NYC increases accessibility

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the release of PlanIT, a comprehensive technology strategy to increase government accessibility, transparency and accountability, says Xinhuanet.

To support PlanIT, the city has established an improved technology governance structure through a technology steering committee (TSC).

As the designated decision-making authority for setting and overseeing the strategic direction of technology citywide, the structure will evaluate the city`s major IT projects and monitor their implementation.

Afkar, in co-operation with Microsoft Qatar, organised a seminar on electronic activation of corporate governance, says My Solution Info.

The event came at a time when Qatari economy is witnessing an unprecedented growth, especially in the business development area. Public institutions and authorities are now increasingly reliant on IT systems.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, which was released one year back in the market, has already been implemented by Oryx GTL and Qatargas, in addition to other governmental agencies and private companies in Qatar.

Global Entrepolis Singapore 2007 will see the presence of solution providers, academics, as well as end-user government agencies and public sector practitioners, explains PR-USA.

Vivian Balakrishnan, minister for community development, youth and sports in the Republic of Singapore, will be the guest of honour at the summit. According to him: "Singaporeans expect high-quality, timely services that intelligently address their needs. Well thought out e-governance implementation can also help governments engage citizens in key policy and governance matters."

This year`s topics focus on real-world deployments across the government sector, going in-depth into key challenges faced, strategic drivers, success stories, and future roadmaps.