Australian National University establishes interdisciplinary Institute to focus on cybersecurity and innovation
“The Cyber Institute represents the convergence of
interdisciplinary expertise to resolve highly complex societal issues.”
Monetary Authority of Singapore appoints first Chief Cyber Security Officer
The CCSO will play an important role in strengthening the cyber resiliency of MAS and the financial sector.
How the Singapore Government plans to boost solar power capacity to 1 gigawatt peak beyond 2020 from 140 megawatt peak today
Six new clean energy investments secured by EDB are expected to generate S$500 million in cumulative business spending over next 5 years.
Australia to begin broader testing of Govpass Digital ID platform in the first half of 2018
“A digital identity will be about choosing a faster, simpler option to move between online services.”
Learner driver log books go digital in NSW
“Any parent or learner would agree it’s time for a system that taps into the latest technology to become more user-friendly.”
An in-depth look at GovTech’s new common hosting platform for Singapore Government websites
The benefits include convenience, improved security, optimisation of resources, faster deployment speed and cost savings through economies of scale.
Australia launches new International Cyber Engagement Strategy
The International Engagement Strategy on Cyber Security is a key deliverable of the Government’s AU$230 million Cyber Security Strategy.
Victorian Government invests AU$1 million for Deakin University’s Bachelor of Cyber Security programme
“The Bachelor of Cyber Security is a great example of what can be achieved when training providers work together with industry.”
Seven initiatives to be launched by Hong Kong Monetary Authority to prepare Hong Kong’s move into a new era of Smart Banking
“We must move into the new era of Smart Banking by embracing technology and safe banking.”
SATS introduces Augmented Reality technologies to Changi Airport operations
This technological initiative increases productivity and can potentially shorten loading time by as much as 15 minutes.
SPRING Singapore and IE Singapore to merge in 2018 to form new government agency named Enterprise Singapore
“With the formation of Enterprise Singapore, we will be better positioned with one consolidated agency to build strong local enterprises and create exciting new jobs for Singaporeans.”
8th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council (SGCC) sees Singapore companies ink projects with Chinese counterparts
“I had an in-depth discussion with Governor Ma Xingrui on our collaboration, and I hope this relationship will deepen and broaden meaningfully in the coming years.”
IE Singapore sets up Singapore Manufacturer Innovation Centre to help Singapore tech companies partner Chinese enterprises in Industry 4.0 solutions
Areas of collaboration cover robotics and industrial automation, additive manufacturing, augmented reality, Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT), as well as big data and analytics.
Wi-Fi.HK service launched at government venues through public-private partnership
“We shall open up more suitable government venues through public-private collaboration for private service providers to install equipment and provide Wi-Fi service with free usage time at their own cost.”
Video-based Parking Guidance System with real time analytics now operational at Changi Airport
The VPGS also helps to enhance security and offers added CCTV coverage of all car park spaces.
Enhanced EntrePass scheme to help Singapore attract larger pool of global startup talent
In addition to SPRING Singapore, the enhanced EntrePass scheme will see the inclusion of two new partner agencies: IMDA and NRF, supported by SGInnovate.
Internet Society Survey on Policy Issues in APAC 2017 finds cybersecurity as the top Internet policy concern
Overall, respondents have continued to find roughly the same issues significant over the last four years: access, data protection, connectivity and privacy, along with cybersecurity.
‘Fast and Seamless Travel’ options using facial recognition technology being tested at Singapore Changi Airport’s new terminal
The Automated Immigration Gates at T4 will use a dual facial and thumbprint biometric recognition system.
Gavin Slater appointed as CEO of the Australian Government’s Digital Transformation Agency
“In support of the Prime Minister’s vision, I look forward to bringing my skills, experience and passion to the public sector as it looks to improve services to benefit all Australians.”
EXCLUSIVE – Data-driven Marketing: Insights, Trends and Challenges
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EXCLUSIVE – From isolated embedded systems to a ubiquitous connected network – IoT security challenges
In-depth discussion on IoT security with Prof. Yuval Elovici from Ben-Guiron University and iTrust at SUTD, covering risks, mitigation and government’s role.
EXCLUSIVE- Meeting high customer expectations with limited resources – Turning a limitation into an advantage
Dialogue session in Jakarta on how open source can help deliver quality government services while working within budget limitations.
EXCLUSIVE – Digital transformation, mobility and efficiency at Parliament of NSW
“Today we produce and publish in near real time, Hansard transcripts which document current business as it is being debated in Parliament.”
EXCLUSIVE – Defending physical infrastructure against cyberthreats
Maz Mirza Bin Mohd Aminurashid, Head of IT at Mass Rapid Transit Corporation,Malaysia, talks about defending the MRT system against cyber threats.
EXCLUSIVE – Bringing people and technology together- collaboration in the Australian government
Government agencies understand the necessity of collaboration and there is gradual but sure progress. The primary challenge is managing the ‘people’ factor.
EXCLUSIVE – Smart Nation Innovations at A*STAR (Part 2) – Supercomputing and Next-generation Networks
Innovations to position A*STAR as a world-class research agency and help Singapore attract the best research talent from around the world
EXCLUSIVE – Collecting, managing and describing content – new challenges for a digital age library
“The Library is Australia’s memory; therefore we need to protect our digital assets from malicious activity…we also have to ensure that we can meet our open access obligations.”
EXCLUSIVE – Delivering healthcare services seamlessly and securely at Melbourne Health
OpenGov speaks to Mrs. Sally Campbell, Executive Director, Corporate and Information Services, Melbourne Health about ICT challenges and initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE- Digital Canberra- Fostering business and citizen initiatives through technology backbone
“Culture is the battleground of Digital. My job is to influence and change the culture.”
EXCLUSIVE – Application-oriented innovation at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
“As a technical university, our focus is to come up new technologies and innovations for the benefit of the society.”