Minister Chan Chun Sing on the transformation needed for Industry 4.0
At The Future Economy Conference and Exhibition, Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Chan Chun Sing shares where the Singapore economy is since the launch of the 23 Industry Transformation Maps.
HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab to develop talent and research
Nanyang Technological University, HP, and the National Research Foundation launched the HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab today. The Lab is Singapore’s newest corporate research lab.
Minister Chan Chun Sing reviews ITMs
At The Future Economy Conference and Exhibition, Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Chan Chun Sing shares where the Singapore economy is since the launch of the 23 Industry Transformation Maps.
USD 12 billion of capital for ASEAN FinTech companies
As FinTech companies boom, more investments are feeding the hype for new emerging technologies in the field. The Singapore FinTech Festival is one lucrative way to buzz new ideas and raise capital.
NTU is working on V2X technologies
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies underpin smart mobility. Further research in this area will improve the safety and information connectivity of the vehicles.
The new SingPass Mobile app – more convenient and secure
Memorising passwords must be one of the biggest burdens of modern life. You make one and you lose one. Even though there is relative ease in resetting the password, the Singapore Government is working to quell vicious password memorisation with the new Singpass Mobile app.
World’s first standards mapping tool for Industry 4.0
Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Standards Council have developed the Standards Mapping for Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SmS), for enterprises to identify relevant standards to upgrade their Industry 4.0 capabilities.
More opportunities for Singapore tech startups in Europe
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Singapore and German authorities to support the former’s expansion into Germany and Europe.
Blockchain for bill of lading in supply chain management
A Singapore-based shipping company and multinational information technology giant are working on a blockchain trial to create an electronic Bill of Lading.
International Cyber Centre of Excellence sets sail in Singapore
The huge investment in Singapore reiterates the need for cybersecurity in the maritime industry. Digitalisation of the maritime industry makes it susceptible to malicious threats. In April 2018, the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore had also signed an agreement with the corporation to collaborate on digitising the maritime ecosystem.
Real-time number plate technology for Victoria’s police
In partnership with US-based data communications and teleco equipment provider, Victoria’s police have been armed with new number plate recognition and in car video technology. This will aid in transport safety and regulation.
Monash University’s innovation to reduce crane accidents
Dr Yihai Fang and his team from Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering are using gaming technology to develop a simulation software which allows crane operators to practice operations virtually.
Ride-hailing giant’s initiative to keep roads safe
In cooperation with several ASEAN governments, the roadmap seeks to eliminate preventable accidents and inculcate good habits to drive long-term change.
Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health, Dr Lam Pin Min, talks 3D printing aka Impactful Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, cuts across multiple verticals and has a plethora of use cases. Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health, Dr Lam Pin Min, breaks down the hype.
3D Printing for Singapore’s maritime sector
The MoUs will implement additive manufacturing techniques to improve maritime operations and chart industry breakthroughs.
Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2018 Opens
At the opening ceremony of the Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam underscores the importance of collaboration to harness the full potential of Industry 4.0.
Is the Assistance and Access Bill a threat to open-source?
Championing the internet as a global, public resource, the open-source web browser company is calling the Australian government to narrow the scope of terms in the Assistance and Access Bill. This is the third public letter to the Australian government authorities by a major industry player.
Dealing with unstructured data
OpenGov sits in on Dell EMC’s ‘Unstructured Data Briefing’. Their global and regional CTOs share how they are dealing with massive volumes of unstructured data, as well as some of the latest technologies in the market.
Tender awarded for Singapore’s smart lamp-post
A Government-Linked Company has won the contract to trial a futuristic lamp-post.
Singapore and Indonesia strengthen FinTech cooperation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Financial Services Authority of the Republic of Indonesia, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan sign a Memorandum of Understanding to improve FinTech cooperation and innovation.
Cloud and AI for better mental health services
Victoria’s Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services has co-developed and deployed a variety of services and tools to improve the delivery and access of patient services. Overall, the quality of mental health services in Australia are expected to rise.
AI powered career planning app
Choice can be a problem. With too many options to choose from, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The launch of the career planning app, NUS career+, aims to help students prepare for their dream jobs.
Singapore and Indonesia cooperate on Industry 4.0 solutions
The Memorandum of Understanding is working towards facilitating cooperation between Singapore technology solutions providers and Indonesian’s manufacturers, and encouraging the adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions in Indonesia.
Better outcomes for hospitals with MedTech
OpenGov Asia shares the pulse at the Asia Pacific MedTech Forum 2018. We attend a plenary session hosted by healthcare professionals from Indonesia, India and Singapore.
Higher data literacy correlates to higher enterprise value
Large enterprises that score higher on corporate data literacy can expect higher enterprise value. This could amount to as much as $320-534 million according to the Data Literacy Index. The Index is commissioned by Qlik and produced by Wharton School academics and IHS Markit.
Automated surveillance monitoring for Singapore’s malls
OpenGov Asia speaks to Mr Raymond Looi, Co-Founder and CEO of Vi Dimensions, at the Security Industry Conference 2018. Vi Dimensions bagged the IMDA-MHA ‘Innovative Solutions for Security Sector 2018’ award.
Privileged Accounts are Sources of Vulnerabilities – Part 2
OpenGov Asia had the chance to chat with Lavi Lazarovitz, CyberArk Research Lab Team Leader, during GovWare 2018. He shares his expertise in privileged accounts and cloud shadow admins.
Privileged Accounts are Sources of Vulnerabilities – Part 1
OpenGov Asia had the chance to chat with Lavi Lazarovitz, CyberArk Research Lab Team Leader, during GovWare 2018. He shares his expertise in privileged accounts and cloud shadow admins.
New surveillance pilot in Changi airport
OpenGov Asia chats with Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Xjera Labs, Mr Ethan Chu, about the company’s Multi-Signal Surveillance Platform which will be piloted indoors at Changi Airport.
Tech enabled security
OpenGov Asia attends the Security Industry Conference and Safety and Security Asia Exhibition 2018. Minster for Manpower and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mrs Josephine Teo, emphasised the need for modernising security services.
