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iN.SG is a monthly e-newsletter for executives worldwide.
             
 
October 2008
 
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  By 2012, homes and offices nationwide will be connected to Singapore's ultra high-speed and pervasive Next Generation National Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN). This is the timeline specified in the winning proposal by the OpenNet Consortium, which has been selected by IDA to design, build and operate the passive infrastructure for the Next Gen NBN.  
   
 
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National Authentication Framework Call-For-Collaboration
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) invites interested parties to participate in the National Authentication Framework (NAF) Call-For-Collaboration (CFC). The CFC seeks interested parties to submit proposals, either single-party submission or multi-partner collaboration, for the implementation and operation of the NAF infrastructure to provide third-party strong authentication services to service providers. Submissions close on 12 December 2008.
 
Singapore's Next Generation National Broadband Network To Be Nationwide by 2012
By 2012, homes and offices nationwide will be connected to Singapore's ultra high-speed and pervasive Next Generation National Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN). In two years' time, 60 per cent of homes and offices can already expect to have access to this new, pervasive, all-fibre network.
 
Expression of Interest in Cloud Computing Testbed
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise to gather and assess the industry's interest in participating in the Cirrus Cloud Computing Testbed project. The EOI is open to all interested researchers and developers in Singapore-based universities, research institutes, and enterprises.
 
IDA-Led Delegation To Showcase Singapore's ICT Capabilities At GITEX
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) will be leading a delegation of Singapore infocomm companies to GITEX Technology Week 2008, scheduled to take place from 19 to 23 October 2008 in Dubai, U.A.E.
 
Unique Entity Number Brings Convenience to Entities
From 1 January 2009, all entities that are registered in Singapore, such as businesses, local companies, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), societies, representative offices, healthcare institutions and trade unions, will have a Unique Entity Number (UEN) as its identification number. This shall be used for correspondence and interaction with government agencies.
 
The ASEAN e-Government and Telecoms Fellowship Programme
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has launched a fellowship programme for ASEAN countries in the areas of e-Government and telecom regulation.
 
 
 
Profile
 
The Middle East: Establishing Trust
IDA set up its Middle East Office in 2007 to help Singapore's infocomm companies tap on opportunities in the region.
 
Ecquaria: Leverage Government-Level Support
Trade missions between the Middle East and Singapore help open doors for local companies like Ecquaria.
 
NCS: Manage the HR Challenge
To do well in the Middle East, it is important to be able to expand the workforce fast enough and to deploy sufficient manpower in the region.
 
ST Electronics: Understand the Local Culture
It is necessary to learn and adapt ourselves to the way they conduct their business and to understand their history.
 
Making the Leap Into Infocomm
Dr Sarah Muttit, CIO of Ministry of Health Holdings and Senior Director of IDA's Healthcare Cluster, talks about the importance of bridging the IT and business worlds.
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