E-government

Alion Ranks Among Washington Business Journal's Largest Government Technology Contractors 2021

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Articles, Alion, American City Business Journals, Innovation, E-government

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alion Science and Technology is proud to announce that it has been ranked in Washington Business Journal's List of Largest Government Technology Contractors for 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alion Science and Technology is proud to announce that it has been ranked in Washington Business Journal's List of Largest Government Technology Contractors for 2021.
  • "Alion is proud to be included in this industry ranking and for being recognized as a top government technology provider.
  • "To meet market demands and bring the best engineering, technologies for the government customers' top priorities, we have aligned our organization and technology strengths that rapidly excel innovation."
  • Washington Business Journal's List of Largest Government Technology Contractors ranks companies based on headquarters location and DC Metro Area employees.

Statement - Government of Canada welcomes the Auditor General's report on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
E-government, Politics and technology, Public administration

As a recent International Monetary Fund report found, these actions helped protect both lives and livelihoods.

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  • As a recent International Monetary Fund report found, these actions helped protect both lives and livelihoods.
  • The Auditor General's report highlights the incredible work done by the Canadian public service, and recognizes the approach taken by our government to roll out support quickly during an unprecedented emergency.
  • A post-payment verification plan has been developed and initiated to ensure that those who received the benefit were eligible.
  • This will help the Government of Canada apply lessons learned for the design of future emergency response benefits.

WISeKey Partners with The Government of Seychelles to Explore the Potential of Introducing Trusted Digital Identity Services for Citizens of the Republic of Seychelles, Businesses, Digital Nomads and Visitors

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Federated identity, Public administration, Identity management, Articles, Politics and technology, Computer access control, E-government, Digital identity, E-government in Europe

The Digital Identity platform is expected to be integrated with different national initiatives especially the eGovernment and potentially eTourism and eHealth.

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  • The Digital Identity platform is expected to be integrated with different national initiatives especially the eGovernment and potentially eTourism and eHealth.
  • WISeKey can ensure the independency of its trust services, allowing its customers to issue digital identities that are recognized worldwide.
  • Over the last decade, The Government of Seychelles has developed several initiatives for digital inclusion and the adoption of new technologies in electronic identity.
  • WISeID is a trusted identity service that enables access to the web and mobile applications with strong authentication techniques.

NIC’s Self-Service, Secure Appointment Scheduling Tool, TeleGov, Helps Government Deliver Critical Services and COVID-19 Vaccines

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Public policy, Government, Software, Internet, State, Local, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, NIC Inc., Articles, E-government, Schedule

Leading digital government solutions firm NIC Inc. has launched a new digital tool, TeleGov , making appointment scheduling easy for a growing number of government agencies across the country.

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  • Leading digital government solutions firm NIC Inc. has launched a new digital tool, TeleGov , making appointment scheduling easy for a growing number of government agencies across the country.
  • Already, the appointment scheduling solution is being used in eight states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nevada, Wisconsin.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the need for digital government services like TeleGov that make appointment scheduling easy and secure, while keeping government employees, citizens and business owners healthy and safe, said Harry Herington, NIC CEO and Chairman of the Board.
  • NIC (EGOV) is a leading digital government solutions and payments company, serving more than 7,100 federal, state and local government agencies across the nation.

Hawaii Office of Information Practices, NIC Hawaii Launch Modernized State Public Meetings Calendar

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Internet, Technology, State, Local, Public policy, Government, Software, E-government, Politics and technology, Public administration, Hawaii

The modernization of the calendar application makes it easier for our residents to search for events whose outcomes can affect them."

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  • The modernization of the calendar application makes it easier for our residents to search for events whose outcomes can affect them."
  • The State Public Meetings Calendar application was created in partnership with NIC Hawaii, the official internet portal manager of eHawaii.gov.
  • NIC Hawaii, a division of digital government solutions firm NIC, manages the eHawaii.gov state portal program.
  • Pursuant to chapter 27G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the portal program is overseen by the Access Hawaii Committee, which collaborates with provider NIC Hawaii (formerly Hawaii Information Consortium (HIC)), along with state and county agencies to continually identify new online services to be added to the portal.

Government of Canada supports the development of an innovative technology to help the Canadian steel industry

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Friday, February 26, 2021
E-government, Politics and technology, Public administration

This system could be used in the Canadian, and possibly North American, steel supply chain for businesses and government.

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  • This system could be used in the Canadian, and possibly North American, steel supply chain for businesses and government.
  • This technology could help the Government of Canada's decision-making process and possibly ease and digitize the procedures for clearing customs.
  • The Toronto-based company will receive $1.125million through Innovative Solutions Canada a program that invites Canadian small business to develop innovative solutions to address government challenges.
  • Mavennet will work closely with various government departments and the Canadian steel industry over the next 15 months to pilot this prototype technology.

Paya’s First Billing Services and Agent 511 Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Accounting software, Business software, Payment systems, Billing, Electronic billing, Invoice, E-government

First Billing and AGENT511s partnership targets the holistic electronic payment, invoicing, communication, and data needs of municipal and public sector clients, as well as their citizens.

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  • First Billing and AGENT511s partnership targets the holistic electronic payment, invoicing, communication, and data needs of municipal and public sector clients, as well as their citizens.
  • The partnership provides AGENT511 customers access to First Billings electronic billing and payment solutions, allowing citizens to view and pay bills seamlessly through multiple online or in-person payment channels.
  • Ben Weiner, Chief Strategy Officer at Paya, states, AGENT511 is a strategic partner for our continued growth in the government & municipal vertical.
  • For over a decade AGENT511s technologies have been trusted to deliver relevant, seamless experiences for public sector and enterprise mission critical services.

Government of Canada Unveils Plan to Modernize Official Languages Act

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Countries, Articles, International organizations, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, Official Languages Act, Canadians, Culture of Canada, Canada, Official language, E-government

TheHonourable MlanieJoly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, presented the Government of Canada's intentions to modernize and strengthen the Official Languages Act and its related instruments today.

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  • TheHonourable MlanieJoly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, presented the Government of Canada's intentions to modernize and strengthen the Official Languages Act and its related instruments today.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing and strengthening the act so it can better meet the hopes and expectations of Canadians who speak both official languages and expect the Government of Canada to do more to protect them.
  • I am proud of the plan announced by the Government of Canada to modernize the Official Languages Act.
  • The first federal Official Languages Act, adopted in 1969, declared English and French as the two official languages of Parliament and of the Government of Canada.

Economic Transformation Technologies (ETT) to Joint Venture with RIDEX AG to Develop and Quickly Expand its International Revenue Contracts

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Articles, Access control, National security, Identification, Identity documents, Biometrics, Biometric passport, E-government, Passport

RIDEX AG creates identification documents, systems for personalizing identification documents using laser engraving technology, and manufactures highly secure biometric passports and identity cards, creating digital government integrated population registration systems.

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  • RIDEX AG creates identification documents, systems for personalizing identification documents using laser engraving technology, and manufactures highly secure biometric passports and identity cards, creating digital government integrated population registration systems.
  • "This joint venture with RIDEX is timely and very exciting for ETT and ultimately for our international clients we have been building since my recent appointment," stated Angelo Viard, President of International Business Development for ETT.
  • RIDEX AG is extremely well known around the world for their secure documentation process along with a host of notable products.
  • Economic Transformation Technologies (ETT) is an accelerator and integrator of innovative technologies united in the mission of economic transformation and corporate performance.

College Begins Transition to New Governance Structure

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Articles, Public administration, Accountability, Governance, Political philosophy, E-government, Ontario College of Teachers

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ -The Ontario College of Teachers begins a one-year transition to a new governance structure today, following the government's proclamation of key legislative amendments.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ -The Ontario College of Teachers begins a one-year transition to a new governance structure today, following the government's proclamation of key legislative amendments.
  • To oversee the modernization of the College's governance, the government has appointed Paul Boniferro, Ontario's former Deputy Attorney General to the role of Transition Supervisory Officer (TSO), effective February 1, 2021.
  • "We are looking forward to working with Mr. Boniferro to implement the governance enhancements," says Dr. Derek Haime, OCT, Registrar and CEO.
  • "Once complete, these changes should enable the College to operate more efficiently and effectively.