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IDC Government Insights said many governments across Asia-Pacific are delaying online interaction with their citizens until protective policies for security guidelines are defined.
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has partnered with Singapore-based Crimsonlogic to develop a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) project to support eGovernment development.
Microsoft Corp. recently introduced its Local & Regional Government (LRG) server in the Philippines, which will enable local and regional governments to deliver best public services through Microsoft-based solutions.
IDC Government Insights has introduced an information technology (IT) maturity model to help government entities assess their current level of compliance with Open Government initiatives and deliver services more effectively.
The Korean government website reported that countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Europe and Latin America are now sending high-profile government officials to Korea to learn about the country's e-government system.
A new revolution is brewing in Asia as governments look to technology to drive efficiencies and build competencies for national competitiveness. The first element in this revolution is driving down infrastructure cost and moving toward cloud computing or basically using the IT resource as a utility or consuming IT in a different way.
Governments around the world have recognized the need to embrace digital networking platforms and technologies to better engage with its citizens. This brings about a finer appreciation of citizen needs and requirements and ultimately allows the government to stay relevant to its constituents.
IBM has announced it will award $50 million worth of technology and services to help 100 municipalities across the globe.
As the business case for the traditional data center is no longer sustainable in the long run, the adoption of cloud computing technologies in the public sector has become a viable option, according to the latest IDC Government Insights study.
To promote cooperation in the field of infocomm technology between the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of Korea, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on e-Government cooperation.
