EXCLUSIVE – The future of drones – Autonomy, Miniaturisation, Enhanced Endurance
There are technological barriers and regulatory barriers and the two are related.
Integrated Ocean Information Dissemination System launched by Indian government
The system also provides access to various stakeholders, so that they can further disseminate the ocean information and provide alerts to the user community.
Australian Digital Health Agency piloting the use of My Health Record in hospital emergency departments
MyHR would provide clinicians fast, secure access to health information such as allergies and medicines that may not otherwise be available in hospital information systems.
DTA Australia designing and delivering programmes to build digital capabilities across government
The DTA is aiming to place 250 digital entry level staff in government agencies across Australia in the next 12 months.
“A regulatory approach cannot be the only solution” – Fighting fake news in the digital era
“Perhaps, in the not-too-distant future, fake news will be more than just fabricated words. They could also take the form of videos, making them even more believable and dangerous.”
DICT Philippines launches cloud-based Electronic Business Permit and Licensing System software for Local Government Units
The software automates the processing of business permit application, assessment, collection and release and report generation.
New research centre at Sydney University aims to bring quantum computing out of the laboratory into the real world
“We’ve reached a point where we can move from mathematical modelling and theory to applied engineering for significant scale-up.”
Australian international airports to have automated, contactless clearance process for arriving travellers within 3 years
This is part of the DIBP’s Seamless Traveller Program, which ultimately aims for 90 per cent of travellers to self-process using an automated solution.
MAS working with group of banks in Singapore to build joint KYC utility for countering money laundering and terrorism financing
Mr. Chua Kim Leng, AMD, MAS also talked about using techniques like machine learning for identifying unusual patterns of transactions.
Indonesia launches Occupational Field Map of ICT for bridging gap between industry and education
This Map is expected to serve a reference for the industry, education, and government sectors, as well as the wider community.
A*STAR enters into public-private partnership to develop personalised cancer treatment
The private partner, Invitrocue, uses 3D cell-based scaffolding to develop organoids from patient-derived cancer cells that can be used for drug testing.
EXCLUSIVE – Is Government as a Platform the path to purely user-centric services? – The Lab+ process and outcomes
“The hypotheses have proven reasonably successful as a first key thing. Next steps would involve further validation and research.”
Citizen scientists helping CSIRO digitise Australian bee collection through online volunteering portal
Till date, around 36,000 of the bee specimens have been digitised, for a cost of around $1 per specimen.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau acquires Operator’s Certificate to use drones for on-site investigations
The ATSB has already taken advantage of these qualifications,capturing investigative footage via its RPAS after a loaded coal train derailed in Queensland on July 21, 2017.
EXCLUSIVE – OpenGov recognises 7 NSW Government agencies for being at the forefront of digital innovation
The OpenGov Recognition of Excellence (RoE) aims to set new benchmarks of government ICT innovation in the ASEAN & ANZ regions.
Research into four emerging energy efficient technologies at the BCA SkyLab in Singapore
Tests showed that the use of dimmable LED lighting with automated reflective blinds is able to achieve lighting energy savings of up to 74% compared to conventional T5 lights.
Investment in new satellite technology to enhance Singapore’s aeronautical and maritime search and rescue capabilities
This is a part of Cospas-Sarsat, an international, cooperative satellite-based Search and Rescue alert programme for aviation, maritime and land users in distress.
New open-source analytics tool from World Bank to support electrification planning
It has been designed in such a way that others can easily adapt the code and datasets for their needs. Currently, it has data on only three African countries but it can be adapted for more.
RIE2020 Plan – Singapore government embarking on efforts to build next-generation intelligent Grid 2.0
NRF will explore investments in key component technologies and their integration, working together with other government agencies such as EMA, BCA, JTC Corporation and EDB.
RIE2020 Plan – Proactive prevention and management of diabetes through digital tools and a national database
The MOH is developing a consolidated National Diabetes, Database, which would support planning, monitoring, outreach and research and could enable personalised care for patients.
IMDA provides updates on progress and plans for SMEs Go Digital Programme at second industry briefing
IMDA is also calling for industry proposals on catalysing adoption of AI and data science through platform-driven ecosystems.
Geoscience Australia releases seafloor mapping data with multi-disciplinary use from search for MH370
The Phase One data provided maps that are at least 15 times higher resolution than the previously available maps.
Independent review commissioned to recommend best path to Open Banking regime in Australia
Customer usability and trust, security of data, liability, privacy safeguard requirements arising from data transfer mechanisms and enforcement of customer rights will be examined.
SLA launches new mobile version of integrated map and initiates campaign for co-development of geospatial solutions
To foster co-development of geospatial solutions and analytics SLA also announced the launch of a three-month campaign called “OneMap IdeaWorks!”.
South Australia using virtual reality firearms simulator for police training
“The simulator will complement technologies such as body worn cameras, rugged tablets, facial recognition technology and fingerprint scanners.”
EXCLUSIVE – Data centres in the Singapore healthcare system – Central cloud and on-site data centres
Even if the hospital’s own data centre is reliable, reliance on external network infrastructure from telcos introduces a vulnerability. Diversification could be one way to address that.
Australian government creating a National Cities Performance Framework as part of Smart Cities Plan
In addition to performance indicators, the Framework uses contextual indicators to help understand why a city performs the way it does and what policies may be most effective.
MIMOS and NCIA launch training facility in Malaysia to develop skilled E&E workforce for Industry 4.0
“Advanced technologies, innovation and sophisticated machines are meaningless if our human capital does not have the competence to translate them into new knowledge and added value.”
IMDA Singapore seeks to explore high-rise data centres and promote partnerships between MNCs/LLEs & SMEs
IMDA is seeking to build enabling digital infrastructure to support the growing Digital Economy, grow Singapore’s pool of skilled ICT manpower and support global expansion of local SMEs.
Dubai selected by UN as 'Local Data Hub' for Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region
The ‘Local 2030 Data Hubs’ project is led the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General and the World Council on City Data.