On their sofa
Those who opt to watch their team’s games, see a movie or channel surf from the comfort of their own sofa are also using technology created by Novabase. Their experience in the realm of set-top boxes has proven to be an added value in the introduction of interactive digital television in Portugal. Among other things, digital set-top boxes allow them to schedule their favourite programs or to be the director their own movie, not to mention the ability to perform more commonplace tasks like making purchases or accessing their bank account.
Portugal online
The Portuguese government already provides public services online. To do so, it relies upon technology developed by Novabase which allows it to provide various services to the user in order to streamline processes and avoid long lines at government offices.
By accessing the Casa Pronta portal, it is now possible to handle all documentation to purchase a house online.
The Portal da Empresa allows a company and brand to be registered “in no time”, with information on taxes, legal status, investment and financing, support and incentives, among other services.
Automóvel Online makes life easier for many Portuguese who don’t have to go anywhere to obtain registration for their vehicles and trailers or the certificate of registration / single vehicle document.
In turn, Civil Online reduces the time spent at registry offices for registry procedures, such as marriage (civil and religious), which may now be done from home. It is also possible to request a permanent birth certificate, and additional services are being developed as well.
Time to learn, time to live!
Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA) is responsible for the pensions of more than one million people. In 2000,