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Thanks for this information. I am going to enroll my candidature immediately even if it means nominating thyself. to me nominating one'self is neither a selfish act nor lack of confidence in others. It…"
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John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Sarah Kiden's blog post Call for nominations for choosing IGC nominees for the CSTD Working Group on Enhanced CooperationJohn Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Sarah Kiden's blog post Call for nominations for choosing IGC nominees for the CSTD Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation" Hi Sarah,
Thanks for this information. I am going to enroll my candidature immediately even if it means nominating thyself. to me nominating one'self is neither a selfish act nor lack of confidence in others. It…"
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA posted a blog postEconomics of Emerging IT _ economic considerations for investing in and sourcing for IT systems
Dear bloggers, Please find posted on my blog an article on economics of emerging information technologies. Economics of new emerging Information Technologies. The article evaluates the key drivers of emerging trends in IT such as cloud computing with special focus on technical and…See More
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Mayengo Tom Kizito's blog post Cloud computing: The developing world perspective"Dear Tom,
Thanks for sharing your views about the developing countries perspective of cloud computing and clouds. It gives a good expose of the infrastructure, security and governance issues regarding clouds. I just wanted to pay to your…"
Grace Githaiga commented on John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA's blog post Evolution of Information Technology (IT) as a distinct academic field of study – Where does discipline stand today and where is it heading in the near future?"John Bosco, apart from publishing the articles, having them quoted by other scholars/researchers does allow for furthering the debate or issues you raise in any paper/publication. And ofcourse enhance visibility of the said papers. "
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA posted a blog postEvolution of IT as a distinct academic field of study
Dear bloggers, I submiited an article below as part of my phase two assignment for my Doctorate Program in Information Technology at the Atlantic International University (AIU) in USA. The articles explores the philosophical evolution of computing and IT as disctinct field of study and I thought it would be of interest to the ICT fraternity. AIU has an open access policy that encourages wide sharing of information for learners. However, I would also like to have my articles published to…See More
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Grace Githaiga's blog post Technology, Economic and Societal Opportunities and Women"Dear Grace,
Thanks for sharing with us these important highlights and insights on the technology, economic, societal opprtunites and women. I am glad that most of the issues that I raised during my presentation during the commemorartion of World…"
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Robert Kikonyogo's blog post Copy Right law in India as at 17TH MAY, 2012"Hi Robert,
My interpretation of the Indian Copy right law and that clause in particular is that copy rights are transferrable rights. A person can apply to inherit or use of part of the original rights of another party so long as it serves public…"
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Rising Osazuwa's blog post e-Democracy for Meaningful Development and Strengthening Governance"Dear Rising,
Thanks for sharing great insights on the pros and cons of democracy, as well as the potential benefits and critical factors for success of e-democracy. I would however have loved to see some practical ways in which ICTs can be deployed…"
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA commented on Mayengo Tom Kizito's blog post Internet bundling and it's effects to Internet penetration in developing countries"Dear Tom,
You poised an important question. Before, I attampt to respond just wanted to be clear on a few issues (i) Is internet bundling done as a pricing model, a marketing strategy or simply means to ration a scarse resource? (ii) Aren't…"
John Bosco Kintu KAVUMA posted a status"“POLICY FRAMEWORK: FINANCING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) THAT EMPOWER WOMEN & GIRLS”
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- I am working as Manager Planning, Research and Development at the National Information Technology Authority - Uganda and a facilitator of an ICT Policy and Regulation Course at Datamine Technical Business School, Kampala. I review national policies, strategies and programmes on IT and Internet governance is one of my favorite areas. I recently worked an Policy Analyst at the National Planning Authority Uganda where I intensively participated in IGF for WSIS/IGF that took place in Tunis a few years ago. Recently, I prepared a paper for the Uganda Minister for ICT on Cloud Computing, Internet Governance and Broadband for an Internet Government Forum in Nairobi.
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Economics of Emerging IT _ economic considerations for investing in and sourcing for IT systems
Dear bloggers,
Please find posted on my blog an article on economics of emerging information technologies. Economics of new emerging Information Technologies. The article evaluates the key drivers of emerging trends in IT such as cloud computing with special focus on…
ContinuePosted on December 7, 2012 at 9:47am
Evolution of IT as a distinct academic field of study
Dear bloggers,
I submiited an article below as part of my phase two assignment for my Doctorate Program in Information Technology at the Atlantic International University (AIU) in USA. The articles explores the philosophical evolution of computing and IT as disctinct field of study and I thought it would be of interest to the ICT fraternity. AIU has an open access policy that encourages wide sharing of information for learners. However, I would also like to have my articles…
ContinuePosted on November 19, 2012 at 3:25pm — 1 Comment
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