OpenGov speaks to Azlina binti Azman, Public Service Department, Malaysia
OpenGov caught up with Mrs. Azlina Azman, Senior Deputy Director for Research, Planning, and Policy and Head of NBOS Unit, Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA), to discuss her many roles, how she is working towards consolidating government services, and what we can expect from her in the future.
Bright opportunity for Solar Panel, Thanks to Government
The energy of the sun is yet to be fully captured and embraced by people and technology. However, more are starting to recognize the potential of solar energy.
A SMART Driverless Future in Singapore
Imagine a day without a driver behind the wheel of any car on the road. Singapore is leading the pack in making this vision come true.
Cloud Computing market set to increase 21.9 percent annually in the Healthcare industry
Adoption of cloud computing environments in healthcare has continuously increased over the years. Business intelligence, analytics, and big data, coming from the cloud, has improved operations, care quality, and cost savings.
What CIA says about their journey to Cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) successfully won the opportunity to provide a classified version of the to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) back in 2013. The $600 million deal was closed in October of that year.
Singapore is most “change ready” country in the world
Singapore was able to top the charts of the KPMG 2015 Change Readiness Index. The Change Readiness Index (CRI) assesses the ability to manage change and cultivate the resulting opportunity.
Singapore Smart Nation helps People with Disabilities
As part of the Smart Nation push, Singapore will aim to connect all of its citizens to smart technology. Through this vision, programs will seek inclusivity through specialized programs for those who are at a disadvantage.
Singapore’s Changi Terminal 4 will bring Innovation
When people think of air travel, they have to meticulously plan for each second. They prepare themselves for hours of downtime and dead phone batteries. Singapore aims to shed light on this situation.
Smart Nation initiative enters the ‘build phase’
Singapore’s vision for becoming the first truly Smart Nation, led by the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), is moving along well.
Inclusivity as a driver towards the Smart Nation reality
Interoperability and Inclusivity of IoT and Big Data is necessary to fulfill the Smart Nation vision. The way data communicates to each other is a key focus of the initiative.
IDA and Microsoft partnership brings ‘Code for Change’
Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) and Microsoft Corp are partnering up to launch a three year programme called ‘Code for Change’.
Inside India’s DIGILocker
Take a quick moment to think of how many physical versions official and important government documents you keep at home. Remember the last time you caught yourself frantically searching for your missing passport or travel documents?
In-depth look at the Smart Nation trials at Jurong
Jurong Lake District is a 360ha district located in the West. It has become a major commercial node outside the central business district.
Adopting Open IoT Standards to Usher in a Smart Nation
t is evident that consistent standardization across the Internet of Things (IoT) board is required to make the Smart Nation a reality.
FBI alerts need for Cyber Security in the growing IoT landscape
Smart City initiatives, which have been taken up by a number of Asian countries, employ the use of advanced technology in urban infrastructure. These initiatives are aimed at improving the efficiency and productivity of the population as a whole.
URA plans to be both smart and sustainable in Singapore
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore strives to make the Smart Nation sustainable and fully optimized. This project must cater to priorities such as economic growth, enhanced quality of life, sustainability, and resource utilization.
UK government launches IoT programme as part of £40m investment
Before the recent news of the Obama Administration investment in smart cities, the UK government launched their own national programme called IoTUK. This three year programme is part of the UK Government 40 million pound investment in the Internet of Things (IoT). This programme aims to […]
Looking at LIVE Singapore! & Big Data Analytics Questions
Government agencies are increasingly collecting big data and performing analysis to improve existing processes and gain valuable insights by engaging in new types of analyses that weren’t possible before.
Manage, Secure and Protect your Data
The amount of information Big Data actually encompasses is not just big, but astronomical.
Dealing with the IoT skills gap
In the construction of smart cities and nations, the Internet of Things is integral to its function. IoT presents potential for cities of the future to be fully connected and digital.
Indonesia launches Cyber Security Agency
Cyber Security threats are no joke. Cyber terrorists show no sign of slowing down.
MOOCs and OER form Next Generation Learning in Asia
Advances made in information technology and child psychology has made people look beyond the traditional teaching methods.
OpenGov speaks to Dr. Tan Hwee Pink about SMU-TCS iCity Lab
As the ageing population in Singapore grows, they are becoming increasingly independent and self-caring. The elderly living alone face the risk of not getting help when they need it most. For example, if they fall and cannot get up, it becomes difficult for them to call for the assistance they […]
OpenGov uses Analytics in it’s Regional Excellence Awards criteria
OpenGov Asia (OpenGov) has initiated a series of awards for the public sector in Asean, starting off in Malaysia. OpenGov was outsourced by MAMPU to operate the awards nomination and selection process. The awards ceremony is being held today, October 8th, 2015 in Putrajaya. OpenGov, […]
OpenGov speaks to Prof Dimitra Simeonidou, CTO of ‘Bristol is Open’
The city of Bristol, United Kingdom, is on its way to doing something that has never been done by any other city before. Bristol is on the path to turning itself into a full functioning test bed for technology.
Data Drives Malaysia: Winners of the Malaysia OpenGov Excellence Awards 2015
OpenGov Asia presented the Malaysia OpenGov Excellence Awards 2015 on the 8th of October to a crowd of over 1100 public sector representatives. MAMPU, being the key agency for supporting digital transformation in the Malaysian government, invited OpenGov to facilitate the awards.
Malaysian Chief Secretary Dr. Ali Hamsa on Building a Robust ICT Framework for Malaysia
At the Forum Digital Service Repository 2015, the Malaysia Administrative Modernisation and Planning Unit (MAMPU) showcased the technological advancements from within the public sector.
Connected Commute, 33 MRT Stations are part of WiFi connectivity pilot
It was announced this morning that 5 more MRT stations will be a part of the WiFi connectivity pilot programme, initiated by Land Transport Authority (LTA). These stations include: Buangkok, Kovan, Little India, Paya Lebar, and Potong Pasir.
Electronic Health Records: Paper Health Records, a Thing of the Past
The patient paper chart is recognised as the traditional way of keeping records. Imagine that the patient needed to send their records to a subsidiary care provider. This would require the primary care taker to manually scan, fax, or email the document through. This would happen after a series of […]
OpenGov speaks with Dr. Suhazimah Binti Dzazali, Deputy Director General ICT, MAMPU
Malaysia’s journey towards digital transformation is spearheaded by the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Planning Unit (MAMPU).
