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FriJan172025
JP: Woven City is a real-world test bed for tomorrow's tech
Imagine a city where self-driving electric cars whiz along roads designed exclusively for them. The sidewalks are a mix of people and robots going about their daily business. A drone flies overhead to deliver your latest Amazon package of toothpaste, thankfully, as you used up the last of yours that morning. But your house knew that already, and it placed the order for you.
In fact, your smart house not only knows, but can automatically set exactly what temperature you like, your preferred mood lighting, play your TV shows when they're on or DVR when they're not, and even notify your humanoid robot to start cooking your favorite meal for you as you're on your way home from work.
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FriJan172025
Smarter cities: how technology is shaping our future
Cities are getting smarter. With more people living in urban areas than ever before, finding ways to manage resources, reduce traffic, and improve the quality of life is a top priority.
Smart city infrastructure technologies are helping cities meet these challenges by using data and advanced tools to create more efficient, sustainable, and livable environments.
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FriJan172025
Smart Cities in the Baltics - Technology Transforming Urban Development
Technological breakthroughs in the last decade have significantly changed both city dwellers and cities themselves. Increasing levels of innovation have created ample opportunity for the improvement of urban environments and increasing their effectiveness. But what is it that makes a smart city ‘smart’? These modern cities are characterized by the use of state-of-the-art technology that improves their citizens' quality of life and the efficiency of services provided, forming complex ecosystems that function in synergy.
The Baltic states have embraced technological advances since regaining their independence, taking bold steps in developing their cities and testing new methods in collaboration with businesses, investors, and scientists. Though many advanced technologies are in use and Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius have surpassed many metropolitan cities such as Tokyo, Barcelona, and San Francisco in the IMD International Smart City Index, continuous development of services and improvement of the urban environment are necessary.
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FriJan172025
Tajikistan to establish POS terminals across entire public transport network
By the time the clock strikes the end of 2025, POS (point-of-sale) terminals will be rolling out across the whole public transport network in Tajikistan, Trend reports via the Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan.
In alignment with this strategic initiative, the public transportation fleet in the capital city of Dushanbe has commenced operations utilizing newly integrated point-of-sale terminals.
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ThuJan162025
8 Critical Smart City Trends Reshaping Urban Life In 2025
The world’s population is becoming increasingly urbanized. Over the past century, millions of people have moved from the countryside, creating vast “mega-cities” – a term defined as a city with more than 10 million inhabitants.
This level of population - examples include Tokyo (population 37 million), Delhi (30 million) and Sao Paulo (20 million) – creates new challenges that society hasn’t previously had to deal with.
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ThuJan162025
KR: Adaptive cameras for smart city monitoring
Researchers in South Korea have developed a smart city traffic monitoring system using adaptive cameras.
The system dynamically activates more cameras during busy times and fewer during quiet periods, optimizing the use of resources and improving road safety. The system was tested in a range of situations and shows the potential to reduce accidents, ease congestion and conserve energy.
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ThuJan162025
How smart cities leverage AI to integrate services and improve efficiency
Unlock smarter cities
The concept of a smart city has been around for a long time, but many cities end up providing only isolated services, such as bike-sharing schemes or smart bins. In reality, a truly smart city involves much more. It requires a well-designed IT infrastructure capable of managing a range of functions—from traffic management and water services to administrative tasks. For a city to be genuinely smart, its infrastructure must be built to deliver these services effectively and leverage AI to enhance collaboration among various departments within the city government.
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WedJan152025
Public-Private Partnerships: Driving Smart City Development
- Innovative Solutions Through Close Collaboration: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) enable cities to use private-sector technology and innovation, such as IoT, AI and big data, to address urban challenges like traffic congestion, healthcare access and urban mobility.
- Making cities more Sustainable and Liveable: Ranging from improved mobility in Japan’s Woven City to urban planning using AI in Singapore, PPPs help create cities that are smarter, more liveable and with improved public services while also reducing costs and environmental impact.
- Examples from All Over the World: Successful Smart City examples in China, Singapore and Japan, among others, demonstrate how PPPs can offer solutions that are tailored to local needs, improving quality of life and enabling economic growth all over the world.
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WedJan152025
JP: Toyota’s experimental smart city Woven City nearly ready to roll
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced plans to open a prototype smart city at the foot of Mount Fuji as early as this fall.
The city will feature hydrogen power, autonomous mobility, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the plans on Jan. 6 at CES in Las Vegas. This marks the auto giant’s return to the annual technology trade show after a five-year hiatus since Toyoda first unveiled the concept of Woven City in 2020.
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TueJan142025
PH: The green leap of Quezon City – Transitioning to electric buses
Quezon City has once again taken a significant step for the environment and its residents by recently rolling out six brand-new electric buses as part of its Libreng Sakay program. These electric buses complement the 90 existing buses currently servicing various routes in Quezon City, providing free and sustainable transportation for QCitizens.
In addition to being eco-friendly, the electric buses have a seating capacity of 41 passengers and additional standing room for commuters. To ensure passenger safety, they feature air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, CCTV cameras, handrails, and fire suppression systems. The buses are also persons with disabilities or PWD-friendly, featuring wheelchair ramps for accessibility.
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TueJan142025
QA: New business case study on smart city management
A new business case study examining the challenges of managing a smart city project in Qatar is being integrated into Carnegie Mellon University Qatar (CMU-Q)’s curriculum, thanks to a collaboration between Meeza and Msheireb Properties.
Titled “Meeza QSTP (Qatar Science and Technology Park) and Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD): A Smart City Project”, the study is set to provide students with a relevant and thought-provoking analysis of a real-world smart city initiative.
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MonJan132025
IN: Odisha: H&UD Principal Secy Usha Padhee Visits Central Command & Control Centre at Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited
Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), conducted a detailed review of preparations for the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025 during her visit to the Central Command and Control Centre (CCC) at Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL).
The CCC is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as the heart of Bhubaneswar’s smart city infrastructure. It operates as the central hub for monitoring and managing urban services, ensuring seamless coordination, and enhancing the city’s preparedness for major events like PBD. During her visit, Ms. Padhee evaluated the CCC’s operations and discussed strategies to utilize its advanced technological capabilities for effective event management.
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MonJan132025
VN: Government launches plan for urban and rural system development through 2050
Provinces and centrally governed cities are tasked with implementing their respective provincial plans effectively, including those covering urban development, climate-resilient projects, smart city initiatives, green transition, low-emission urban projects and housing welfare programmes.
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has signed a decision to launch the comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
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MonJan132025
PH: More CCTVs in Davao City’s public areas
The City Government of Davao is set to strengthen its security measures this 2025 by installing additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in key public areas, according to the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO).
PSSO head Angel Sumagaysay, in an interview with the city-owned radio station, revealed that fiber optic cables are being installed to support the expansion of the city’s CCTV network. With approval from the Davao City Mayor’s Office, priority areas have been identified for the new installations.
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SunJan122025
LY: Passport Authority advances digital transformation
The Head of the Passports, Nationality, and Foreigners Affairs Authority held talks with the Public Prosecutor's Office to strengthen cooperation and modernize administrative processes.
A statement from the authority highlighted efforts to support the Public Prosecutor’s Office in digitizing nationality records using advanced technologies, adding that the initiative aims to protect citizens' rights and ensure the security of their personal data.
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SunJan122025
US: Illinois: Cook County: Mount Prospect’s Digital Transformation: A Glimpse Into the Future!
In an age where technology is reshaping cities across the globe, Mount Prospect is setting a benchmark with its ambitious digital transformation plan. Known for its rich history and vibrant community, this picturesque suburb is now poised to become a beacon of technological advancement.
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SunJan122025
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana retains best smart city rank in state, 49th in country
Among 100 smart cities, Amritsar ranks 53rd, Jalandhar 62nd
Even as most parts of the city still grapple with lack of basic civic amenities, Ludhiana has retained the best smart city rank in the state.
The latest rankings released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) recently have ranked Ludhiana 49th among 100 cities being developed as smart in the country under the Smart City Mission (SCM). With Amritsar ranking 53rd and Jalandhar lagging at 62nd rank, Ludhiana remains at the top among three smart cities in Punjab.
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SunJan122025
Institutions Advise on Key Actions to Accelerate Ethiopia's Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology and Ethio Telecom have outlined strategies to accelerate Ethiopia's transition to a digital economy.
Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Mola visited the Ethio Telecom Experience Center today, where he discussed the nation's digital transformation journey with Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru.
Minister Belete emphasized Ethio Telecom’s critical role in the Digital Ethiopia 2025 transformation, commending the company's significant strides in digital services and Telebirr.
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SatJan112025
MENA Leads the Way in Sustainable Smart Cities Development
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is emerging as a global leader in sustainable urban development, with key nations including the UAE and Saudi Arabia spearheading transformative projects to meet growing urbanization demands. By 2030, 60% of the region’s population is expected to live in urban areas, prompting significant investments in smart city initiatives.
In the UAE, flagship projects such as Masdar City and Zayed International Airport highlight the country’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Masdar City, a hub for clean technologies and sustainable design, has been at the forefront of these efforts for over 15 years. According to Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Sustainable Development at Masdar City, the development focuses on net-zero energy projects and fostering collaboration across industries like AI, renewable energy, and Agri-tech.
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SatJan112025
US: How Wi-Fi 7 Can Facilitate State and Local Government Operations
The latest wireless technology standard provides opportunities for enhanced data use and communication.
Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices.
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FriJan102025
Building a resilient digital society: Japan’s roadmap
As governments and industries around the world grapple with the challenges of integrating digital solutions into their infrastructures, Japan has emerged as a leader in creating a resilient and adaptive digital ecosystem. Its strategic approach, rooted in robust policies, cutting-edge infrastructure, and community-driven initiatives, has turned digital transformation from a lofty goal into a tangible reality. The World Bank's report, "Riding the Wave of Digital Transformation: Insights from Japan’s Journey," sheds light on how Japan navigated the complexities of digital adoption, offering valuable lessons for emerging economies. Published under the Quality Infrastructure Investment Partnership (QII) initiative, the report underscores the transformative power of robust policies, digital infrastructure, and innovative governance.
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FriJan102025
US: Do North Dakotans support or reject smart city technology?
Do cities with self-driving buses and cars make you uneasy? Do invisible cameras in public places make you feel like you’re being watched? These are both characteristics of smart cities.
With the use of artificial intelligence growing and people turning to digital technology more for everyday activities, we have to ask ourselves what we want the future to look like. Do we want cities to embrace this technology and use it to digitize the streets we walk on?
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FriJan102025
VN: Big data viewed as strategic foundation for smart city development
Big data and big data processing applied to the management and operation of the State apparatus are considered as the strategic foundation for smart urban development, with this being a "problem" that must be solved in order to be successful in building smart cities.
Preliminary statistics indicate that as of December, 2023, the country had 902 urban areas with an urbanisation rate of about 42.7%, on a par with the rest of Asia's urbanisation rate.
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FriJan102025
PK: Chinese company to invest $700m for IT, smart city projects in Punjab
Chinese company Chengdu has expressed the commitment to invest 700 million dollars for IT and smart city projects in Punjab.
This commitment was made during a meeting of high-level Chinese delegation with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad today.
The delegation included Chengdu General Coordinator for the ICT Hub Ms Scarlett and Deputy CEO of Huawei Mr Yu Ray.
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ThuJan092025
IN: Advanced technology helped create safe environment for women in 93 smart cities: Study
The national level study has focused on smart cities of Chennai, Nagpur, and Tumakuru for detailed primary impact assessment
A safe urban environment for women has been created across 93 smart cities in the country with the installation of over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes, according to a study by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
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ThuJan092025
Data-Driven Urban Development: A blueprint for Nigeria’s municipal growth
As cities worldwide grapple with the challenges of urbanization, data-driven approaches are emerging as transformative tools for sustainable municipal development. In Nigeria, where rapid population growth and urban migration continue to strain infrastructure and services, adopting these strategies could be a game-changer. By learning from developed countries like the United States and leveraging expert insights, Nigeria has an opportunity to modernize its cities while fostering transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity.
In the United States, municipalities have embraced data analytics to optimize urban planning, transportation, and resource management. For example, cities like New York and San Francisco utilize predictive analytics to forecast traffic patterns and reduce congestion, saving millions in productivity losses annually. Affordable housing initiatives in Boston rely on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify areas for redevelopment, ensuring a balance between economic growth and community needs. According to McKinsey, data-driven urban planning can reduce infrastructure costs by up to 20% while enhancing service delivery.
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WedJan082025
IN: Telangana: How Hyderabad commuters can make the most of digital traffic services?
New systems introduced under the project utilise real-time data to adjust traffic signals in different conditions to optimise the flow and reduce congestion in busy areas. Commuters who regularly travel between home and work can use these technologies to get updates on traffic conditions, signal timings, alternative routes, etc.
Under the Smart City Project 2015, Hyderabad took a smart mobility initiative to improve the traffic system for the citizens. The Hyderabad Traffic Integrated Management System (HTRIMS) and Adaptive Traffic Signal Control (ATSC) was introduced for this reason.
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WedJan082025
Digital transformation and digital society: Shaping Vietnam's future
The advent of digital transformation and the emergence of a digital society constitute inevitable trends and represent crucial requirements for Vietnam to achieve substantial progress in the contemporary era.
Embracing these developments is essential for enhancing national competitiveness, fostering socio-economic development, and ensuring the robust defense and security of the nation.
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WedJan082025
Algeria to Modernize Public Services with 500 Digital Initiatives
Algeria will execute 500+ digital projects by 2026, modernizing public services under its national digital transformation strategy.
Algeria is set to implement more than 500 digital transformation projects between 2025 and 2026 as part of its ambitious national digital transformation strategy. As reported by the Algeria Press Service , Meriem Benmouloud, the High Commissioner of Digitization, announced this.
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TueJan072025
US: ROC deploys Vision AI tech for smart city initiative in West Virginia
Colorado’s ROC has announced a new public security deployment in Marion County, West Virginia, marking the launch of its Smart Cities offering to support law enforcement and first responders.
A release says the firm is leveraging its Vision AI product, smart sensors and other edge devices to enable real-time security monitoring that will “enhance public safety, provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence, and improve emergency response times” in Marion County.
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TueJan072025
Malaysia’s Digital Transformation: Collaboration Shaping Smarter Cities
Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s enterprise and public sector arm, TM One, has partnered with the Alor Gajah Municipal Council (MPAG) and Syarikat Air Melaka Bhd (SAMB) to drive Melaka’s digital transformation. This collaboration focuses on enhancing urban governance, water management, and public safety through advanced digital technologies and smart solutions.
At the heart of this initiative is TM One’s Local Urban Observatory (LUO) smart solution, a data-driven platform designed to improve urban monitoring and decision-making for MPAG. The LUO system integrates real-time data analytics, predictive insights, and performance tracking to streamline public services and infrastructure management.
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TueJan072025
Egypt Advances Digital Transformation and AI Strategy
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasizes digital transformation, AI strategy, telecom investment, and youth training, aiming to solidify Egypt’s tech leadership globally.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that during the meeting, the President was briefed on ongoing efforts to implement Egypt’s Digital Strategy, which aims to develop the outsourcing industry and encourage global companies to expand their operations in Egypt.
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TueJan072025
IN: Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj pioneers AI-powered urban services for Maha Kumbh
The Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj will utilize an AI-based surveillance system to monitor citizen-centric services. A pilot run under the Smart City Mission achieved an 86.4% resolution rate for urban issues, demonstrating successful implementation of AI technologies in waste management, streetlight maintenance, and encroachment control.
The Maha Kumbh-2025 is set to be the first mega event where many citizen-centric services will be monitored by an artificial intelligence-based surveillance system.
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MonJan062025
MY: Perak: Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Taiping forges on to become a sustainable, smart city
Taiping celebrated its 150th anniversary this year with a series of programmes and activities throughout 2024. The heritage town of many firsts is now setting its sights to becoming a sustainable and smart city.
Speaking at the closing of Taiping’s 150th celebrations at Dataran Warisan yesterday, Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said collaboration between the council, local community, and private sector was key to achieving this vision.
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MonJan062025
IN: IIT-Kharagpur Study Highlights Financial Crisis in Smart Cities’ ICCCs, Offers Solutions
*IIT-Kharagpur has raised significant concerns about the financial sustainability of Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) in India’s 100 smart cities. These centres, which serve as the nerve hubs for city operations, are facing a critical funding crisis as state governments and municipalities have not been allocating enough financial resources for their maintenance and operation. The study underscores how this financial shortfall could hamper the effective functioning of smart cities and hinder the goals set by the Smart City Mission.*
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SunJan052025
Thailand gears up toward full-scale cloud government next year
Top exec says NT ready to facilitate the transition
National Telecommunications Plc (NT) is preparing to expand its support for government agencies transitioning their systems to cloud platforms under the "Go Cloud First" policy of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, which aims to migrate all government systems to the cloud by next year.
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SatJan042025
IN: Smart Cities infra helps solve crime, improve school enrollment: Studies
93 cities across India have installed over 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency call boxes with real-time monitoring systems
Integration of surveillance systems under Smart Cities Mission (SCM) with police operations has enhanced evidence-based policing and the introduction of smart classrooms has led to an increase in overall enrolment in schools, two separate reports have said.
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SatJan042025
Public Safety Solution for Smart City Market: Revolutionizing Urban Security with Advanced Technologies
Introduction
Public safety solutions for smart cities encompass a range of technologies designed to enhance security, manage emergencies, and improve the quality of urban living. These solutions integrate Internet of Things (IoT) devices, advanced data analytics, and real-time communication systems to monitor and respond to various urban challenges effectively. Technologies like autonomous drones, intelligent lighting, and smart traffic management sensors play crucial roles. They provide enhanced situational awareness, improve emergency response times, and help reduce crime rates, ultimately fostering a safer urban environment.
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SatJan042025
PH: From smart homes to smart cities
Future-ready homes and cities will soon dominate the country’s urban landscape
In response to the growing Filipino homebuyers’ demand for convenience, energy efficiency, and security, real estate developers are now building smart homes that fit a modern lifestyle. These home units are provided with a setup where appliances and devices are controlled remotely via smartphones or voice assistants, provide enhanced security, help reduce energy consumption, and improve the overall living experience.
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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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IfG.CC: eGovernment-Infobrief Oktober 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".
Diesen Infobrief können Sie sich auch online direkt auf unserer Website unter diesem Link anschauen:
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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:
http://www.ifgcc.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32135
Past editions of the eGovernment Infoletter are available at 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 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 02.09.: Abschlussbericht des Modellversuchs „Vernetzte Verwaltung“ liegt vor
A.2 Toulouse, Frankreich, 08.-10.09.: Konferenz der European Group of Public Administration (EGPA)
A.3 Tallinn, Estland, 09.-10.09.: EGOPRISE-Projekttreffen
A.4 Berlin, 10.09., Preisverleihung 10. eGovernment-Wettbewerb von BearingPoint und Cisco
A.5 ISPRAT-Forschungsprojekt: Wandel von Kompetenzen durch IT
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
P.1 Ankündigung: 4. Auflage des Handbuch zur Verwaltungsreform erscheint
1.3 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Universität Salzburg, Österreich, 13.09.2010: IfG.CC bietet Public-Management-Kurs für Führungskräfte an
V.2 BTU Cottbus, 22.-23.09.: Vortrag bei der 11. DINI-Jahrestagung 2010 "Prozesse – Dienste – Mobilität"
V.3 Berlin, 23.09.: Vortrag auf der Klausurtagung des IT-Planungsrates
V.4 Speyer, 13.-15.10.2010: Tagung „Verwaltungsmodernisierung – Bilanz und Perspektiven“ an der Deutschen Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer
V.5 Bonn, 11.-12.11.2010: "e-motion 2010 - Stadtentwicklung und IuK-Technologien“
1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen / Conferences supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Berlin, 01.10.2010: IFGCC unterstützt die Konferenz "Zehn Jahre eGovernment-Memorandum"
K.2 Dublin, Irland, 11.-13.04.2011: 15th IRSPM Conference 2011
1.5 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats: IKT in Entwicklungsländern (ICT4D) / Key Issue of the Month: ICT for Development (ICT4D)
2.1 Kenya: Time to automate business registration processes
2.2 Namibia: Digitisation: a catalyst to development
2.3 Zentralafrika: Breitband kostet drei Jahresgehälter
2.4 African goverments lagging behind in ICT
2.5 India connects African schools and hospitals
3. eGovernment in der deutschen Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg / eGovernment in the German Berlin-Brandenburg capital region
3.1 Brandenburg: Elektronischer Bürgerservice 'Maerker' siegt beim bundesweiten E-Government-Wettbewerb
3.2 Berlin-Brandenburg: Der Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg rüstet für 2011 auf das bequemere E-Ticket um
4. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
4.1 Saxony-Anhalt: Stroke telemedicine network expanded
4.2 Rheinland-Pfalz: Behördenrufnummer 115 jetzt auch in Rheinland-Pfalz erreichbar
4.3 Deutschland: IT-Modernisierung in der Bundeswehr immer noch umstritten
4.4 Deutschland: Gesundheitswesen investiert in IT
4.5 Deutschland verliert bei Breitband den Anschluss, Studie
4.6 Deutschland: IT-Planungsrat beschließt Nationale E-Government Strategie
5. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
5.1 Österreich: Digitale Signatur wird durch Handy zum Kinderspiel
5.2 Romania: Implementation of the platform for integrating eGov services in National Electronic System
5.3 Albania initiates telemedicine project
5.4 England moving away from national IT program
5.5 Finland: Jobs in local government - Single recruitment service online
5.6 Czech Republic: eHealth breaks a record - eHealth records system now counts 2 million users
6. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
6.1 Malaysia: Transforming rural areas into e-society via ICT
6.2 China: Hong Kong: Governments still 'wait and see' for Web 2.0
6.3 India Launches Universal ID System with Biometrics
6.4 Australia spends over $1.4bn on e-health
6.5 U.S. military takes cloud computing to Afghanistan
6.6 Vietnam: Government promotes e-bidding
7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
7.1 03.-05.10., London, United Kingdom: Healthcare IT Exchange 2010
7.2 13.-15.10., Tallinn, Estonia: eHealth Tallinn 2010 Conference
7.3 19.-21.10., Las Vegas, USA: Mobile Health Expo 2010
7.4 25.-28.10., Beijing, China: ICEGOV2010
7.5 27.-28.10., Berlin, Deutschland: Fachmesse und Kongress "MODERNER STAAT 2010"
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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 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 02.09.: Abschlussbericht des Modellversuchs „Vernetzte Verwaltung“ liegt vor
Auf dem 11. ÖV-Symposium NRW am 02.09. in Dortmund wurde der Abschlussbericht zum Modellversuch „Vernetzte Verwaltung“ der Fachöffentlichkeit vorgestellt, bei dem das IfG.CC die wissenschaftliche Begleitung wahrgenommen hat. In dem Bericht werden die Verläufe und Ergebnisse der Projekte „Finanzzentrum Baumberge“, „Servicestelle Personal beim Kreis Warendorf“, „Shared Service Center digitale Postbearbeitung“, und „Vernetzte Verwaltung Nordlippe“ dokumentiert. Aufgabe des IfG.CC war es, aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht die einzelnen Projekte sowie das Gesamtprojekt zu beurteilen. Dafür wurden die Projekte entlang des Projektverlaufs betrachtet, um nicht nur das Ergebnis, sondern auch den Weg der Umsetzung zu analysieren.
Ziel des Modellversuchs war es, neue Formen der interkommunalen Zusammenarbeit auf der Basis der heutigen informationstechnischen Möglichkeiten zu erproben und dadurch neue Formen einer wirtschaftlicheren und bürgerorientierteren öffentlichen Leistungserbringung zu realisieren. Das Projekt begann im Juni 2007 mit einem Interessensbekundungsverfahren und endete im Juni 2010.
Mit dem vorliegenden Abschlussbericht ist die Arbeit des IfG.CC, das die Umsetzung der Projekte im Auftrag des dortigen Ministeriums des Innern und von d-NRW seit mehreren Jahren begleitet hatte, abgeschlossen.
Der Projektbericht steht hier zum Download bereit: http://www.d-nrw.de/aktuelles/item/147-abschlussbericht-vernetzte-verwaltung.
Für ausführliche Informationen zum Projekt wenden Sie sich bitte an Katrin Walter (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
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A.2 Toulouse, Frankreich, 08.-10.09.: Konferenz der European Group of Public Administration (EGPA)
Vom 08.-10.09. fand in Toulouse (Frankreich) die alljährliche Konferenz der European Group for Public Management (EGPA) statt. Das IfG.CC war vertreten durch Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, der ein Paper zusammen mit Prof. Klaus Lenk zu Problemen bei der Umsetzung von ebenenübergreifenden eGovernment-Projekten vorstellte.
Forschungsfrage war, warum innovative vernetzte Verwaltungslösungen, wie der Einheitliche Ansprechpartner oder Shared Services, sich nur langsam durchsetzen bzw. scheitern. Zur Erklärung wurde ein Innovationsmodell verwendet, das aus mehreren Phasen (Initiierung, Konzeption, Implementation, Routinisierung) besteht, in denen verschiedene Akteure mit verschiedenen Interessen und Einstellungen aufeinandertreffen. Gleichzeitig sollte überprüft werden, ob sich dieses Modell generell zur Erklärung von Projektergebnissen eignet. Nach diesem Modell sind die Umsetzung und das Ergebnis eines Projekts abhängig von den Akteurskonstellationen, die sich in den einzelnen Arenen unterscheiden können. Neben der Akteursperspektive sind auch institutionelle Aspekte zu berücksichtigen, damit ein Projekt ein Erfolg hat.
Das IfG.CC zählt zu den wenigen deutschsprachigen wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen, die sich seit Jahren regelmäßig an der internationalen akademischen Diskussion zur Verwaltungsmodernisierung und eGovernment beteiligen, wofür sich im Rahmen der European Group of Public Administration (EGPA) jährlich Wissenschaftler aus ganz Europa treffen.
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A.3 Tallinn, Estland, 09.-10.09.: EGOPRISE-Projekttreffen
Im Rahmen des 2. Projekttreffens des Projektes „Egoprise“ hielt Friederike Thessel, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin des IfG.CC einen Vortrag zum Thema „Modellierung von Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“. Darin stellte sie die am IfG.CC entwickelte Methode zur Identifizierung und Priorisierung von Prozessketten sowie zur Prozessmodellierung vor. Mit dem Vortrag sollte die in den nächsten Monaten anstehende Projektarbeit thematisch vorbereitet werden.
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 soll kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen der Zugang zum Arbeitsmarkt im Ostseeraum 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“.
Aufgabe des IfG.CC ist, die Projektpartner mit seiner Prozess- und eGovernment-Expertise zu unterstützen.
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A.4 Berlin, 10.09., Preisverleihung 10. eGovernment-Wettbewerb von BearingPoint und Cisco
Am 10.09. wurden im Rahmen des diesjährigen Ministerialkongresses die Preise an die Gewinner des 10. eGovernment-Wettbewerbs überreicht, der jährlich von Bearing Point und Cisco unter der Schirmherrschaft des Bundesinnenministeriums ausgerichtet wird.
Als Jurymitglied übergab Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan den Preis in der Kategorie „Modernste Verwaltung“ an das Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA). Die Jury begründete ihre Entscheidung damit, dass es das BVA in den letzten Jahren in hervorragender Weise geschafft hat, sich zu einem kompetenten Dienstleister zu entwickeln. Zu nennen sind diverse Shared Services und der Aufbau diverser Dienstleistungszentren, das BIT oder auch das Deutsche Verwaltungsdiensteverzeichnis. Letzteres wurde auch international ausgezeichnet. Dabei ist es dem BVA – im Unterschied zu vielen anderen Modernisierungsvorhaben – auch gelungen, die Organisation und die Mitarbeiter in entsprechender Weise einzubinden. Personalentwicklung, internes Wissensmanagement, Qualitätsmanagement und Controlling sind nur einige Punkte, die zu einer modernen Bundesverwaltung beigetragen haben. Mit dieser Gesamtausrichtung ist das BVA Vorbild für viele Landesverwaltungsämter, aber auch für kommunale Einrichtungen geworden. Die Existenz des BVA als moderner Dienstleister hat auch eine nicht zu unterschätzende gesamtstrategische Bedeutung für die öffentliche Verwaltung. Sie trägt wesentlich zum Kompetenzerhalt und zur Qualitätssicherung im öffentlichen Sektor bei und sorgt durch seine Arbeit für mehr Wettbewerb auf dem Markt für Dienstleistungen bei Behörden. Es kommt nun darauf an, dass die diversen Reformmaßnahmen auch zu einem Kulturwandel führen, so dass die neuen Modernisierungsansätze von den Beschäftigten innerhalb wie außerhalb des BVA gelebt werden.
Weitere Preisträger waren u.a. das Brandenburgische Innenministerium in der Kategorie „Innovativstes eGovernment-Projekt für gesellschaftliche Lösungen“ mit dem Portal Maerker Brandenburg und die Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport mit der IT-Umsetzung der EU-Dienstleitungsrichtlinie.
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A.5 ISPRAT-Forschungsprojekt: Wandel von Kompetenzen durch IT
Mitte September hat das Forschungsprojekt „eKompetenzen“ begonnen. Ausgeführt wird das Projekt von der Deutschen Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften (DHV) in Speyer, Prof. Dr. Hill und dem IfG.CC. Die Finanzierung erfolgt durch das ISPRAT-Institut.
Das einjährige Forschungsprojekt hat vor dem Hintergrund des verstärkten IT-Einsatzes zum Ziel zu untersuchen, inwieweit sich die Arbeitsorganisation und damit zusammenhängend Kompetenzanforderungen bereits verändert haben und zukünftige Anforderungen zu bestimmen. Ausgangshypothese ist, dass es heute bereits massive Änderungen der Arbeitsorganisation im öffentlichen Dienst gibt, die im hohem Maße das Denken und Handeln der Mitarbeiter verändert haben, was jedoch weitestgehend unerforscht ist. Insbesondere verlaufen Leistungsprozesse zunehmend arbeitsteilig und organisationsübergreifend in vernetzten Arbeitsformen. Daneben richtet sich der Untersuchungsfokus auch auf die Fähigkeiten, die neuen Strukturen – insbesondere vernetzte Verwaltungsstrukturen, die auf IT basieren – einzuführen. Um neue Kompetenzen hinreichend konkret ermitteln zu können, ist ein Methoden-Mix erforderlich. Geplant sind Fallstudienanalysen und Experteninterviews. Diese methodischen Ansätze bilden die Basis für eine strukturierte Ableitung eines eGovernment-Kompetenzrahmens. Folgende Fälle sollen im Hinblick auf Kompetenzänderungen näher untersucht werden: die Arbeit in einem D115-Call-Center, in einem Shared Service Center und die Arbeit mit einem Wiki. Ziel ist es, herauszufinden, welche „eTransformationskompetenz“ zukünftig in der Verwaltung erforderlich ist.
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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P.1 Ankündigung: 4. Auflage des Handbuch zur Verwaltungsreform erscheint
Demnächst wird die vierte Auflage des Handbuchs zur Verwaltungsreform im VS Verlag erscheinen, das von Bernhard Blanke, Stephan von Bandemer, Frank Nullmeier und Göttrik Wewer herausgegeben wird. Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan hat dafür den Beitrag zum Stichwort „Informatisierung“ verfasst.
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1.3 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Universität Salzburg, Österreich, 13.09.2010: IfG.CC bietet Public-Management-Kurs für Führungskräfte an
Das IfG.CC führte am 13.09.2010 im Executive Masterprogramm der University of Salzburg Business School (SMBS) den Kurs „Einführung in Public Management“ für Führungskräfte durch.
Nach der fachlich-begrifflichen Einordnung von Public Management, in der u.a. das veränderte Staatsverständnis und die Kernansätze des (New) Public Management vermittelt wurden, wurden die theoretisch-konzeptionellen Grundlagen gelegt. In diesem Bereich wurden ausgewählte Modelle zum Verstehen öffentlicher Leistungserbringung mit Bezug zu Public Management diskutiert und grundlegende theoretische Bezüge hergestellt. Im dritten Teil der Veranstaltung wurden anhand von Fallstudien die Kernansätze vertieft, mit ausgewählten Instrumenten verbunden und in einen Anwendungskontext gesetzt. Im letzten Teil ging es um neuere Entwicklungen/Ansätze, wie Public Governance und eGovernment und ihre Bezüge zu Public Management.
Das Salzburger Masterprogramm ist berufsbegleitend und vermittelt aktuelle Führungskompetenzen und Management-Tools zur Bewältigung gegenwärtiger Herausforderungen im öffentlichen Sektor. Die Teilnehmer des Masterkurses arbeiten v.a. in verschiedenen österreichischen Bundesministerien.
Das IfG.CC bietet bereits seit einigen Jahren unterschiedliche Masterkurse auf hohem Niveau an, in denen Forschungsergebnisse und eGovernment-Wissen für angehende Führungskräfte in der gebotenen reflektiv-kritischen Form vermittelt werden.
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V.2 BTU Cottbus, 22.-23.09.: Vortrag bei der 11. DINI-Jahrestagung 2010 "Prozesse – Dienste – Mobilität
Vom 22.-23.09. fand an der BTU Cottbus die 11. DINI-Jahrestagung statt. Michael Hüllen vom Ministerium des Innern des Landes Brandenburg stellte in einer Keynote mit dem Titel „Prozessmanagement als Herausforderung im Kontext der Modernisierung der Verwaltung des Landes Brandenburg“ u.a. 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, an dessen Konzeption das IfG.CC auch maßgeblich beteiligt war. Im Rahmen des Projekts soll in der Flughafenregion Berlin-Brandenburg International (BBI) eine neue Qualität der Interaktion zwischen den dort ansässigen Unternehmen und den Stellen der öffentlichen Verwaltung etabliert werden.
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V.3 Berlin, 23.09.: Vortrag auf der Klausurtagung des IT-Planungsrates
Am 23.09. fand eine Klausurtagung des am 01.04.2010 neu gegründeten IT-Planungsrates statt, auf der die Erwartungen, aber auch die Möglichkeiten für eine Zusammenarbeit des Rates mit der Wissenschaft, der Politik und Verwaltung sowie der Wirtschaft diskutiert und erörtert wurden. Das IfG.CC, vertreten durch Prof. Tino Schuppan, stellte Erwartungen und mögliche Aufgaben aus Sicht der Wissenschaft vor.
Die Aufgaben des IT-Planungsrats können aus fachlichen eGovernment-Anforderungen und internationalen Entwicklungen abgeleitet werden. Im Bereich der strategischen Ausrichtung schlug das IfG.CC vor, eine Zukunftskonzeption „Föderales eGovernment Deutschland“ zu entwickeln, um ein Modell zu haben, mit dem ohne Beeinträchtigung der hoheitlichen Arbeitsteilung und unter Beibehaltung föderaler Handlungsspielräume die Potenziale von eGovernment genutzt werden können. Weitere Handlungsanforderungen liegen im Bereich der Umsetzung, da bisher weitestgehend unklar ist, welche Voraussetzungen erfüllt sein müssen, um ebenenübergreifende Projekte erfolgreich zu einzuführen. Hierfür sollte der IT-Planungsrat so genannte eTransformationskompetenzen ermitteln und vermitteln und Begleitforschung zum Management vernetzter eGovernment-Projekte initiieren. Weiterhin könnte der IT-Planungsrat aufgrund seiner zentralen Funktion potenziell „exportfähige eGovernment-Güter“, wie SAGA, D115 oder DE-Mail, international vermarkten. Ebenso wichtig ist es, die internationale eGovernment-Entwicklung zu beobachten und systematisch im Hinblick auf die Verwertbarkeit für Deutschland auszuwerten. Denn seit einigen Jahren ist eGovernment selbst zum Objekt der Globalisierung geworden, wie Länder wie Südkorea oder Singapur zeigen, die ihre eGovernment-Ansätze massiv vermarkten und exportieren.
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V.4 Speyer, 13.-15.10.2010: Tagung „Verwaltungsmodernisierung – Bilanz und Perspektiven“ an der Deutschen Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer
Vom 13.-15.10. findet an der DHV Speyer unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Hermann Hill die jährliche Tagung zur Verwaltungsmodernisierung, diesmal unter der Überschrift „Bilanz und Perspektiven“ statt. Hintergrund ist, dass Finanzkrise und Schuldenbremse es erfordern, Verwaltung neu zu definieren. Eine Fortschreibung alter Konzepte unter etwas verschärften Bedingungen reicht nicht mehr aus. Ein struktureller Neuanfang und eine grundlegende Neuorientierung sind dazu erforderlich.
Der wissenschaftliche Direktor des IfG.CC, Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, hält im Rahmen dieser Tagung am 13.10. einen Vortrag über eKompetenzen.
Fokus des ersten Tages bilden Trends und Perspektiven der Verwaltung 2020. Diskutiert werden Themen wie „Neues Regierungsprogramm zur Verwaltungsmodernisierung“ und „Open Government“ werden. Schwerpunkte des zweiten Tages bilden die Themenbereiche „Finanzen“ mit Vorträgen von Verantwortlichen aus den Ministerien in Niedersachsen und Hessen sowie „Personal“ mit Vorträgen zur Personalentwicklung in Zeiten knapper Kassen und geeigneter Personalentwicklungskonzepte. Organisations- und Servicekonzepte stehen am letzten Tag auf der Agenda. Hier gibt es u.a. einen Praxisbericht zu Shared Services aus dem Bundesministerium des Innern.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.dhv-speyer.de/hill/Tagungen/Tagungen-2010/Verw.-Mod/Programm.pdf
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V.5 Bonn, 11.-12.11.2010: "e-motion 2010 - Stadtentwicklung und IuK-Technologien“
Vom 11.-12.11. findet zum dritten Mal die Tagung "e-motion – Stadtentwicklung und IuK-Technologien" im Haus der Deutschen Welle in Bonn statt. In diesem Jahr steht der Zusammenhang zwischen Wirtschaft, neuen Technologien und Stadtentwicklung im Mittelpunkt der Tagung.
Die Konferenz ist Teil der wissenschaftlichen Begleitforschung des Deutschen Telekom Projekts „T-City“ in Friedrichshafen, in die das IfG.CC von Beginn an eingebunden ist. Im Rahmen dieser Konferenz geht es darum zu klären, welche Auswirkungen breitbandige IuK-Technologien auf die Lebensqualität für die Menschen und die Standortqualität für die Unternehmen haben. Räumliche und gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen dieser Technologien in verschiedenen Städten und Anwendungsbereichen stehen im Mittelpunkt der Tagung. Mit der Konferenz „e-motion 2010“ wird in diesem Jahr der Bereich Zukunft von Wirtschaft und Arbeit vertieft. Die neuen Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien eröffnen Standortfreiheiten für wirtschaftliche Aktivitäten, z.B. Online-Einkauf von zuhause, innovative Konzepte für die Abwicklung des Güterverkehrs oder „mobile“ Arbeitsorganisation.
Am ersten Tag werden die Themen im Rahmen von Impulsvorträgen von Wissenschaftlern und Praktikern behandelt und am zweiten Tag vertiefend in drei Workshops diskutiert.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http:// www.e-motion2010.de
http://www.twitter.com/forschung_tcity
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1.4 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen / Conferences supported by the IfG.CC
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K.1 Berlin, 01.10.2010: IFGCC unterstützt Konferenz "Zehn Jahre eGovernment-Memorandum"
Das IfG.CC unterstützt die Konferenz "Zehn Jahre Memorandum 'Electronic Government als Schlüssel zur Modernisierung von Staat und Verwaltung'" am 01.10.2010 in Berlin.
Die Veranstaltung wird gemeinsam mit dem Hochschulkolleg E-Government der Alcatel-Lucent-Stiftung, des Fachausschusses Verwaltungsinformatik der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. und der Informationstechnischen Gesellschaft im VDE durchgeführt.
Im September 2000 wurde unter der wissenschaftlichen Leitung von Prof. Dr. Klaus Lenk das Memorandum „Electronic Government als Schlüssel zur Modernisierung von Staat und Verwaltung“ in Berlin der Fachöffentlichkeit und der Bundesregierung vorgestellt. Mit diesem vom Fachausschuss Verwaltungsinformatik der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. und der Informationstechnischen Gesellschaft im VDE erarbeiteten und von über 80 Fachleuten unterzeichneten Text wurde eine programmatische Aussage über die Chancen einer durchgreifenden Modernisierung von Staat und Gesellschaft mit E-Government getroffen. 2005 wurden mit einem Forschungsmemorandum des Fachausschusses Verwaltungsinformatik der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (Koordinator: Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, IfG.CC Potsdam) die nötigen wissenschaftlichen Vorarbeiten für dieses Modernisierungsprogramm eingefordert.
Die Konferenz wird in einer Zusammenschau von Verwaltungsmodernisierung und E-Government Bilanz ziehen über die inzwischen erreichten Erfolge. Vor allem aber wird sie im Sinne eines „Rückblicks nach vorn“ die nunmehr anstehenden Veränderungen umreißen und Aufgaben für das kommende Jahrzehnt formulieren. Wenn auch die anspruchsvollen Ziele des Memorandums im vergangenen Jahrzehnt nur teilweise erreicht werden konnten, sind inzwischen doch wichtige Weichen für eine „E-Transformation“ des öffentlichen Sektors gestellt. Eine grundlegende Besinnung auf die Reformnotwendigkeiten des kommenden Jahrzehnts wird damit erforderlich.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.stiftungaktuell.de/files/_610_programm_zehn_jahre_memo_e-gov_1.pdf
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K.2 Dublin, Irland, 11.-13.04.2011: 15th IRSPM Conference 2011
Seit vier Jahren unterstützt das IfG.CC das eGovernment Panel der IRSPM.
Vom 13. bis 15.04.2011 findet in Dublin/Irland das 15. Forschungssymposium der "International Research Society for Public Management" (IRSPM) zum Thema "Value, Innovation and Partnership" statt. Wie bereits in den vergangenen Jahren wird Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan zusammen mit Prof. Miriam Lips (Professor für eGovernment, Victoria University of Wellington, Neuseeland) den Panel Track zu eGovernment leiten, das in diesem Jahr unter der Überschrift "E-Government, Public Sector Reform and Innovation" steht.
Panel-Beiträge können u.a. zu folgenden Themenbereichen eingereicht werden: Strategies for ICT-enabled public sector reform; Managing institutional change related to e-Government initiatives; Joined-Up Government and network management. Detaillierte Informationen zum Panel finden Sie hier: http://irspm2011.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Panel-4.pdf.
Abstracts für Konferenzbeiträge sind bis zum 08. Oktober 2010 einzureichen. Bitte senden Sie die Abstracts an Prof. Miriam Lips (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) oder Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://irspm2011.com
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1.5 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.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
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: IKT in Entwicklungsländern (ICT4D) / Key Issue of the Month: ICT for Development (ICT4D)
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Vom 20.-22.09. fand zum Auftakt der 65. UN-Generalversammlung in New York ein Millenniumsgipfel statt, auf dem zehn Jahre nach ihrem Beschluss eine Zwischenbilanz zur Umsetzung der Millennium-Entwicklungsziele gezogen wurde.
Im September 2000 verabschiedeten 189 Mitgliedstaaten der Vereinten Nationen mit der Millenniumserklärung einen Katalog grundsätzlicher, verpflichtender Zielsetzungen für alle UN-Mitgliedstaaten. Dieser Katalog beinhaltet acht Millennium-Entwicklungsziele (Millennium Development Goals), die bis zum Jahr 2015 umgesetzt werden sollen. Die Lebensbedingungen auf der Welt sollen grundlegend verbessert werden. U.a. sollen Hunger und Armut bekämpft, die Gesundheitsversorgung verbessert, die Schulbildung gefördert und globale Partnerschaften zur industriellen und gesellschaftlichen Entwicklung forciert werden.
Die Bilanz bei der Erreichung der acht Millenniums-Ziele fiel sehr unterschiedlich aus. Vor allem bei der Armutsbekämpfung ist die Weltgemeinschaft nicht so weit vorangekommen wie geplant. Der Anteil der Menschen in Entwicklungsländern, die mit weniger als 1,25 US-Dollar am Tag auskommen müssen, liegt noch bei 27 Prozent. Die Gesundheitsversorgung konnte hingegen deutlich verbessert werden. So haben 2008 bspw. zehnmal mehr HIV-Infizierte moderne Medikamente bekommen als noch fünf Jahre zuvor.
Der Einsatz neuer Technologien, insbesondere von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien kann die Umsetzung der Millenniumsziele in den Entwicklungsländern unterstützen. Unter dem Begriff ICT4D (ICT for Development) wird die Erforschung von Wirkungen und Potenzialen des IT-Einsatzes und E-Government in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern verstanden. Ein Schwerpunkt bei ICT4D ist die Frage, unter welchen Bedingungen IT-Anwendungen zur Armutsreduzierung beitragen können.
In dieser Ausgabe des Infobriefs geben wir anhand ausgewählter Meldungen aus Entwicklungsländern einen Überblick, wie der Einsatz von IT Entwicklungen in den Bereichen Gesundheit, Bildung und Industrie unterstützen kann. Es wird aber auch deutlich, welche Defizite es noch gibt bzw. wo in den kommenden Jahren erhöhter Handlungsbedarf besteht.
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2.1 Kenya: Time to automate business registration processes
Many entrepreneurs have shared stories of the frustration they encountered in registering their businesses in Kenya. While this is partly due to their own ignorance of the steps required, it is also due to the numerous processes that one has to go through.
In Doing Business in Kenya 2009 report, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation says it requires 12 procedures, 34 days, and costs 36.48 per cent gross national income per capita to register a company in Kenya. This is the minimum days that one spends if you are visiting the government agencies for the first time, all information is readily available and that the various officials that are to help you through the registration process worked without the debilitating effects of corruption. Most of these procedures require more than one physical visit to the relevant offices.
Internet and mobile technology can be used to cut down on some of these procedures. For example, searching for a business name can be done through the Internet and mobile phone. Payment of registration fees can also be done online via debit or credit cards or via the popular mobile payment services. You can also get a notification for collection of the business certificate via mobile or through your e-mail. These three steps alone would significantly reduce the headache and time one spends going to the registry.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31752&Itemid=93
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2.2 Namibia: Digitisation: a catalyst to development
Rapid digitisation is necessary and imperative in Namibia to promote the pace of socio economic development and improve many areas of the society. This is because digital usage has the potential of revolutionising communication activities and media, creating better business opportunities, redefining national values and place Namibia on the map of the digitally compliant world.
Namibia needs to shift gears in order to justify her existence in the changing information sharing environment within the country and to the world at all levels. I do encourage and support the numerous policies, initiatives and incentives by the government towards the creation of a virile enabling environment for the growth of the local ICT industry. I implore the government to focus on capacity building at all levels, policy and regulatory environments, infrastructures, human resources, development of local content and services of digitization.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31848&Itemid=93
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2.3 Zentralafrika: Breitband kostet drei Jahresgehälter
Mobiltelefonie und Internet haben das Leben in Afrika revolutioniert. Der Zugang zu Breitbandtechnologien ist in afrikanischen Ländern am teuersten. Verglichen mit dem Einkommen kostet ein Monat Breitband laut aktuellen UN-Zahlen in der Zentralafrikanischen Republik mehr als drei durchschnittliche Jahresgehälter. Mit Äthiopien, Malawi, Guinea und Niger führen weitere afrikanische Staaten die Liste an. Zum Vergleich: In den USA müssen Leute gerade einmal 0,5 Prozent ihres Monatsgehalts für einen Breitbandzugang ausgeben. In den meisten europäischen Ländern liegen die Kosten nur unweit höher.
Während traditionelle Entwicklungsarbeit sich seit jeher auf die Sicherung von Grundbedürfnissen wie den Zugang zu Nahrungsmitteln, sauberem Wasser, Medikamenten sowie freier Bildung konzentrierte, haben bereits viele Helfer das Potenzial von neuen Technologien zur Verbesserung der allgemeinen Lebensbedingungen erkannt. "Abgesehen von akuten Katastrophensituationen ist das keine Frage von entweder oder. Wie der Erfolg der Mobiltelefonie in Afrika eindrücklich zeigt, ist die Kommunikation wie Essen und Trinken in der Bedürfnispyramiden ganz weit unten angesiedelt", sagt Florian Sturm, Mitgründer der Non-Profit-Organisation ICT4D.at.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31940&Itemid=93
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2.4 African goverments lagging behind in ICT
Imported social and economic programmes have failed to enhance African countries' rate of industrialisation and there is need to realign present local policies with regards to ICT-driven strategies. This came out of the ongoing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Africa conference in Harare.
African countries have seen decades of imposed structural adjustment policies that have failed to raise industrialisation levels on the continent. In view of the 2007 global financial crunch, whose effects are still being felt today. There is widespread dissatisfaction with the outcomes of extensively liberalised markets.
Zimbabwe Open University Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Gabriel Kabanda noted a disparity between foreign-initiated development schemes and the requirements of the emerging markets, and instead proposed local initiatives based on appropriate technologies. 'Many donor-driven initiatives that excluded both policy-formulation frameworks and sustainable capacity building have not brought meaningful development in these African countries.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31949&Itemid=93
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2.5 India connects African schools and hospitals
The quality of African education and health care is expected to improve following the inauguration of the second phase of the pan-African e-network project.
The Indian government is moving to connect African Union countries with a satellite and fiber-optic network to enable the sharing of India's expertise in education and health care.
"With this project, we hope to get quality education from India since a lecturer can stand in India and deliver a lecture to students at not only Makerere University, but to other universities in Africa," Sam Kutesa, Uganda's foreign affairs minister, said after the launch of the project in the country.
Kutesa noted that the project has the capacity to deliver high-quality video footage of surgery taking place at a hospital in India. He said that not only can doctors in India guide physicians at hospitals in Uganda or any of the participating countries, but that medical students can also use the facility as a learning tool.
This first phase of the project started in February 2009 and covered 11 countries. The project is being implemented in 47 African countries and has been completed in 34 countries.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31966&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32034&Itemid=93
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3. eGovernment in der deutschen Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg / eGovernment in the German Berlin-Brandenburg capital region
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3.1 Brandenburg: Elektronischer Bürgerservice 'Maerker' siegt beim bundesweiten E-Government-Wettbewerb
Der vom Innenministerium und Brandenburgs Städte- und Gemeindebund initiierte elektronische Bürgerservice ‚Maerker Brandenburg’ ist in diesem Jahr das bundesweit „innovativste eGovernment-Projekt für gesellschaftliche Lösungen“. Die Projektverantwortlichen wurden in Berlin für den Sieg von ‚Maerker’ in der entsprechenden Kategorie des 10. E-Government-Wettbewerbs für Bundes-, Landes- und Kommunalverwaltungen geehrt, der von den IT-Firmen BearingPoint und Cisco ausgerichtet wird. Schirmherr des Wettbewerbs ist Bundesinnenminister Thomas de Maizière.
Mit ‚Maerker’ können Bürger seit einem Jahr in den inzwischen 26 teilnehmenden brandenburgischen Kommunen per Mausklick auf Ordnungsmängel aufmerksam machen und deren Abstellung verfolgen. Über 2.300 Maerker-Hinweise gingen so bisher über das Internet bei den beteiligten Kommunen ein.
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3.2 Berlin-Brandenburg: Der Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg rüstet für 2011 auf das bequemere E-Ticket um
Zeitfahrkarten aus Papier gehören in Berlin und Brandenburg bald der Vergangenheit an. Eine Chipkarte (E-Ticket) soll sie ersetzen. Ein festes oder mobiles Lesegerät kontrolliert dann die Gültigkeit. Bei Verlust kann der elektronische Fahrschein schnell gesperrt und ersetzt werden, verspricht der Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB). Er ist fälschungssicher und kann mehrere Jahre verwendet werden. So sparen sich die Betriebe den oft üblichen Druck und Versand von Wertmarken. Und wer sein Ticket mal zu Hause vergessen hat, kann im System gefunden werden.
Die Umstellung auf die neue Technik erfolgt schrittweise. Mit der Einführung der E-Tickets rechnet der VBB „im Jahr 2011“ und relativiert die Aussage der Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, die den Start der neuen Technik für April 2011 angekündigt hatte. Aufgrund der hohen Anzahl der Verkehrsunternehmen sei der Beratungsbedarf sehr hoch.
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4. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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4.1 Saxony-Anhalt: Stroke telemedicine network expanded
The first stroke telemedicine network in Saxony-Anhalt located at the Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg expanded significantly, connecting the Bernburg Hospital with the Stroke Centre of the University Hospital. During a ceremony that took place at the Bernburg hospital both the project and the innovative technology were presented to medical staff, representatives of the city, health insurance staff and guests.
In the framework of the Telemedical Acute Stroke Care (TASC) research project, interdisciplinary staff consisting of economists, engineers and medical professionals in workable business models and in advanced telemedicine technologies is working to improve the healthcare provided to acute stroke patients. The research project is based at the Entrepreneurship Centre of the University Magdeburg and is carried out in cooperation with the Department of Medical Telematics and Medical Technology of the University, the Department of Neurology, the Stroke Unit and the Department of Neuroradiology at the University Hospital of Magdeburg.
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4.2 Rheinland-Pfalz: Behördenrufnummer 115 jetzt auch in Rheinland-Pfalz erreichbar
Ab dem 1. September 2010 kann die einheitliche Behördenrufnummer 115 auch in Rheinland-Pfalz gewählt werden: Die Stadt Trier und der Kreis Trier-Saarburg schalten die 115 für ihre Bürgerinnen und Bürger frei. Schon bald sollen weitere rheinland-pfälzische Kommunen folgen. Insbesondere Koblenz und Mainz interessieren sich für eine Teilnahme an dem Projekt.
Auch in Nordrhein-Westfalen wird der Kreis der D115-Modellregionen erweitert: Nach Remscheid schließt sich nun auch die Stadt Solingen an das D115-Servicecenter in Wuppertal an. Hierzu erklärte die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Informationstechnik, Staatssekretärin Cornelia Rogall-Grothe: "Die Vorteile der einheitlichen Behördenrufnummer 115 überzeugen Bürger und Kommunen. Ein effizienter und professioneller Service gewährleistet schnelle, kompetente und freundliche Auskünfte. Wir haben eine gute Basis für den Ausbau des D115-Verbundes und den geplanten Übergang vom Pilotbetrieb in den Regelbetrieb im Jahr 2011 geschaffen."
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4.3 Deutschland: IT-Modernisierung in der Bundeswehr immer noch umstritten
Das IT-Modernisierungsprojekt der Bundeswehr "Herkules" ist innerhalb der Bundeswehr immer noch umstritten. Dies geht aus einem veröffentlichten Forschungsbericht zur Nutzerzufriedenheit hervor. Über 30.000 Nutzer hatten 2009 an einer entsprechenden Umfrage teilgenommen. Darunter befanden sich 7.000 Nutzer, die bereits mit modernisierten Systemen arbeiten. Erste Ergebnisse waren bereits Ende April bekannt geworden. Demnach hatten 70 Prozent aller Nutzer des teilmodernisierten Systems angegeben, ihre Aufgaben erfüllen zu können. Nur ein Viertel hatte eine verschlechterte Situation beklagt.
Das Modernisierungsprojekt habe in puncto "Ergebnisqualität" von den Bundeswehrangehörigen "positive Noten" erhalten, heißt es in dem Bericht. "Defizite" gebe es bei der Struktur- und Prozessqualität, zum Beispiel gab es Probleme bei der Organisation des Rollouts. Das Projektziel, über Standardisierung und zentralisierte Bewirtschaftung effizienter zu werden, stehe den speziellen Anforderungen der "sehr heterogenen" Dienststellen gegenüber. Der weitere Erfolg des Projekts hänge davon ab, ob die Verantwortlichen den Spagat "nachhaltig" bewältigen können.
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4.4 Deutschland: Gesundheitswesen investiert in IT
Bis 2014 sollen die Investitionen in moderne Informationstechnologien im deutschen Gesundheitswesen von 4,2 Milliarden Euro in diesem Jahr auf 5 Milliarden Euro steigen.
Hauptgrund ist der Druck zu mehr Effizienz, wie der Hightech-Verband BITKOM unter Berufung auf eine aktuelle Studie des Münchener Marktforschungsinstituts Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) berichtet. „Die kontinuierlich steigenden Kosten im deutschen Gesundheitssystem können durch IT-Lösungen deutlich begrenzt oder sogar zurückgefahren werden“, sagte BITKOM-Präsident August-Wilhelm Scheer. „Eine moderne IT hilft gleichzeitig, die medizinische Versorgung zu verbessern und sie entlastet Ärzte und Pflegepersonal von bürokratischen Aufgaben.“
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4.5 Deutschland verliert bei Breitband den Anschluss, Studie
Laut einer Untersuchung von Arthur D. Little verschläft Deutschland die Internet-Zukunft: Nur zwei von 100 Haushalten hatten Ende 2009 die Möglichkeit, ein Glasfasernetz zu nutzen.
Deutschland, aber auch ganz Europa (sechs Prozent), liegen damit deutlich hinter führenden Ländern Asiens wie etwa Korea, wo diese Quote über 40 Prozent beträgt. Klaus von den Hoff, globaler Director der TIME-Practice bei Arthur D. Little, befürchtet durch den zu langsamen Ausbau einen gravierenden Wettbewerbsnachteil. "Die meisten EU-Länder liegen beim Ausbau des Glasfasernetzes im internationalen Vergleich sieben Jahre zurück. Diese Länder, und das gilt auch für Deutschland, fallen dadurch wiederum im internationalen Standort-Wettbewerb zurück", warnt er.
Von den Hoff fordert daher, dass Regulierungsbehörden und Regierungen den Netzausbau bis zur Wohnung (Fibre to the home - FTTH) stärker und proaktiver unterstützen sollten. "In Asien und den USA fördern die Regierungen den Roll-out des Glasfasernetzes dadurch, dass sie unter bestimmten Bedingungen Telekom-Anbieter von der Verpflichtung befreien, ihren Wettbewerbern Zugang zum Glasfasernetz geben zu müssen", so Karim Taga, Managing Director von Arthur D. Little Österreich und Autor der Studie. Solche Maßnahmen wären auch in Europa dringend notwendig, damit bei den modernen, leistungsstarken Kommunikationstechnologien nicht die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit verloren geht.
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4.6 Deutschland: IT-Planungsrat beschließt Nationale E-Government Strategie
Der IT-Planungsrat des Bundes und der Länder hat in Berlin auf seiner dritten Sitzung die Nationale E-Government Strategie beschlossen. Mit dieser haben sich Bund, Länder und Gemeinden zum ersten Mal gemeinsam darauf verständigt haben, wie die elektronische Abwicklung von Verwaltungsangelegenheiten über das Internet weiterentwickelt werden soll.
Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Informationstechnik und Vorsitzende des IT‑Planungsrats, Frau Staatssekretärin Cornelia Rogall-Grothe, zeigte sich zuversichtlich: "Mit der gemeinsamen E-Government Strategie von Bund, Ländern und Gemeinden wird es uns gelingen, bei der von den Bürgern und Unternehmen gleichermaßen erwünschten Erledigung von Behördenangelegenheiten über das Internet schneller voranzukommen."
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5. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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5.1 Österreich: Digitale Signatur wird durch Handy zum Kinderspiel
Das elektronische Signieren von Dokumenten funktioniert in Österreich ab sofort auch ohne Kartenlesegerät und Zusatzsoftware. Lediglich ein freigeschaltetes Mobiltelefon sowie eine Internetverbindung sind notwendig. Möglich macht dies eine neue Funktion in der E-Tresor-Umgebung, die seit Kurzem verfügbar ist. "Unser Ziel ist es, dass alle Bürger, aber auch Unternehmen die Vorteile der Signaturwelt nutzen können, ohne zusätzliche Software oder Hardware installieren zu müssen", erklärt Michael Butz, Geschäftsführer von A-Trust. Für die massentaugliche Verbreitung der elektronischen Signatur sei die Kombination Web-Login plus Handy-Bestätigungscode auf jeden Fall der richtige Weg, ist Butz überzeugt.
Der von A-Trust ins Leben gerufene E-Tresor ist als digitaler Online-Datensafe konzipiert, in dem alle wichtigen Dokumente sicher und verschlüsselt aufbewahrt werden können. Die jeweiligen Daten werden dazu auf gespiegelten Servern im Hochsicherheits-Rechenzentrum von A-Trust gespeichert. Die neue Signier-Funktion ist sowohl über den kostenlosen Basis-Account, als auch den 36 Euro teuren Private-Account nutzbar. In der Gratis-Variante ist der Vorgang allerdings nur fünf Mal durchführbar.
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5.2 Romania: Implementation of the platform for integrating eGov services in National Electronic System
The National Centre 'Digital Romania' (CNRD), the public body affiliated to the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCSI) has started running the project entitled "Platform for the integration of the eGovernment services in the National Electronic System (SEN)" whose purpose is to ensure the necessary conditions for promoting foreign investment in Romania.
The project is co-financed by European Regional Development Fund for a total of RON 20.6 million lei [approx. €4.8 million], of which RON 16.6 million (VAT excluded) [approx. €3.9 million, VAT excluded] will be in the form of a grant. The project will be implemented in Bucharest for a 23-month duration. Its overall objective is to improve the quality of the central government services for citizens, businesses and public institutions.
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5.3 Albania initiates telemedicine project
The Integrated Telemedicine and e-Health Programme in Albania is a two-year, $750,000 project that will establish a National Telemedicine Centre at the Mother Theresa Hospital in Tirana and five Regional Telemedicine Centers.
Albania is working to establish its first National Telemedicine Centre through an USAID-funded project implemented by the International Virtual e-Hospital Foundation.
The programme, which was first established in Kosovo in 2002, is part of a telemedicine network being built in the Balkans. According to USAID, it is "based on the successful model of the Kosovo Telemedicine Programme".
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5.4 England moving away from national IT program
England's National Health Service is effectively ending the National Programme for IT, moving away from a centralized, national strategy for deploying IT to hospitals and clinics across the country in favor of "a more locally-led plural system of procurement," according to a statement released by health minister Simon Burns. The decision is supposed to save 700 million pounds ($1.1 billion), including 200 million pounds ($309 million) from narrowing the scope of a Computer Sciences Corp. contract.
"Improving IT is essential to delivering a patient-centered NHS. But the nationally imposed system is neither necessary nor appropriate to deliver this," Burns said, according to E-Health Insider. "We will allow hospitals to use and develop the IT they already have and add to their environment, either by integrating systems purchased through the national contracts or elsewhere."
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5.5 Finland: Jobs in local government - Single recruitment service online
The KuntaIT unit of the Finnish Ministry of Finance implemented the project for a nationwide solution for the recruitment of staff the municipal and local sector - the Kuntarekry.fi portal has been online since 1 September 2010.
The initiative to develop a joint municipal recruitment service was taken in 2007-2008 by KuntaIT along with several operators who undertook the network development activity. Kuntarekry.fi is under its first production phase and the service will evolve over time. The Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities (AFLRA) has been supporting the project.
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5.6 Czech Republic: eHealth breaks a record - eHealth records system now counts 2 million users
eHealth is undergoing rapid development in the Czech Republic. One in five persons in the region of Bohemia currently takes advantage of the 'IZIP' system of electronic health records (eZk, in Czech). In mid-August 2010, the threshold of 2 million registered users was reached.
The service has been expanding dynamically among the community of health professionals as it enables them to communicate more effectively with patients and colleagues. The system now involves almost 15 000 physicians, i.e. more than a third of all health workers in the country.
The web-based electronic health records are a practical online partner for patients who can access their own health information. The system also allows the rapid sharing of valid health data between doctors and patients, as well as between doctors.
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6. eGovernment weltweit / eGovernment world wide
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6.1 Malaysia: Transforming rural areas into e-society via ICT
The information communication technology (ICT) industry can elevate the rural people to a higher level. Kapit member of parliament, Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi, said that with broadband centres set up in rural areas by the government, the people can now acquire latest the information on the economy, social matters, technology, training, education, career and knowledge.
“If our society is knowledgeable, then the efforts to push for the agenda of the electronic government or e-Government and knowledgeable workers or e-Workers will be easier,” he said when officiating at the closing ceremony of 2010 Song District Skills and Career Training Programme (PLKK)-Computer Skills Utilisation and Maintenance held in the library of Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) in Sibu Jaya.
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6.2 China: Hong Kong: Governments still 'wait and see' for Web 2.0
Governments and many large private organizations are still maintaining a "wait and see" attitude toward direct participation in Web 2.0-an environment which is "very much [used by] the people", said a Hong Kong government official, adding that phone calls and e-mail remain a popular way for the Special Administrative Region's citizens to send feedback.
During a phone interview with ZDNet Asia while in Singapore as a speaker for the SAS Forum, Hong Kong Efficiency Unit (HKEU) assistant director W.F. Yuk said that at present, Web 2.0 is more suitable for many-to-many discussions instead of one-to-many discussions. Web 2.0's openness makes it a challenge for governments as well as large corporations to give controlled responses, he noted.
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6.3 India Launches Universal ID System with Biometrics
India has launched an ambitious program to fit each of its 1.2 billion residents with an Unique identification number (UID). Each number will be tied into three pieces of biometric data: fingerprints (all ten digits), iris scans (both eyes), and a picture of the face. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will begin processing people in various locations around the country. UIDAI aims to slowly roll out the program through February of 2011 and to ID 600 million people in the next four years! This is a mammoth program. While residents are not mandated to get a UID, a growing list of services including social welfare and even some bank accounts will soon require the identification number. If successful, this will be the first biometrically verified universal ID implemented on a national scale. India is forging new ground, drawing both fears and hopes of what a national ID number may bring with it.
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6.4 Australia spends over $1.4bn on e-health
Taxpayers have forked out more than $1.4 billion on specific e-health initiatives over the past 16 years. Around half that sum was spent since the National E-Health Transition was established in 2005.
Between 1994 and 1998, $21m was spent on e-health projects. In the five years from 1999 to 2004, $564m went into similar work.
Almost $830 million was spent on e-health in the six years from 2004 to 2010, with $430m spent over the last three years.
Details of expenditure have been revealed in federal Health Department's answers to Questions on Notice from the most recent Senate estimates hearing in May. Liberal Senators Sue Boyce and Concetta Fierravanti-Wells had pursued details of spending on the NEHTA and related work programs.
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6.5 U.S. military takes cloud computing to Afghanistan
The U.S. military is taking cloud computing into rugged terrain in Afghanistan, where according to Lt. Gen. Richard Zahner, the basic hardware and software technology is being packed into mobile boxes that later this year will start to play a key role in networking for soldiers in the sky and on the ground.
"We now have a government-owned cloud set," said Lt. Gen. Zahner during his keynote address at the Biometric Consortium Conference. "We're leveraging cloud technology where it's needed."
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) makes use of private cloud computing in the United States for the benefit of the military, for instance in a data center run by HP. But this is the first time that military-run cloud computing has gone to Afghanistan, where warfighters in the field may depend on it for critical surveillance and decision-making information via secure networks. "The goal is to get precise and relevant information to the warfighter," Zahner said.
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6.6 Vietnam: Government promotes e-bidding
Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, localities and enterprises nationwide are encouraged to take part in the trial project of an online bidding application so as to improve their operation efficiency and raise the popularity of the method, according to a conference held by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Deputy Minister Dang Huy Dong said that the trial programme proves the Government's determination to boost transparency and fight corruption during the bidding process, and increase the efficiency of public investment projects.
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7. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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7.1 03.-05.10., London, United Kingdom: Healthcare IT Exchange 2010
Healthcare IT Exchange: Delivering automated efficiency and innovative strategies to Healthcare services
The Healthcare IT Exchange has been designed to showcase the leading initiatives in Healthcare Services today, combining practical discussions on cutting edge technologies. The Healthcare IT Exchange has compiled speakers with brand new case studies from some of the largest trusts and experts across the UK and Europe.
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7.2 13.-15.10., Tallinn, Estonia: eHealth Tallinn 2010 Conference
Tallinn eHealth Conference intends to bring together the Eastern and Western Europe's industry leaders and experts from both public and private sectors for education and collaboration.
On the second day of conference is planned a one day trip to eEstonia, where delegates can participate in practical Expert Workshops on various eHealth topics. During the workshop modules delegates will have good insight into the eHealth solutions successfully implemented in Estonia.
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http://www.ehealthtallinn2010.org/
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7.3 19.-21.10., Las Vegas, USA: Mobile Health Expo 2010
Mobile Health Expo brings together all constituents interested in advancing the technology, business, policy and medical landscape of the entire mobile health ecosystem, including mhealth (cellular phones and applications), telemedicine, wireless and connected health. In addition to exhibits showcasing cutting-edge technology and applications, and expert analysis in the keynotes and sessions, Mobile Health Expo includes an innovative event feature called The Scenarios. Technology providers will demonstrate mobile health solutions in real-life situations tied to the eight market-driving themes that are influencing mobile health.
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7.4 25.-28.10., Beijing, China: ICEGOV2010
The 4th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV2010) will bring together practitioners, developers and researchers from government, academia, industry and non-governmental organizations to share the latest findings in the theory and practice of Electronic Governance.
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7.5 27.-28.10., Berlin, Deutschland: Fachmesse und Kongress "MODERNER STAAT 2010"
MODERNER STAAT ist seit 14 Jahren der Treffpunkt für die Entscheidungsträger des Public Sector. Hier treffen sich einmal im Jahr die Fach- und Führungskräfte von Bund, Ländern und Kommunen aus ganz Deutschland: rund 4.000 Vertreter der zweiten und dritten Führungsebene. Sie stellen die strategischen Weichen für die Reformen der nächsten Jahre. Somit ist MODERNER STAAT eine führende Veranstaltung für Verwaltungsmodernisierung.
Seit vielen Jahren wird MODERNER STAAT inhaltlich und fachlich von namhaften Partnern mitgetragen. Allen voran das Bundesministerium des Innern und die KGSt. Unter dem Leitmotto „Die Berliner Verwaltung - bürgerorientiert und wirtschaftsfreundlich" präsentiert sich Berlin 2010 als Partnerland von MODERNER STAAT.
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