EXCLUSIVE – Aggregating and analysing data to drive intelligence, automation and AI at Melbourne Water
Predictive and prescriptive big data analytics, automation, internet-of-things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Melbourne Water.
Australian Signals Directorate expands Top 4 cyberthreat mitigation measures to Essential 8
Focus on ransomware, external adversaries with destructive intent, malicious insiders, ‘business email compromise’ and industrial control systems, in addition to targeted cyber intrusions
GovTech launches National Data Visualisation Video Challenge in Singapore
Students from tertiary institutions and JCs will use, analyse and apply open data to generate new insights and present them through easily understandable videos.
Brief look at Open Government Data in 6 ASEAN countries
OpenGov looks at recent initiatives directed towards opening up government data in 6 southeast Asian countries and their rankings on global indices.
NSW Smart Sensing Network launched to develop portable, smart sensors for health, environment
It will further research into sensing technology, with applications in the areas of agriculture, health, security and environment.
CSIRO launches first operational Urban Living Lab in Sydney
It is a collaborative initiative for facilitating research and creating, designing and testing innovative urban development concepts, in a real environment.
Measures for promoting digital economy in Indian government’s 2017-18 budget
The government is targeting a combined total of 25 billion digital transactions for 2017-18.
Low-cost Terahertz emitters developed at NUS could accelerate development of futuristic screening devices
Potential applications include portable, compact screening devices and wearable sensors for detection of dangerous chemicals and explosives as well as cancer diagnosis.
Indian Government to create over 1000 Digital Villages in latest initiative to improve internet access
The Indian government has announced plans for a new initiative called ‘Digital village’ to provide free Wi-fi hotspots in over 1000 villages.
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development talks about remote diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment
RxBox captures medical signals through built-in sensors, stores the data in an electronic medical record and transmits the health information via internet.
SPRING Singapore says capability development projects initiated during 2016 expected to add SG$ 7.8 billion to economy
In addition, 3 Industry Transformation Maps, out of a planned 23, were released for retail, food manufacturing and food services industries.
EXCLUSIVE – Connecting all relevant agencies to National Single Window for Customs processing in Thailand
Jedsada Ariyachatkul discusses the implementation of the National Single Window for Customs and bringing all relevant agencies on to the platform.
Chinese government sets up US$ 14.6 billion Internet Investment Fund
The fund overseen by the Cyberspace Administration of China and Ministry of Finance will support the Internet Plus action plan.
Digital Technologies Curriculum to hone students’ coding and critical thinking skills in Victoria
$125 million to create 10 Tech Schools, $21.6 million to support teachers implementing the new curriculum
Ministries in Vietnam urged to speed up implementation of online government services by Deputy Prime Minister
The objective is for all central State agencies and ministries to have full e-public services and to improve Vietnam’s ranking in the UN E–Government Development Index.
EXCLUSIVE – Innovation and informed-decision making through high quality open data on Data.gov.sg
The focus is on quality, rather than quantity, in order to maximise use of open data by laypeople, as well as developers.
Australian government sets up Critical Infrastructure Centre for whole-of-government risk management
A critical assets register, initially focusing on electricity, water and ports, will be developed to enable a consolidated view of critical infrastructure ownership across the country.
Enhancing digital inclusion in Philippines through Tech4ED centers in public libraries and internet cafes
Partnership between DICT and National Library of the Philippines to establish Tech4ED Centers in 1,000 public libraries nationwide and integration of Tech4ED into 36 internet cafes in Davao city
EXCLUSIVE – Deep-learning based online cognitive tutor under development at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU
It would track us, prompt us about what we have to prepare for, suggest materials, pro-actively manage cognitive decay.
Workforce Training Innovation Fund launched in Victoria to align training with rapidly evolving industry needs
It aims to better align training and industry requirements and support job growth and innovation in the state Government’s six priority industry sectors.
GovTech Singapore running trial community on Facebook to enhance citizen engagement
Short polls and mini surveys are held regularly on the community page on subjects like app usage and chatbots.
EXCLUSIVE – Melbourne transport living lab – Generating learnings and benefits for government, academia, private sector and citizens
“What we learn here will be translatable into benefits on how to design and operate cities all over the world.”
Australian government investing $12 million to test Satellite Based Augmentation Systems
The technology can improve positioning accuracy in Australia to less than 5 centimetres from the current accuracy of 5 to 10 metres.
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder starts generating data at 15% of global internet traffic rate
During the second half of 2017, more than 350 astronomers from over 120 institutions will start to use ASKAP for ten major survey science projects.
Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data released at United Nations World Data Forum proposes 6 strategic areas
“National statistical systems face the urgent need to adapt and develop in order to meet the widening, increasing and evolving needs of data users.”
Joined up Justice – Exploring the Art of Possible through Digital Integration
A Common Challenge Government departments are challenged by the need to drive greater digital government initiatives enabling digital integration across their own department and the departments with which they collaborate and coordinate. The need to deliver services to citizens online and through digital platforms has never been greater. Firstly, there is centrally mandated pressure to […]
Draft update to NIST Cybersecurity Framework talks about Supply Chain Risk Management and measuring cybersecurity
Cyber SCRM encompasses information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) suppliers and buyers as well as non-IT and OT partners.
SUTD and Eastern Health Alliance renew productive strategic alliance
SUTD and EHA signed a 5-year MOU, building on the partnership initiated in 2013, to develop innovative healthcare solutions and promote healthcare engineering in Singapore.
Data61 enters into partnership to launch telehealth solution for remote areas in Australia
A real-time communication online video platform will allow practitioners to live-share medical data and images, extending healthcare services to rural and remote areas
International accelerator for energy startups backed by 8 utility companies including Singapore Power
The programme is seeking innovative start-ups in the areas of clean-energy, smart grids, energy management and efficiency, e-mobility, IoT and digitisation and on-demand customer services.