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’.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Facial Recognition Technology closes the case for Australia Police
Whoever thought biometrics and facial recognition would be used in the frontlines of police operations? Here’s to fighting crime with technology! The Northern Territory Police Force in Australia recently extended its partnership with a technology firm to install an advanced forensic biometrics recognition solution within […]
Cybersecurity breach of US government raises questions
The recent cyber attacks on the US government raises many eyebrows.
Current State of Massive Open Online Courses in Malaysia
MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses, are steadily being embraced by public and private sector organizations. It is increasingly trending in the field of open distance education.
OpenGov speaks to Geoff Williams, Australian Department of Human Services
OpenGov spoke to Mr. Geoff Williams, Director of Business Continuity Practice at the Australian Department of Human Services
Jakarta prepares LRT infrastructure for anticipated 2018 Asian Games
The city of Jakarta announced its journey towards becoming a smart city last year. Since then, the Jakarta Smart City Division has produced various platforms for citizens to engage with data like never before. Jakarta’s Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama is tasked with guiding them […]
Learning Analytics to Redefine Student Assessment and Development
What does a good grade say about a student? It can indicate that he has understood algebraic functions. Or that she has correctly applied the rules of punctuation and capitalisation. By implementing a metrics and grading based system, schools assess the skills and knowledge that they can measure, and ignore other valuable life skills that can influence students future success.
Myanmar election launches first Digital Nationwide Voter List database
Myanmar election data on candidates and voters is now accessible on a digital database. This new infrastructure has brought witness to mobile apps, campaigns via SMS, and a voter list digital platform
Thailand ICT Minister to address 4G network development with NBTC
It was recently announced that the Thailand Information and Communication Technology Minister Uttama Savanayana will bring up the case of fourth generation network development to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) telecom committee and NBTC Secretary-General.
US President Barack Obama invests $160M to develop ‘Smart Cities’ apps
The Obama administration announced this September that it would be pledging $160 million to create a new “Smart Cities” initiative. This pledge was announced in tandem with Smart Cities week hosted by the Smart Cities Council.
Digital Transformation Office focuses on Improving Online Service Delivery
It was announced last week that the Australian Government Digital Transformation Office (DTO) will be actively working to improve online government service delivery. Within a month, over 1 in 8 Australians ages 14 and up, will search online for government information and services. It was […]
Brain Explora: experiential learning with a flick of the wrist
This past Thursday, the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore announced that the Science Centre Singapore is bringing exhibition content directly to visitors’ hands through the Smart Learning Place project. In November, the museum will be rolling out Brain Explora. This is a new mobile […]
OpenGov speaks to Michael Sentonas, APAC CTO, Intel Security
OpenGov Team talks to VP & APAC CTO, Intel Security, Mr. Michael Sentonas, about his experience, Biometrics, IoT growth, Cloud First, and why embracing education on new technologies is key to securing your systems.
Australia Mobile Black Spots Programme to target 3000 areas with low connectivity
Federal Government of Australia plans to improve mobile coverage in ‘mobile black spots’ with $385 million project.
A Closer Look at Healthcare in India: Conditions and Challenges
An example of a country in this region that faces healthcare issues is India. Most residents in this country end up spending more on healthcare than they would on their daily provisions. For most people living in the urban areas of India, healthcare is now subject to political debate. […]
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 […]
NTUC First Campus moves IT infrastructure to cloud hosting services
NTUC First Campus is one of the largest educational agencies in Singapore. The agency boasts over 100 child care centre locations across the nation. NTUC First Campus serves around 12,000 families. With a large intake of toddlers and youngsters, NTUC First Campus must provide the […]
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).
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
