EXCLUSIVE – The impact of whole-of-government changes and amalgamation at a newly formed WA government department
“The idea is to agree to the outcome and then find the easiest way to achieve the outcome using new tools, not replicating the practices of the past.”
A*STAR officially launches Tech Access Initiative and opens new Industrial Additive Manufacturing Facility (IAMF) to help SMEs
“To remain competitive in the changing manufacturing landscape, our SMEs need to deepen their innovation capabilities & tap the opportunities from advanced manufacturing tech.”
Indonesia’s Fire and Rescue Department to use Data Analytics and Mobile Platforms to optimise and improve services
At the Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum, we learned about how the public sector is looking to embrace data analytics to improve operations across several agencies. OpenGov spoke to Sugeng Wiyono S SOS MSI, Secretary General, Fire and Rescue Department, Indonesia, about his plan to further utilise security and data analytics tools to improve service delivery throughout his agency.
Helping Australians get more out of public data through data.gov.au
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) is the lead agency on public data policy across the Australian Public Service, and on whole-of-government digital transformation policy. Helen Owens leads a team that is responsible for providing whole of government policy advice on the Australian Government’s public data strategy. This includes delivering: a world class public data infrastructure; our national spatial data infrastructure; a data skills development program to improve efficiency and productivity in the Commonwealth; and a range of programs to increase the availability and use of non-sensitive anonymised public sector data in the wider economy.
Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2016 brings Indonesian Public Sector together to discuss digital transformation and how technology will disrupt government service delivery
Data Analytics and Cloud Computing technologies are starting to make waves throughout the public sector. Government agencies are starting to see the benefits of these technologies and making plans to further integrate advanced ICT solutions. On 25th February, 2016, over 138 public servants from Indonesian Government public sector agencies were brought together to discuss how they can drive digital transformation through digital service delivery and ICT integration.
How world’s first cloud-specific law will impact South Korea’s Public Sector
South Korea’s cloud industry is more lively than ever before, as the country has adopted world’s first cloud-specific law that aims to invigorate cloud computing in the country. OpenGov spoke to Professor Park Choon Sik, the Chairman of Cloud Computing Centre at Seoul Women’s University and Korea Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Industry Forum which was established in 2015 to facilitate healthy development of ICT industry and new technology in FIDO in the era of Pintech and IoT.
United States NIST Cyber Security Framework: Standards which work as a translational tool across the world
OpenGov recently spoke to Matthew Barrett, Program Manager, Cyber Security Framework, NIST, about how the infamous framework was developed with the help of public-private sector collaboration and what they are doing to improve the framework. Mr. Barrett comes from a program and executive management background. He brings a unique perspective to the Cyber Security Framework team, as he is able to highlight greater concerns such as risk management.
Challenges and Developments within the Technology and Innovation Industry in Hong Kong
Mr. Nicholas W Yang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HK SAR Government, responds to a question raised in the Legislative Council about Hong Kong’s sluggish development of the innovation and technology sector.
Sitting down with Steve Leonard to discuss the inner workings of a Smart Nation
Recently, Steve Leonard, Executive Deputy Chairman for IDA, reflected on the Smart Nation journey while presenting at EmTech Asia. He foresees that the nation will change dramatically, disrupting our regular routines as we know it, and predicts a day where we live with pervasive connectivity. OpenGov sat down with Steve Leonard himself, to discuss his foci for the year, the importance of collaboration, and why commercialization of tech will feed a Smart Nation.
Singapore CFE Sub-Committee on Future of Connectivity addresses how to strengthen network of connections globally
This past week the Sub-Committee on the Future of Connectivity, chaired by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, and Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress, convened to discuss how Singapore can strengthen its extensive network of connections to create opportunities across the entire globe. The Sub-Committee, derived of public and private sector representatives of various background, explored different ways in which Singapore could improve connectivity in the domains of aviation, maritime, finance, and trade hubs.
Arnel Casanova of BCDA on Clark Green City, the first Smart City in the Philippines
During the recent EmTech Asia conference, OpenGov ran into Arnel Paciano Casanova, President and CEO, Bases Conversion and Development Authority, who works directly under the President. His organisation deals with the planning and construction of Clark Green City. “This is Clark Green City, previously an army camp, which will turn into a new business centre for the country,” said Mr. Casanova, “The entire city of Clark encompasses 65,000 hectares of land, roughly the size of Manila. The property that we are building upon is 35,000 hectares of land, half of the size of Manila.”
Flow of data is happening, thanks to IoT, but the challenge is making sense of it all!
We have been constructing sensors for a long time but something has changed! Now sensors can talk – they have been fused with communications devices. They can be remotely interrogated via the internet. Their data can be stripped and analyzed, reformulated, visualized, geographically located, using the latest computer technologies.
Singapore Traffic Police to launch Mobile Speed Cameras this month to ensure greater road safety
This week, the Singapore Traffic Police launched new Mobile Speed Cameras (MSC) in tandem with their Annual Road Traffic Report. These cameras will work in line with the existing laser cameras and digital speed enforcement cameras to identify speeding vehicles.
JurongHealth Services CIO discusses the fully Integrated EMR Suite, Hospital ICT Systems and achieving HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6
After five years of construction, NTFGH and JCH were opened to the public seven months ago. Since they were launched, the hospitals have been recognised as amongst the most digitally advanced health care facilities in the region. The plan for the IT systems was put into motion while construction of the facilities commenced. JurongHealth aimed to provide a transformative healthcare experience through the integration of advanced ICT.
GOV.AU Prototype passes International Assessment Panel, what does this mean for Government Digital Services?
Since last year, the Australian Digital Transformation Office (DTO) has been working to transform the way that government digital services operate. One of their leading projects includes a nine-week design process to create a GOV.AU prototype to improve online service delivery. Since last year, the Australian Digital Transformation Office (DTO) has been working to transform the way that government digital services operate. One of their leading projects includes a nine-week design process to create a GOV.AU prototype to improve online service delivery.
Noboru Nakatani invites us to INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation to discuss how they fight Cybercrime
One of INTERPOL’s top priorities this year is fighting cybercrime. As cybercrime is ‘borderless by nature’, the sheer threat of targeted attacks on government agencies is daunting. Since established in 2014, the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) has acted as a research and development facility for the identification of crimes and criminals. As we were interested in learning more about INTERPOL’s efforts to combat cybercrime, we spoke to Noboru Nakatani, Executive Director, INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation.
Clean fuel technology delivers promising results from trial in New Zealand
The trial was conducted by Interislander and supported by the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Technology Demonstration programme, which trials new or underutilized technology. It was tested on the former Interislander ferry, Arahura.
Thailand Locals to enjoy greater accessibility to policing services with new Mobile App
Royal Thai Police, The Crime Suppression Division on Technology Crime have released an application- Home Guard. It is made available on both Google Playstore as well as the Apple Appstore. Users will only simply have to enter their registered mobile number and the app is ready for use.
Giles Nunis, Western Australia GCIO: Working to raise the value of the CIO and drive greater innovation
OpenGov recently caught up with Mr. Giles Nunis, Government CIO, Western Australia. The Office of the GCIO is a sub department of the Department of Finance. Through this capacity, Mr. Nunis chairs the Director Generals council and the CIO council. Giles Nunis was appointed into the inaugural role of Chief Executive and Government Chief Information Officer on 30 September 2015, having been acting in the role since 28 April 2015.
Advocating for great eHealth governance and national standards for health ICT in the Philippines
The Asia eHealth Information Network (AeHIN) works to promote better use of ICT to achieve improved health through peer-to-peer assistance, knowledge sharing, and learning. They operate through a regional approach for greater country-level impacts across South and Southeast Asia. To learn more about his role and the development of eHealth in the Philippines, OpenGov reached out to Dr Alvin Marcelo, Chair of the Asia eHealth Information Network, Member of the National eHealth TWG, and Director of the University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center.
Vietnam Government implements clean and energy-saving technologies in enterprises and industrial production establishments
By 2020, more than half of the enterprises with high energy needs and emissions as well as 50 per cent of the industrial production establishments will apply clean and energy-saving technologies. With a vision till 2030, this is the agenda of a recently approved national action programme on sustainable production and consumption.
New Aurukun CCTV to aid the local police as well as to better community security
All three levels of Government have united to fund the $1.3 million installation of a new CCTV security camera system in Aurukun.Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Curtis Pitt said signing off on the agreement with the Federal Government before Councils go into caretaker mode ahead of the March election will ensure this project is delivered for the town.
India further assimilates technology into its railway systems to improve and provide the best facilities to its passengers
Yesterday, the Union Railway Minister of India, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu approved and inaugurated three Information Technology (IT) enabled projects during a function held at Rail Bhawan.
Transforming and creating a paradigm shift in range practices with the rise of the Multi-mission Range Complex
Earlier this week, the members of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Defence and Foreign Affairs (GPC-DFA) and its Resource Panel visited the Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC) this morning. Chairman GPC-DFA, Mr Vikram Nair said that, “A facility like the MMRC is the first of its kind, and a good example of how the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) uses innovation and technology to train its soldiers in a safe and realistic environment, and build an operationally ready armed forces capable of defending Singapore.”
Australia looks to integrate Digital Transaction Technology into Medicare System
The Turnbull Government remains devoted to Medicare is constantly looking areas to improve on with regards to its medical services. As the world evolves into one which is technology saturated and dependent, 21st century consumers now expect 21st Century technologies to aid in the regulation of everyday payments. This being said, the Government should be of no exception.
Hong Kong SAR Government to advance Innovation and Technology Sectors in an effort to assist start-ups
In a recent policy address, the Hong Kong government announced the proposal to set up a $2 billion Innovation and Technology Venture Fund for co-investing with private venture capital funds on a matching basis on technology start-ups.
Inside Look at iTrust facilities at SUTD: Focusing on Cyber Defence Tools and Strategies for the Future of Government
Through recognising the complex nature of today’s IT infrastructure systems and cyber security threats and risks, iTrust was established in February 2013 as a research centre at the Singapore University of Technology Design (SUTD). “Each of these areas is unique on its own and yet inextricably linked to the others. This is where SUTD’s multidisciplinary approach is most evident; our researchers hail from varying disciplines so that the research questions are viewed and approached from many different angles,” said Prof Aditya Mathur, Head of Pillar, Information Systems Technology and Design, SUTD and Centre Director of iTrust@SUTD.
Smart Villages: Malaysia’s Prime Minister seeks out opportunities for iComm to be expanded to rural areas
Recently, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak expresses his wish for the Smart community (iComm) system to be expanded to more areas. Kampung Padang Rumbia is the first rural community in the country to benefit from this initiative.
Singapore Government Agencies look to deploy Drones
Drone technology is sure to make its significant entrance into Singapore this year as authorities will push for changes that will make it easier for government agencies to obtain drones for their operations and reduce the need for manual labour. As of yet, it has been revealed that public agencies are already testing more than 25 potential uses of drones.
Singapore Polytechnic begins its journey towards becoming a Smart Campus
Singapore Polytechnic is on a journey towards becoming a future-ready campus with its Smart Campus initiative. The mission of this initiative is similar to that of Deakin University, notable for being the only Smart Campus in Australia. This move falls in line with Singapore’s Smart Nation vision and the Ministry of Education’s fourth Masterplan for ICT in Education.
