In This Issue

Singapore takes a major step towards Gigabit connectivity with the launch of a Request-for-Proposal for the Next Generation National Broadband Network. The contract to design, build and operate the passive infrastructure layer of the network is expected to be awarded in the third quarter of 2008.

 
Special Report
   

Part 1: Bringing Singapore Infocomm to
the world

Buoyed by a healthy export market, Singapore's infocomm industry posted record revenues last year. However, new developments on the horizon present interesting challenges for the industry.

Part 2: Transforming economic sectors
through infocomm

While some sectors, such as financial services and government, have a strong tradition of technology adoption, others may need a bit more help in using infocomm for competitive advantage.

Part 3: The people factor
Efforts are underway to ensure that Singapore’s infocomm manpower pool grows fast enough to keep pace with growing demand, and to ensure that no one gets left behind in the Digital Age.

 

Part 4: Building the foundation
The highly-anticipated Request for Proposal for the Next Generation National Broadband Network rounds off a year of exciting developments on the infrastructure front.

Infocomm Roundup
   

Singapore’s Next Gen NBN to be ready by 2015
The contract to design, build and operate the passive infrastructure layer of the Next Generation National Broadband Network is expected to be awarded in the third quarter of 2008.

Thomson to establish Digital Cinema Hub and Network Operations Centre in Singapore
The new facility will offer digital cinema service and related management solution capabilities to the motion picture industry across the Asia Pacific.

e-Government
   

High user ratings for Government e-Services
Findings of the latest e-Government Perception Survey show a high level of satisfaction and confidence with government e-Services.