Talk of Information Technology (IT) and the first thought that invades our minds are the computer screens bleeping in corporate offices. IT has definitely revolutionised our lives what with computers becoming part and parcel of our daily lives. In the public sector, however, its reach has so far been limited. Be it government offices or public institutions, IT has not been implemented in a major way.

One of the weaker facets of our education system is the low investment in Information Technology for governance. According to a study by Springboard Research, IT spend in the Indian education sector was just around $356 million (Rs 1,642 crore) in 2008. This figure is pathetic when juxtaposed against the 10 lakh schools, 10,000 colleges and 245 universities in India.

Partha Sarathy Mohanty, vice president - Technical, MGRM Net Ltd. says, "Database comprising of student, teacher, management and alumni information is a cache of confidential information that requires authorised, role based access as well as constant monitoring through audit trails, logs and alerts. The need is to have robust solutions that ensure data security and integrity at every transaction level, "For that, you need to know where your weaknesses lie.

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The right of children to free and compulsory education is perhaps the biggest inclusive step taken by India since independence. The delay in enacting the law has caused the country to slip deeper into illiteracy, poverty and social discrimination.
Many would argue that this landmark legislation should have preceded the promise of Roti, Kapda and Makaan"

The right of children to free and compulsory education is perhaps the biggest inclusive step taken by India since independence. The delay in enacting the law has caused the country to slip deeper into illiteracy, poverty and social discrimination.

Many would argue that this landmark legislation should have preceded the promise of "Roti, Kapda and Makaan".

The right of children to free and compulsory education is perhaps the biggest inclusive step taken by India since independence. The delay in enacting the law has caused the country to slip deeper into illiteracy, poverty and social discrimination.

Many would argue that this landmark legislation should have preceded the promise of "Roti, Kapda and Makaan".

Implementing e-governance in educational systems will enable effective monitoring of academic standards, says N.N. Sachitanand, a technology writer. He cites the example of M-Star education expert system which has overhauled the infrastructure in schools and colleges across India, making the learning system more accountable.
The application of IT is fairly widespread by now

The application of IT is fairly widespread by now in India in the private sector. However, when it comes to public governance, India has been a laggard in the utilisation of IT.
There are several reasons for this. One is the monopolistic nature of public governance. It is the customer, in this case the “aam aadmi”, who has to like or lump whatever is offered by the public institution.

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India's MGRM Net, a leading e-governance technology company, and the Netherlands-headquartered Bell ID, a worldwide technology leader in card application and key management solutions, have entered into a 50:50 joint venture to explore the emerging sectors of e-governance and identity management in India.We connected with Dr KVR Murthy, Founder, MGRM Net and Pat Curran, Chairman, Bell ID to know more about this joint venture and what it signifies.

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India's e-governance technology firm MGRM Net has formed a JV with Netherlands based firm Bell ID. Bell ID specializes in smart card management solution.
Bell ID has considerable expertise in managing ID programs in diverse geographies, while MGRM Net has developed and deployed applications using its proprietary online multi-domain value card OmVcard.

MGRM, city-based e-governance firm and Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands has entered into a joint venture, for tapping the emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.
The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.

With an aim to cash in on the growing demand for e-governance in India, MGRM Net, an Indian e-governance technology company has joined hands with Bell ID, a global smart card, application and management solutions provider. The MGRM-Bell ID joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as it completes the necessary formalities. An operational team is expected to step in as early as next month.

MGRM Net, a player in the e-governance technology segment, has announced a joint venture with Bell ID, a technology-leader in card application and management solutions. The joint venture is expected to address the emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management.

Delhi based e-governance firm has tied up with Bell ID of Netherlands to tap businesses in e-governance sector in India
City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.

City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.
The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.

City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in egovernance and identity management verticals in India.
The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.

City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.
The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.

City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.

City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.
The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.

MGRM Net, a player in the e-governance technology segment, has announced a joint venture with Bell ID, a technology-leader in card application and management solutions. The joint venture is expected to address the emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management.

City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India.
The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.

The JV is expected to be operational in the next quarter and an operational team is expected to be formed by next month
Multi-domain Global Relationship Management (MGRM), a player specializing in egovernance related solutions today announced a new joint venture with Dutch firm Bell ID with an aim to jointly address the market for e-governance and identity management solutions.