In This Issue

With its low power consumption and high data capability, Ultra-WideBand (UWB) is well suited for applications ranging from portable wireless consumer electronics to vehicle collision avoidance. And Singapore is ready for the action, with the announcement of a proposed UWB regulatory framework aimed at boosting R&D and commercial developments in this space.
 
Infocomm Snapshots
   

Change in leadership at IDA
Come November, there will be change in leadership at the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore as Chief Executive Officer Mr Chan Yeng Kit passes the baton to Rear Admiral Ronnie Tay.

Singapore proposes UWB regulatory framework
The Infocomm Development Authority's proposed Ultra-WideBand (UWB) regulatory framework is aimed at catalysing UWB developments in Singapore.

Singapore infocomm companies explore business opportunities at Gitex 2007
Led by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, 12 local infocomm companies make their presence felt at the Middle East’s premier ICT event.
 

New service to help users zero in on hotspots
The hunt for hotspots has become easier, with the launch of a free service aimed at helping members of the public to locate Wireless@SG coverage areas.
 

39 students receive this year’s National Infocomm Scholarship
With a record number of applications and corporate sponsors, this year’s National Infocomm Scholarships has proven its draw in attracting top-notch talent to join the infocomm industry.
 

Siemens launches Centre of Competence for City Management
The Centre of Competence, Siemen’s first outside of Europe, will support the company’s public-sector business worldwide using the island as the hub to serve the global markets.
Singapore Showcase
   

PrivyLink unveils patent-pending RidgeVault
Infocomm security company PrivyLink has launched a solution which integrates advanced biometrics and cryptography technology.

Cherry Credits pioneers Internet
micro-payments for the youth market
A new micro-payment solution from Cherry Credits allows content providers to tap on the lucrative teenage and young adult market.
iN.Sector
   

IDA and GXA initiate collaboration between 10 Asia Pacific game associations
Presidents of 10 national game associations in the Asia Pacific have signed a Memorandum of Intent, paving the way for greater collaboration in games development, billing services and distribution.
e-Government
   

CitizenConnect and m-government lauded
for innovation
Two e-Government programmes were amongst initiatives from Singapore that received accolades at the international "Innovations in Transforming Government Award".

Eye 2 Eye
   

Technology and the human touch
Ms Tan Swee Hua, Chief Information Officer of
the Central Provident Fund Board, talks about
how technology is being harnessed to enhance customer service.
Tech Talk
   

Singapore ready for UWB
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore hopes to attract foreign UWB players to use Singapore as a test-bed for their cutting-edge technologies.