EXCLUSIVE! Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021: Keeping Citizen-Centric Services at the Heart of Digital Transformation in Post -COVID-19 Era
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Executives and experts convene to discuss ways to harness cutting-edge technologies and deliver best-in-class citizen-centric services at the biggest virtual edition of the Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021.
Singapore Launches Global Challenge to Encourage AI Adoption in Fintech Sector
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched its global challenge to promote the adoption of Artificial Intelligence as a solution to become an essential business driver across the financial industry.
Indian Researchers Use AI to Detect Potato Crop Diseases
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The model was built using an artificial intelligence tool called mask region-based convolutional neural network architecture.
AI Tech to Enhance Solar Forecasting Methods
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Monash University and two industry partners have announced a collaboration that will use machine learning technology to accurately predict wind and solar power to securely integrate them into the national electricity grid.
Radio-Tech Deployed for Forest Sustainability in New Zealand
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A leading telecommunications company has deployed radio technology to help New Zealand’s City Forests work more safely and efficiently while adhering to COVID-19 work requirements.
Queensland Invests in Space Tech
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The Queensland Government announced a significant investment in space tech which supports the government’s Space Industry Strategy 2020-25 that aims to position Queensland as the nation’s ‘space coast’.
First Telehealth Launched in High Impact Area of the Philippines
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As the number of cases increases in the Philippines’ northern areas, more healthcare treatment is required to assist infected residents. The government has launched a telehealth project to provide a fast and dependable platform for data recording of medical health information.
The Philippines’ First Cloud-Based Software for Tax Paying and Permit Renewal
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Since the outbreak of the pandemic, businesses, and services all over the world have been transitioning to an online-based system. Since the launch of cloud-based software in the Philippines, paying taxes and renewing business permits can now be done online.