Meet the 19 New Startups Accepted into SMU Business Innovations Generator’s Second Cohort of 2020
This is BIG’s second cohort this year and its largest since its inception in 2009; the 19 startups span diverse sectors such as e-commerce, cybersecurity, logistics, financial services, healthcare, and sustainability.
Accelerating digitalisation to help Singapore stay ahead in the new normal
The Singapore government has launched a slew of technological initiatives to allow citizens to stay safe, informed and connected during the pandemic as well as to ensure businesses survive and thrive in the new normal.
SMU launches the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Lite Edition to Inspire Creative Solutions for New Normal
The winning team who can demonstrate its innovative solutions relating to the COVID-19 situation can develop its ideas in the SMU IIE’s Incubation Programme and receive the grand prize worth S$45,000 which includes an incubation grant of up to S$10,000.
Singapore’s NEA and Ministry of Transport award driverless road cleaning vehicle R&D projects to two consortiums
Two consortiums in Singapore will be undertaking the design, development and trial of driverless vehicles for road cleaning, having been awarded research and development projects by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT).
EXCLUSIVE: It’s cloud and data access for Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 2019
OpenGov Asia had a chance to chat with Geoff Neideck, Group Head, Data Strategies and IT, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. He shares with us some projects his team has embarked on and where they’re headed in the new year.
How businesses can protect themselves against web threats
One of the biggest reasons why businesses are prone to web attacks is risky employee behaviour online. However, by the time an entire organisation is inculcated with good cyber hygiene practices, too much damage would have already been done.
EXCLUSIVE – Building a scalable data analytics platform for government
Australia’s ACT Government is keeping up to speed with data analytics with an enterprise grade data analytics platform. Dr Ole Nielsen shares how his team built it and what he thinks are fundamental issues around using government data for better services and policies.
Hong Kong’s top research institute wins at industry awards ceremony
The aim is to continue to develop cutting-edge technologies to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness in business and industries powered by industry-relevant smart applications via the use of Intelligent Manufacturing – one of the core initiatives in ASTRI’s R&D strategy.
EXCLUSIVE: Cybersecurity is no child’s play
Young or old, good cyber hygiene practices must be learnt by all these days. Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab, shares with OpenGov Asia how they’re advancing cyber awareness in the region through their latest evangelists – primary school students.
How telemedicine leads to better healthcare (Part 2)
How far can healthcare go? Very far apparently, thanks to advancements in ICT infrastructure. Dr Zoran Bolevich, Chief Information Officer of NSW Health and Chief Executive of eHealth NSW, shares with OpenGov Asia why distance is becoming less of a hassle in delivering world class healthcare to the even the remotest individual.
EXCLUSIVE: How telemedicine can lead to better healthcare outcomes (part 1)
How far can healthcare go? Very far apparently, thanks to advancements in ICT infrastructure. Dr Zoran Bolevich, Chief Information Officer of NSW Health and Chief Executive of eHealth NSW, shares with OpenGov Asia why distance is becoming less of a hassle in delivering world class healthcare to the even the remotest individual.
Exclusive: Why tech savvy enterprises are not always cybersecure
There are many facets to locking down a water tight cybersecurity strategy. Endpoint protection is just one way to manage threats. OpenGov Asia chats with Stephan Neumeier and Vitaly Kamluk from Kaspersky Lab to hear what they have to say about enterprise security today.
AIHW’s newest data tool
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has built a tool which can be used to compare Australian data on health and healthcare with comparable international data. The tool is a first of its kind.
Digital identity with and for South Australians
South Australia will collaborate with the Commonwealth to improve citizen and business interactions with government through a digital identity.
SingPost’s new AI initiative
Singapore Post Limited is powering up with AI in snail mail. AI will be integrated into its next-generation regional logistics platform LaMP. This will provide unprecedented parcel traceability and reliability for customers across Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s newest and largest data centre facility
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has just unveiled plans to erect a new data centre in Singapore. The largest in the Republic, this will also be the company’s seventh data centre in Singapore.
La Trobe’s companion robot Matilda
Australia’s La Trobe University and Waratah Special Development School will trial a robot classroom companion.
PSA and SUTD developing talent for Singapore’s Smart Port
PSA Corporation Limited (PSA) and Singapore University of Technology (SUTD) have signed an MoU to develop the local talent pool, supporting the future growth of the port industry.
Deakin’s digitally-focused memorial
Deakin University has designed an interactive touchscreen, digitised service records and video projections to deliver a new way of commemorating wartime contributions of 8000 men and women from the Warrnambool district.
How Queensland Health’s digital hospitals program is going
The Queensland Audit Office assess how well Queensland Health has planned and is delivering its digital hospitals program. The audit also assesses whether the intended information-sharing and patient benefits have been realised.
Aussie cybersecurity company bags UK’s Tech Rocketship Awards
QuintessenceLabs, a quantum-enhanced cybersecurity technology company based in Canberra Australia, wins the UK’s Department for International Trade’s Tech Rocketship Awards. The Awards helps tech companies outside the UK scale their business.
France-Singapore Year of Innovation concludes
After an eleven month journey of innovative collaboration, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean concludes the France-Singapore Year of Innovation. Speaking in Paris, the DPM shared the Year’s successes to formally wrap-up.
IMDA launches pilot for Singapore’s Federated Locker Initiative
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information and Ministry of Transport, Dr Janil Puthucheary, launched the Locker Alliance trials today. The trial seeks to bring convenience to residents, and cost-efficiency to logistics service providers and online merchants.
How prepared is the Australian Public Service for 2030?
The Australian Government commissioned an Independent Review of the Australian Public Service (APS) by Boston Consulting Group. Through a scenario planning exercise, the Group developed four future scenarios in 2030, outlining the potential challenges, present gaps in capabilities and set recommendations. One of the scenarios was advancement in technology.
First accelerated patent granted under IPOS’ FinTech Fast Track initiative
Singapore’s Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has granted the Republic’s first accelerated patent under its recently launched FinTech Fast Track initiative. The Initiative slashes application time from years to just months.
MPA’s initiatives to enhance maritime’s digitalisation
Speaking at the Singapore Registry of Ships Forum, Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, stressed the importance of industry transformation.
NTU and TTSH’s smart medical device
Researchers from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) have developed a smart handheld medical device. The device will enable early intervention for patients with congestive heart failure.
IMDA develops Media Industry Digital Plan
The Infocomm Media Development Authority rolls out the Media Industry Digital Plan (IDP). IDP aims to help enterprises and professionals grow their digital capabilities and thrive in a digital economy.
La Trobe University’s PrintACar Challenge
Australia’s La Trobe University organises yet another exciting challenge for young minds – the Quantum Victoria PrintACar Challenge. In this challenge, Victorian students have the opportunity to design, 3D print and race a car. All parts of the car with the exception of the axles, are printed using the 3D printer. A small canister of […]
Australian Taxation Office’s 2019 technology priorities
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has outlined its technology priorities for 2019 and beyond. A new approach to working with product and service providers across the full range of its activities will accompany it.