Government investing €12.5 millio
The Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA), on behalf of the Maltese Government, has extended its strategic partnership with Microsoft Corporation for another five years. Through this agreement, the Maltese Government will invest €12.5 million in software licences which will enable the smooth operation of the Government IT requirements.
Addressing a press conference to mark this event, Minister Dr Emmanuel Mallia expressed the Government’s satisfaction for the extension of this strategic partnership. Dr Mallia explained that the Government knowledge workers will benefit from the procurement of the software licenses. However, he said that the benefits are not limited to workers in the Civil Service as Microsoft will be providing free online training to all Maltese students.
While stating that it is important to use the best ICT Solutions, Dr Mallia reiterated the Government’s commitment to provide citizens with the access to the best tools which enable them to give the best results. For this reason, he said that Government will ensure that the required training will be provided.
MITA’S Executive Chairman, Mr Tony Sultana explained how this agreement will continue to build up on the previous one, while taking more advantages based of the economies of scales. He explained that for this purpose, a few months ago he set up a competent team to guide this process in the best way. The team was composed of financial, legal and technological experts, together with specialised officers in Government operations.
Mr Sultana expressed his satisfaction about the results obtained by his team. He explained that the process was more transparent and competitive during the tendering process, while the agreement