eGov strategies (or digital government) is defined as “The employment of the Internet and the world-wide-web for delivering government information and services to the citizens. (United Nations, 2006; AOEMA, 2005). eGov essentially refers to utilization of Information Technology and other web-based services to improve and/or enhance on the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery in the public sector. eGov promotes and improves broad stakeholders contribution to national and community development, as well as deepen the governance process.
With online and digital device methods becoming increasing used by default, there is an inevitable need to ensure laws and legal frameworks keep pace with technology innovation and in a way to ensure adequate protections exist for all concerned.
The Internet is in fact a connection of over 70,000 networks, that exchange data with each other, these networks are managed by a range of Internet Service Providers, content providers like YouTube and what are referred to as backbone providers Read More …
The Internet and digital technologies are transforming our world – in every walk of life and in every line of business. Europe must embrace the digital revolution and open up digital opportunities for people and businesses. How? By using the Read More …
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, has urged businesses to make IT security a boardroom issue.The minister warned that security was no longer just an issue for IT departments alone. Is it still the case that modern day businesses still Read More …
With a recent refresh of the website and refocusing of what eCulture Solutions was about I thought it was would be good to try and define succinctly a mission, for which I have arrived at… “To facilitate the exploitation of Read More …
The European Commission (EC) Digital Agenda Europe (DAE) – Progress report for 2013 Executive Summary In general, the results across the EU are positive. Internet usage is increasing rapidly, an now stands at 72%, up from 60%. Progress has been Read More …
The European Commission (EC) Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) – Broadband Markets Scoreboard report for 2013 Broadband coverage: Basic broadband is available to everyone in the EU, while fixed technologies cover 97% leaving 6 million homes unconnected. Next Generation Access Read More …
The European Commission (EC) Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) – eGoverment Scoreboard reports for 2013 In 2013 eGovernment services have been used by 41% of the EU28 population, down from 44% in 2012 and almost at the same level as Read More …
The European Commission (EC) Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) – Internet Use Scoreboard reports for 2013. There are some really interesting profiles developing not least in respect of the maturing App market place and transitioning that appears to be occurring Read More …
The European Commission (EC) Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) – Digital Inclusion and Skills Scoreboard reports for 2013 have flagged some interesting concerns with potential to quite significantly impact broader EU digital aspirations. And critically, the UK is singled out Read More …
Identity and access management is one of the most challenging aspects of securing citizen, and from a National Health Service perspective patient, engagement on-line with services and information. This especially important when the engagement extends to on-line access to highly Read More …
