Eastern Indonesia to gain internet access with development in telecommunication infrastructure
The
Ministry of Communications and Informatics reassured the people of Eastern
Indonesia that they will be able to access fast internet. Plans such as
using satellites and BTS towers are currently being completed in order to
provide internet for them as soon as possible.
Australian National University appoints inaugural CEO of ANU Cyber Institute
Dr Lesley Seebeck will be the inaugural CEO
of the new ANU Cyber Institute. Her wealth of experiences from across the
strategy, ICT and transformation sectors will contribute greatly to the
institute that will conduct leading research, which will help shape the
nation’s future in the increasingly vital fields of cyber security and
innovation.
University of Queensland to set world standard with 100% renewable energy
The 154-hectare solar farm will complement the existing array of 50,000 on-campus solar panels, and render the university energy neutral upon operation.
Wyndham Tech School to provide Victorian students access to latest technology and learning programs
The fifth of 10 Tech Schools under the
A$128 million Tech School initiative is now open. Wyndham Tech School will
ensure a bright future for Victoria kids as they are given free access to
programs and facilities aligned with industries predicted to experience
economic and employment growth.
Strengthening India’s cybersecurity starts with securing critical infrastructures
Mr Mark Micallef, Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, Cloudera outlines three key areas governments should focus on when implementing a cybersecurity strategy.
Police clearance applicants in the Philippines can pay online through Land Bank’s e-payment channel
People applying for police clearance will
be able to avoid the hassle of queuing and waiting for hours with the
interface linking the Land Bank’s Link.Biz Portal with the PNP National Police
Clearance System made possible by the signing of a MoU between the two.
MAS plays key role in world’s 1st threat information sharing group for central banks and regulators
CERES Forum is a new information sharing group for central banks, regulators and supervisors to share information impacting global security and resiliency. It is the first of such global platform bringing together these entities to guard against ever-growing cyber and physical threats and to meet their unique needs.
John Hunter Hospital enhances ICU patient care with eRIC
The introduction of the eRIC system will allow medical personnel to capture real-time data, enhance information availability and improve clinical decision-making and patient care.
Western Australian Government to improve public sector cybersecurity
To be launched on 1 July, the Office of Digital Government under Department of the Premier and Cabinet will drive the public sector’s digital capabilities with a focus on improving government cybersecurity practices.
South Korea launches inaugural Innovative Growth Youth Talent Concentration Training Program
The program aims to both address rising youth unemployment in South Korea and nurturing ICT talent in critical technologies of Industry 4.0.
Singapore to facilitate business opportunities with the ASEAN Smart Cities Network
As
the Chair of ASEAN in 2018, Singapore is building the ASEAN Smart Cities
Network to connect people and economies seamlessly.
Singapore plans to set up a research programme on the governance of AI and data use
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) seek to collaborate with an Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) to set up a Research Programme on the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Use. The project is now calling for proposals.
RMIT University’s Master of Data Science accepts students with MIT MicroMasters credentials
Students with MIT MicroMasters credentials can
now pursue four postgraduate degrees at RMIT.
Philippines to take part in the annual AIIB Board of Governors Meeting to discuss infrastructure development
The third annual AIIB Board of Governors
Meeting will be attended by the Philippines to take part in discussions and
forums addressing ways to ensure a sustainable future for Asia through sound
infrastructure investments at the same time recognising the private sector’s
role in bridging infrastructure gap.
National Bureau of Statistics data shows technology an engine of growth for Chinese economy
Industrial output of high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors grew 12% and 9.3% respectively in the first five months of 2018.
Hospital in NSW improves ICU patient-care through electronic record for intensive care
Wollongong
Hospital is the 11th ICU to replace paper-charting with eHealth
NSW’s Electronic Record for Intensive Care (eRIC) providing support for
clinicians in caring for the critically ill.
Curtin University forms partnership to develop world-class space tracking system
FireOpal project is uses a range of sensors
to track satellites and space debris by providing a persistent view of objects
in orbit around the Earth. Not only that, it can also be an early warning
system for potential problems affecting satellites and their interaction with
thousands of space debris.
EXCLUSIVE – OpenGov Breakfast Insight session on analytics leadership in government transformation
On 22 May, OpenGov Asia, in collaboration with SAS, organised an exclusive Breakfast Insights Session in Wellington, featuring analytics leadership in driving government transformation.
Survey says Thailand has the highest number of enterprises exploring or using IoT
Thailand ranked the highest in a survey conducted with 4 other ASEAN countries
on having the most number of enterprises that are exploring and implementing
IoT solutions in order to boost their productivity and innovation.
Singapore to use technology to enhance maritime safety
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced that it will upgrade the Vessel Traffic Information System this year and set up a new maritime research Centre of Excellence in Maritime Safety.
OECD to prepare recommendation on AI for South Korea Ministry of Science and ICT
The preparation of the recommendations will be overseen by an Expert Group on AI Recommendations, which is headed by the current Chairman of OECD Digital Economic Policy Committee Dr Min Won-Ki.
Incheon Airport to pilot non-contact fingerprint recognition system for airport staff security
The new system accurately captures biometric information from a person’s fingers by means of a 3D image via motion detection.
Hong Kong’s PolyU to apply smart sensing technology in urban tree management
Tree anchorage is critical to its structural stability. In this project, sensors are tailor-made and installed on the lower trunk of selected urban trees to monitor their tilting angle in a 3-dimensional manner, as a way of assessing the stability of the root and thus the tree.
DSTA seeking smart solutions for secured inventory management and maintenance assistant
The innovation call aims to seek and test-bed suitable technologies that can improve the efficiency of SAF operations related to store management and maintenance workshop operations, as well as supporting local SMEs or startups in developing competitive technologies.
China to use AI to evaluate science fund applications as part of its reform
The Foundation will create new mechanisms for funding and integrating different disciplines and their scientific applications, as well as building a smart evaluation system powered by AI and other modern technologies.
China and India join hands to launch IT industry cluster in Guiyang
Two initiatives are the NASSOM (Guiyang) IT Industry Cluster District and the NIIT Big Data College.
Asian Development Bank supports innovation to bring drinking water to remote areas in the Philippines
The hydropanel is an off-grid, solar-powered technology which extracts water vapour from the air into a proprietary absorbent material. The fragmented geography of the Philippines adds extra barriers for reliance on traditional water infrastructure, yet ideal for this technology.
Western Australia launches inaugural Defence Industry Capability Directory
The inaugural Western Australia Defence Industry Capability Directory includes an inaugural list of more than 100 companies in the local defence industry which were selected based on results from the Western Australia Defence Industry Capability Assessment.
Victoria launches campaign to position itself as home for new Australian Space Agency
Victoria has
generations of manufacturing experience and major companies willing to invest,
making it “the perfect home” for the Australian Space Agency.
UAE launches Governance of Artificial Intelligence course to empower future leaders
Under the MoU, MBRSG will offer the executive education programme “Governance of Artificial Intelligence” to leaders and government decision-makers.