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MITA is a hallmark of the country’s digital future
Written by Clive Farrugia,
Prime Minister Robert Abela and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visited the Malta Information Technology Agency.
MITA is a hallmark of the country’s digital future
Written by Clive Farrugia,
Prime Minister Robert Abela and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visited the Malta Information Technology Agency.
MITA’s Dynamic Purchasing Systems: New Year, New Opportunities
Written by Danielle Mercieca & Miriam Zarb
Over the past years, MITA has successfully established multiple Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPSs) for use by MITA and also by other Contracting Authorities across Government. Today, the time is ripe for a review ...
Malta – Europe’s Top Performer in eGovernment
Written by Monique Piccione,
Malta has just been reconfirmed Europe’s top performer in eGovernment, standing out with a score of 96% amongst the 27 European Union (EU) Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Albania, Montenegro, Nort...
How will AI change the cyber battleground?
Written by Martina Bonanno,
The Czech branch of AFCEA with the support of ENISA organised an essay competition at the conference ‘Does the brain stand a chance?’ during the ECSC2021. This unique opportunity brought together young cyber security talents and...
MITA Customer Care – improving through feedback
Written by Matthew Catania
One of the primary activities within service management is the engagement with the consumer of the given organization.
...
To Copyright or Not to Copyright APIs
Written by Danielle Vella & Danielle Mercieca
A decade-old legal battle between two major technology companies in the industry has generated much controversy in the area of intellectual property law and computer software.
...
A day in the life of MITA’s Network Services operations team
Written by: Antoine Scicluna
Residents of Malta make use of various government online services at some point or another. It is
very crucial that all these services are
responsive and always available to
provide their respective service to
Prague 2021 – European Cyber Security Challenge
Written by: Katia Bonello.
October is the month dedicated to the raising of awareness on Cyber Security across the European Union. For the last five years ENISA, which is the Union’s agency dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity acro...
Cyber Spoofing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
Written by: Roderick Lia
The term ‘spoofing’ or ‘spoofed’ has recently been mentioned and used quite often within the local domain. Yet throughout the years, different Maltese strata were targeted, amongst whom, high profiles like Prime Ministers, Lea...
MITA is a hallmark of the country’s digital future
Written by Clive Farrugia,
Prime Minister Robert Abela and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visited the Malta Information Technology Agency.
...
Reverse Bidding for Data Connectivity across the Public Service- A First for Malta
Written by Danielle Mercieca,
We may all be familiar with a traditional auction process where competitors raise bids to acquire the object or property that is up for sale.
Applied Research
Written by Adelaide Grixti
Applied Research is a pragmatic method for scenarios where a specific problem needs to be solved. One way of conducting applied research consists of first discovering and defining problems from various business or industrial areas an...
My personal experience with MITA’s SPP
Written by: Daniel Farrugia Costa
As the end of my third consecutive summer participating in the MITA Student Placement Programme, or SPP as it is better known among students, is fast approaching, a new experience awaits as I begin the next year of my studies ...
Student Placement Programme – The experience of new employers
Written by Andrea Mallia
The Student Placement Programme (SPP) is an annual, mutually beneficial programme for ICT and ICT related students and employers of all sectors during the summer season. This
...
MITA Systems and Databases team
Written by Kenneth Scicluna,
MITA enables the Government of Malta’s modern digital ecosystem whereby teams within MITA are vested with the responsibility to implement, manage, and maintain all the Government of Malta ICT infrastructure and services.
...
Our Digital Identity in a ‘Wallet’- The Proposed Amendments to the eIDAS Regulation
Written by Danielle Mercieca
In an effort to continue building on the European Council and Commission’s mandate to provide an EU framework for public electronic identities, the Commission undertook a review of the eIDAS regulation resulting in a proposal to ...
The Recovery and Resilience Facility
Written by Sarah Borg
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the European economy. Economic activity has slowed down severely.
...
PSI Directive Transposition 2021
Written by Joseph Saviour Azzopardi
The recast Directive (EU) 2019/102 on Open Data and the Re-Use of Public Sector Information into the Maltese statute book had the 17th July 2021 as the deadline for EU wide transposition.
...
Implementing the Single Digital Gateway in Malta
Written by Adrian Camilleri
The Single Digital Gateway (SDG) is intended to facilitate online access to the information, procedures, and assistance services that citizens and businesses need to get active in another EU country
Digital a key enabler for a Future-Proof Malta
Written by Andre’ Damato
As Malta sets out in developing an economic vision for the next 10 years, befitting a nation of courage, compassion and achievement, it is evident that digital technology will play a very important role in achieving this.
Working in the Public Sector: Expectations vs Reality
Written by Martina Jo Mallia
Everyone has experienced a period of job searching, whether to kickstart a career or to find the next exciting venture.
An approach towards effective Password and Privilege Access Management
Written by Ryan Bugeja
The rapid growth of the digital era has proven challenging for organizations to effectively manage and secure their systems and in turn, their infrastructure.
Stress, covid-19, cancer and a well thought employee wellbeing programme
Written by Pierre Vella
A story of how I got blind sighted one fine Wednesday morning.
A Kaleidoscope of thoughts, fears of a fortuitous cancer diagnosis through the MITA employee wellbeing programme and the recovery back to health.
MITA Call Centre & Service Desk
Written by Mark Anthony Attard
In the heart of MITA, the Service Call Centre is geared to provide the best level of service while striving to maintain a positive user experience throughout its operations.
...
SEPA – A Way of Doing Electronic Payments
Written by David Grech
The Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA sets a platform where electronic payments in euro can be made or received, whether between or within national boundaries, under the same basic conditions, rights, and obligations.
IT Operations – the positive disruption of automation
Written by Matthew Catania
Every sector and industry are being considerably disrupted by automation.
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property- a challenging path ahead for AI?
Written by Danielle Mercieca
As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in various industries, it is inevitable that it will cross the path of different intellectual property rights, most notably copyright and patents.
Government Modern Workplace Initiative – A Continuous Journey!
Written by: Mariano Debono, Nidal Shawish
The Maltese Government and Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) embarked in a modern workplace journey almost two years ago, aiming at meeting the changing business pressures of the workplace.
3D Scanning
Written by Martina Bonanno, Tamara Gauci.
In the emerging world of 3D technology, 3D scanning technologies are possibly the least recognized instruments when compared with 3D printers and additive manufacturing.
Notification of Service Disruption – File Sharing Service (FSS)
Service: File Sharing Service (FSS) – Home & Archive Drive Type of impact: Service Disruption Date Thursday 15th April 2021 00:00 hours till Friday 16th April 2021 00:00 hours Change Ref: 3625259 Dear Colleagues, On Thursday 15th April, a change is scheduled to...
Public Sector Printing Requirements
Information Technology has radically changed the way people work, and as digital tools develop and improve, work practices and flows are increasingly going electronic.
...Security Governance – A compliance perspective
Written by Luca Grima
The risks involved in the security of information are nowadays very real and a constant cause of concern for business executives operating in today’s cyber space.
...
What goes into making service delivery to citizens remarkable?
Written by Dayna Camilleri Clarke
MITA plays a considerable role in our day-to-day lives by enabling technology to streamline processes to make several government service deliveries so much easier for us.
...
A perfect match? MITA bring employers and students together
Written by Paul Cocks
MITA’s Student Placement Programme (SPP) is an annual, mutually beneficial programme for ICT and ICT-related students and employers of all sectors during the summer season. The programme aims to reduce the mismatch between supply and dem...
Intelligence in the Cyber Age
Written by Martin Camilleri
Cyber security attacks are on the increase and are becoming more sophisticated against Governments, companies, and individuals.
Technology for a better government at core of MITA Strategy
Written by Paul Cocks The Malta Information TechnologyAgency is behind the government’sinroads into approachable userfriendly e-services while providing secure and sound IT access across allgovernment. Paul Cocks spoke toMITA’s Ing Emanuel Darmanin onthe agency’s...
Student Placement Programme – Bridging the skills gap
For another year, MITA launched the Student Placement Programme on Wednesday 3rd March 2021.
...
Supporting Our Digital Future – An Automation Journey
Written by Andre Scicluna
In today’s digital world, Government organisations leverage IT to offer public services with increased efficiency and reduced queue time.
The Developing EU Digital Regulatory Framework
Written by Pauline Debono
Two regulatory proposals published by the European Commission on the 15 December 2020 are set to update the regulatory framework as a result of the ongoing digitalization of services.
Back on Track!
Written by Loranne Avzar
At one time or another during our career, most of us might experience a career setback. Hence, it is reasonable to expect the unexpected to occur at some point in our career.
...
Launch of MITA Strategy 2021 -2023
A strategy that will strengthen our digitalisation programme.
...
MITA IT Operations – who are we?
Written by Matthew Catania
Today, most organizations critically depend on information technology (IT) as the enabler for meeting their objectives. IT affects every sector or industry and such dependency continues to grow exponentially as time progresses.
...
The Importance of Guiding Principles and Foundations; A Perspective In view of Technological advances and Innovation.
Written by Ian Scicluna Laiviera
At the beginning and onset of any revolutionary drive be it technological or scientific, we tend to get lost behind what we could achieve at the cost of that which works and has stood the test of time.
...
Moving Forward -> Technology an enabler for Change – MITA’s Client Relationship perspective
Written by Andre Damato
MITA stepped into 2021 fresh from its recent 30th Anniversary in 2020. Over the years Malta’s government ICT organisation,
...
Thirty Years of MITA: An Enduring Success of a Public Tech Entity
Written by Brian Micallef
On Thursday, 17th December 2020, the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) launched a publication to mark the 30th Anniversary since the establishment of the Agency. This book provides a detailed overview about how the Agen...
MITA’s procurement outlook for 2021: Opportunities for the IT Sector
Written by Karina di Maggio
The new year will once again see the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) engaged in numerous procurement activities, which should be of great interest to economic operators involved in the IT Sector, both locally and abroad....
Augmented Reality
Written by Jason Zammit and Julian Calleja
Augmented Reality – AR is a technology that blends a real-life environment with computer-generated information such as data, images, interactive models, or text.
...
Liability for the Operation of AI Systems: Civil Law Revisited?
Written by Pauline Debono
Despite the past grim months of 2020, the pace of the work of the European institutions has remained consistent. The work on the public health challenges has inevitably taken the limelight but the remaining areas of economic activity...
MITA Service Management – a supporting pillar
Written by Matthew Catania
Typically, the early understanding of what some of the primary value-adding activities within an IT organization are, include software development, IT administration, and ongoing configuration of services amongst many others
...
Leading by Innovation
Written by Dayna Camilleri Clarke
Dayna Camilleri Clarke speaks to Andrea Mallia, Senior Executive from MITA’s Digital Outreach team, and prospective graduate Nicholas Vella Magri Demajo to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
...
A Dynamic Purchasing System for Software Development Services: An Opportunity for All
Written by Danielle Mercieca
Following the successful establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of printers, scanners and related consumables established earlier this year, MITA has embarked on another procurement initiative
...
MITA’s Dynamic Purchasing Systems: New Year, New Opportunities
Written by Danielle Mercieca & Miriam Zarb
Over the past years, MITA has successfully established multiple Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPSs) for use by MITA and also by other Contracting Authorities across Government. Today, the time is ripe for a review ...
Malta – Europe’s Top Performer in eGovernment
Written by Monique Piccione,
Malta has just been reconfirmed Europe’s top performer in eGovernment, standing out with a score of 96% amongst the 27 European Union (EU) Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Albania, Montenegro, Nort...
How will AI change the cyber battleground?
Written by Martina Bonanno,
The Czech branch of AFCEA with the support of ENISA organised an essay competition at the conference ‘Does the brain stand a chance?’ during the ECSC2021. This unique opportunity brought together young cyber security talents and...
MITA Customer Care – improving through feedback
Written by Matthew Catania
One of the primary activities within service management is the engagement with the consumer of the given organization.
...
To Copyright or Not to Copyright APIs
Written by Danielle Vella & Danielle Mercieca
A decade-old legal battle between two major technology companies in the industry has generated much controversy in the area of intellectual property law and computer software.
...
A day in the life of MITA’s Network Services operations team
Written by: Antoine Scicluna
Residents of Malta make use of various government online services at some point or another. It is
very crucial that all these services are
responsive and always available to
provide their respective service to
Prague 2021 – European Cyber Security Challenge
Written by: Katia Bonello.
October is the month dedicated to the raising of awareness on Cyber Security across the European Union. For the last five years ENISA, which is the Union’s agency dedicated to achieving a high common level of cybersecurity acro...
Cyber Spoofing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
Written by: Roderick Lia
The term ‘spoofing’ or ‘spoofed’ has recently been mentioned and used quite often within the local domain. Yet throughout the years, different Maltese strata were targeted, amongst whom, high profiles like Prime Ministers, Lea...
MITA is a hallmark of the country’s digital future
Written by Clive Farrugia,
Prime Minister Robert Abela and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visited the Malta Information Technology Agency.
...
Reverse Bidding for Data Connectivity across the Public Service- A First for Malta
Written by Danielle Mercieca,
We may all be familiar with a traditional auction process where competitors raise bids to acquire the object or property that is up for sale.
Applied Research
Written by Adelaide Grixti
Applied Research is a pragmatic method for scenarios where a specific problem needs to be solved. One way of conducting applied research consists of first discovering and defining problems from various business or industrial areas an...
My personal experience with MITA’s SPP
Written by: Daniel Farrugia Costa
As the end of my third consecutive summer participating in the MITA Student Placement Programme, or SPP as it is better known among students, is fast approaching, a new experience awaits as I begin the next year of my studies ...
Student Placement Programme – The experience of new employers
Written by Andrea Mallia
The Student Placement Programme (SPP) is an annual, mutually beneficial programme for ICT and ICT related students and employers of all sectors during the summer season. This
...
MITA Systems and Databases team
Written by Kenneth Scicluna,
MITA enables the Government of Malta’s modern digital ecosystem whereby teams within MITA are vested with the responsibility to implement, manage, and maintain all the Government of Malta ICT infrastructure and services.
...
Our Digital Identity in a ‘Wallet’- The Proposed Amendments to the eIDAS Regulation
Written by Danielle Mercieca
In an effort to continue building on the European Council and Commission’s mandate to provide an EU framework for public electronic identities, the Commission undertook a review of the eIDAS regulation resulting in a proposal to ...
The Recovery and Resilience Facility
Written by Sarah Borg
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the European economy. Economic activity has slowed down severely.
...
PSI Directive Transposition 2021
Written by Joseph Saviour Azzopardi
The recast Directive (EU) 2019/102 on Open Data and the Re-Use of Public Sector Information into the Maltese statute book had the 17th July 2021 as the deadline for EU wide transposition.
...
Implementing the Single Digital Gateway in Malta
Written by Adrian Camilleri
The Single Digital Gateway (SDG) is intended to facilitate online access to the information, procedures, and assistance services that citizens and businesses need to get active in another EU country
Digital a key enabler for a Future-Proof Malta
Written by Andre’ Damato
As Malta sets out in developing an economic vision for the next 10 years, befitting a nation of courage, compassion and achievement, it is evident that digital technology will play a very important role in achieving this.
Working in the Public Sector: Expectations vs Reality
Written by Martina Jo Mallia
Everyone has experienced a period of job searching, whether to kickstart a career or to find the next exciting venture.
An approach towards effective Password and Privilege Access Management
Written by Ryan Bugeja
The rapid growth of the digital era has proven challenging for organizations to effectively manage and secure their systems and in turn, their infrastructure.
Stress, covid-19, cancer and a well thought employee wellbeing programme
Written by Pierre Vella
A story of how I got blind sighted one fine Wednesday morning.
A Kaleidoscope of thoughts, fears of a fortuitous cancer diagnosis through the MITA employee wellbeing programme and the recovery back to health.
MITA Call Centre & Service Desk
Written by Mark Anthony Attard
In the heart of MITA, the Service Call Centre is geared to provide the best level of service while striving to maintain a positive user experience throughout its operations.
...
SEPA – A Way of Doing Electronic Payments
Written by David Grech
The Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA sets a platform where electronic payments in euro can be made or received, whether between or within national boundaries, under the same basic conditions, rights, and obligations.
IT Operations – the positive disruption of automation
Written by Matthew Catania
Every sector and industry are being considerably disrupted by automation.
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property- a challenging path ahead for AI?
Written by Danielle Mercieca
As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in various industries, it is inevitable that it will cross the path of different intellectual property rights, most notably copyright and patents.
Government Modern Workplace Initiative – A Continuous Journey!
Written by: Mariano Debono, Nidal Shawish
The Maltese Government and Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) embarked in a modern workplace journey almost two years ago, aiming at meeting the changing business pressures of the workplace.
3D Scanning
Written by Martina Bonanno, Tamara Gauci.
In the emerging world of 3D technology, 3D scanning technologies are possibly the least recognized instruments when compared with 3D printers and additive manufacturing.
Notification of Service Disruption – File Sharing Service (FSS)
Service: File Sharing Service (FSS) – Home & Archive Drive Type of impact: Service Disruption Date Thursday 15th April 2021 00:00 hours till Friday 16th April 2021 00:00 hours Change Ref: 3625259 Dear Colleagues, On Thursday 15th April, a change is scheduled to...
Public Sector Printing Requirements
Information Technology has radically changed the way people work, and as digital tools develop and improve, work practices and flows are increasingly going electronic.
...Security Governance – A compliance perspective
Written by Luca Grima
The risks involved in the security of information are nowadays very real and a constant cause of concern for business executives operating in today’s cyber space.
...
What goes into making service delivery to citizens remarkable?
Written by Dayna Camilleri Clarke
MITA plays a considerable role in our day-to-day lives by enabling technology to streamline processes to make several government service deliveries so much easier for us.
...
A perfect match? MITA bring employers and students together
Written by Paul Cocks
MITA’s Student Placement Programme (SPP) is an annual, mutually beneficial programme for ICT and ICT-related students and employers of all sectors during the summer season. The programme aims to reduce the mismatch between supply and dem...
Intelligence in the Cyber Age
Written by Martin Camilleri
Cyber security attacks are on the increase and are becoming more sophisticated against Governments, companies, and individuals.
Technology for a better government at core of MITA Strategy
Written by Paul Cocks The Malta Information TechnologyAgency is behind the government’sinroads into approachable userfriendly e-services while providing secure and sound IT access across allgovernment. Paul Cocks spoke toMITA’s Ing Emanuel Darmanin onthe agency’s...
Student Placement Programme – Bridging the skills gap
For another year, MITA launched the Student Placement Programme on Wednesday 3rd March 2021.
...
Supporting Our Digital Future – An Automation Journey
Written by Andre Scicluna
In today’s digital world, Government organisations leverage IT to offer public services with increased efficiency and reduced queue time.
The Developing EU Digital Regulatory Framework
Written by Pauline Debono
Two regulatory proposals published by the European Commission on the 15 December 2020 are set to update the regulatory framework as a result of the ongoing digitalization of services.
Back on Track!
Written by Loranne Avzar
At one time or another during our career, most of us might experience a career setback. Hence, it is reasonable to expect the unexpected to occur at some point in our career.
...
Launch of MITA Strategy 2021 -2023
A strategy that will strengthen our digitalisation programme.
...
MITA IT Operations – who are we?
Written by Matthew Catania
Today, most organizations critically depend on information technology (IT) as the enabler for meeting their objectives. IT affects every sector or industry and such dependency continues to grow exponentially as time progresses.
...
The Importance of Guiding Principles and Foundations; A Perspective In view of Technological advances and Innovation.
Written by Ian Scicluna Laiviera
At the beginning and onset of any revolutionary drive be it technological or scientific, we tend to get lost behind what we could achieve at the cost of that which works and has stood the test of time.
...
Moving Forward -> Technology an enabler for Change – MITA’s Client Relationship perspective
Written by Andre Damato
MITA stepped into 2021 fresh from its recent 30th Anniversary in 2020. Over the years Malta’s government ICT organisation,
...
Thirty Years of MITA: An Enduring Success of a Public Tech Entity
Written by Brian Micallef
On Thursday, 17th December 2020, the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) launched a publication to mark the 30th Anniversary since the establishment of the Agency. This book provides a detailed overview about how the Agen...
MITA’s procurement outlook for 2021: Opportunities for the IT Sector
Written by Karina di Maggio
The new year will once again see the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) engaged in numerous procurement activities, which should be of great interest to economic operators involved in the IT Sector, both locally and abroad....
Augmented Reality
Written by Jason Zammit and Julian Calleja
Augmented Reality – AR is a technology that blends a real-life environment with computer-generated information such as data, images, interactive models, or text.
...
Liability for the Operation of AI Systems: Civil Law Revisited?
Written by Pauline Debono
Despite the past grim months of 2020, the pace of the work of the European institutions has remained consistent. The work on the public health challenges has inevitably taken the limelight but the remaining areas of economic activity...
MITA Service Management – a supporting pillar
Written by Matthew Catania
Typically, the early understanding of what some of the primary value-adding activities within an IT organization are, include software development, IT administration, and ongoing configuration of services amongst many others
...
Leading by Innovation
Written by Dayna Camilleri Clarke
Dayna Camilleri Clarke speaks to Andrea Mallia, Senior Executive from MITA’s Digital Outreach team, and prospective graduate Nicholas Vella Magri Demajo to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
...
A Dynamic Purchasing System for Software Development Services: An Opportunity for All
Written by Danielle Mercieca
Following the successful establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of printers, scanners and related consumables established earlier this year, MITA has embarked on another procurement initiative
...
The power of
technology
into one team.
portfolio
ICT Policy & Strategy
MITA serves as the digital driver for the Government of Malta. The Agency assists the Government in establishing ICT policy direction, its governance and implementation, both at a national level and for the Public Administration.
Data Centre & ICT Services
MITA provides efficient, effective and secure ICT infrastructure and services to government. It operates a Tier III Data Centre which hosts the vast majority of government information systems, including those critical for the operation of the Maltese Public Administration.
Engagement with Community
MITA not only serves the Public Administration, it engages with society to encourage take-up of ICTs in the wider economy. Furthermore, it acts as a national asset during events of strategic and national importance.
Information Systems
MITA delivers and manages information systems across government, providing the tools to the Public Administration to digitalise, reform and innovate.
Digital Security
MITA serves as the digital security consultant for the Government of Malta. The Agency provides measures to safeguard Government’s digital assets through a comprehensive risk management approach that ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data. It is entrusted to extend this function to international-scale events organised by the Government of Malta.
Consultations & Management Services
The Agency operates a business model based on entering into project and service contracts funded from national and EU programmes. MITA builds relationships with clients and provides them with a suite of management services.
Procurement
A portal to provide more information about any procurement issued by MITA.
ICT Strategies
The adviser to the Government on the development of ICT strategies and policies.
MITA Cares
The corporate driver for social responsibility in line with the Agency’s vision, values and practices.
Emerging Technologies Lab
A Lab for MITA employees, government employees and students.
Cyber Security Malta
National Cyber Awareness Campaign as part of Malta’s first National Cyber Security Strategy.
