In This Issue
For the consumer - one phone number for life. For the industry – a more vibrant and exciting telecoms scene. We examine the promise and the potential impact of Full Mobile Number Portability.



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Special Report: Infocomm Security
Challenges and Opportunities
   

Singapore announces second Infocomm Security Masterplan
The new S$70 million Infocomm Security Masterplan is aimed at building up the nation's resilience and competencies to deal with emerging cyber threats.


Infocomm Singapore makes its debut at
RSA Conference

Led by IDA, nine companies showcased their infocomm security technologies at the recent RSA Conference in San Francisco.

Infocomm Snapshots
   

More vibrant telecoms scene expected with Full Mobile Number Portability
The introduction of Full Mobile Number Portability will help facilitate the entry of new and non-traditional telecoms service providers into the market.

S$250m grant for Next Gen NBN
The Operating Company will design, build and operate the active infrastructure of Singapore's Next Generation National Broadband Network.

Red Hat joins iLIUP
Open source solutions provider Red Hat will work with six local independent software vendors
under the IDA's Infocomm Local Industry
Upgrading Programme.

New Infocomm Singapore Centre to strengthen Sino-Singapore collaboration
An Infocomm Singapore Centre has been launched in Shanghai, China, to facilitate partnerships between Singapore and Chinese infocomm companies.

Singapore Showcase
   

Voiceroute releases open source version
of Druid UCS

Voiceroute, a Singapore company which develops IP telephony software, has released an open source version of its Druid Unified Communications Server.

iN.Sector
   

Digital Concierge wins TravelMole
Asia Web Award

Singapore's "personal concierge" service takes home the Best Deployment of Mobile Technology accolade at the 2008 TravelMole Asia Web Awards.

Interactive digital media hub takes shape
Singapore is emerging as a centre for the creation, management and distribution of interactive digital media, thanks to the right combination of infocomm infrastructure, business environment and talent.

e-Government
   

SCDF leverages on mobile and Internet technologies in public education programmes
The Ready Mobile service provides the public with access to critical emergency information via the mobile phone.

Eye 2 Eye
   

Countering emerging threats in cyberspace
Mr Peter Allor, a member of the Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency, shares his insights into infocomm security challenges.