First Batch of Public Sector 5G Trials at Sentosa Underway
5G@Sentosa testbed aims to catalyse large-scale adoption of 5G by government agencies and develop Singapore’s 5G eco-system ahead of nationwide 5G rollout in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Dale, Managing Director, South East Asia at Adobe, on Public Sector Deployment of Digital Solutions to Enhance Citizen Experience – Part 2
Simon provides insights on the necessary steps and challenges for public sectors in delivering digital services to citizens.
Singapore Looking to Accelerate the Progression of Artificial intelligence
Singapore has always been at the forefront of these advancements, and they are still looking for new ways to make AI the centre of all technologies.
PolyU Establishes Two New Tech Research Institutes
The research institutes will conduct trials and pilots on several smart city projects, ranging from the application of urban informatics to smart and sustainable energy, to improve the quality of life in Hong Kong.
Philippine Logistic Sector to Ramp Up QR Code-Powered System
The logistics industry is preparing for the implementation of its latest QR code system which will speed up the issue and certification of certificates of public convenience for logistics companies and their vehicles.
Service NSW Rolls Out Secure Data Transfer App
Service NSW has settled on the secure data transfer application that will replace email for sharing sensitive personal information at service centres following a phishing attack last year.
The Philippines to Construct Country’s First Hyperscaler Data Centre
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a major boost to the Philippines data centre market, resulting in increased colocation uptake by existing customers and significant investments in new data centres and cloud regions.
Vietnam Moving Up the Digital Ladder
Vietnam ranks 9th in the world for electronics exports and outsourcing. Online game production is also growing, and the country currently ranks 6th globally in the field of computer games.
Indonesia Builds Genomics Research Centre for Genome Sequencing
Indonesia’s government is committed to ramp-up whole genome sequencing and other bioresearch to discover new variants and produce vaccines which will be facilitated by the newly developed genomic research centre.
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Dale, Managing Director, South East Asia at Adobe, on Public Sector Deployment of Digital Solutions to Enhance Citizen Experience – Part 1
Simon provides insights on the necessary steps and challenges for public sectors in delivering digital services to citizens.
Singapore Develops South-East Asia’s First Ship Navigation Simulator Using Artificial Intelligence
An AI-based simulation training has been developed to improve training programmes and reduce the number of maritime incidents caused by human error and will support Singapore’s Maritime R&D Roadmap.
U.S. Agencies Shift to Zero Trust Strategy
As cyberattacks increase in the U.S., federal agencies are beginning to take on zero trust approach to comply with new regulations and adopt an integrated security platform that covers the endpoint, the cloud and every data point in between.
Sydney Trains to Use AI Video Analytics
Under an agreement between Sydney Trains and UK-based tech firm the train, the operator has integrated a range of video analytics solutions with its security cameras to identify incidences of tunnel and track intrusion across the 13 stations.
IIT-Guwahati, Ministry of Communications Collaborate on 5G Infrastructure
Working with the Ministry of Communications will enable IIT-Guwahati to improve telecom infrastructure and train human resources for telecommunications operations easily and efficiently, especially for 5G related infrastructure and devices.
Open Finance Framework Rolled Out for the Philippine Fintech Sector
With the Philippines having the highest ratio of new e-wallet users, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is looking to use its banking systems to make it easier for customers to empower and support the country’s financial inclusion.
Vietnam Witnesses Rapid Growth in ICT
The country has been fostering information communication technologies in eight areas: healthcare, education, finance-banking, agriculture, transport and logistics, energy, environmental and natural resources, and industrial production.
Deployment of 5G in New Beijing Amusement Park
To ensure optimal tourist experience, Beijing deployed 5G wireless communication base stations around the park to guarantee communication services.
Accelerating Indonesia’s Data Centre Market to Boost Infrastructure
Local and international enterprises are collaborating to expand the use of data centres in Indonesia as part of an effort to improve the infrastructure ecosystem.
Malaysia Looking to Be a High-tech Country by 2030
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is optimistic about implementing and ensuring the success of the policies and initiatives outlined to turn Malaysia into a high-technology country by 2030.
The Philippines Establishes First Coastal Engineering R&D Centre in Ilocos
As part of the government-led efforts to combat the pandemic, the newly established Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Centre work to create a competitive innovation environment.
India Explores Creating Domestic Operating System to Improve Cybersecurity Infrastructure
India is planning to create a domestic operating system to boost the government’s capabilities to deal with potential internal and external threats as it formulates a comprehensive cybersecurity framework.
Indian IT Ministry Discusses Roadmap to Boost Internet Access
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised a workshop for public and private stakeholders to put forward their solutions to expand Internet penetration to remote corners of the country.
EXCLUSIVE: OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight: Enhancing the Public Sector’s Data Experience -Simple, Seamless and Sustainable Data Management with Edge Technology
Digital executives from the Philippines virtually convene to discuss cloud, edge and digital transformation.
New Tech Boosts Energy Efficiency of District Cooling Systems in Singapore
The Energy Market Authority partnered with NUS to develop a Thermal Energy Storage technology solution to provide better energy efficiency for cooling in Singapore’s warm tropical climate.
The Philippines to Deploy Satellite Technology to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
The Philippines is exploring satellite technology to promote financial inclusion in the country as online financial services have the potential to provide wider access to basic financial products and services.
NSW Technology Response to Focus on Firefighter Safety
The NSW government launched a new tech package that deploys various tech assets for the region’s first responders including drone tech, Cell on Wheels, upgrades to Fire and Rescue NSW Mobile Command Centres and Vehicle as a Node.
IIT-Hyderabad, ARAI Ink MoU for Autonomous Vehicle Technology
The two sides will work in the field of India-specific technology development, simulations, and the real-world verification and validation of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving. The collaboration will significantly contribute to safe and sustainable autonomous mobility solutions.
Taiwan Highlights Key Tech Sectors to Drive Post-pandemic Economy
To restructure the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan focused on six key strategic industries including cybersecurity, precision healthcare and national defence and strategy by leveraging AI, IoT, cloud and 5G.
New Zealand Developing Its Latest Digital Transformation Strategy
In response to the country’s crisis due to COVID-19, the New Zealand government plans to implement a new digital transformation strategy that will define the country’s goals, priorities and activities for the next 2 to 5 years, as well as longer-term outcomes.
Wisconsin Utilises AI, Cloud to Modernise Licensing Operations
To better understand its occupational licensure review and adjudication processes, Wisconsin is turning to artificial intelligence and automation.