Microsoft Research sees “exciting” opportunities for itself in the Indian government's unique identification project – in the areas of user interface, multi-lingual systems, mobility and secure database management.
The research arm of Microsoft is in talks with Mr Nandan Nilekani, Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, to explore options.
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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/01/23/stories/2010012352560400.htm
On Jan 23, 2010, at 10:11 AM, Abhishek Amberkar [अभिषेक] wrote:
Microsoft Research sees “exciting” opportunities for itself in the Indian government's unique identification project – in the areas of user interface, multi-lingual systems, mobility and secure database management.
1. User Interface: We know whom MS copies from... 2. Multi-Lingual Systems: Don't we know our language better? For a lot of time MS didn't understand standards in this area, they made users download special fonts of all things to see multilingual Web Pages. 3. Mobility: The came and they couldn't conquer. 4. Secure Database: Their OSs have 17 year old bugs, browsers have security holes... Did they just say Secure Database management?
Guess, what MS wants to do is learn from our experience so that they can offer it to other countries and nations.
Cheers,
Amol Hatwar
Hi Abhishek 2010/1/23 Abhishek Amberkar [अभिषेक] abhishek.amberkar@gmail.com
Microsoft Research sees “exciting” opportunities for itself in the Indian government's unique identification project – in the areas of user interface, multi-lingual systems, mobility and secure database management.
The research arm of Microsoft is in talks with Mr Nandan Nilekani, Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, to explore options.
i understand they have a proper tender floating.
- RFP for engaging *“Application Software Development, Maintenance & Support Agency (ASDMSA)” for UIDAI - Volume I*http://uidai.gov.in/tenders/RFP_ASDMSA_Volume_I.pdf http://uidai.gov.in/tenders/RFP_ASDMSA_Volume_I.pdf - RFP for engaging *“Application Software Development, Maintenance & Support Agency (ASDMSA)” for UIDAI - Volume II*http://uidai.gov.in/tenders/RFP_ASDMSA_Volume_II.pdfhttp://uidai.gov.in/tenders/RFP_ASDMSA_Volume_II.pdf
and excerpts reads
The principles behind the choice of the implementation frameworks: 1) Need to scale to large number of enrolments and authentications. 2) No vendor lock-in. 3) Use of open-source technologies wherever available and prudent. 4) Use of open standards to ensure interoperability. 5) Ensure wide device driver support for biometric devices (important factor in the choice of the client implementation frameworks). 6) Use of technology platforms and tools that have large pool of qualified and trained technology personnel.
Complete news can be read here...
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/01/23/stories/2010012352560400.htm
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