EXCLUSIVE – PUE is a great starting point, but is it enough? – A discussion on government data centre efficiency
Would anyone want pure efficiency without resiliency or pure resiliency with low efficiency and astronomically high costs? The right balance would be different for each organisation.
State Government of South Australia creating a digital 3D model of Adelaide CBD and surrounding suburbs
This will support the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, which calls for an increased urban density from 15-25 dwellings per hectare to 35 dwellings per hectare.
EXCLUSIVE – In conversation with Internet Society’s Rajnesh Singh (part 1) – Internet access and the digital economy
“If my network connection is not reliable in the rural areas, then my digital economy is not quite working out to be a digital economy!”
CSA Singapore holds exercise covering all eleven CII sectors to test response to cyber attacks
Participants tested their response to simulated attacks, including wide-spread data exfiltration malware infections, ransomware hits, DDoS attacks and cyber-physical attack.
UNDP Innovation Facility driving multiple projects in Indonesia through broad partnerships
The Innovation Facility has provided seed funds to more than 110 experiments across 76 countries since 2014.
Australian Digital Health Agency working towards secure electronic messaging between healthcare providers
Confidential patient records today are regularly transmitted by dated, insecure systems such as facsimile (fax) and post.
CSIRO’s Food & Agribusiness Roadmap looks at emerging technologies to drive future growth
Blockchain can be coupled with biosensors to timestamp a range of information and report reliably how the product is changing over time.
Only authorised USB storage devices for public sector agencies in Singapore from July 25
Last year, the Singapore government started separating Internet access from the workstations of public servants.
EXCLUSIVE – The future of digital government – Keynote address by Tim Occleshaw, GCTO, NZ at Canberra OpenGov Leadership Forum 2017
“To stay relevant we need to fundamentally re-imagine how we engage and serve our citizens, from the outside-in.”
EXCLUSIVE – In conversation with Sophie Gilder, Head of Blockchain at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia
“There is significant potential to create RegTech tools powered by Blockchain which provide regulators with greater transparency, timely and accurate market information.”
New ARC Centre of Excellence to unlock secrets of early universe using cutting-edge 3D technology
It is receiving funding of AU$30.3 million over seven years through the ARC Centres of Excellence scheme.
National Council of Social Service Singapore launches one-stop service for youth cyber wellness issues
Help can be accessed via any of three channels, webchat, email or a hotline.
Singapore, New Zealand and UAE identified as stand outs among Stand Outs by Digital Evolution Index 2017
Singapore scores highly on digital trust, as one of only 5 nations with patient & engaged online behavior in equilibrium with a trustworthy environment and seamless experience.
EXCLUSIVE – Data analytics as a catalyst for policy transformation – Keynote presentation by Duncan McIntyre at Canberra OpenGov Leadership Forum
“Geo-political disruption, falling levels of trust and tight fiscal environments are testing the resilience of economies and societies.”
New electronic case filing and management system in Singapore enables e-filing and e-negotiation of Small Claims
Previously, claimants were required to go to court to file claims, make payments, and attend consultations and hearings. Now a large part of that process is online.
Bank of Thailand and Monetary Authority of Singapore sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement
The agreement enables the BOT and MAS to share information on emerging market trends and their impact on regulations.
BCA Singapore seeks to convert its flagship Zero Energy Building into a positive energy building using smart technologies
“This is in line with BCA’s long term aspiration of achieving ‘positive energy low-rise, zero energy mid-rise and super low energy high-rise buildings’ in the tropics.”
Minister Shanmugam highlights the role of science & technology in keeping Singapore safe
Last year, the HT collaborated with the US DHS on a prototype vehicle with advanced radiological sensors integrated with 3D-mapping technology, which can detect radioactive threats.
EXCLUSIVE – Insights into brain technology (Part 2) – Applications, challenges, ethics
Dr. Shriki believes that the most important challenge in the development of brain technology is understanding learning in the brain.
Emergency Caller Location Information system for mobile phone calls saving lives in New Zealand
The system enables timely responses even when where the caller is unable to speak or the call is cut-off or they don’t know their whereabouts.
EXCLUSIVE – Generation, capture, transmission, storage, security, analytics – Getting every link in the data chain right
“There’s a whole data chain and countries need to look at this holistically to extract the maximum value from data, addressing each link in this chain.”
National Clinical Research Center for Cancer in China signs agreement to use AI for breast cancer diagnosis
AI is transforming the field of radiology, taking over the role of diagnosis traditionally played by highly trained doctors.
EXCLUSIVE – Insights into brain technology (Part 1) – Recording, understanding and modelling brain activity
How well do we understand how the brain works? How much do we need to understand to develop applicable brain technology?
Indian telecom regulator invites participation in public Wi-Fi pilot to provide affordable and widespread access to data
Public Data Office Aggregators, registered with relevant authority, would provide last mile Wi-Fi services and small entrepreneurs would provide the venue to set up Public Data Offices.
Integrated system from OJK Indonesia to speed up licensing for listed banks’ Bonds and Sukuk Issuance
SPRINT not only deals with the issue of differing policies issued by each department, but it also reduces duplication of application documents that applicants have to submit.
First Defence Cooperative Research Centre launched in Australia for development of trusted autonomous systems
This is the first of several CRCs, with further CRCs to be established in the near future on projects aligned with the other priorities in the Next Generation Technologies Fund.
Dubai Health Authority adopts smart cold chain to ensure safety and effectiveness of pharmaceuticals
Cold chains provide an uninterrupted series of refrigerated production, storage and distribution activities to maintain the desired low temperature of consumable goods such as pharmaceuticals.
Singapore enters into seventh bilateral agreement on cybersecurity cooperation
The agreement covers cybersecurity cooperation in key areas including regular information exchanges, joint training and research; and sharing of best practices.
Chinese international collaboration research output more than quadrupled between 2006 and 2015
The citation impact of China’s collaborative research papers has also increased significantly over the past decade.
Singapore leads ITU’s global rankings on commitment to cybersecurity
Only 38% of 193 member countries have a published cybersecurity strategy, while a mere 11% have a dedicated standalone strategy.