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  • BH: Foreign Ministry launches electronic security tag

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an electronic ratification system with the use of high-quality security tags for the ratification of official documents as well as issuing the Apostille certificate accredited by 107 countries across the world instead of using the traditional monetary stamps.

    This is in line with the keenness of the ministry under the vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain and e-government to offer pioneering and outstanding services based on the best international electronic practices.

  • Biometrie-Kritik auch in den USA

    Die Anforderung, einen Pass mit biometrischen Merkmalen vorzuweisen, ist in den USA um ein Jahr verschoben worden -- und damit wurde auch die Diskussion neu entfacht, wie sinnvoll biometrische Merkmale in Pässen überhaupt sind. So erklärte der renommierte Biometrie-Forscher Jim Wayman von der San Jose State University, dass diese Verschiebung nicht ausreiche, die Technik zu festigen: "Die Gesichtserkennung ist einfach noch nicht reif, um in dieser Größenordnung eingesetzt zu werden. Wenn wir eine 10-prozentige Fehlerrate bei 300 Menschen aus einer Boeing 747 haben, dann haben wir ein Problem." Jim Waymann ist Träger des ersten deutschen Biometrie-Awards, der ihm im März dieses Jahres vom Darmstädter CAST-Forum verliehen wurde.

  • Biometrie-Stechuhren für US-Beamte

    Gegen Schwindel mit Überstunden

    Man wolle zwar Niemandem etwas unterstellen, aber der einzige Weg, Überstunden korrekt abzurechnen, sei nun einmal so ein System, sagte Larry Langford, Bezirkshauptmann von Jefferson County, Alabama.

  • Biometrische Kontrolle bei USA-Ausreise soll verpflichtend werden

    Das für Sicherheitsüberprüfungen an US-Grenzen zuständige Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will den Einsatz biometrischer Kontrollen ausweiten. Nachdem bereits seit Jahren Fingerabdrücke und Lichtbilder von USA-Einreisenden gespeichert werden, sollen an den internationalen Flughäfen im Land künftig auch bei der Ausreise aus den Vereinigten Staaten biometrische Daten von Fluggästen erhoben werden. Bisher war dies nur an einigen ausgewählten Airports wie Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco oder Seattle der Fall, die an einem dreijährigen Pilotprojekt zur automatisierten biometrischen Ausreise im Rahmen von US-VISIT (United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology) teilnahmen.

  • Biometrische Reisepässe möglicherweise zu spät - Probleme mit USA-Reisen

    Der Verband für deutsches Reisemanagement warnt vor "Informationswirrwarr" - es fehlen noch wichtige EU-Standards für den Biometrie-Reisepass. So könnte die Verspätung Reisen in die USA behindern.

  • Breitband-Universaldienst in den USA beschlossen

    Die US-Regulierungsbehörde Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hat beschlossen, die Lücken in der Breitbandversorgung der USA mit Mitteln aus dem Universal Service Fund (USF) zu schließen. Aus dem Universaldienstfond wurde bisher mit jährlich rund 4,5 Milliarden US-Dollar der Telefondienst im ländlichen Raum subventioniert.

    Die USF-Mittel werden nun umgewidmet und bis 2017 in einen neuen Connect America Fund fließen. Rund 4 Milliarden US-Dollar jährlich sollen der Aufrüstung des Festnetzes dienen, die restlichen 500 Millionen Dollar sind für mobile Breitbandanbindungen gedacht. Als Mindestanforderung hierfür sind 3 Mbit/s im Downstream und 768 kbit/s im Upstream festgelegt. Nach dieser Definition müssen derzeit laut FCC rund 18 Millionen US-Bürgern ohne Breitbandzugang ins Internet auskommen.

  • Britain outpaces the United States in e-democracy

    Electronic tools stimulate citizen interest, involvement -- and accountability

    Mary Reid, an elected representative from Great Britain, showed two photos of rooms where public hearings are held in that country. One picture displayed a typical layout where councilors sit at wide desks facing a central desk and another offered a fisheye view from the chairman's position.

    "And the question is, 'Where is the public?' " she said. "Well, they're actually sitting up in that gallery behind the green barrier that's really there above the council members. And my question is: What message is this giving to the citizen about public participation?"

  • Broadband for more Americans

    The FCC's vision of high-speed connections as the backbone of communications is an intriguing window on the nation's future.

    It is refreshing to see the Federal Communications Commission concentrating on a comprehensive plan to ensure Americans have access to high-speed Internet as opposed to, say, policing "wardrobe malfunctions" and celebrities with potty mouths.

    The FCC's new blueprint to expand broadband connections envisions a vast new digital platform for American commerce, government and social interaction. It is an ambitious plan, and one that contains elements we support and others we have questions about.

  • Broadband Said to Hit 77% of US Households by 2012

    The United States will close its digital divide significantly within the next four years, with 77% of U.S. households having a broadband Internet subscription, according to a new Gartner study.

    Just over half of U.S. households currently subscribe to broadband Internet services, but Gartner predicts that that percentage will grow by more than 20 points by 2012. Amanda Sabia, a Gartner principal research analyst, says one of the biggest factors in the spread of broadband will be the advent of such 4G wireless services as WiMAX and Long Term Evolution that are expected to be launched in various markets over the next four years.

  • Budget Constraints Will Mean Less 'E' In E-Government

    A lack of funds, especially among states, is likely to limit how governments address IT issues in the next few years, Meta Group analysts say.

  • Building the smart city: why most cities are interested but few are ready

    Fifty kilometres east of Tokyo we built a model community. A 1,000 home neighbourhood where everything looks pretty normal but where everyday life is infused with technology that makes it one of the most sustainable and resilient places to live on this planet — truly a smart city.

    Fujisawa is powered by a solar smart grid, giving the neighbourhood the ability to run off-grid for up to seven days and the town’s carbon emissions are 70 per cent lower than the average community of its size. The roof of the community centre is a public space that sits above the tsunami flood line and, in the event of a natural disaster, the park benches convert to barbecue grills. The entire town is a virtual gated community with blanket 24-7 video surveillance coverage, allowing children to play safely, while their parents watch from their smart phones.

  • Bush Signs e-Government Act

    President George W. Bush this morning signed the Electronic Government Act of 2002, a bill that earmarks $345 million over the next four years for federal technology projects, according to the White House Press Office.

  • Bush signs e-government bill

    US president George Bush has passed a bill designed to simplify and streamline government information and services on the Internet while protecting citizens' privacy.

  • Bush unterzeichnet Gesetz zu E-Government

    Als erster ernsthafter Schritt zu einem standardisierten Internet-Auftritt der US-Behörden samt Regierung wird die Unterschrift gesehen, die US-President George W. Bush unter das E-Government-Gesetz setzte.

  • CA: Ontario: Waterloo startup hits big leagues for smart-city tech

    eleven-x tapped for wireless, real-time monitoring of 5,000 parking spaces in Arlington VA.

    Arlington County in Virginia has selected the Waterloo-based startup eleven-x for one of the biggest deployments of smart-parking technology in North America.

    Eleven-x will embed 5,000 sensors in the pavement of on-street parking spaces in Arlington’s commercial district. The sensors will communicate with the eleven-x software platform, eXactpark, that provides real-time information on whether a spot is vacant or not.

  • CA: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Growth: Intelligent City's Blueprint For The Future City

    By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas. This shift signifies a transition to a predominantly urban economy. Cities will need to evolve and adapt to cater to their expanding populations.

    Urbanization presents opportunities for economic growth, enhanced living standards, and increased cultural diversity. Historical data underscores this trend: since 1950, the world’s urban population has surged from 751 million to 4.4 billion. This trajectory is expected to continue, potentially doubling the current urban population by 2050.

  • Can China outsmart the United States in the race to build smart cities in Southeast Asia?

    • Region is at the heart of the geopolitical rivalry between the two economic giants, experts say
    • Both have committed to regional partnerships but US is struggling to make its mark

  • Can Citymart Open Up the U.S. Procurement Process?

    With $398,000 in funding from the Knight Foundation, the Barcelona-based global procurement platform aims to bring greater government transparency and accountability.

    The task to connect innovative tech startups with governments has been mired for decades. Typical procurement methods are exclusionary, ineffective and, for the first time in a long while, ripe for change.

  • Can the U.S. Power Grid Handle an All-Electric Future?

    Managed charging, battery storage and other technologies are helping to build electric grid resiliency and stability as electric vehicle use grows. Those working in the space are optimistic about the grid's ability to handle the load.

    The nation’s electric grid is ready for electric-powered cars, say utility officials, dispelling an oft-heard talking point questioning the soundness of an electric delivery system burdened by new loads and demands.

  • Census Bureau emphasizes electronic reporting in 2002

    Businesses that received 2002 economic census forms in December for the first time may file their information electronically by Feb. 12, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Businesses that received a form are required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code) to respond.
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