US revamps IT operations to improve cybersecurity

Nevada Department of Transportation, US improved the performance of its machine data, enhancing its security systems, and improving operational efficiencies by recently deploying a new information management software.

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21 May 2013 | News

Myanmar and Japan collaborate on emergency communication network

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Myanmar, on May 14, has announced an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation and NEC Corporation — in cooperation with NTT Communications Corporation — for the construction of infrastructure in support of the country’s “Emergency communications network improvement plan.”

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21 May 2013 | News

NZ govt invests US$1.5 mil in after-school ICT learning

The New Zealand Government will allocate NZ$1.9 million (US$1.5 million) to the Department of Internal Affairs as part of its effort to support Computer Clubhouse to increase digital literacy and connection.

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21 May 2013 | News

Thailand develops mobile app to collect health data

Chiang Mai University and Saraphi Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand have developed a mobile app aimed to survey, collect and digitise health data of Saraphi’s district residents.

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20 May 2013 | News

UK Government grants US$11.4 mil for cyber security research

The UK government and research council will grant Oxford University and London University a US$11.4 million government funding for cyber security research, in a bid to address the national shortage of cyber security experts and increase the number of doctoral graduates with relevant skills.

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20 May 2013 | News

US Air Force using analytics for energy saving

Eglin Air Force Base in the US has recently deployed a machine data and analytics to help reduce energy consumption and costs, as part of its strategic energy master plan.

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15 May 2013 | News

Japanese University to deploy supercomputer

Information Technology Center of Nagoya University, Japan will deploy a high-performance supercomputer to enhance its advanced research and academic purposes.

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15 May 2013 | News

End-of-life wishes to be on EHR in Australia

The Australian government is pushing forward the plan to allow citizens to record their end-of-life wishes on the personally controlled electronic health record system, and ensuring them to have control over their end-of-life care, said Australian Minister for Health Tanya Joan Plibersek.

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14 May 2013 | News

Indian Central Bank modernises financial system with analytics

Central Bank of India is transforming its financial management processes using analytics tool for its budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity management.

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14 May 2013 | News

US hospital introduces BYOD initiative

Broward Health System has recently launched ‘bring your own device’ initiative at its Imperial Point hospital, US to encourage its physicians to use their devices to update patient orders and access records at the hospital.

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