Kinabalu.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, also known as DBKK) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) securing a cooperation to implement a smart city programme in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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MonDec092024
Smart cities in Vietnam: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth
The Vietnam-Asia Smart Cities Summit 2024 highlights strategies for digital transformation and sustainable urban development, drawing lessons from global successes.
Developing smart cities is not merely about advancing technology but creating sustainable societies centered on people. This perspective, emphasized by RMIT Vietnam expert Associate Professor Nguyen Quang Trung, calls for a comprehensive approach that integrates governance, sustainability, and inclusivity.
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MonDec092024
GB: Government unveils integrated transport vision for England
The new, locally led and people-first transport strategy aims to join up transport networks as well as empower local leaders and drive economic growth.
The UK Government has set a vision for a more joined up, locally led and people-first transport across England. It said it recognises that different passengers have different needs, and the quality of transport varies across the country and wants to support local areas to make all forms of transport work together better.
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MonDec092024
IN: West-Bengal: Kolkata: Yatri Sathi app launches digital ticket booking for WBTC buses
West Bengal's Transport Department, through its ‘Yatri Sathi App’, as developed by the IT&E Department, has launched digital bus ticket booking services for the buses operated by WBTC.
This new feature is currently available on 12 pilot routes connecting the airport.
It will expand to cover the entire WBTC network in Kolkata soon.
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SunDec082024
VC: Public-Private Partnership Driving SVG’s Digital Transformation
Government Partners with Private Sector to Drive Digital Transformation
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to lead the charge toward digital transformation, working closely with private sector partners like Digi-Cell to modernize infrastructure and services. Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance, highlighted the critical role private companies play in advancing the nation’s digital agenda.
“Digicel has been an invaluable partner in our efforts to enhance connectivity and improve access across the islands,” said Minister Gonsalves. “From expanding fiber-optic networks to promoting digital adoption in the private sector, their contributions align perfectly with the government’s vision of a digitally empowered St. Vincent and the Grenadines.”
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SunDec082024
PK: Govt should apply smart city concept in Sindh: Altaf Shakoor
The government should apply the concept of smart cities in Sindh, as modern technology has made it possible to develop our major and secondary cities and towns swiftly, said Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday.
He said there are several benefits of smart cities. They the potential to significantly improve the level of transport available across the city. They improve the ability to better manage traffic, track public transportation and better serve the citizens with consistent information and lower prices.
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SunDec082024
VN: Australia, Ho Chi Minh City join hands to boost digital transformation, study super city governance
The Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) and the Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding on digital transformation, energy transition, green economy, and super city governance using technology.
This is a milestone in the two institutes’ cooperation, a follow-up to a Ho Chi Minh City delegation’s visit to Australia in May this year.
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SatDec072024
IN: Punjab: CCTV-based traffic management in Mohali
The much-awaited CCTV-based surveillance and traffic management system has been made operational at 11 points in Mohali and is in test mode. “Work is in progress at five more points, while four points will be made operational soon,” said additional deputy commissioner (general and urban development) Viraj S Tidke.
Tidke assessed the progress of CCTV installation under the City Surveillance & Traffic Management System with MC commissioner T Benith and GMADA additional chief administrator (ADA) Amarinder Singh Tiwana. Jaswinder Singh, executive engineer of Punjab Police Housing Corporation, briefed the ADC and other officers on the progress of the installation of CCTVs.
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SatDec072024
IN: UP’s Upcoming Smart City 'New Noida' Is Set To Outshine Gurugram
New Noida will be built to mirror the best features of modern foreign cities, with eco-friendly buildings powered by solar energy and abundant green spaces.
The Uttar Pradesh government’s ambitious vision for a new, state-of-the-art city, New Noida, has officially been approved. Located across 84 villages in the Dadri and Bulandshahr regions, this futuristic city promises to be one of the most modern and technologically advanced urban hubs in the country, poised to outshine Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad.
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FriDec062024
EE: Tallinn focuses on developing a 15-minute city and enhancing quality of life
Tallinn’s 2025 budget emphasises the principles of the approach and an analysis of the spatial distribution of services. The City reports it will enable more efficient planning for new kindergartens, schools, and services for seniors, improving accessibility and aligning with community needs.
The proposed budget allocates €6.1m to urban planning operations for the coming year. Key priorities include shaping Tallinn’s spatial identity through comprehensive plans, directing the development of urban and mobility centres, and enhancing street spaces into high-quality public environments.
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FriDec062024
Agreement signed to bolster UAE’s smart city infrastructure
Salik Company (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, announces it has partnered with Parkonic, the UAE’s largest private sector parking operator, known for its cutting-edge AI-powered free-flow parking systems.
Salik collaborates with Parkonic, the largest private parking operator in the UAE, and expands geographically for the first time beyond the Emirate of Dubai.
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FriDec062024
IN: Thirteen of 100 smart cities have completed all their projects: Centre
In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said more than 84,000 CCTV surveillance cameras have been installed and 713 kilometres of cycle tracks developed in 100 smart cities so far.
Thirteen out of 100 smart cities have completed all their projects, while 48 cities have achieved over 90 per cent completion under the Smart Cities Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said more than 84,000 CCTV surveillance cameras have been installed and 713 kilometres of cycle tracks developed in 100 smart cities so far.
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FriDec062024
Sikhio Smart Living: Redefining Thailand's Smart City Future
MDES and depa's project transforms Sikhio into a model smart city, enhancing safety, services, and urban management.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) have showcased the achievements of the SIKHIO SMART LIVING project, which has transformed Sikhio into a fully-fledged smart city. The initiative focuses on enhancing safety, public service delivery, and urban data management, aiming to improve the efficiency of services and city management for citizens, society, and local communities.
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ThuDec052024
IN: Haryana: GMDA to strengthen city bus services in Gurugram
To accelerate infrastructure development to support seamless public transport services in city A. Sreenivas, Chief Executive Officer of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), chaired a review meeting of the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of GMCBL and officials of Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) Ltd.
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ThuDec052024
IN: 39 smart cities offer free WiFi service: Minister in Lok Sabha
Data consumption in a city ranges from zero to 15GB per day depending on the location of the WiFi hotspot, population, service quality, service accessibility.
Thirty nine of the 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission currently offer free WiFi services under the Smart City projects, minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in a written response.
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ThuDec052024
Malaysia news agency throws support behind govt digital transformation efforts
MyKad and MyDigital ID upgrades announced
The Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, will take a significant role supporting the country’s digital transformation, as it focuses on promoting safe and responsible internet use.
This will come not only from delivering news but in educational initiatives and raising public awareness on navigating the digital landscape. “It is crucial for the public to understand how to navigate the digital landscape wisely and safely,” Bernama CEO Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said.
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WedDec042024
Solar-Powered Smart Street Lights: A Step Towards the Smart City
As cities around the world evolve, the concept of a “smart city” has become increasingly popular. The idea centers around leveraging technology to improve urban living, making it more efficient, sustainable, and citizen-friendly. One vital step towards this vision is the adoption of solar-powered smart street lights. These innovative systems are transforming urban infrastructure, providing not only light but also contributing to a more sustainable and connected future.
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WedDec042024
US: AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
“We don’t need AI or big data to tell us with much greater detail how screwed we are as a city or as a planet,” Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
City leaders don’t need artificial intelligence-driven technologies to tell them they have a climate change problem, at least in the eyes of Rohit Aggarwala, New York City’s chief climate officer.
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WedDec042024
NG: Tech Experts Unveil The Data Storage Behind Smart And Safe Cities
- Technology experts have unveiled the data storage systems that could safeguard Nigerian cities
- Tech experts at Western Digital Media stated that the growing adoption of smart city technologies presents opportunities to enhance urban living
- They disclose that technologies have brought a new era of progress to help navigate today’s complex societies
In Nigeria, the growing adoption of smart city technologies presents transformative opportunities to enhance urban living, improve public safety, and drive economic growth.
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WedDec042024
US: Morrisville, N.C., Clarifies Function of Data Sensors
Once several were damaged, local officials decided they needed to clarify what these sensors were and weren’t. Last year, the town posted a small sign beneath many clarifying their function.
Not everyone welcomed, or perhaps understood, the sensors.
“People at first thought they were cameras,” Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley said. “So, people were damaging them because they didn’t want to be filmed.”
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TueDec032024
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Aim is to make Tirumala a smart-city, says new TTD chairman
Not looking for L1 concept for prasadam tenders, only A1 quality, says TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu
The new Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), BR Naidu, has said that the “cleansing process” at the organisation has begun in the right earnest and that the aim is to employ artificial intelligence and technology to good effect. Naidu, supported by a newly constituted TTD Board, said that the aim is to make Tirumala a “smart city”.
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TueDec032024
India to get 12 new industrial smart cities, project is worth Rs…, to generate over…, check names of cities here
The NICDC is developing these industrial smart cities with a "plug-and-play" system. Under this model, entrepreneurs will have access to all manufacturing-related facilities in one place, already set up and ready to use.
Following the government’s announcement to create a robust manufacturing ecosystem, land has been acquired from state governments in 10 states, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, for the development of 12 industrial smart cities. Work on building the necessary infrastructure is set to begin in March next year. These projects are targeted for completion within the next three years. The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) is now initiating the process of selecting construction agencies for these projects.
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TueDec032024
Five key steps to transform UK government digital services
Public sector digitalization challenges and solutions for transformation success
As the world rapidly digitalizes, government agencies are under pressure to boost productivity and deliver the seamless, user-friendly services that people now expect. In the UK, this effort is driven by the government’s 2022-25 Roadmap for Digital and Data.
The Autumn Budget underscores Government’s growing commitment to supporting the public sector in digitizing its service delivery and improving outcomes. It allocates £2 billion for technology investment in the NHS and provides additional support for digital transformation in other public services. The time to leverage technology to optimize operations, increase productivity and empower the public sector is now.
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MonDec022024
OM: Muscat embarks on transformative projects to boost urban growth
Muscat governorate is undergoing a transformative phase with a series of ambitious projects aimed at enhancing development and the tourism landscape, according to Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.
One of the standout projects is development of Sultan Haitham City, Oman’s first integrated smart city, spanning 14mn sqm.
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SunDec012024
Mapping minds: brain activity data can be used for smart city planning
Your brain activity could reveal how well-adapted you feel in your city. This data is precious for city officials and urban planners.
The percentage of people living in urban environments has increased from 33% in 1960 to 57% in 2023. And the urban population is forecast to more than double its current size by 2050, at which point nearly 7 out of 10 people will live in cities.
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SunDec012024
ZA: Limpopo: Polokwane Municipality’s grand plan towards smart city vision
Polokwane's Vision 2030 was launched to guide the city's long-term development with the vision aiming to transform Polokwane into a modern smart city.
Members of the mayoral committee of the Polokwane Municipality gathered in Mookgophong last Monday for a two-day Mayco strategic session where municipal manager Thuso Nemugumoni presented a clear vision for the future of Polokwane.
The presentation highlighted both the city’s opportunities and challenges as it moves toward its ambitious Vision 2030 goals.
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SatNov302024
IN: Goa: Smart City embarks on green tunnel road initiative to cool Panaji by 2 degrees C
The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) has begun a tree-planting initiative along the roads, aiming to lower the temperature by up to 2 degrees C in the state capital.
Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that in alignment with sustainable development objectives, planting trees along roads remains the sole effective solution to maintain lower temperatures.
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SatNov302024
TAWAL and 5SKYE Unite to Drive Smart City Innovations in Saudi Arabia
TAWAL and 5SKYE partnered at Connected World KSA to deploy smart poles and micro-edge data centers, enabling 5G, IoT, and cost-efficient smart city solutions.
At the Connected World KSA event, TAWAL and 5SKYE signed a pivotal agreement to advance smart pole deployment and micro-edge data centers in Saudi Arabia. The signing, witnessed by Eng. Bassam AlBassam, Deputy Minister for Telecom and Infrastructure at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, underscores a shared commitment to enabling smart city solutions.
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SatNov302024
GB: Scotland: Green light for eco-friendly coastal town in Edinburgh
Development includes 847 net-zero ready homes on the city’s largest brownfield site, addressing the housing emergency and helping achieve climate action goals.
Plans for the largest regeneration project of its kind in Scotland for a new environmentally friendly coastal town in Edinburgh have been given the go-ahead.
The development includes 847 net-zero ready homes to be built in partnership with Cruden Homes on the Scottish capital’s largest brownfield site.
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FriNov292024
TW: How Local Governments Can Leverage Smart City Indicators to Enhance Urban Competitiveness
Smart city indicator tools have become essential for governments around the world to measure the effectiveness and competitiveness of their smart city initiatives. These tools range from globally recognized frameworks, such as the IMD Smart City Index, to indicators tailored to national and cultural contexts, such as Japan's SCI-Japan Liveable Well-Being City Index or the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA). These systems are crucial in supporting policy formulation and guiding strategic initiatives for smart city development.
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FriNov292024
GB: Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes uses drones to map area and create digital twin
Flights over city centre will map the area in detail and help to create a digital twin which can then be used to inform highways surveys and accident response.
Milton Keynes City Council is partnering to trial the use of drones with the aim of transforming the way essential and emergency services are delivered in the future.
Flights over the centre of the UK city will map the area in detail and help to create a digital twin which can then be used to inform highways surveys and accident response.
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FriNov292024
European Metacities Sign Partnership for Next-Gen Smart Cities at 5G Ecosystem Event in Europe
During the leading 5G ecosystem event in Europe, Techritory, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to commit to forming a European Metacities Partnership.
The Memorandum was signed by 15 public and private organizations from six European countries – Latvia, Greece, Bulgaria, Belgium, Finland, and Cyprus. By signing the MoU, the organizations have expressed their commitment to fostering greater collaboration and developing joint Metacity initiatives around Europe, as well as forming a European Metacities Partnership association in the future.
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FriNov292024
AE: Transforming Dubai: Dubai Customs’ Blockchain Platform in the Smart City Initiative
Dubai Customs has recently launched a groundbreaking blockchain platform to solidify further its status as a global hub for trade and innovation.
Overview
On July 8 2024, Dubai Media Office announced that the blockchain solution was launched as part of a broader strategy to cement Dubai’s position as a leading smart city. This initiative is part of Dubai’s ambitious Smart City efforts to revolutionise various sectors through advanced technologies. Integrating blockchain technology into Dubai Customs’ operations marks a significant step towards enhancing international trade efficiency, transparency, and security. Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, said, “This innovation reflects our vision to make Dubai a global hub of trade and logistics.”
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ThuNov282024
MY: 995 smart CCTV units in Greater Johor Baru
Number part of 1,500 AI-enabled cameras under Johor Safe initiative, says exco member
Installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras that utilise artificial intelligence (AI) are part of efforts to bring a unified smart infrastructure across Greater Johor Baru, says a state exco member.
Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said 995 of 1,500 such CCTV cameras are already in operation in key areas around Greater Johor Baru, with the rest to be installed within the next two years as part of the Johor Safe initiative.
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ThuNov282024
IN: Goa: Panaji: Smart City to track sapling growth with new app, public to have limited access
The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) is set to launch a ‘Tree App’ as part of its Citizen App Panaji. This innovative tool will track the growth of saplings planted across the city.
Each sapling will be documented on the app, including its botanical and Konkani names, precise geolocation, initial height, and fencing status. A photo of each sapling will also be uploaded.
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ThuNov282024
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Plan to develop Vijayawada as a Smart City
Key projects included plans for a railway underpass, overpass, the BRTS Road to the railway station and bridges from Singh Nagar and Rajarajeswari Peta to Errakattu to ease traffic congestion.
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath stated that the challenges faced by citizens would be resolved through joint efforts by the Central and State governments.
He, along with West Constituency MP Sujana Chaudhary, held a review meeting with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra and departmental heads at the VMC’s command control room on Tuesday.
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WedNov272024
South Korea partners with Saudi Arabia for digital twin smart city projects
Naver has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company to launch a digital twin venture, advancing smart city projects and urban planning.
South Korean Naver Corporation has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company to establish a joint venture focused on digital twin platform projects in the Middle East. Digital twin technology, which creates virtual replicas of real-world environments, will be central to the collaboration, enabling advanced urban planning, real-time monitoring, disaster prediction, and smart city development.
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WedNov272024
AI can drive urban efficiency in Africa
In South Africa, the vision of smart cities is more than just an aspiration – it’s a potential solution to some of the country’s most pressing urban challenges.
From traffic congestion to unreliable water supply and waste management inefficiencies, municipalities are struggling to deliver essential services to a growing population. While some regions have made progress with isolated projects, such as public bike-sharing schemes or ‘smart’ waste bins, these piecemeal efforts fall short of the true potential of smart cities.
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WedNov272024
The Future of Smart Cities Will Be Powered by Blockchain
Blockchain brings transparency, trust, and decentralized solutions to smart city challenges, making urban spaces more efficient, connected, and sustainable.
The concept of smart cities is driven by the goal of using technology to create an interconnected, intelligent urban environment. It creates a synergy between technology and our physical environment, improving quality of life and encouraging sustainable growth.
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TueNov262024
US: Colorado Smart Cities Alliance enters strategic partnership
Strategic collaboration seeks to accelerate adoption of smart city projects in the US with engineering solutions across mobility, sustainability and tech.
The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) has announced a strategic collaboration with L&T Technology Services, an engineering, digital and R&D services provider.
This partnership aims to drive innovation and technology integration in smart city development projects across the state of Colorado.
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TueNov262024
CN: Shanghai: Integrating commercial, office, and recreational spaces, Ennead Architects’ Taopu Smart City emphasizes sustainable and innovative urban design in a ambitious urban redevelopment initiative
Inspired by calligraphic lines and ribbons, Ennead Architects have designed a mixed-use development creating a cohesive and dynamic urban district creating strong visual, pedestrian, and infrastructure connections with the surrounding site, district, and the city.
Named Taopu Smart City, the project is part of a new district being planned around one of Shanghai’s largest future parks and has been awarded a 2024 International Architecture Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
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TueNov262024
IN: Dahod: Millennium-old city embraces modern development under Smart Cities Mission in Gujarat
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahod district of Gujarat has achieved remarkable progress as part of India's Smart Cities Mission, a press release said.
Launched in June 2015, the mission aims to transform urban areas by improving infrastructure, and quality of life, and promoting sustainable growth. Under the mission, a state-of-the-art Integrated command and control centre has been developed at Dahod for Rs 121 cr.
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TueNov262024
IN: Gujarat: LTTS wins project to build US state Colorado’s smart cities
Synopsis: Gujarat-headquartered LTTS has also built experience of smart government projects in the USA, India and the Middle East with its internet of things (IoT) offerings to enhance city operations, providing security solutions, citywide surveillance, and border security systems.
Mid-sized Indian IT services company L&T Technology Services (LTTS) on Monday announced a strategic partnership with the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) to build smart city development projects across the state of Colorado integrating innovation and technology.
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MonNov252024
Greece’s ‘smart city’ by the sea taking shape
High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centerpiece of Greece’s future “smart city” look out over the Saronic Gulf.
At their feet, construction machinery stirs up dust.
Its backers say the 8 billion euro (US$8.43 billion) project financed by private funds is a symbol of Greece’s renaissance after the years of financial stagnation that saw investors flee the country.
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MonNov252024
Calling a city home
Debate around the social sustainability of urban communities is heating up. Cities are being challenged to guarantee inclusion and equitable access to essential resources and services and adjust urban design to improve safety and security.
During a panel discussion at the recent Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, the concept of making cities a home that people can appreciate was explored. According to Valentina Taddeo, marketing and communication leader at Paradox Engineering, a city becomes a home when it succeeds in making each resident feel a sense of familiarity, security and belonging.
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SunNov242024
US: California: San Diego adds ‘smart city’ interactive kiosks to downtown
The city of San Diego unveiled the first of more than 50 brand new kiosks scattered through downtown on Friday, aiming to help people better navigate the area and interact with local businesses.
Known as the Interactive Kiosk Experience, these wayfinding touchscreens have myriad features, encompassing transit, dining, entertainment, safety resources and city services.
The dual-sided kiosks, which are operated by IKE Smart City, can be found in 15 other cities across the country, including Houston, Miami, Atlanta and Baltimore.
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SunNov242024
Kazakhstan makes significant efforts to introduce sustainable dev't principles in public services - official
Kazakhstan is making significant efforts to implement the principles of sustainable development in the sphere of state and public services, Kazakhstan's First Vice Minister of Digital Development Kanysh Tuleushin said at a high-level roundtable on green digital actions, Trend reports.
“All countries are now making efforts to achieve certain goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and striving for carbon neutrality. And, of course, Kazakhstan is not an exception. We are making significant efforts to implement the principles of sustainable development in government and public services, develop GovTech solutions, and share these technologies with other countries.
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SunNov242024
IN: Uttar Pradesh: IIT-Kanpur’s AI-driven CoE for Sustainable Cities to address existing problems
Will take innovative ideas to scale and commercialise
Chosen to lead the Sustainable Cities Centre of Excellence (CoE) in AI on October 15, as part of the Ministry of Education’s initiative 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India’, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) prepares to start actual work in Phase II starting January 1, 2025.
Academic partners in the project also include IISc Bengaluru, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Delhi, NIT Calicut and Princeton University. Adani Total Gas Limited, Adani Electricity, Tata Consultancy Services and Multi Modal Transport Solutions Startups are also part of the coalition.
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SatNov232024
Public and private infrastructure investment boosting Indonesia’s digital transformation
Indonesia’s ongoing digital transformation got a significant boost with a major partnership.
The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and investment firm Granite Asia have announced a strategic partnership to make targeted investments worth up to $1.2 billion.
Such investments will have a strong focus on domestic businesses or companies with deep connections to Indonesia, either via established operations or by introducing technologies that are intended to benefit the local market in the long term.
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SatNov232024
QA: Lusail City is being transformed into a smart city: Municipality Minister
Qatar wrapped up yesterday its participation in the Cityscape Global 2024 exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah chaired the Qatari delegation to the four-day event.
Addressing the conference, Al Attiyah detailed the Qatar National Vision 2030, along with the key underway projects to create a sustainable society based on the knowledge economy. He highlighted the Ministry of Municipality’s commitment to ensure the alignment of the country’s urban planning with the economic and social development goals - which improves the quality of life and sustainability.
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FriNov222024
From the rise to the consolidation of smart cities
Smart cities are here to stay. What was considered a big trend a few years ago is now an established topic and a reality for many citizens.
Today we have world rankings, thematic indexes, certifying and specialised companies, cases and, above all, the interest of the public sector and society in advancing this agenda.
The aim of this article is to give a brief overview of the subject and to understand how far we have come and where we are going. A journey through the most impressive Smart Cities initiatives on the planet and their impact on society. The starting point is a simple question:
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FriNov222024
Here’s How ‘Smart Cities’ Focus On Resilience And Growth No Matter Who’s President In The U.S.
When we step back from high emotions—in either direction—after the U.S. election last week, we see millions of extraordinary people doing yeoman’s work to make our lives, cities, and communities better and more resilient. Hundreds of ways they are doing so were on vivid display at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress 2024 last week in Barcelona, Spain which I had the privilege of exploring. People from across the globe who share a fervent desire to make our cities run more efficiently, serve more residents more effectively and be more resilient – that is, to make them “smarter” — gathered and displayed their solutions.
It's a living reminder that clever, determined, creative people will always use their imagination, resources, networks and elbow grease to find a way to solve every day challenges both large and small. Most of the people I talked to at the Expo – from the Netherlands, to Cyprus and Singapore, from Europe to the Middle East, and fellow Americans – are quick to say their work continues no matter who sits in the White House.
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FriNov222024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart portal for Srinagar citizens
The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) managed by the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) in Srinagar is developing a new online portal which will seek residents’ opinions related to spending of government funds.
The portal is related to municipal services and people can seek information on infrastructure development including new flyovers etc. The portal will be present in the mySrinagar app and Srinagar Smart City Limited website.
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ThuNov212024
IN: Urban sustainability: Green infrastructure and smart cities
As urban areas in India rapidly expand, the need for sustainable development becomes increasingly critical. By 2050, it is estimated that nearly 68% of the global population will reside in cities, putting immense pressure on infrastructure, resources, and the environment. In India, where cities are experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation, this urgency is amplified. Urbanization is not just changing the physical landscape; it is reshaping the social, economic, and environmental aspects of urban life.
India’s urban population is projected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, putting immense pressure on key resources such as housing, transportation, water, and energy. To address this growing challenge, the country is prioritizing sustainable urban development to minimize environmental impact and improve the quality of life in cities. The integration of green infrastructure, advanced technologies, and efficient urban planning is seen as a critical solution for creating sustainable, resilient, and liveable urban environments. Initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission are core to this strategy, aiming to modernize urban infrastructure using sustainable practices.
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ThuNov212024
TH: Seminar boosts upgrading of urban areas as smart cities
Players in the development of smart cities talk about what has been done so far and how artificial intelligence will play an even greater role in the future
Smart city development should be eco-friendly, transparent and improve people’s quality of life, experts told the “Thailand Smart City Expo 2025” seminar organised on Tuesday by the Nation Group’s PostToday and Springnews.
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ThuNov212024
How connectivity is shaping smart cities: The Internet of Things and its real-world impact right now
In an increasingly digital world, the right connectivity is essential for meeting the complex needs of modern businesses.
But looking beyond its application in everyday business use, connectivity is also paramount for enabling the innovative technologies powering modern smart cities.
To provide context for those who haven't followed the meteoric rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), in 2023, there were 15.9 billion IoT devices connected globally. By 2030, that figure is forecast to more than double.
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WedNov202024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar and Jammu: Self-Sustaining Smart Cities
The developments discussed by the Chief Secretary at the meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department are a promising step toward ensuring a sustainable and technologically advanced urban landscape for the cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The emphasis on self-sustainability for Srinagar Smart City Limited and Jammu Smart City Limited marks a forward-looking approach to urban governance that prioritises continuity and financial autonomy in public services, especially after significant investments have already been funnelled into various smart city projects. The Chief Secretary’s directive to create self-sustaining models for SSCL and JSCL highlights a broader strategy to secure long-term benefits for both cities. These Special Purpose Vehicles have made considerable progress, executing projects worth crores and generating revenue through various assets. However, the challenge remains to build a system where these SPVs are financially viable without continuous state support.
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WedNov202024
Sub-Saharan Africa: A conscious approach to urbanisation for smart, sustainable cities
In sub-Saharan Africa, where roughly 60% of people still live in rural areas urbanisation is occurring faster than anywhere else in the world. The temptation to build new cities on greenfield sites, away from existing city centres is enormous.
Alison Groves, director: discipline lead: built ecology and WSP in Africa and Hlologelo Manthose, built ecology: sustainability consultant at WSP in Africa, are advocates for retrofitting buildings to make them more sustainable – environmentally, socially and economically – across Africa’s cityscapes.
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WedNov202024
NL: The Hague reveals successes and lessons from five years of smart city innovations
For the past five years, The Hague has been testing smart technologies in an urban environment. Some applications proved successful, others less so.
The municipality of The Hague has published a white paper outlining lessons learned from the Scheveningen Living Lab. Over the past five years, the city has tested smart technologies in an urban setting.
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WedNov202024
US: Illinois: Chicago launches Smart Streets Pilot programme
The pilot aims to modernise the current system to protect vulnerable road users who are walking, biking and using transit while improving transit operations.
The City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDoT) and the Department of (DoF) have announced the launch of the Smart Streets Pilot programme to enforce illegal parking.
The initiative using camera technology to enhance enforcement of parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes downtown. It aims to modernise the current system to protect vulnerable road users who are walking, biking and using transit while improving transit operations.
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WedNov202024
Learn about the must haves for your smart city
Today’s smart metering solutions have evolved with a wide range of connectivity options and choosing the right solution can unlock new levels of performance, scalability and cost-efficiency.
Smart metering has been a driving force in the IoT revolution for over 25 years. Utilities have long faced the challenge of collecting data from connected meters in remote, often hard-to-reach locations – underground, in pits or even submerged in water.
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TueNov192024
NEOM The Line announces update as Saudi megaproject takes major step closer to Phase 1 completion
NEOM has announced architecture and engineering partners to help complete Phase 1 of The Line in Saudi Arabia
NEOM has announced the appointment of world-leading partners to deliver the core city planning, design and engineering for the first phase of THE LINE, the linear smart city under construction in NEOM.
NEOM said Delugan Meissl Associate Architects (DMAA), Gensler and Mott MacDonald are collaborating with THE LINE’s design, development and project delivery teams to provide urban design, planning consultancy and infrastructure design for the first phase of the city.
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TueNov192024
C40 guide to serve as implementation tool for urban planners
The guide will serve as a tool to accelerate sustainable, equitable and resilient urban planning policies and promote deliverable climate action around the globe.
C40 Cities and Community Jameel alongside UrbanShift have launched a climate action guide to help support cities in embedding climate action within their urban planning frameworks.
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TueNov192024
South Korean companies lead global smart city expansion
The strength of South Korean companies lies in offering comprehensive IT solutions
Tampere, Finland’s second-largest city and a former industrial center, is undergoing significant infrastructure revitalization. The “Nokia Arena,” inaugurated three years ago, has become a flagship of this renewal. With a capacity of 15,000, it stands as Finland’s largest ice hockey venue and integrates a hotel, an indoor performance space, and a variety of restaurants. The arena showcases cutting-edge visual technology, including large-scale LEDs, transparent OLEDs, video walls, and commercial displays, all supplied by LG Electronics. The company is also assessing the potential of installing electric vehicle charging (EVC) stations and implementing robotic solutions in the city.
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TueNov192024
PH: Iligan City partners with tech firm for 'smart city' innovation
The Iligan City government has partnered with Mata Technologies Inc. to develop innovative, technology-driven systems aimed at enhancing local governance and public services.
Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao signed a memorandum of agreement with the tech firm on Monday for collaboration on various technology-based projects designed to improve different sectors in the city.
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MonNov182024
IN: Meghalaya: Shillong: State govt’s high-tech project promises fail to materialise
Despite the state government frequently making ambitious announcements about high-tech projects, the execution of these promises often falls short.
From skywalks and electric buses to smart roads, projects are hyped with tech-savvy language, but when it comes to implementation of these projects, visible progress remains lacking.
Months after the skywalk from Barik to Police Bazaar was announced, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma revealed that the government could not go ahead with the project due to traffic being affected in the area.
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MonNov182024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar’s e-bus service struggles to meet demand of daily commuters
Srinagar’s e-bus service, launched as part of the Smart City initiative, has quickly become an essential mode of transport for many residents. While the launch of e-buses was seen as a progressive step for the city, the current fleet remains insufficient to cater to the growing commuters’ demand. With only 100 electric buses in operation, the shortage has led to overcrowding and longer waiting time for passengers, particularly during peak hours at various routes.
Although the surface transport ministry plans to add another 100 buses by January or February next year, the total fleet will still fall short of the city’s needs. To fully meet the demand, the service requires around 600 e-buses, SSCL official said.
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SunNov172024
IN: Smart cities and their role in the future of real estate
Real estate is like the foundation of a smart city. Technology would not be anywhere without well-planned buildings and spaces.
Smart cities are gradually shifting from dreams into reality, and real estate is a key enabler of this new phenomenon. However, what does a smart city mean? It is a city that applies everyday technology to aspects such as transport, power, and the general living standards of the city’s populace.
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SunNov172024
Why smart cities must get smarter – but not too smart
In early November at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona—the Smart Cities equivalent of The Oscars—Shenzhen picked up the prestigious Smart City of 2024 award for its ‘Smarter City, Better Life’ initiative.
The initiative focused on transforming the Chinese city through digitalisation, advanced urban management, and sustainable development to tackle challenges like dense population, resource limitations, and environmental concerns. Shenzhen is a technology hothouse and a showcase for China’s biggest technology players, including Huawei.
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SunNov172024
US: California: City launches community technology pilot projects in 4 Long Beach neighborhoods
Long Beach has continued its efforts to improve the lives of all Long Beach residents by making technology more accessible to address community needs.
The city has launched community technology pilot programs in four Long Beach neighborhoods as part of its Smart Cities Initiative – which advances solutions to civic challenges by engaging the community, staff and private sector to explore and implement emerging technology.
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SatNov162024
KR: Gyeonggi: Seongnam mayor introduces digital services for residents at smart city congress
Seongnam, located in Gyeonggi Province, is one of South Korea's leading cities in offering a range of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services to its residents. According to Mayor Shin Sang-jin, this initiative is one of his key policies.
Shin introduced the city's digital features at this year's Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, Spain.
He was one of the six panelists in one of the SCEWC's headline sessions, "Shaping the Digital Future Ethically," moderated by global urban development nonprofit organization Leading Cities' board member Jennifer James, on the event's first day, Tuesday (local time). Some 150 industry insiders, including Helpful Places founder Jacqueline Lu and Fiware Foundation chief operating officer Clara Pezuela, attended the session.
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SatNov162024
AE: Dubai’s Smart Kiosk Lets You Renew Your License in 3 Minutes
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out self-service kiosks across the city that allow residents to renew their driving licenses in just three minutes. A video recently showcased a Dubai resident using one of these kiosks, with the entire renewal process completed quickly and seamlessly. The initiative offers a modern solution to save time and cut down on queues at RTA centers.
Multiple Services, All in One Place
The RTA has installed 32 of these kiosks in 21 locations, including the main RTA headquarters, customer happiness centers, and high-traffic areas like Tasjeel in Al Barsha. The kiosks provide around-the-clock access to 28 different digital services beyond just license renewals, including vehicle licensing, driver services, parking, and even nol card management.
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SatNov162024
US: The Future of Smart City Technology in North Carolina
Around the world, cities are becoming “smarter” by using advanced technologies to create more efficient, sustainable, and enjoyable communities. North Carolina is also embracing this trend by bringing smart technology to its urban areas. But what does a “smart city” really mean, and how will these technologies shape North Carolina’s future? Let’s look at how smart city projects are transforming the state.
What is a Smart City?
A smart city uses technology and data to improve life for the people who live there. It’s like giving the city a “brain” that connects and monitors things like traffic, energy, and waste. For example, smart traffic lights can adjust based on real-time conditions to help reduce traffic jams. Buildings might save energy through sensors that turn off lights in empty rooms, and waste systems can even track trash levels to schedule pick-ups only when needed.
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SatNov162024
US: How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
Smart city technology can save transportation agencies money and inform conversations with the public, says a white paper by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
“Every city is struggling to manage traffic,” said Doug Gilmour, TomTom’s global business development manager for traffic and travel products.
Last year, traffic on U.S. roads exceeded pre-pandemic levels and was the highest on record dating back to 1998, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Mapmaking company TomTom named New York City; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; Boston and Chicago as the top five most congested cities in 2023. Drivers in these large cities each lost anywhere from 72 hours to over 100 hours per year in rush-hour traffic.
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FriNov152024
Strategic partnership to accelerate smart city progress in UAE
Partnership with the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will combine InfraX’s infrastructure expertise with Tuya’s smart home technologies.
Tuya Smart, a global cloud platform service provider, has announced a strategic partnership with InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, to help accelerate smart city development in the UAE at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona.
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FriNov152024
VN: Da Nang to expand QR code system to all streets
The central city plans to set up QR codes on signals of all streets, providing information and history, as well instructions for local residents and tourists, following a three-year pilot project in Sơn Trà district.
It’s part of the progress of the city’s digitalisation, outlined in the Master Plan in building Đà Nẵng into a ‘smart’ city in 2030-45 period.
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FriNov152024
GB: Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes to lead driverless bus trial
StreetCav is a plug-and-play driverless shuttle that has been developed by a consortium of private and public sector organisations and will roll out in December.
Milton Keynes is set to lead a self-driving bus trial using Ohmio Lift vehicles to transport residents across the city next month.
StreetCav is a plug-and-play driverless shuttle that has been developed by a consortium of private and public sector organisations, supported by funding from Zenzic’s Cam Supply Chain UK programme. Zenzic was established by government and industry to champion the UK Connected and Automated Mobility (Cam) ecosystem.
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FriNov152024
ZA: MTN, ZTE, Weskus, and Aizatron sign MOU for 5G smart city initiative, unfolding intelligent potential
- MTN, ZTE, Weskus, and Aizatron showcase the transformative impact of 5G technology on smart cities and maritime communications
- An MOU was signed to advance 5G-enabled smart city development and AI-based solutions, marking a significant milestone for South Africa's urban innovation
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with MTN, Weskus, and Aizatron, has hosted the 5G innovation event – "Unfolding the Intelligent Potential: Tech for a Better Tomorrow" in Langebaan, West Coast. This landmark gathering emphasized the transformative role of 5G technology in advancing smart cities and innovative applications, attracting key industry leaders from South Africa's technology sector.
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ThuNov142024
Malaysia's Smart City Framework yielding impactful results - Gobind
Malaysia's Smart City Framework, which aims to bring local cities up to global smart city standards, is generating impactful results, as evidenced by Kuala Lumpur's impressive leap of 16 spots in the latest Institute for Management Development (IMD) Smart City Index.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Kuala Lumpur now ranks as the 73rd smartest city globally, a testament to Malaysia's growing urban innovation.
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ThuNov142024
US: North Carolina: Building tomorrow: Regional collaboration leads to smart city advancements
The Triangle Plus Connected Communities Conference was held again last week, thanks to the leadership of Raleigh Smart City manager, John Holden, and his team.
City and community leaders, business leaders, and techies all joined together to celebrate the “smart city” momentum.
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ThuNov142024
Malaysia strengthens partnership with EU on smart city development
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo engaged with representatives from the European Union (EU) to share initiatives concerning Malaysia’s journey to develop digital and smart cities that enhance people’s lives.
During the C-level Roundtable Breakfast at the Smart City World Expo Congress here today, the minister highlighted that the gathering strengthened the partnership between Malaysia and the EU on smart city development.
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WedNov132024
What makes a city future-ready?
ThoughtLab is launching its latest global study of 250 cities that shows how city leaders are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals.
A select group of cities are jumping ahead when it comes to being “future ready,” according to a global study, conducted by thought leadership research company ThoughtLab.
From Future Vision to Urban Reality is being launched at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, which runs from 5-7 November.
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WedNov132024
Smart Cities: The Role of Technology in Urban Development
As urban populations continue to grow, cities around the world face increasing challenges in managing resources, infrastructure, and services. Smart city initiatives leverage advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and smart infrastructure to address these challenges and enhance urban living. In this article, we explore how these technologies are driving the development of smart cities, improving sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life for residents.
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IfG.CC: eGovernment-Infobrief Juni 2010
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Liebe Leserinnen und liebe Leser,
wir freuen uns, Ihnen eine neue Ausgabe unseres eGovernment-Infobriefs vorstellen zu dürfen. Unser Infobrief fasst monatlich die wichtigsten auf unserer Competence Site veröffentlichten Inhalte zusammen und informiert Sie in sieben Themenschwerpunkten über aktuelle Entwicklungen und Veranstaltungen zum Thema "eGovernment".
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Bitte besuchen Sie auch unsere Website http://www.ifg.cc.
Wir wünschen Ihnen eine spannende und informative Lektüre. Wir danken allen RedakteurInnen, die einen Beitrag zum Infobrief geleistet haben.
Das IfG.CC-Team
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Dear Reader,
we are pleased to present you with a new edition of the IfG.CC’s eGovernment Infoletter. Every month, the eGovernment Infoletter summarizes the most important information published on our website and gives you an overview of current developments and events related to eGovernment, divided into seven topical areas.
You also can read the eGovernment Infoletter on our website using the following link:
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Please visit also our Website http://www.ifg.cc.
We wish you a pleasant and informative read! We thank all of the authors and editors who contributed to this edition of the eGovernment Infoletter.
The IfG.CC Team
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Inhalt
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten / Selected IfG.CC activities
A.1 Berlin/Potsdam: Abschluss der Studie "Europäische Behördenrufnummern im europäischen Vergleich“
A.2 IfG.CC unterstützt EU-Projekt "Egoprise" mit Prozess- und eGovernment-Expertise
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC
P.1 "Kommunale Kooperation mit eGovernment“. - In: "Kommunale Aufgabenwahrnehmung im Wandel“, 2010
P.2 "Territorialität der Verwaltung im Jahr 2020: Können ausgetretene Pfade verlassen werden?" - In: government2020-Blog
P.3 "Neue Kompetenzen braucht die Verwaltung der Zukunft". - In: government2020-Blog
1.3 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Genf, Schweiz, 13-14.05., World Summit of the Information Society Forum 2010: Vortrag zum Thema "eGovernment – Does it Work in Developing Countries“
V.2 Leipzig, 18.05., Kongress "neue Verwaltung": Vortrag zur "Vorgehensweise bei der Identifizierung und Priorisierung von Prozessen“
V.3 Leipzig, 19.05., Kongress "neue Verwaltung": Vortrag "Viel Potenzial aus Ländersicht – Prozessketten zwischen Unternehmen und Verwaltung“
1.4 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen /The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats: eGovernment in Brunei Darussalam
2.1 Brunei: e-Government Survey
2.2 Brunei: Focus On Improving E-Govt Efficiency
2.3 Brunei climbs 19 places in UN e-govt rankings
2.4 Brunei: E-business opportunities abound with e-govt system
2.5 Brunei Urged To Focus On ICT Service Sector
2.6 Brunei: Performance Management Key To E-Govt Projects Success
2.7 Brunei: Play Active Role In The Modernization Of Public Service, Senior Officers Told
2.8 Brunei: Building Of E-Govt Portal In Pipeline
2.9 Brunei: BSP's New Online Registration Process To Enhance Local Business Development
3. eGovernment in der Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg / eGovernment in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region
3.1 Brandenburg: Innenministerium schaltet Hochwasser-Portal im Internet frei
4. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
4.1 Deutschland: Neuer Personalausweis: Vergabestelle für Berechtigungszertifikate nimmt Betrieb auf
4.2 Deutschland: "European Identity Award" für den neuen Personalausweis
4.3 Deutschland: Katastrophen-Szenario Netzausfall
4.4 Deutschland: IT-Rat verabschiedet Nutzen- und Wirkungscontrolling im IT-Investitionsprogramm
5. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
5.1 Österreich: Regierung sucht Alternative zur Bürgerkarte
5.2 Spain: Castile and León - Medical consultation booking via the Internet or SMS
5.3 Opening of the Italian Competence Centre on Open Source
5.4 Ireland: Smart electricity grid will need next-gen broadband – Ryan
5.5 Russia going into e-government
5.6 Estonia to help Palestine in developing e-services
5.7 Norway: Citizens want health services on the net
5.8 Croatia introduces E-health system
6. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
6.1 Tanzania: First phase of ICT broadband backbone is activated nationwide
6.2 South Korea: Suwon: World's fastest muni net wins award
6.3 New Zealand: Patients in line for IT aid
6.4 USA: FCC, FDA, HHS also working on telehealth
6.5 India: Suvidhaa’s rural jaunt: 70k kiosks in 6 lakh villages
6.6 From Delhi, Indians to teach students in Africa
7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
7.1 03.06.2010: San Julians, Malta: International Conference and online discussions on e-Diplomacy
7.2 07.-09.06.2010, Berlin, Deutschland: Einsatz von Informationstechnik und Transformation der öffentlichen Hand in Europa
7.3 20.-23.06.2010, Bled, Slowenia: 23rd Bled eConference on 'eTrust' - Implications for the Individual, Enterprises and Society
7.4 28.-30.06.2010, Heathrow, near London, UK: International Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2010)
7.5 28.-30.06.2010, Paris, France: ICDGS 2010 - International Conference on e-Democracy, e-Government and e-Society
8. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
9. Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief / Paid announcements on our Website or in our eGovernment Infoletter
10. Impressum / Imprint
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1. Nachrichten us dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
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1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten / Selected IfG.CC activities
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A.1 Berlin/Potsdam: Abschluss der Studie "Europäische Behördenrufnummern im europäischen Vergleich“
Das IfG.CC hat Anfang Mai die vom Bundesministerium des Innern beauftragte Studie zum Vergleich Einheitlicher Behördenrufnummern (EBN) zwischen den EU-27-Ländern abgeschlossen.
Ziel der Studie war die Analyse des Umsetzungsstandes bei der Einheitlichen Behördenrufnummer (EBN) in 27 europäischen Ländern, um hiervon ausgehend Möglichkeiten für die Europäisierung der Rufnummer zu ermitteln. Ein einfaches Europäisierungsszenario ist die Freischaltung einer Rufnummer 116 115, unter der in allen EU-Ländern die jeweils nationalen Verwaltungsdienste erreichbar sind. Weitere Varianten zur Europäisierung liegen in der Kopplung der EBN-Systeme verschiedener EU-Länder, was sich zunächst für Grenzregionen anbietet. Darüber hinaus war es Ziel, aus den Umsetzungserfahrungen in anderen Ländern Lernpotenziale für Deutschland zu ermitteln und aufzuzeigen, in welchem Bereich Deutschland bei der EBN Stärken vorzuweisen hat, die wiederum für andere europäische Länder von Bedeutung sind. Im Rahmen der Analyse des Umsetzungsstandes der EBN in den einzelnen Ländern wurde die Gestaltung des Vertriebs, der Produktion sowie der Umsetzungsorganisation erhoben und beurteilt. Darüber hinaus wurden nationale Implementationswege nachgezeichnet und analysiert.
Die Untersuchung hat gezeigt, dass es einen deutlichen Modernisierungstrend in Europa in Richtung EBN gibt. Deutschland hat in Anbetracht des vergleichsweise kurzen Projektbeginns beachtliche Erfolge vorzuweisen: Die deutsche EBN D115 im Ländervergleich hinsichtlich der Vernetzung der Akteure sowie beim Informations- und Wissensmanagement besonders gut entwickelt. Die EBN in Frankreich, Italien, Spanien und der Niederlande wurden detailliert in einzelnen Fallstudien analysiert. Sobald die Studie veröffentlicht wird, werden weitere Ergebnisse in diesem Infoletter dargestellt.
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A.2 IfG.CC unterstützt EU-Projekt „Egoprise“ mit Prozess- und eGovernment-Expertise
Die Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC unterstützen mit ihrer Prozess- und eGovernment-Expertise das EU-Projekt „Egoprise“. Egoprise steht für "E-Government solutions as instruments to qualify the public sector for the specific needs of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rural Baltic Sea Regions" und wird aus dem Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007-2013 finanziert. Ziel des Projektes ist es, Prozessketten zwischen Unternehmen und der öffentlichen Verwaltung im Ostseeraum mit IT-Unterstützung zu optimieren bzw. neu zu gestalten. Dadurch sollen KMUs der Zugang zum Arbeitsmarkt im Ostseeraum und zu öffentlichen Netzwerken und Unternehmensclustern erleichtert werden.
Projektpartner sind öffentliche Verwaltungen und Institutionen sowie Unternehmen bzw. Unternehmerverbände aus Dänemark, Deutschland, Estland, Finnland, Lettland, Litauen, Schweden und Weißrussland. Leadpartner ist der Zweckverband "Elektronische Verwaltung in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern". Das Projekt wird im Dezember 2012 beendet sein.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://eu.baltic.net/Project_Database.5308.html?&&contentid=29&contentaction=single
http://www.europa-mv.de/infoDesMonats/infoDesMonats.htm?typ=projekt&dateId=2010-02
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
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P.1 „Kommunale Kooperation mit eGovernment“. - In: „Kommunale Aufgabenwahrnehmung im Wandel“, 2010
Der von Jörg Bogumil (Universität Bochum) und Sabine Kuhlmann (DHV Speyer) herausgegebene Sammelband erscheint im Juni im VS-Verlag. In diesem Band hat Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan einen Beitrag zu neuen kommunalen Kooperationsformen mit eGovernment geschrieben, in dem es um die Formen, Anforderungen und Begründungen neuer auf IT basierender vernetzter Kooperationsformen für Kommunen geht.
Dafür bedarf es weniger einer informationstechnischen Betrachtung von eGovernment als einer public-management-orientierten bzw. verwaltungswissenschaftlich angeleiteten Sicht- und Herangehensweise. Auf der Basis einer prozess- bzw. „produktionsorientierten“ Sicht auf die öffentliche Leistungserbringung werden neue kooperationsintensive und IT-abhängige Organisationsmodelle vorgestellt, die insbesondere im kommunalen Kontext eine hohe Kooperationsrendite versprechen. Ebenso werden Überlegungen zur Implementation angestellt, die anhand von Fallbeispielen und Fallanalysen aufgezeigt werden. Am Ende des Betrags werden einige weitergehende Schlussfolgerungen zu den institutionellen Implikationen der neuen Kooperationsmodi gezogen. Es wird deutlich, das es in Anbetracht der IT-Möglichkeiten effizienter ist zu kooperieren als aufwändig Gebietsreformen vorzunehmen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.vs-verlag.de/Buch/978-3-531-17557-7/Kommunale-Aufgabenwahrnehmung-im-Wandel.html
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P.2 "Territorialität der Verwaltung im Jahr 2020: Können ausgetretene Pfade verlassen werden?" - In: government2020-Blog
Das IfG.CC beteiligt sich durch Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan an dem vom Behördenspiegel Mitte April initiierten Blog „government 2020“ (www.government2020.de), bei dem es um die Zukunft der Verwaltung geht und neue Trends der Verwaltungsmodernisierung aufgegriffen und Reformvorhaben im Öffentlichen Dienst kritisch bewertet werden:
Wenn man sich mit der Verwaltung der Zukunft beschäftigt, worum es ja in diesem Blog geht, gehört die Frage nach der Territorialität der Verwaltung zu einer der grundlegendsten. Denn mit dem Einsatz von IT kann Raum überbrückt werden. Zum Beispiel kann die Abgabe von Verwaltungsleistungen über Webportale erfolgen, was der üblichen Vorstellung einer entörtlichten Verwaltung entspricht.
Weitaus mehr Potenziale ergeben sich durch den Blick auf die Leistungserstellung, denn im Bereich der “Produktion“ gibt es weitaus mehr Möglichkeiten einer Entörtlichung, z.B. durch Schaffung von Shared Service Centern. Als Shared Service lassen sich Teile einer Prozesskette weitab vom Ort des Geschehens bzw. der Übergabe an den Adressaten zusammenführen. Das gilt zwar in erster Linie für Unterstützungsprozesse der Verwaltung, wie z.B. im Bereich der Finanzen, des Personals und der IT, aber auch kommunale Kernprozesse müssen nicht unangetastet bleiben. Das gilt vor allem dann, wenn sie nur deshalb durch eine Kommune ausgeführt werden, damit die Ortsnähe bei der Leistungsabgabe sichergestellt ist, wie z.B. die Kfz-Zulassung.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.government2020.de/blog/?p=108
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30659&Itemid=128
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P.3 "Neue Kompetenzen braucht die Verwaltung der Zukunft". - In: government2020-Blog
Das IfG.CC beteiligt sich durch Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan an dem vom Behördenspiegel Mitte April initiierten Blog „government 2020“ (www.government2020.de), bei dem es um die Zukunft der Verwaltung geht und neue Trends der Verwaltungsmodernisierung aufgegriffen und Reformvorhaben im Öffentlichen Dienst kritisch bewertet werden:
E-Government ist innerhalb und außerhalb der Verwaltung häufig immer noch nur ein Thema weniger Spezialisten. Auch in den Verwaltungswissenschaften, der dazugehörigen Basisdisziplin zu E-Government, findet das Thema, verglichen mit der Relevanz in der Praxis noch wenig Beachtung. In den letzten Jahren hat sich zwar viel in Sachen E-Government getan, jedoch – so die These – ist das Thema heute in der Breite kaum in der Verwaltung und vielfach auch in der Verwaltungsführung angekommen, geschweige denn verinnerlicht worden. Feststeht jedoch, dass es neuer Kompetenzen bedarf, um E-Government zu realisieren und in den neuen Strukturen zu arbeiten. Unter diesen Kompetenzen werden Fähigkeiten, Fertigkeiten, Einstellungen, Erfahrungen und Wissen verstanden, die über die reine Bedienfähigkeit von IT-Anwendungssystemen hinausreichen. Zwar ist heute generell eine allgemeine Medienkompetenz in der Verwaltung vorhanden, aber es fehlt vielfach an Strategie- und Führungskompetenzen im Sinne einer „eTransformationen“. Allzu oft wird daher auch das Thema E-Government auf technische Fragen reduziert, gern auch auf CIOs oder eGovernment-Beauftragte übertragen, so dass sich Führungskräfte des Themas leicht „entledigen“ können, da es ja jetzt einen „Zuständigen“ gibt. Soll jedoch die Modernisierung im Kontext von E-Government im Sinne einer Transformation gelingen, sind neuartige Organisations- und Arbeitskompetenzen für alle Beschäftigtengruppen (Führungskräfte, Sachbearbeiter, Front-Office-Mitarbeiter etc.) gefragt, die jedoch bisher weder etabliert und noch nicht einmal ermittelt sind.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.government2020.de/blog/?p=79
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30660&Itemid=128
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1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Genf, Schweiz, 13-14.05., World Summit of the Information Society Forum 2010: Vortrag zum Thema "eGovernment – Does it Work in Developing Countries"
Vom 13. bis zum 14.05.2010 fand in Genf im Rahmen des 2010 World Summit of the Information Society Forum (WSIS Forum) ein Expert Group Meeting (EGM) zum Thema "Citizen and Ministry Capacity Building for E-government in Developing Countries - An Economic Imperative" statt, das vom IfG.CC mit organisiert wurde. In Zusammenarbeit mit der United Nations Division for Public Administration and Development Management hielt Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, einen Auftraktvortrag zum Thema "eGovernment – Does it Work in Developing Countries?". Schwerpunkt des Vortrages war die Frage nach Potenzialen und erforderlichen Rahmenbedingungen für eGovernment in Entwicklungsländern. Klar wurde, dass einfache "Service Delivery Modelle" für Entwicklung keineswegs ausreichen. Im Gegenteil es können neue Disparitäten geschaffen werden, wenn Verwaltungsmodelle wie eGovernment von Nord nach Süd transferiert werden.
James Griffin, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC, hielt einen Vortrag zum Thema "Capacity Building and Skills Development", in dem es darum ging, welche Kompetenzen und Fähigkeiten für eGovernment erforderlich sind. Denn Projekte in Entwicklungsländer scheitern gerade an unzureichenden Skills, die es auf allen Ebenen zu entwickeln gilt.
Das WSIS-Forum bringt regelmäßig Stakeholder aus Verwaltung, Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und NGOs zusammen, um eine Bestandsaufnahme und neue Ansätze für den Aufbau und die weitere Entwicklung der Informationsgesellschaft zu formulieren. An dem EGM nehmen international führende Experten aus Wissenschaft und Verwaltung teil, um sich mit grundlegenden Herausforderungen bei der Umsetzung der WSIS-Ziele auseinanderzusetzen.
Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem IfG.CC und der United Nations Division for Public Administration and Development Management ist das Ergebnis eines bereits länger stattfindenden Austausches. IT in Entwicklungsländern gehört zu einer der Kernkompetenzen des IfG.CC, die international zunehmend nachgefragt werden.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/
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V.2 Leipzig, 18.05., Kongress "neue Verwaltung": Vortrag zur "Vorgehensweise bei der Identifizierung und Priorisierung von Prozessen“
Vom 18.-19. Mai 2010 fand in Leipzig der 11. eGovernment-Kongress "neue Verwaltung" statt. Vorgestellt wurden Ergebnisse, die im Rahmen eines einjährigen eGovernment-Projektes in Leipzig durch das IfG.CC erarbeitet wurden. Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, und Sandra Burkhardt, Mitarbeiterin der Stadtverwaltung Leipzig, stellten in ihrem Vortrag Umsetzungsstand und Ergebnisse des Projektes vor. Großes Interesse fanden die in Leipzig eingesetzten Methoden zur Priorisierung von eGovernment geeigneten Leistungen und zur Modellierung von Prozessen. Außerdem wurden Eckpunkte für ein eGovernment-bezogenes Organisationskonzept vorgestellt, das in Leipzig erarbeitet wurde. Denn ohne organisatorisch-strategische Einbettung wird eGovernment kaum über Einzelprojekte hinausreichen, so dass eine umfassende Modernisierung nicht möglich ist.
Am Schluss des Vortrags wurde dargestellt, wie auf Grundlage der Projektergebnisse nun ein eGovernment-Konzept für die Stadt Leipzig entwickelt und umgesetzt werden soll.
Das Projekt hatte das IfG.CC zusammen mit KPMG durchgeführt. Das IfG.CC hat dabei die fachwissenschaftliche Unterstützung im Bereich eGovernment übernommen. Hintergrund des Projektes war, dass es in Anbetracht des heutigen Wissens- und Entwicklungsstandes im Bereich eGovernment nicht mehr ausreichend ist, einzelne Prozesse isoliert ohne eine Gesamtkonzeption elektronisch umzusetzen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://neue-verwaltung.de
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V.3 Leipzig, 19.05., Kongress "neue Verwaltung": Vortrag "Viel Potenzial aus Ländersicht – Prozessketten zwischen Unternehmen und Verwaltung"
Beim 11. eGovernment-Kongress „neue Verwaltung“ in Leipzig stellten Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, und Michael Hüllen vom Ministerium des Innern des Landes Brandenburg am 19.05. unter dem Titel "Viel Potenzial aus Ländersicht – Prozessketten zwischen Unternehmen und Verwaltung" Ergebnisse der vom IfG.CC 2008/2009 bearbeiteten Prozessketten-Studie vor. Ziel der Studie war es, strategisch relevante Prozessketten aus dem Bereich Informationspflichten zwischen Unternehmen und öffentlicher Verwaltung mit der Zielsetzung, Bürokratiekosten zu senken, zu identifizieren, zu beschreiben und Vorschläge zu ihrer Optimierung zu erarbeiten.
In dem Vortrag wurde als Weiterentwicklung der Prozesskettenstudie u.a. auch das Projekt ePort BBI vorgestellt. Im Rahmen des Projekts soll in der Flughafenregion Berlin-Brandenburg International (BBI) eine neue Qualität der Interaktion zwischen den dort ansässigen Unternehmen und verschiedenen öffentlichen Verwaltungen etabliert werden. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt des Vortrags war die Darstellung der Vorgehensweise bei der Identifizierung und Priorisierung von Informationspflichten und Prozessketten, die im Rahmen der Studie vom IfG.CC entwickelt wurde.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://neue-verwaltung.de
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1.4 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen /The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
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Das Institute for eGovernment (IfG.CC) mit Sitz im Stadtzentrum der Brandenburger Landeshauptstadt Potsdam bietet interessante Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen der Verwaltungs-, Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft, der Betriebswirtschaft und der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik in internationalen Projekten. Wir setzen uns mit Fragen der künftigen Anwendung von IKT in den Bereichen Government, Telemedizin, Katastrophenschutz, Bildung und Entwicklungspolitik auseinander. Auch Themen wie Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen oder neue prozessorientierte Organisationsgestaltung gehören zu unseren Forschungsthemen. Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Unterlagen per eMail an: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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http://www.research.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=78&lang=de
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats: eGovernment in Brunei Darussalam
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Das Sultanat Brunei Darussalam ist in den vergangenen Monaten verstärkt durch eGovernment-Aktivitäten und -vorhaben aufgefallen. Brunei befindet sich an der Nordwestküste Borneos und ist etwa doppelt so groß wie Luxemburg oder das Saarland.
Hauptwirtschaftszweig ist die Erdöl- und Erdgaswirtschaft, die dem Staat eines der höchsten Bruttoinlandsprodukte unter den Ländern der Dritten Welt verschaffen. Besonders enge Beziehungen pflegt Brunei zu Singapur, mit dem es eine Währungsgemeinschaft gebildet hat. Laut Human Development Index (HD) befindet sich Brunei auf Platz 30 der am höchsten entwickelten Länder, vier Plätze vor Portugal und 8 Plätze hinter Deutschland.
Mit großem finanziellen Aufwand und getrieben durch starken politischen Willen und Unterstützung wurde in Brunei die Informatisierung der Verwaltungsarbeit gezielt vorangetrieben und dadurch die Bewertung in internationalen eGovernment-Benchmarking-Studien stetig verbessert, wie z.B. im eGovernment-Survey 2010 der UN. Darin wurde Brunei auf Platz 68 eingestuft, eine Verbesserung um 19 Plätze im Vergleich zu 2008. Interessant ist, dass sich Brunei im Ranking unter den südasiatischen Staaten nach Singapur (Platz 11) und Malaysia (Platz 32) an dritter Stelle befindet.
Jedoch reicht die Informatisierung von bestehenden Verfahren an sich nicht aus, um das volle Potenzial von eGovernment zu realisieren; hierzu gehören auch Aspekte wie Verwaltungsvernetzung, Kompetenzaufbau und Prozessneugestaltung.
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2.1 Brunei: e-Government Survey
The response received in the e-Government Citizen Survey shows an average of 64 percent of the Brunei Darussalam citizens spend more than 5 hours 'online' a week. Aside from that, 85 percent of the respondents can access the internet from home, mobile phones and workplace. The survey is an initiative of the Prime Minister's Office through the e-Government National Centre, to involve the public in carrying out the e-government programme in the country.
The prizes and certificates were presented by the Acting Director of the e-Government National Centre, Hajah Mariah binti Haji Mohamad Taha. A total of 1 thousand 456 participants were eligible for the lucky draw.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30488&Itemid=93
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2.2 Brunei: Focus On Improving E-Govt Efficiency
E-Government is more about improving the efficiencies, rather than the computerisation of government, the chief executive officer of India's National Institute for Smart Government (NSIG) said during an e-government conference.
Sanjiv Mind, who delivered the keynote speech during the opening of the International Conference on e-Government and Administrative Simplification, said governments had tendencies to focus more on introducing ICT infrastructure in all aspects of government.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30581&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30594&Itemid=93
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2.3 Brunei climbs 19 places in UN e-govt rankings
Brunei has moved up 19 places in the United Nations’ global e-government development rankings over the past two years.
Haiyan Qian, director of UN’s Division for Public Administration and Development Management under the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, said that this year Brunei has been ranked 68th out 192 UN member states surveyed for the development of their respective e-governments. In 2008, Brunei ranked 87th.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30583&Itemid=93
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2.4 Brunei: E-business opportunities abound with e-govt system
An efficient and comprehensive e-government system will enable the business sector to experience quality online services, which will in turn, enhance the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through e-business and the building of human capacity in ICT (Information and Communications Technology), said an official from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
In one of the sessions held during the International Conference on e-Government and Administrative Simplification organised by the PMO and OECD/Korea Policy Centre, Hj Mohidin Hj Mus with Dr Hazri Hj Kifle from University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Hjh Mariah Hj Taha from Brunei’s E-Government National Centre (EGNC) discuss the current and future situation of e-government in the Sultanate.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30596&Itemid=1
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2.5 Brunei Urged To Focus On ICT Service Sector
Foreign e-government experts called on Brunei to explore developing Islamic ICT services, a market segment where it could become a leader.
Likewise, Brunei was urged to develop its ICT service sector to be globally competitive rather than expanding ICT manufacturing as an industry due to the country's small size and limited manpower. The issue was raised during the final day of the International Conference on e-Government and Administrative Simplification, when the participants discussed ICT as the new engine of growth for the next generation.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30609&Itemid=93
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2.6 Brunei: Performance Management Key To E-Govt Projects Success
Performance management could mean the difference to the success of an e-government project, as it assesses a project from start to finish on its effectiveness and its relevancy to the nature of the organisation implementing the project, a senior official from Korea's National Information Society Agency (NIA) said.
Dr Cheung-Moon Cho, executive principal of NIA's Global Planning and Consulting Department said that e-governance needed more than just evaluation of the outcomes of a project. He said that performance management had to be carried out, from even before a project is introduced.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30620&Itemid=93
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2.7 Brunei: Play Active Role In The Modernization Of Public Service, Senior Officers Told
Senior government officers participating in the 14th Executive Development Programme were urged to keep an open mind and take an active role in the modernisation of the public service.
Speaking to the participants at the dosing ceremony of the programme, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Dato Seri Paduka Hj Eusoff Agaki Hj Ismail called on the senior officials to always be prepared to adapt. "As leaders in your respective organisations, be prepared and keep an open mind in the face of fast expanding information, communication and technology," said the deputy minister.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30680&Itemid=93
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2.8 Brunei: Building Of E-Govt Portal In Pipeline
Expect Brunei's national online portal to be up and running soon. The portal will enable anyone to search and access the e-government service they need by visiting a single website.
"Its in the pipeline and we are hoping to achieve something within this year," said the acting director of the e-Government National Centre (EGNC). Hjh Mariah Hj Mohd Taha disclosed this to The Brunei Times during the three-day International Conference on e-Government and Administrative Simplification, co. organised by the Prime Minister's Office and OECD Korea Policy Centre.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30590&Itemid=1
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2.9 Brunei: BSP's New Online Registration Process To Enhance Local Business Development
As part of its continuous efforts to support local business development, Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) recently launched the Vendor Online Registration System (VORS), according to a press release.
The new system aims to improve speed and transparency of the vendor registration process while complementing the Brunei government's overall e-government initiatives. The phased implementation will start with a rollout to selected vendors to obtain user-feedback followed by availability to the whole vendor community by July 1, 2010.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30689&Itemid=1
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3. eGovernment in der Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg / eGovernment in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region
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3.1 Brandenburg: Innenministerium schaltet Hochwasser-Portal im Internet frei
Aktuelle Informationen zum Oder-Hochwasser gibt es ab sofort auch auf einer speziellen Internetseite, die das Innenministerium am 26.05. freigeschaltet hat. Unter der Adresse http://www.internetwache.brandenburg.de/hochwasser bietet das Portal nicht nur Informationen zur aktuellen Lage. Auf einer interaktiven Karte können auch die letzten Pegelstände aufgerufen werden. Die Seite bietet ferner einen Zugriff auf die Lagemeldungen des Hochwassermeldezentrums sowie die Informationen des Landeskatastrophenschutzstabes. Diese werden fortlaufend aktualisiert. Erläutert werden zudem die Aufgaben der Landeskatastrophenschutzleitung und des Katastrophenschutzstabes sowie die Hochwasser-Alarmstufen und die mit ihnen verbundenen Maßnahmen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30748&Itemid=1
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4. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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4.1 Deutschland: Neuer Personalausweis: Vergabestelle für Berechtigungszertifikate nimmt Betrieb auf
Ab dem 1. November 2010 kann der neue Personalausweis in den Bürgerämtern der Kommunen beantragt werden. Mit der im neuen Dokument integrierten eID-Funktion können sich Bürgerinnen und Bürger künftig im Internet einfach und verlässlich ausweisen.
Bereits zum 1. Mai 2010 ist ein wichtiger Teil des zugrundeliegenden "Gesetzes über Personalausweise und den elektronischen Identitätsnachweis" in Kraft getreten: Mit der Aufnahme des Wirkbetriebs der Vergabestelle für Berechtigungszertifikate im Bundesverwaltungsamt können Anbieter, die ihre personalisierten Dienste auf Basis einer Authentisierung mit dem neuen Personalausweis anbieten wollen, die dafür erforderlichen Berechtigungen beantragen. Erste Anträge sind bereits gestellt worden.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30500&Itemid=1
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4.2 Deutschland: "European Identity Award" für den neuen Personalausweis
Das Bundesinnenministerium ist auf der European Identity Conference 2010 in München von der renommierten Analystengruppe Kuppinger Cole für den neuen Personalausweis als "Bestes Projekt in der Kategorie E-Government / E-Health" mit dem "European Identity Award" ausgezeichnet worden. Mit dem Award werden herausragende Projekte sowie Innovationen und Weiterentwicklungen von Standards honoriert. Der Award wurde in insgesamt sieben Kategorien vergeben.
Kuppinger Cole geht bei dem neuen Personalausweis davon aus, "dass gerade der elektronische Identitätsnachweis mit dem neuen Personalausweis erhebliche Bedeutung als Instrument für die starke Authentifizierung von Endanwendern erlangen wird und würdigt mit der Preisverleihung eine innovatives und technisch durchdachte Konzept, das insbesondere auch Datenschutzbelangen in hervorragender Weise Rechnung trägt."
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30552&Itemid=1
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4.3 Deutschland: Katastrophen-Szenario Netzausfall
Fallen Informations- und Kommunikationssysteme großflächig aus, kann dies drastische Konsequenzen haben. Selbst kleinste Abweichungen sorgen schnell einmal für ein Herzkammerflimmern der Börse. Daher beschäftigte sich ein Workshop des Kompetenzzentrums für angewandte Sicherheitstechnologie (CAST) in Darmstadt mit der Bedrohung kritischer Infrastrukturen.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30688&Itemid=1
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4.4 Deutschland: IT-Rat verabschiedet Nutzen- und Wirkungscontrolling im IT-Investitionsprogramm
In seiner Sitzung am 25.05.2010 hat der Rat der IT-Beauftragten der Ressorts das Konzept zum Nutzen- und Wirkungscontrolling im IT-Investitionsprogramm beschlossen. Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Informationstechnik, Staatssekretärin Cornelia Rogall-Grothe, begrüßte den IT-Ratsbeschluss: "Mit dem Konzept zum Nutzen- und Wirkungscontrolling können wir während der Umsetzung und zum Ende des IT-Investitionsprogramms den Beitrag des Programms zur Modernisierung der Bundesverwaltung und erfolgreichen Stärkung der IKT-Wirtschaft in Deutschland erheben und dokumentieren."
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30729&Itemid=1
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5. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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5.1 Österreich: Regierung sucht Alternative zur Bürgerkarte
Um den Verwaltungsaufwand zu reduzieren, will die Regierung Behördenwege verstärkt ins Internet verlegen. Unter anderem überlegt die Regierung, zusätzlich zur Bürgerkarte auch ein TAN-System für Online-Behördengänge einzuführen.
Online-Systeme im E-Government sollen künftig ausgebaut werden, kündigte Finanzstaatssekretär Andreas Schieder (SPÖ) an. Zur Identifikation der Benutzer könnte dabei auch ein Handycode dienen, wie ihn auch einige Banken beim Online-Banking verwenden.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30522&Itemid=1
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5.2 Spain: Castile and León - Medical consultation booking via the Internet or SMS
Since 15 April 2010, the Ministry of Health of the Spanish Region of Castile and León has made it possible for citizens to book online for medical consultations in 91 primary healthcare centres of the region, either via the Internet or by sending an SMS. The aim is to simplify and to lighten the workload of the staff of the healthcare centres; likewise, the booking of healthcare appointments becomes easier and more accessible for patients, with the availability of the service 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30514&Itemid=1
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5.3 Opening of the Italian Competence Centre on Open Source
A non profit consortium on open source software for business intelligence applications –the Italian Competence Center on Open Source - has recently been opened. The aim of this web-based centre is to foster the development and adoption of open source software mainly in the Italian public administrations; the centre will initially focus on the use of open source in schools and universities and in a second phase in small and medium sized companies.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30513&Itemid=1
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5.4 Ireland: Smart electricity grid will need next-gen broadband – Ryan
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan TD said that without the right internet infrastructure, Ireland would struggle to achieve its target of zero carbon emissions by 2050 when it would rely on a smart grid that would trade renewable energy created here with the rest of the world. “When we talk about the smart grid, we’re not just talking about a transmission system but also actually about a smart grid that integrates internet with electricity use. That way you achieve double efficiency gains because of the huge efficiencies you can get,” Ryan said at the Business & Leadership Green Economy conference in Dublin.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30617&Itemid=1
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5.5 Russia going into e-government
May 17th is Information Society Day. It was declared by the UN in 2006 to popularize the Internet and IT resources and to track IT progress on different continents. The day is thus a professional holiday for computer programmers, IT analysts, Web-providers and designers and e-media editors.
Russia has made a remarkable breakthrough in IT in the past few years. The “Electronic Government” Program is an ambitious project to improve paperwork and do away with queues in government offices. A portal of state services which was launched at the end of last year makes it possible to apply for a foreign passport, get a new driver’s license and obtain information from the real estate registry.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30645&Itemid=1
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5.6 Estonia to help Palestine in developing e-services
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will support two projects implemented by e-Government Academy for improving the e-capacity of Palestinian Authority, writes Postimees Online. The e-Government Academy will help develop the cross-use of electronic databases in Palestine in order to better administer and provide public services. Estonia’s experiences in organising e-training sessions and in using the information technology in administering the education sector will also be shared with Palestine.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30654&Itemid=1
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5.7 Norway: Citizens want health services on the net
On 20 April 2010, the Norwegian Board of Technology handed in its recommendations for the eHealth project 'Patients on the Net' to the Health and Care Committee of the Parliament.
Nine out of ten Norwegians would like to communicate with their doctor over the Internet. So reveal the results of a survey conducted by the Norwegian Board of Technology ('the Board') among a sample of 1098 citizens. The Board unveiled the 'patients' electronic wish list': 85 % of the surveyed people want to be able to book their medical appointments on the Internet; 73 % wish to have their prescription of sick leave renewed online; 65 % would like to receive the results of blood test by electronic means; 50 % wish to apply for or receive referrals online; 43 % would appreciate asking questions on disease and health through the web. On the contrary, only 9.4 % of the sample does not want to communicate with their general practitioner (GPs) online.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30658&Itemid=1
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5.8 Croatia introduces E-health system
The Croatian Ministry of Health and Social Care and Ericsson Nikola Tesla company have presented a joint e-health programme. The initiative put forward in Gospic, central Croatia is the first step in the digitalisation of the Primary Medical Care System in Croatia to be introduced completely by January 2011.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30706&Itemid=1
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6. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
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6.1 Tanzania: First phase of ICT broadband backbone is activated nationwide
The National Information Communication and Technology Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) was switched on in 16 regions after the completion of the first phase of its construction. The move brings the hope of increased efficiency and reduced Internet charges in Tanzania.
The backbone, which is the terrestrial continuation of the fibre optic submarine cables that landed in Dar es Salaam recently, has already led to a 99 per cent drop in Internet capacity charges.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30736&Itemid=128
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6.2 South Korea: Suwon: World's fastest muni net wins award
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has named Suwon, South Korea, as the 2010 Intelligent Community of the Year. Suwon has built the world’s fastest, large municipal network, improving connection speeds from an already impressive 32M to 1Gbps. The infrastructure is being used to enhance education, library development, and e-government.
The theme of this year's annual conference, held at NYU Poly in Brooklyn, was "The Education Last-Mile: Closing the Gap from School to Work." The conference also announced the formation of the "Intelligent Communities Association," a league of 86 cities and regions worldwide to foster communities moving forward in the broadband economy. Its first chair will be Waterloo, Canada Mayor Brenda Halloran. Waterloo won Intelligent Community of the Year in 2007.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30723&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30705&Itemid=128
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6.3 New Zealand: Patients in line for IT aid
A major overhaul of the country's health sector computer systems could see individuals gain direct access to their own personal health records. Health Minister Tony Ryall has directed the newly formed National Health Board to create the first national IT system for the sector based on achieving the "eHealth vision".
The vision states that to "achieve high-quality health care and improve patient safety, by 2014 New Zealanders will have a core set of personal health information available electronically to them and their treatment providers".
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30615&Itemid=128
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6.4 USA: FCC, FDA, HHS also working on telehealth
The Veterans Affairs Department operates the largest telehealth program in the world, but other federal agencies are involved with the technology and supporting policies.
The Federal Communications Commission recently released a National Broadband Plan that contains telehealth provisions. The Food and Drug Administration began considering regulations for mobile health devices. And the Health and Human Services Department is setting up telehealth pilot and innovation programs that were established by Obama administration's health care reform legislation.
FCC’s broadband strategy, published in March, emphasized telehealth/telemedicine and mobile health services, which it refers to as e-care. The strategy calls for expanded federal reimbursements and removing barriers to adoption by updating regulations for device approval, credentialing, privileging and licensing.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30691&Itemid=128
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6.5 India: Suvidhaa’s rural jaunt: 70k kiosks in 6 lakh villages
Retail chain Suvidhaa Infoserve Private Ltd (SIPL), through its S-Commerce initiative, plans to launch its services at around 70,000 common service centres (CSCs) in six lakh villages. CSCs are a government-initiated programme providing a host of services from railway bookings to phone cards, all under one roof.
This project is part of the central government’s e-governance drive, which is currently running close to 40,000 outlets and has a target of reaching more than a lakh outlets by the end of fiscal year 2011. Currently, Suvidhaa has 21,000 operational outlets in over 500 towns and cities.
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30657&Itemid=128
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6.6 From Delhi, Indians to teach students in Africa
Just like a typical classroom scene, a professor will deliver a lecture and students will raise their hands to ask questions. Only here, the teacher will be at the Delhi University (DU) campus while the students will be in Africa.
As part of the Pan-African e-network project between India and Africa that was launched last year, DU will start conducting these unique tele-education classes for students of the African Union from July this year.
AK Bakshi of the Institute of Lifelong Learning (ILLL) said: "Initially, the subjects that will be taught through this medium will be two - accountancy and English - but gradually more subjects will be brought into the loop."
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http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30622&Itemid=128
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7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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7.1 03.06.2010: San Julians, Malta: International Conference and online discussions on e-Diplomacy
An increasing number of diplomatic services use Web 2.0 tools. Some have established virtual embassies. Significantly, the Internet has opened up two-way channels of communication, providing a tool for individuals and organisations worldwide to influence global policy.
Through the Internet, the voice of individuals, marginalised groups and countries can bypass the maze of political representation and be heard globally. For example, the blogs maintained by some non-governmental organisations are more influential than official diplomatic démarches. These processes and developments, which can be referred to collectively as 'e-Diplomacy', substantially influence and will certainly continue to influence the way international relations are conducted.
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http://edip.diplomacy.edu/conference
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7.2 07.-09.06.2010, Berlin, Deutschland: Einsatz von Informationstechnik und Transformation der öffentlichen Hand in Europa
Auf der Konferenz werden Fachleute über Transformations-Strategien diskutieren, die überall in Europa entwickelt werden. Erfahrungen und Projekte aus verschiedenen europäischen Ländern werden vorgestellt, die Qualität und Effizienz öffentlicher Verwaltung verbessern und einen Beitrag dazu leisten, Dienstleistungen zu erbringen, die am Bedarf der Bürger und Bürgerinnen bzw. am Gemeinwohl ausgerichtet sind. Die Beispiele sind dem Ziel verpflichtet, Bürger und Bürgerinnen noch besser in administrative und politische Prozesse einzubinden. Thematisiert wird auch der Beitrag, den die Projekte durch eine intelligente Nutzung von IT zur Bewältigung der finanziellen Krise leisten können. Referenten und Referentinnen aus verschiedenen europäischen Ländern werden herausragende Erfahrungen in die Debatte einbringen, die die Frage beantworten helfen, wie man Zukunft der öffentlichen Hand unter Nutzung von IT gestalten kann. Diese Diskussion wird überall in Europa geführt. Auf allen Ebenen von Politik und Verwaltung genauso wie bei IT-Dienstleistern und IT-Lösungsanbietern, die daran arbeiten, Lösungen für einen erfolgreichen Neubau von Verwaltung und Politik – zur technikgetriebenen Transformation – zu entwickeln.
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http://www.vitako.de/termine/Seiten/Europakongress2010.aspx
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7.3 20.-23.06.2010, Bled, Slowenia: 23rd Bled eConference on 'eTrust' - Implications for the Individual, Enterprises and Society
The Bled eConference attracts every year over 180 speakers and delegates from business, government, information technology providers, universities and researchers working in all aspects of "e".
The theme for this year's conference, 'eTrust: Implications for the Individual, Enterprises and Society' is reflecting an ongoing discussion about fundamental considerations for the growth and stability of markets and communities: trust. As emerging digital environments generate new ways of communication and interaction between individuals and organisations, based on new infrastructures, there is an increasing demand for a more reliable eWorld.
New eResponsiblities have to be taken by all stakeholders of the eWorld - businesses, governments, and individuals in their multiple roles as managers, politicians, employees, parents, citizens, etc - in order to cope with emerging eRisk challenges. Actions have to be taken on both the macro and the micro level; organisational configurations, process related issues, new kind of products and services, necessary infrastructures and technologies as well as respective policies have to be discussed.
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http://www.bledconference.org/index.php/eConference/2010
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7.4 28.-30.06.2010, Heathrow, near London, UK: International Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2010)
The i-Society 2010 is a global knowledge-enriched collaborative effort that has its roots from both academia and industry. The conference covers a wide spectrum of topics that relate to Information Society, which includes technical and non-technical research areas.
The mission of i-Society 2010 conference is to provide opportunities for collaboration of professionals and researchers to share existing and generate new knowledge in the field of Information Society. The conference encapsulates the concept of interdisciplinary science that studies the societal and technological dimensions of knowledge evolution in digital society. The i-Society bridges the gap between academia and industry with regards to research collaboration and awareness of current development in secure information management in the digital society.
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http://www.i-society.eu/
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7.5 28.-30.06.2010, Paris, France: ICDGS 2010 - International Conference on e-Democracy, e-Government and e-Society
This conference aims to bring together academic scientists, leading engineers, industry researchers and scholar students to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of e-Democracy, e-Government and e-Society, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
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http://www.waset.org/conferences/2010/paris/icdgs/index.php
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