ICT courses most popular in all age groups for SkillsFuture credit during 2016
Over 126,000 Singaporeans had used the SkillsFuture Credit during the first year and ICT was the most popular area across age groups.
University of Melbourne leading project to convert Melbourne CBD to connected transport lab
The University has signed MOU with 17 public and private sector partners.
Ministry of Road Transport in India to launch two mobile apps, e-challan and m-parivahan
The app m-parivahan will provide access to virtual driving licence and registration certificate and enable citizens to report accidents and traffic violations.
Changi Airport launches Living Lab Programme in partnership with EDB to develop, test and adopt solutions
Areas for innovation include automation and robotics, data analytics, IoT, non-intrusive security technologies and smart infrastructure management.
Singapore’s first national Petascale computing facility named ASPIRE 1
Mr. Peter Ho, Chairman of the NSCC Steering Committee unveiled the Advanced Supercomputer for Petascale Innovation, Research and Enterprise or ASPIRE 1.
Making citizen-generated data work – Report from Open Knowledge International
“The goal of citizen-generated data is to monitor, advocate for, or drive change around an issue important to citizens.”
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore to start collecting iris images from January 2017
The scanning will be done for Singaporeans and permanent residents during NRIC registration and re-registration process and passport application and renewal.
Indian government driving massive move towards cashless economy
The Indian government has announced a slew of measures since late November 2016 to drive cashless digital transactions.
Cybersecurity: Threat Intelligence and an integrated approach to security
Guy Rosefelt, Director, Threat Intelligence & Application Security, NSFOCUS talks about Threat Intelligence and the unique opportunities of operating in China
UNEP releases report on implications of Fintech for sustainable development
The report highlights three technologies as the key to the ongoing transformation: Blockchain, the Internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI).
AI is here – What is the role of government
From direct applications in government services to driving economic growth and regulation, what are the implications of AI for governments
Blockchain and the public sector – What happened in 2016
A summary of public sector initiatives during 2016 in relation to Blockchain applications and regulation
Australian Government's ICT procurement taskforce to focus on Rules, Capability and Culture
The objectives are to make it easier and cheaper for ICT businesses to contract with the Australian Government, so that better government services can be delivered at a lower cost.
EXCLUSIVE – Modernising legacy Case-Flow Management at County Court of Victoria through an unorthodox approach
Roger J. Fredman, Director – Court Technology, County Court of Victoria talks to OpenGov about making the Court ecosystem more efficient.
EXCLUSIVE – Managing complex integration, transformation and business-as-usual at DIBP
“An increased reliance on technology means that the resilience of our systems is an increasingly critical priority.”
EXCLUSIVE – Performance improvement, cost reduction and a smart grid pilot project at EGAT
OpenGov speaks to Waiboon Chanchio, Assistant Governor / Chief Information Officer at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
EXCLUSIVE – Creating central data repositories and implementing GOS, cluster-by-cluster, at MAMPU
Dr. Suhazimah highlighted potentially game-changing programmes for collection and aggregation of data, as a prelude to delivering services from an integrated platform.
Draft guidelines released for $50 million Smart Cities and Suburbs Program in Australia
Focus on citizen-centric smart technology solutions to urban issues through collaboration between local governments, private sector, research organisations and not for profit bodies.
EXCLUSIVE – Building Digital Government – Delivering simpler, better, faster services
“For me digital transformation starts with a question. Are our institutions designed to operate in the 21st century?”
EXCLUSIVE – Incorporating complex, changing requirements – ICT lessons from the Obamacare Insurance Marketplace
Henry Chao takes us through the construction of healthcare.gov, outlining the challenges of an uncertain scope, changing requirements and limited resources.
EXCLUSIVE – Consolidating ICT infrastructure through innovative adopt and adapt approach
“Having the right framework, so that we are able to utilise opportunities and innovations safely is a key challenge.”
EXCLUSIVE – Staying a step ahead of business through continuous ICT innovation at the Australian National Audit Office
Gary Pettigrove, CIO at ANAO, talks about current focus on cloud-based collaboration, enterprise, business apps, mobility and security.
Four action areas in NSW Government’s Innovation Strategy
Establishing government as an innovation leader, fostering and leveraging research and development, developing skills for the future and making a home for entrepreneurs
Service NSW taking steps to improve access for hearing impaired
Initiatives announced for improving access for the hearing impaired include hearing loops, remote live captioning and remote Auslan interpreting
EXCLUSIVE – Leveraging ICT for disaster warning and management at BNPB, Indonesia
Interview with Dr. Ir. Agus Wibowo at Center for Data, Information and Public Relations, National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB)
Gaining Big Data Insights with Spatial-Temporal Analytics
We all know that human activities are Location and Time dependent. I would wake up in the morning, being aware of where I am and what I need to do that ‘very’ morning, which includes where I needed to go and be. These are key for digital transformation and smart initiatives. Unless we tie in […]
EXCLUSIVE – The UN E-government survey – Past and future themes, selected trends from 2016
Highlights from a presentation on the biannual UN E-government survey by Mr. Yao Keping from UNDESA
EXCLUSIVE – A debate on BYOD – To do, or not to do
Pros and cons of BYOD around productivity, security, standards, costs and policies discussed in lively debate
EXCLUSIVE – Integrated Smart Card through collaboration with banks in Indonesia
“It can be used to withdraw money, to pay bus fare and then to file tax returns, to claim social security and for using as a passport.”
Five Strategic thrusts, strong focus on open data for Malaysia's public sector
The approach will be customer-centric, multichannel, information-centric, will utilise shared platforms and focus on mitigating security and privacy concerns.