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At the Ministry of Sport: works continued on the upgrade of the data-centre
electrical infrastructure, the migration and design of Infrastructure of the
Network for Head Office, design and installation of data voice networking
infrastructure, the setup of video conferencing facilities and the installation
of an IP-PBX phone and building intercom system.
151.
The computerisation programme in Tobago continued with an expenditure of $3.8
million on the Secondary School Computerisation Programme, networking of the THA
Divisions and the computerisation and networking of the Ministry of Tobago Affairs.
152.
In fiscal 2013, the Ministry of Science and Technology completed the
development of smarTT - the National ICT Plan 2014-2018. SmarTT was developed
following extensive Government and national consultations which highlighted the need to
better utilised resources to achieve sustainable development. The Plan was developed
using a 5-stage approach, Plan–Discover–Design–Report–Consult and its formulation
builds on the programmes initiated under Fast Forward - the National ICT Plan 2003-
2008, and the projects and initiatives implemented post
fastforward
.
153.
The core of smarTT features five (5) thematic areas as follows:
Innovation and Human Capital Development;
Access and Digital Inclusion;
e-Business and ICT Sector Development;
Infrastructure Development, and
e-Government
154.
Significant progress was also made on the implementation of Phase I for the
establishment of six (6) Community-based ICT Access Centres by September 30, 2013. It
is proposed that two (2) of the proposed centres in the Penal/Siparia/Debe and
Toco/Cumana regions will be operational by September 2013
155.
The publication of Tender Notices has been implemented on the
ttconnect
portal.
This service provides a central, easy-to-use environment where all of GoRTT Tender
Notices will be published and made available online. Additionally, the Ministry of
Science and Technology commenced the procurement and implementation of its
Managed Services and High Availability Solutions for
ttconnect
.
156.
In fiscal 2013, a review of GovNeTT was conducted by the Infocomm
Development Authority International of Singapore (IDAi) which yielded a gap analysis
for the current network and recommendations on enhancing the current investment to
meet the growing demands of GoRTT. Additionally, five (5) IT Manager‟s Consultations
were held in Trinidad and Tobago to collaborate on developing the specifications for the
technical Terms of Reference for the envisioned GovNeTT 3.0.
