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Indrajit Basu

Indrajit Basu

Contributing Writer

Indrajit Basu is an international correspondent for Government Technology's Digital Communities.

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Bangladesh’s Local Administrations Take Novel Route to Reach Out
December 06, 2010 - What can fund-starved local administrations, in one of the poorest countries in the world, do when they have to reach out to citizens living in areas so remote that one has to travel five miles to get to the nearest phone?

Gov 2.0 Is Not Just Opening Up: It Also Means Reaching Out
November 22, 2010 - While many use the terms open government and government 2.0 interchangeably, they are very different.

For Obama Outsourcing is not a Bogeyman Anymore
November 09, 2010 - President Obama seems to be indicating a new view of India -- from a source of U.S. job losses, to a strong new partner in the global economy.

Tough Times Continue for Government and Outsourcing
November 03, 2010 - "Local governments that went through 2009 without too much problem, have started facing a funds crunch now, and the reason behind this strange phenomenon is actually the U.S. government's stimulus program."

Europe’s “Facebook” for Government Procurement
September 23, 2010 - "It disrupts how banks and credit card companies process payments between any kinds of business, and use[s] the Internet to do it."

Internet Connected School Buses Work Wonders
March 16, 2010 - By connecting school buses, particularly for rural children who commute long hours to school every day, it could mean significant additional time devoted to lessons.

Arlington County, VA Stands Out as One of America's Smartest Communities
February 10, 2010 - Arlington stands out for keeping its identity intact despite being under the heavy influence of the federal government.

The Role of ICT Neglected in Copenhagen Climate Discussions
December 11, 2009 - As leaders haggle over global warming in Copenhagen and struggle for the most desirable solution of initiating a 'green revolution' without compromising economic growth, one important omission in the key areas of the global negotiations has been the use of ICT as a tool in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

'Frame-up Virus' Could Haunt Government Departments
December 01, 2009 - A recent investigation highlights how malware can plant illegal content, like child porn, on innocent people's computers without their knowledge.

Do We Need A Treaty to Control the 'Arms Race' in Cyberspace?
November 05, 2009 - While China is always at the center of all cyber warfare debates, the fact is that governments around the world are engaged in similar pursuits of developing and refining cyberwar capabilities.

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