In This Issue

Infocomm security plays an important role in creating a secure and trusted environment that minimises risks to valuable electronic data and critical business operations.

In this issue of iN.SG., gain an insight into how the Singapore and French Governments are tackling new cyber threats and learn about the importance of adopting a pro-security mindset.
 
In The Headlines
   

Singapore to Focus on International Collaboration with New Infocomm Security Roadmap

A new five-year infocomm security roadmap will guide Singapore's cyber defence and secure Singapore's Next Generation National Infocomm Infrastructure.

Legal Framework Protects Consumers, Guide Mobile and E-Mail Marketers

Mobile marketers and e-mail marketers will now have to adhere to a legal framework before they hit the "Send" button to send out unsolicited marketing message, or spam. The Spam Control Bill (Act 2007), passed in Parliament on 12 April 2007, will provide this framework as a means to address the growing global phenomenon.
First Infocomm Reality Show in Singapore Ends on High Note

19-year-old Olivia Chiu was named Singapore's first iWhiz after 10 grueling challenges. iN.SG brings you the highlights on the exciting final episodes of Singapore's first infocomm reality game show.
Infocomm Snapshots
   

Leading The Way For An Information Entrepôt

Mr Malcolm J. Matson, President of The OPLAN Foundation shares his views on what Singapore must do to maintain or improve upon its global leadership position in a world that is transitioning into the information age and how it can become the number one Global Information Entrepôt at IDA's Distinguished Infocomm Speaker Series.
Alcatel-Lucent Launches S$40m IP Transformation Centre

New center will serve as innovation showcase and test bed for advanced communications technologies that are developing in Asia.
Networking Tools and Services to Gain More Importance in 2007

With VoIP, instant messaging and other collaborative technologies gaining ground rapidly, many companies and analysts see Singapore being positioned in a strategic position to take advantage of these trends. iN.SG speaks to various infocomm players to get a first-look of the shape of things to come.
e-Government
   
Kuwait and Singapore Deepen Bi-lateral Ties

The first Kuwait-Singapore Senior Executive Leadership Roundtable aims to promote dialogue and sharing of e-Government experiences between both countries.
Eye 2 Eye
   
Cooperation Between Businesses & Government Crucial For Total Infocomm Security

Mr Patrick Pailloux, Central Director for information systems security at the office of the Permanent Secretariat (Secretary-General) for National Defence and Member of the management board of the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA), shares his views on the challenges that governments are facing today and some insights on how the French government are handling new cyber threats.
Tech Talk
   
An Innovative Tool to Make Project Plans Work

Wondering how you can make your project plans work better or manage via constraints? Now, there is a tool to help you with this practical challenge.