Deakin’s mixed reality simulator for safer journey
Engineers from Australia’s Deakin University have developed a first-of-its-kind mixed reality driving simulator. The simulator is designed to help older drivers make informed decisions on the road.
NSW’s conversation on thinking skills in an AI world
Australia’s New South Wales Department of Education and the University of New South Wales Grand Challenges Program host a panel. It discusses what education needs to do differently to ensure students can positively shape their world.
DTA releases Cloud Assessment Tool
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency is releasing the Cloud Assessment Tool. For agencies thinking about using a cloud service, the Tool gives them a rough idea of what to consider.
7 Tech trends to look out for in 2019
What trends can business and consumers look out for in 2019? According to one report, it’s a list of seven.
MAS’ SGD 30 million grant to enhance cybersecurity capabilities
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the Cybersecurity Capabilities Grant today. Worth SGD 30 million, the money will go toward strengthening the financial sector’s resilience and help develop local talent in cybersecurity.
Steps for the future of autonomous driving networks
Huawei released a whitepaper, “Key Scenarios of Autonomous Driving Mobile Network”. The paper identifies seven key autonomous-driving scenarios and analyses five key automation capabilities required in mobile networks. According to the company’s Executive Director of the Board, the evolution towards autonomous driving networks should be approached by scenario rather than as a single stroke.
Darwin’s AI/ML solution for sustainably managed fisheries
Counting fish is an activity wrought with danger in Darwin Harbour. Scientists need to work around the huge amounts of water, salt water crocodiles, and sharks to do their job safely. Find out how an artificial intelligence and machine learning project made work smooth sailing for these scientists.
Singapore discusses AI and data’s ethical use
Singapore’s Advisory Council on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence and Data convened for their first meeting at the end of last month. Apart from discussing the ethical use of AI and data, the Advisory Council provided suggestions on how to improve the draft model framework.
Startup solutions help in port operations, shipping and maritime services
3 Winning startups will partner with maritime companies on winning projects to boost innovation in port operations, shipping and maritime services.
Exclusive: Hybrid Cloud – the architecture of the future
Scott Gnau, Hortonworks CTO, shares with OpenGov Asia about the developments in cloud computing and how organisations should make the best out of the technology.
Data Analytics to combat financial crime
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Industry Partnership launched a paper to encourage the adoption of data analytics solutions by financial institutions.
My Health Record’s privacy protections strengthens
The Australian Parliament passed the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018. The amendments allow Australians to opt in or out of having a My Health Record at any time during their life.
Eight essential strategies to mitigate cybersecurity
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has shared a document titled Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents. The document prioritises a list of mitigation strategies to assist organisations in protecting their systems against cyberthreats. The strategies can be customised to each organisation’s needs and concerns.
New cybersecurity Memorandum of Collaboration signed by CSA
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore will work with Cisco Systems, Inc to improve cooperation in cybersecurity.
Tech Connect fosters digital inclusivity
Minister S Iswaran launches Tech Connect to assist persons who need help with their digital devices and services.
ESG and IMDA launch new Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan
Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry launched the Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan. The Plan will help more than 33 000 SMEs assess their digital readiness and field opportunities for digitalisation.
Entrepreneurs and enterprises to help improve HDB living
Innovation is key to development, and it’s no different for public housing. Cool Ideas Enterprise and Pulse of the Heartlands MoUs will help aspiring entrepreneurs and enterprises advance the development of innovative solutions that improve HDB living.
Exclusive: The future of public housing
Living better is possible in the future. Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB) is embarking on various projects to improve resident’s lives. Mr Fong Chun Wah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Building), HDB, shares what residents can look forward to in their estates.
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2019
New year, new threats? Researchers from Kaspersky Lab share their predictions for targeted threats in 2019.
NYP boosts AI education and research with MoU
Nanyang Polytechnic and YITU Technology sign a Memorandum of Understanding to boost AI education and research. This is in line with Singapore’s push towards building deep national capabilities in AI.
Why a Cloud Native Architecture is important
If the services industry is in the driver’s seat of Singapore’s economy, more needs to be done to help its businesses transform and ride the waves of technological disruption. A Cloud Native Architecture has been identified to aid the transformation process.
How services are transforming in a digital economy
IMDA launches a series of initiatives to support the infocomm media sector to create opportunities for the future of services. The initiatives are part of the Framework for Action to develop Singapore’s digital economy.
New investments into deep tech for Singapore
In strengthening its Deep Tech Nexus Strategy with new deep tech investments and learning opportunities, SGInnovate shows commitment to investment and human capital to Singapore’s flourishing deep tech ecosystem.
Singapore and US collaborate on cybersecurity
Singapore and the United States sign a Declaration of Intent to collaborate on a Cybersecurity Technical Assistance Program for ASEAN Member States.
Tech, legal, banking and engineering talent high in demand in Malaysia
A more competitive marketplace means a greater push for companies to embark on aggressive digital transformation initiatives to stay relevant and improve business processes. Thus, companies are expected to increase investment in new systems and talent development to create a greater presence online.
Tech Boost for Travel Agent Industry
Travel agencies are getting a tech boost as part of the Travel Agent Roadmap launched in August 2016. The slew of new initiatives will transform businesses to become digitally enabled and improve their human resource management strategy.
Winners of first Singapore-India Hackathon Announced
Organised by a subsidiary of NTU and All India Council for Technical Education, a total of twenty teams from India and Singapore battled it out to develop creative and innovative solutions for a “Smart Campus”.
More Singapore organisations to benefit from AI
Canadian based AI software product company, Element AI, announces strategic partnership with GIC, SGInnovate, and Singapore Management University. The partnership is set to develop cutting edge products in the financial sector, enhance local talent, scale commercial Artificial Intelligence solutions, and embark on global research collaborations.
Partnership to explore how creative agencies can leverage automation
The first project will seek to find out if technology can be applied so that it elevates the creative process in business functions and processes. It will also guarantee that creativity is able to effectively adapt to the implementation of artificial intelligence and new technologies.
Singapore to develop new urban technologies
Over the next three years, SGD 14 million will be spent to support the development of new urban technologies. The project is part of the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s latest technology call to help technology companies build capabilities and accelerate the materialisation of Singapore’s smart estates.
