This document discusses the importance and implications of information and communication technologies (ICT) and e-government. It notes that ICT enables information sharing between government departments and access by citizens, but this raises legal issues around data storage, exchange, and access that require laws and regulations. The document also examines implications for the communications sector, including the need for licensing, competition rules, and universal access obligations.
The document discusses interoperability in the framework of the Digital Agenda for Europe. It outlines several key initiatives and strategies to enhance interoperability across governments in Europe, including the European Interoperability Strategy, the European Interoperability Framework, and cross-border authentication projects like STORK and ECAS. The goal is to create more open, flexible and seamless eGovernment services through increased cooperation and aligned standards between member states.
Sihem trabelsi regulatory challenges for promoting mobile applications & serv...sihem-trabelsi
The document summarizes a workshop on mobile applications and services that took place in Tunis, Tunisia on December 1, 2010. It discusses the context of increasing mobile devices and applications. It provides key statistics on mobile broadband adoption. It outlines requirements for mobile app development like technological convergence. It also discusses regulatory challenges to promoting mobile apps including the need for investment frameworks and enhanced regulation. Finally, it presents a case study on Tunisia's efforts to develop mobile infrastructure and applications.
This document summarizes a presentation on developing a 4G readiness index. It describes 4G technology and the key players investing in 4G. It also discusses current issues around differing 4G definitions and adoption timelines. The presentation proposes developing a motivation/ability framework to assess countries' 4G readiness based on factors like infrastructure, policy environment, education levels and technology standards. It identifies 21 countries to analyze and expects results will show which have higher wireless penetration and 4G trials, positioning them as early 4G adopters. The goal is to shed light on country strategies and markets as 4G networks evolve.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is a globally networked, multitechnological applied research organization with expertise in business and technology. It creates new innovations through partnerships. The document discusses VTT's research focus areas and global operations. It then covers strategies for ICT and innovation systems in emerging economies, including challenges like developing distinct regional models and integrating into the global ICT ecosystem. The impacts of ICT on development are also examined, such as through improved access to information, productivity, and risk reduction.
Tech transfer current reforms in France: SATT- tech transfer accelerating com...met3project
The document discusses recent reforms to technology transfer in France, including the creation of SATT companies. SATTs are intended to accelerate technology transfer by [1] merging universities' technology transfer offices to reach critical mass, [2] managing intellectual property portfolios and providing proof-of-concept funding, and [3] facilitating partnerships between academia and industry. The French government has committed over 1 billion euros to support 12 SATT companies and other technology transfer initiatives. SATTs aim to increase the commercialization of academic inventions and boost technology transfer for public benefit.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Wilfried Grommen of HP about how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help countries achieve a "golden age." Some key points include:
- ICT innovation is driving economic growth and is embedded in many innovative processes.
- Cloud computing, mobility, social media, and big data are examples of technologies fueling innovation.
- For countries, ICT can increase competitiveness if adopted widely in areas like education, infrastructure, and regulations.
- The EU has a "Digital Agenda" to maximize ICT's economic benefits and address barriers to technology adoption.
- Moldova is encouraged to view ICT as an "enabler" of productivity and
This brochure presents an overview of the current FIRE
landscape by providing a high level description of all
ongoing FIRE projects, which have been grouped into
five main categories according to their technology focus:
-- Federation
-- Data Management
-- Internet of Things
-- Smart Cities
-- Networking
Moreover, the current Coordination and Support Action
projects are also described, highlighting its cross-programme
role in helping ongoing FIRE projects and EC
representatives to maximise the impact of the overall
FIRE framework.
ZTE Communications is a quarterly peer‐reviewed technical magazine ISSN (1673‐5188). It focuses on the innovation of ICT technologies, and has been listed in major international databases. It is distributed to telecom reseachers and operators in more than 140 countries
The document discusses interoperability in the framework of the Digital Agenda for Europe. It outlines several key initiatives and strategies to enhance interoperability across governments in Europe, including the European Interoperability Strategy, the European Interoperability Framework, and cross-border authentication projects like STORK and ECAS. The goal is to create more open, flexible and seamless eGovernment services through increased cooperation and aligned standards between member states.
Sihem trabelsi regulatory challenges for promoting mobile applications & serv...sihem-trabelsi
The document summarizes a workshop on mobile applications and services that took place in Tunis, Tunisia on December 1, 2010. It discusses the context of increasing mobile devices and applications. It provides key statistics on mobile broadband adoption. It outlines requirements for mobile app development like technological convergence. It also discusses regulatory challenges to promoting mobile apps including the need for investment frameworks and enhanced regulation. Finally, it presents a case study on Tunisia's efforts to develop mobile infrastructure and applications.
This document summarizes a presentation on developing a 4G readiness index. It describes 4G technology and the key players investing in 4G. It also discusses current issues around differing 4G definitions and adoption timelines. The presentation proposes developing a motivation/ability framework to assess countries' 4G readiness based on factors like infrastructure, policy environment, education levels and technology standards. It identifies 21 countries to analyze and expects results will show which have higher wireless penetration and 4G trials, positioning them as early 4G adopters. The goal is to shed light on country strategies and markets as 4G networks evolve.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is a globally networked, multitechnological applied research organization with expertise in business and technology. It creates new innovations through partnerships. The document discusses VTT's research focus areas and global operations. It then covers strategies for ICT and innovation systems in emerging economies, including challenges like developing distinct regional models and integrating into the global ICT ecosystem. The impacts of ICT on development are also examined, such as through improved access to information, productivity, and risk reduction.
Tech transfer current reforms in France: SATT- tech transfer accelerating com...met3project
The document discusses recent reforms to technology transfer in France, including the creation of SATT companies. SATTs are intended to accelerate technology transfer by [1] merging universities' technology transfer offices to reach critical mass, [2] managing intellectual property portfolios and providing proof-of-concept funding, and [3] facilitating partnerships between academia and industry. The French government has committed over 1 billion euros to support 12 SATT companies and other technology transfer initiatives. SATTs aim to increase the commercialization of academic inventions and boost technology transfer for public benefit.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Wilfried Grommen of HP about how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help countries achieve a "golden age." Some key points include:
- ICT innovation is driving economic growth and is embedded in many innovative processes.
- Cloud computing, mobility, social media, and big data are examples of technologies fueling innovation.
- For countries, ICT can increase competitiveness if adopted widely in areas like education, infrastructure, and regulations.
- The EU has a "Digital Agenda" to maximize ICT's economic benefits and address barriers to technology adoption.
- Moldova is encouraged to view ICT as an "enabler" of productivity and
This brochure presents an overview of the current FIRE
landscape by providing a high level description of all
ongoing FIRE projects, which have been grouped into
five main categories according to their technology focus:
-- Federation
-- Data Management
-- Internet of Things
-- Smart Cities
-- Networking
Moreover, the current Coordination and Support Action
projects are also described, highlighting its cross-programme
role in helping ongoing FIRE projects and EC
representatives to maximise the impact of the overall
FIRE framework.
ZTE Communications is a quarterly peer‐reviewed technical magazine ISSN (1673‐5188). It focuses on the innovation of ICT technologies, and has been listed in major international databases. It is distributed to telecom reseachers and operators in more than 140 countries
This document summarizes key technology trends for 2019 according to an IABM analyst. It discusses drivers of change like digital warfare as more companies launch direct-to-consumer offerings. It also covers shifts in buying trends toward partnerships and cloud/software. The document tracks adoption of IP, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence and outlines opportunities and challenges for each technology.
Telecommunications standards (wire and wireless) are the underlying "laws" that govern the emerging Global Information Highway and the existing telephone system. Telecommunications networks in every country in the world utilize formal telecommunications standards to physically interwork. Without public agreements and the telecommunications standards that codify such agreements, wide-area voice and data communications would not be possible.
Communications Standards Review (CSR) reports on formal telecommunications standards work-in-progress (US and International) covering multimedia and wire line access technology standards.
It is often difficult to tell whether a standards committee is a formal one. In the US, formal standards committees are accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The accreditation process is complex but offers some specific values to potential users and implementers of standards:
⦁ Standards work is coordinated to avoid two different standards committees creating different standards for the same functions.
⦁ Standards committees must maintain their standards so long as there is a minimal level of use.
⦁ The standards process is designed to prevent domination by any group and to allow all reasonable technical input to be heard.
⦁ Intellectual Property Rights (IPR, i.e., patent or pending patents) are identified (but not resolved) during the standards creating process.
Today there are some non-accredited standards groups (e.g., ATM Forum and Frame Relay Forum) that develop their work and then introduce it into formal standards groups. This can be a good balance. And very rarely, as in the case of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), informal standards work is so desirable that it becomes acknowledged as formal by force of use. However, the IETF now has ties to formal standards organizations. But the rest of the non-accredited standards groups are often attempting to drape a manufacturer's proprietary approach in finer garb. The proprietary approach may be desirable (e.g., Microsoft MAPI), but it cannot meet the four values of formal standards work outlined above.
At CSR, the term "Telecommunications Standard Body" refers to formal authorized telecommunications standardization bodies.
The document discusses several key topics related to cloud computing including:
- The economics of cloud computing including lower costs from economies of scale, multi-tenancy efficiencies, and fixed costs being amortized.
- Different types of cloud models including public, private, and hybrid clouds and their characteristics regarding security, control, flexibility and other factors.
- Regulatory issues that are important from regulators' standpoint such as security, privacy, standards, switching costs, and contractual arrangements.
- European Union directives and policy objectives regarding promoting competition, protecting consumers, ensuring security and integrity of networks.
Jamaica provides several advantages for nearshore outsourcing including its proximity to North America, lower operating costs, educated English-speaking workforce, and government support for the technology sector. It has a population of 2.83 million and a GDP per capita of $8,300. Jamaica aims to become a leading location for business process outsourcing and IT services due to its infrastructure, incentives for investors, and well-educated labor pool. The country has seen success from companies establishing outsourcing operations in areas like customer service, technical support, and healthcare administration.
This document provides a summary of an in-depth report analyzing LTE technology and its potential as a disruptive technology and business opportunity. The summary discusses how LTE aims to meet emerging needs in the telecom market by providing faster speeds and improved capacity. It also examines the state of the LTE ecosystem, including spectrum availability, equipment vendors, and operator deployment plans and trials. Finally, it identifies critical factors for a successful LTE business case, such as spectrum policies, industry alignment, and the ability to provide cost-competitive solutions.
Global communications newsletter september 2010Arief Gunawan
The article summarizes the activities and goals of the Asia Pacific Board (APB) of the IEEE Communications Society. It discusses the structure and committees of the APB, including the Membership Development Committee, Chapters Coordination Committee, Technical Affairs Committee, Information Services Committee, and Meetings and Conferences Committee. It outlines the objectives and plans of each committee, such as organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating activities in the Asia Pacific region. It also describes the APB Young Researcher Award program.
ZTE Communications ZTE Communications is a quarterly peer‐reviewed technical magazine ISSN (1673‐5188). It focuses on the innovation of ICT technologies, and has been listed in major international databases. It is distributed to telecom reseachers and operators in more than 140 countries.
The document discusses various topics related to strategic patent management and monetization in the 2nd quarter of 2015. It covers integrated strategic patent management, Nest Labs' patent portfolio strategy, using patent citations as an indicator for mergers and acquisitions, Apple's alignment of patents and acquisitions, and how the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent by Nokia could provide leadership in mobile-based Internet of Things innovation. It also discusses key wireless charging patents behind the Samsung Galaxy S6, intellectual property for Internet of Things standards, and developing commercialization opportunities for existing patents in emerging IoT platforms.
The document provides an overview of ICT policy implementation and telecenter status in Malawi. It discusses the country's legal and regulatory frameworks for ICT, performance of the ICT sector including subscriber growth and contribution to GDP, models of telecenters established in the country with different funding mechanisms, challenges facing telecenter development and expansion, and future plans to connect more constituencies through new telecenter projects.
This document provides an introduction to machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT) market. It discusses the growth of the M2M market, expected to reach over 220 billion euros in the coming years, and the variety of applications that will facilitate daily life such as smart metering, eHealth, and fleet management. The document also outlines the course, which will cover the key technologies behind M2M like wireless and wireline connectivity, IP networks, security, and device management. Finally, it discusses standards and industry alliances that are important to achieving interoperability in the evolving M2M and IoT ecosystem.
The document analyzes the supply and demand of ICT manpower in Malaysia. Key findings include:
1) Software development and networking/security are projected to be the top skills in demand but face potential shortages.
2) MSC companies are more reliant on ICT employees and projected stronger ICT hiring growth than non-MSC firms.
3) Multiple scenarios show shortfalls between ICT graduate supply and projected demand over the forecast period, ranging from 3,000-9,000 unfilled jobs depending on assumptions.
4) Gaps exist in the employability of graduates due to limited industry involvement in curriculum design at some institutions.
The document summarizes the ICT Policy Support Programme Workprogramme for 2012 (Call 6) and FP7 ICT Work Programme 2011-12 (Call 9). It provides details on 5 themes and 19 objectives that are covered in the call, with a total indicative budget of 127 million Euros. The themes include ICT for smart cities, digital content and creativity, health and inclusion, innovative government, and trusted eServices. The objectives focus on areas like smart urban services, eHealth, eGovernment, cybersecurity, and mobile cloud applications.
The Net Effect: It's Not What We Make, It's What We Make PossibleCisco Services
The document discusses how technological progress is accelerating exponentially. By 2020 there will be over 50 billion connected devices, and 3D printing is advancing to the point where complex objects, foods, and even buildings can be printed on demand. This represents a shift to an "on-demand" economy where anything can be downloaded or produced as needed, placing new demands on networks and infrastructure to support this new paradigm.
This document discusses the development of information technology in the 21st century from various perspectives. It covers topics like the philosophy behind trends in IT, strategies for layering IT, examples of visions and initiatives from Singapore to develop its IT capabilities, and trends in communications, computer, and content technologies driven by user demands. It also explores phenomena like grassroots movements in IT and implications of new technologies like wireless networks that enable high-speed connectivity at low cost.
This document provides an overview of a security tutorial that is part of a Palestinian e-government project. It introduces key concepts about e-government security in Palestine such as the e-government architecture, security framework, and missing knowledge and skills. The tutorial aims to help participants understand information security threats, the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability, and ISO security standards. It outlines the session on these topics.
OTT (Over-The-Top) refers to the content or services provided over an infrastructure that’s not under the control of the service provider or infrastructure operator.
OTT refers to a form of service delivered via the Internet, bypassing the traditional network service provider
Regulatory Issues
Un-level playing field between OTT vs. Telco operators
Potential distortion to competition
Weakening economic values of networks
Slowing down the pace of network roll-out and deployment
Uncertainty of network investment
Personal data protection and privacy issues
Security concerns
As Global thought leader on Digitalization of Governments, I was asked to address the Minister of ICT and Senior Government leaders at a conference in Port Louis. My first presentation was around how Governments can leapfrog using ICT. The key message is that Governments carefully need to assess the right path of development to ensure right service for right citizen.
Detecon Workshop - Telco and OTT PartnershipsAdrian Hall
Innovation in the field of ICT products and services is significantly changing human communication behaviour and drives data usage on both fixed and mobile networks.
This document summarizes key technology trends for 2019 according to an IABM analyst. It discusses drivers of change like digital warfare as more companies launch direct-to-consumer offerings. It also covers shifts in buying trends toward partnerships and cloud/software. The document tracks adoption of IP, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence and outlines opportunities and challenges for each technology.
Telecommunications standards (wire and wireless) are the underlying "laws" that govern the emerging Global Information Highway and the existing telephone system. Telecommunications networks in every country in the world utilize formal telecommunications standards to physically interwork. Without public agreements and the telecommunications standards that codify such agreements, wide-area voice and data communications would not be possible.
Communications Standards Review (CSR) reports on formal telecommunications standards work-in-progress (US and International) covering multimedia and wire line access technology standards.
It is often difficult to tell whether a standards committee is a formal one. In the US, formal standards committees are accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The accreditation process is complex but offers some specific values to potential users and implementers of standards:
⦁ Standards work is coordinated to avoid two different standards committees creating different standards for the same functions.
⦁ Standards committees must maintain their standards so long as there is a minimal level of use.
⦁ The standards process is designed to prevent domination by any group and to allow all reasonable technical input to be heard.
⦁ Intellectual Property Rights (IPR, i.e., patent or pending patents) are identified (but not resolved) during the standards creating process.
Today there are some non-accredited standards groups (e.g., ATM Forum and Frame Relay Forum) that develop their work and then introduce it into formal standards groups. This can be a good balance. And very rarely, as in the case of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), informal standards work is so desirable that it becomes acknowledged as formal by force of use. However, the IETF now has ties to formal standards organizations. But the rest of the non-accredited standards groups are often attempting to drape a manufacturer's proprietary approach in finer garb. The proprietary approach may be desirable (e.g., Microsoft MAPI), but it cannot meet the four values of formal standards work outlined above.
At CSR, the term "Telecommunications Standard Body" refers to formal authorized telecommunications standardization bodies.
The document discusses several key topics related to cloud computing including:
- The economics of cloud computing including lower costs from economies of scale, multi-tenancy efficiencies, and fixed costs being amortized.
- Different types of cloud models including public, private, and hybrid clouds and their characteristics regarding security, control, flexibility and other factors.
- Regulatory issues that are important from regulators' standpoint such as security, privacy, standards, switching costs, and contractual arrangements.
- European Union directives and policy objectives regarding promoting competition, protecting consumers, ensuring security and integrity of networks.
Jamaica provides several advantages for nearshore outsourcing including its proximity to North America, lower operating costs, educated English-speaking workforce, and government support for the technology sector. It has a population of 2.83 million and a GDP per capita of $8,300. Jamaica aims to become a leading location for business process outsourcing and IT services due to its infrastructure, incentives for investors, and well-educated labor pool. The country has seen success from companies establishing outsourcing operations in areas like customer service, technical support, and healthcare administration.
This document provides a summary of an in-depth report analyzing LTE technology and its potential as a disruptive technology and business opportunity. The summary discusses how LTE aims to meet emerging needs in the telecom market by providing faster speeds and improved capacity. It also examines the state of the LTE ecosystem, including spectrum availability, equipment vendors, and operator deployment plans and trials. Finally, it identifies critical factors for a successful LTE business case, such as spectrum policies, industry alignment, and the ability to provide cost-competitive solutions.
Global communications newsletter september 2010Arief Gunawan
The article summarizes the activities and goals of the Asia Pacific Board (APB) of the IEEE Communications Society. It discusses the structure and committees of the APB, including the Membership Development Committee, Chapters Coordination Committee, Technical Affairs Committee, Information Services Committee, and Meetings and Conferences Committee. It outlines the objectives and plans of each committee, such as organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating activities in the Asia Pacific region. It also describes the APB Young Researcher Award program.
ZTE Communications ZTE Communications is a quarterly peer‐reviewed technical magazine ISSN (1673‐5188). It focuses on the innovation of ICT technologies, and has been listed in major international databases. It is distributed to telecom reseachers and operators in more than 140 countries.
The document discusses various topics related to strategic patent management and monetization in the 2nd quarter of 2015. It covers integrated strategic patent management, Nest Labs' patent portfolio strategy, using patent citations as an indicator for mergers and acquisitions, Apple's alignment of patents and acquisitions, and how the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent by Nokia could provide leadership in mobile-based Internet of Things innovation. It also discusses key wireless charging patents behind the Samsung Galaxy S6, intellectual property for Internet of Things standards, and developing commercialization opportunities for existing patents in emerging IoT platforms.
The document provides an overview of ICT policy implementation and telecenter status in Malawi. It discusses the country's legal and regulatory frameworks for ICT, performance of the ICT sector including subscriber growth and contribution to GDP, models of telecenters established in the country with different funding mechanisms, challenges facing telecenter development and expansion, and future plans to connect more constituencies through new telecenter projects.
This document provides an introduction to machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT) market. It discusses the growth of the M2M market, expected to reach over 220 billion euros in the coming years, and the variety of applications that will facilitate daily life such as smart metering, eHealth, and fleet management. The document also outlines the course, which will cover the key technologies behind M2M like wireless and wireline connectivity, IP networks, security, and device management. Finally, it discusses standards and industry alliances that are important to achieving interoperability in the evolving M2M and IoT ecosystem.
The document analyzes the supply and demand of ICT manpower in Malaysia. Key findings include:
1) Software development and networking/security are projected to be the top skills in demand but face potential shortages.
2) MSC companies are more reliant on ICT employees and projected stronger ICT hiring growth than non-MSC firms.
3) Multiple scenarios show shortfalls between ICT graduate supply and projected demand over the forecast period, ranging from 3,000-9,000 unfilled jobs depending on assumptions.
4) Gaps exist in the employability of graduates due to limited industry involvement in curriculum design at some institutions.
The document summarizes the ICT Policy Support Programme Workprogramme for 2012 (Call 6) and FP7 ICT Work Programme 2011-12 (Call 9). It provides details on 5 themes and 19 objectives that are covered in the call, with a total indicative budget of 127 million Euros. The themes include ICT for smart cities, digital content and creativity, health and inclusion, innovative government, and trusted eServices. The objectives focus on areas like smart urban services, eHealth, eGovernment, cybersecurity, and mobile cloud applications.
The Net Effect: It's Not What We Make, It's What We Make PossibleCisco Services
The document discusses how technological progress is accelerating exponentially. By 2020 there will be over 50 billion connected devices, and 3D printing is advancing to the point where complex objects, foods, and even buildings can be printed on demand. This represents a shift to an "on-demand" economy where anything can be downloaded or produced as needed, placing new demands on networks and infrastructure to support this new paradigm.
This document discusses the development of information technology in the 21st century from various perspectives. It covers topics like the philosophy behind trends in IT, strategies for layering IT, examples of visions and initiatives from Singapore to develop its IT capabilities, and trends in communications, computer, and content technologies driven by user demands. It also explores phenomena like grassroots movements in IT and implications of new technologies like wireless networks that enable high-speed connectivity at low cost.
This document provides an overview of a security tutorial that is part of a Palestinian e-government project. It introduces key concepts about e-government security in Palestine such as the e-government architecture, security framework, and missing knowledge and skills. The tutorial aims to help participants understand information security threats, the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability, and ISO security standards. It outlines the session on these topics.
OTT (Over-The-Top) refers to the content or services provided over an infrastructure that’s not under the control of the service provider or infrastructure operator.
OTT refers to a form of service delivered via the Internet, bypassing the traditional network service provider
Regulatory Issues
Un-level playing field between OTT vs. Telco operators
Potential distortion to competition
Weakening economic values of networks
Slowing down the pace of network roll-out and deployment
Uncertainty of network investment
Personal data protection and privacy issues
Security concerns
As Global thought leader on Digitalization of Governments, I was asked to address the Minister of ICT and Senior Government leaders at a conference in Port Louis. My first presentation was around how Governments can leapfrog using ICT. The key message is that Governments carefully need to assess the right path of development to ensure right service for right citizen.
Detecon Workshop - Telco and OTT PartnershipsAdrian Hall
Innovation in the field of ICT products and services is significantly changing human communication behaviour and drives data usage on both fixed and mobile networks.
The document discusses Samsung's "The Next Big" advertising campaign which openly challenges Apple and portrays Samsung products as superior. The ads publicize the ongoing patent dispute between the two companies while dismantling Apple products. For consumers who have no brand allegiance, the ads provide reasons why Samsung products may be a better choice. However, the campaign risks further escalating tensions between the companies.
As global evangelist, thought leader and ICT futurist I was asked to present my views on how ICT-enablement of the future Social Security systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council area could look like - and what recommendations I would make to enable the states to leapfrog on their Social Service Delivery. This presentation together with the detailed insight on my blog post (http://digitizesociety.blogspot.com/2014/04/ict-and-social-services-presentation-to.html) explain my view on current trends and directions as well as challenges that many Social Security / Social Welfare agencies face as they try to increase efficiency and effectiveness utilizing digitalization.
Exdir presentation on ict for everyone at bandung indrr_almario
The document discusses perspectives on ICT development in the Philippines over the past decade. It notes that ICT has played a crucial role in developing economies and that the Philippines has focused on providing universal access through affordable technologies. Key achievements include growing the ICT industry to $7.2 billion and expanding mobile and broadband access nationwide, though challenges remain to fully realize ICT's potential benefits. Moving forward, areas like regulatory cooperation, technology standards, and balancing market interests require ongoing discussion to strengthen ICT research and development.
The document discusses Over-the-Top (OTT) services from a regulator's perspective. It defines OTT as applications and services that do not have their own infrastructure and operate over networks not controlled by the service provider. OTT services are becoming an issue as they offer free services using connectivity and break the relationship between consumers and telecom operators. This can risk operators being seen as "dumb pipes." The document also discusses net neutrality and its implications in developing economies, where addressing the digital divide should take priority over equal access to content. Overall, the categorization of internet services and revenues from broadband access impact broadband development differently between mature and developing economies.
1) Information technology has significantly impacted various domains in Nigerian society, particularly banking through electronic payments and banking which has eliminated long queues.
2) Substantial investments between 53-64% of 10 million naira were made by companies between 1995-1997 to acquire and update IT facilities, mostly in hardware and infrastructure.
3) IT adoption has contributed to increased capacity utilization by enabling faster communication and processing of transactions through email and websites between users and suppliers.
This document discusses key considerations for IT contracts, including:
- IT contracts address ownership issues like intellectual property that are more complex than other contracts.
- When acquiring an IT product, a contract must specify whether it is for an off-the-shelf generic product or a custom-built product.
- Important elements to define for IT contracts include deliverables, ownership, maintenance, upgrades, and intellectual property.
- Outsourcing IT requires clauses around auditing, benchmarking, reversibility, and service level agreements.
- Developing an internal IT product also requires addressing intellectual property ownership of employee and consultant work.
[2011] Next Generation e-Government: Transformation into Open Government - Ol...e-Democracy Conference
e-Democracy Conference 2011 presentation titled 'Next Generation e-Government: Transformation into Open Government' by Oleg Petrov, Program Coordinator at World Bank
Oleg petrov gov 2.0 - new trends in government transformation with ictFrank Bedoya Mejía
This document discusses the evolution of e-government and the move towards more open government models. It outlines three generations of e-government: 1) e-Government 1.0 focused on computerizing existing processes; 2) e-Government 2.0 focused on citizen-centric and integrated services; and 3) e-Government 3.0 or open government focused on open data, public-private partnerships, and citizen participation. The document then presents an open transformation framework and examples of open government components and World Bank e-government projects supporting more open models.
The document discusses efforts towards e-government implementation in the Philippines. It describes how the Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) is working to promote e-government through initiatives like the Integrated Government Philippine (iGovPhil) project, e-LGU projects focused on local governments, and the Philippine Community eCenter (CeC) Program. It also outlines the Philippine Digital Strategy plan for 2011-2015 and some key ICT projects in the country like the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards mobile app and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's plans for personal health records.
1) The document discusses trends in the telecommunications industry as networks transition from voice-centric to data-centric.
2) It analyzes how networks have evolved from focusing on human-to-human communication to also enabling human-to-machine and machine-to-machine communication.
3) The author proposes that telecom companies transform their business models and roles to thrive in the new ecosystem as both traffic and value are generated.
The document discusses the evolution of broadband networks and the path towards 5G. It covers the growth of 4G LTE networks globally and the rise in mobile video traffic. It also examines network transformation efforts by operators through SDN and NFV to virtualize networks. Case studies on AT&T and Telefonica's strategies are provided. The presentation concludes by looking at early 5G deployments planned in countries like Korea, China and Japan from 2018 onward and the high expectations for 5G networks.
1. Luis Barbosa - Profesor del Departamento de Informática de la Escuela de I...Observatic Externado
The document discusses technological innovation and citizenship through the Portuguese experience with e-government. It outlines Portugal's efforts to put users at the center of public services through initiatives like the Citizen Shop and Citizen Desk for integrated services. This helped drive administrative simplification and data integration through programs and technologies like Simplex and the Citizen Card. The role of e-government innovation is described as raising public service, efficiency, transparency, and citizen involvement. Finally, the document proposes an e-government Innovation Hub through collaboration between the government agency AMA, UNU-EGOV, and the University of Minho to promote research, training, and international sharing of e-government best practices.
Joddy Hernady, senior vice president of Synergy Department at Telkom Indonesia, discusses Telkom's investment strategy, development priorities, and challenges in an interview. He talks about Telkom's focus on investing in infrastructure to deploy smart city solutions and an information highway. Hernady also expresses optimism about cooperating further with ZTE in the future to address global telecom trends.
This document provides an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT). It defines IoT as physical objects embedded with sensors and connectivity to exchange data. The document discusses the history and introduction of IoT, its applications in various fields like transportation and healthcare, challenges around security and privacy, and the promising future of IoT in daily life and industries. It expresses the author's interest in an internship to gain practical knowledge of IoT and help companies grow in this emerging field.
Clustering Arabic Tweets for Sentiment AnalysisMustafa Jarrar
Diab Abuaiadah, Dileep Rajendran, Mustafa Jarrar: Clustering Arabic Tweets for Sentiment Analysis. Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE/ACS 14th International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications. IEEE Computer Society. DOI 10.1109/AICCSA.2017.162
Classifying Processes and Basic Formal OntologyMustafa Jarrar
pdf http://www.jarrar.info/publications/JC17.pdf
Mustafa Jarrar and Werner Ceusters
ABSTRACT
Unlike what is the case for physical entities and other types of continuants, few process ontologies exist. This is not only because processes received less attention in the research community, but also because classifying them is challenging. Moreover, upper level categories or classification criteria to help in modelling and integrating lower level process ontologies have thus far not been developed or widely adopted. This paper proposes a basis for further classifying processes in the Basic Formal Ontology. The work is inspired by the aspectual characteristics of verbs such as homeomericity, cumulativity, telicity, atomicity, instantaneity and durativity. But whereas these characteristics have been proposed by linguists and philosophers of language from a linguistic perspective with a focus on how matters are described, our focus is on what is the case in reality thus providing an ontological perspective. This was achieved by first investigating the applicability of these characteristics to the top-level processes in the Gene Ontology, and then, where possible, deriving from the linguistic perspective relationships that are faithful to the ontological principles adhered to by the Basic Formal Ontology.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to ideas and techniques from discrete mathematics that are widely used in computer science. Ultimately, students are expected to understand and use (abstract) discrete structures that are the backbones of computer science. In particular, this class is meant to introduce logic, proofs, sets, functions, relations, counting, graphs and trees and with an emphasis on applications in computer science.
The document provides information about implementing and executing business processes using the Activiti framework. It discusses Activiti components and architecture, downloading and setting up the necessary software including Activiti, Java, Eclipse and Tomcat. It also demonstrates configuring a sample vacation request process in Activiti and exploring the process lifecycle. The document emphasizes hands-on practice for readers to understand business process automation using Activiti.
Business Process Design and Re-engineeringMustafa Jarrar
Lecture slides by Mustafa Jarrar at Birzeit University, Palestine.
Course Title: Data and Business Process Modeling
See the course webpage and video lectures at: http://jarrar-courses.blogspot.com/2015/01/data-and-business-process-modelling.html
and http://www.jarrar.info
The document provides instructions for two modeling projects using BPMN 2.0 - to model the processes of graduation clearance and faculty traveling permission at a university. It includes descriptions of the two business processes and tasks students to model each process in BPMN 2.0 in Signavio and submit the models by specific deadlines in April and May 2015.
The document provides an overview of descriptive constructs in BPMN 2.0 including activities, connecting objects, events, gateways, pools, lanes, artifacts, and data objects. It presents examples of processes for course enrollment and book borrowing. Key recommendations are that a process model should have a start and end event and all branches should be closed. The document is intended as lecture notes for a class on BPMN 2.0 descriptive constructs.
Introduction to Business Process ManagementMustafa Jarrar
The document provides an introduction to business process management concepts. It discusses what constitutes a process and gives examples. It also outlines the roles and challenges involved in process management. Finally, it introduces the business process management lifecycle, including modeling, improvement, automation, and monitoring of processes.
Lecture video by Mustafa Jarrar at Birzeit University, Palestine.
See the course webpage at: http://jarrar-courses.blogspot.com/2011/09/knowledgeengineering-fall2011.html
and http://www.jarrar.info
and on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYmI37-0b5k&index=7&list=PLDEA50C29F3D28257
Lecture video by Mustafa Jarrar at Birzeit University, Palestine.
See the course webpage at: http://jarrar-courses.blogspot.com/2011/09/knowledgeengineering-fall2011.html
and http://www.jarrar.info
and on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYmI37-0b5k&index=7&list=PLDEA50C29F3D28257
On Computer Science Trends and Priorities in PalestineMustafa Jarrar
On Computer Science Trends and Priorities in Palestine,
by Mustafa Jarrar
Computer Science
Birzeit University, Palestine
Personal Page: http://www.jarrar.info
At Workshop on ّIT Research Trends and Priorities
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
28 March, 2015
Lessons from Class Recording & Publishing of Eight Online CoursesMustafa Jarrar
Mustafa Jarrar presented lessons learned from recording and publishing eight of his online courses. He found that recording his lectures helped him improve his teaching materials and presentation. It also allowed students to watch lectures they missed or did not understand. Jarrar provided tips for effective recording, such as breaking lectures into short videos, adding titles and annotations, and working with students to help with equipment and uploading videos. Recording lectures benefited both professors and students by improving teaching quality and providing flexibility for students to learn.
Mustafa Jarrar, Nizar Habash, Diyam Akra, Nasser Zalmout: Building A Corpus For Palestinian Arabic: A Preliminary Study. In proceedings of the EMNLP 2014 Workshop on Arabic Natural Language Processing. Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL), Pages (18-27). October 25, 2014, Doha, Qatar. ISBN: 978-1-937284-96-1
Habash: Arabic Natural Language ProcessingMustafa Jarrar
This document provides an overview of Arabic natural language processing. It begins with an introduction to the Arabic script, including its alphabet, letter forms, diacritics, and encoding issues. It then discusses features of Modern Standard Arabic phonology and spelling, noting that Arabic spelling is mostly phonemic but can be ambiguous without diacritics. The document outlines challenges for processing Arabic text related to its orthography.
Adnan: Introduction to Natural Language Processing Mustafa Jarrar
This document provides an introduction to natural language processing (NLP). It discusses key topics in NLP including languages and intelligence, the goals of NLP, applications of NLP, and general themes in NLP like ambiguity in language and statistical vs rule-based methods. The document also previews specific NLP techniques that will be covered like part-of-speech tagging, parsing, grammar induction, and finite state analysis. Empirical approaches to NLP are discussed including analyzing word frequencies in corpora and addressing data sparseness issues.
Bouquet: SIERA Workshop on The Pillars of Horizon2020Mustafa Jarrar
The document summarizes key aspects of Horizon 2020, the European Union's research and innovation program from 2014 to 2020. It discusses the program's three main pillars of excellence in science, industrial leadership, and tackling societal challenges. It notes the increased focus on innovation and bringing ideas to market. It outlines the types of funding actions, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and opportunities for participation by countries outside the EU like Palestine. The presentation aims to highlight opportunities for Birzeit University under Horizon 2020.
This document provides instructions for a project on using SPARQL and Oracle Semantic Technology to query RDF data. Students will convert marksheets into RDF tables, combine the tables, and load them into Oracle and a SPARQL endpoint. They will write queries to retrieve data from the graph, including simple queries and queries with paths of different lengths. Students will deliver a report including screenshots of the tables and queries with their results and descriptions.
OpenID AuthZEN Interop Read Out - AuthorizationDavid Brossard
During Identiverse 2024 and EIC 2024, members of the OpenID AuthZEN WG got together and demoed their authorization endpoints conforming to the AuthZEN API
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Webinar: Designing a schema for a Data WarehouseFederico Razzoli
Are you new to data warehouses (DWH)? Do you need to check whether your data warehouse follows the best practices for a good design? In both cases, this webinar is for you.
A data warehouse is a central relational database that contains all measurements about a business or an organisation. This data comes from a variety of heterogeneous data sources, which includes databases of any type that back the applications used by the company, data files exported by some applications, or APIs provided by internal or external services.
But designing a data warehouse correctly is a hard task, which requires gathering information about the business processes that need to be analysed in the first place. These processes must be translated into so-called star schemas, which means, denormalised databases where each table represents a dimension or facts.
We will discuss these topics:
- How to gather information about a business;
- Understanding dictionaries and how to identify business entities;
- Dimensions and facts;
- Setting a table granularity;
- Types of facts;
- Types of dimensions;
- Snowflakes and how to avoid them;
- Expanding existing dimensions and facts.