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Accenture Logo

www.accenture.com

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. With more than 126,000 people in 48 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$15.55 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2005.


Avaya Logo

www.avaya.com

Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including over 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®. Focused on businesses large to small, Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet protocol (IP) telephony systems and communications software applications and services. Driving the convergence of voice and data communications with business applications - and distinguished by comprehensive worldwide services - Avaya helps customers leverage existing and new networks to achieve superior business results.


Aztech Logo

www.aztech.com

Aztech is headquartered in Singapore with support offices in USA, Germany, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The Group has an electronics manufacturing and a plastic injection moulding plant located in Dong Guan (China). The Group also has 4 R&D centres namely Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Dong Guan, China.  Technology today has become strongly intertwined with the very fabric of our society. The pace of such interdependence grows almost daily with companies constantly offering new and more innovative products and solutions to compete in the global economy. Identifying this trend, Aztech Systems Limited has positioned itself to ride the wave of technological progress  and establish itself firmly at the forefront of innovation and change.   Its R&D centres have more than 20 years of design experience to design products to meet and exceed the demand of new technologies and market requirement. Together with their strong design capabilities specialising in the PC and Telecommunication industry, Aztech has successfully designed a solid line-up of products in the DSL high-speed modem, Analog Modem, broadband routers and wireless products.


Barclays Capital Logo

www.barclays.com

Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC which has an AA long-term credit rating and a balance sheet of over US$2.3 trillion. With a distinctive business model, Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients with solutions to their financing and risk management needs. Barclays Capital has offices in 26 countries, employs over 15,700 people and has the global reach and distribution power to meet the needs of issuers and investors worldwide.

The development of cutting-edge technology is key to the success of Barclays Capital. As Barclays Capital concludes deals, transfers information and communicates with clients across time zones and continents, they need constantly to innovate to become quicker and more efficient. Their Technology function is made up of a team of specialists who use their skills to support their internal infrastructure and to help them develop new products. Working in close partnership with traders and financial professionals, their team maintains and creates powerful trading and analytical systems.

Barclays Capital has various graduate and internship roles available in Technology including developers (for fixed income, equities and commodities trading systems, and middle and back office systems for settlement and accounting). In addition, for candidates with no programming languages, they offer roles such as project management, business analysis, network engineering and support.


Frontline Logo

www.frontline.com.sg

Frontline is a leading IT services provider with a broad spectrum of end-to-end solutions which include consulting, infrastructure and applications development, and outsourcing. Since its formation in 1993, Frontline has successfully helped many global blue-chip companies gain competitive advantages in their businesses by providing effective business results through ideas, people and technologies. Frontline has also received many accolades from within the industry, its business partners and customers. Listed on the Main board of Singapore Exchange, Frontline is headquartered in Singapore and has operations in six countries: China, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.


 CSIT Logo

www.csit.gov.sg

Formed under the Ministry of Defence of Singapore (MINDEF) on 1 Feb 2003, CSIT is a Centre of Excellence for the research and development of infocomm technologies. CSIT's mission is to exploit infocomm technologies to advance national security. To fulfill the strategic needs of Singapore, it counts on its dedicated team of highly-skilled infocomm specialists whose areas of expertise include technologies in Information Processing and Analysis, Advanced Communications, IT Security and Signal Processing.

As an open, forward-looking organisation, CSIT constantly seeks to explore new technology frontiers, and harness innovative and new ideas to create ingenious solutions that surpass its customers' expectations. CSIT's corporate philosophy of developing symbiotic relationships with its strategic partners is key towards bringing mutual value to its many collaborations with leading research institutions, and defence R&D and support organisations. In addition to its strategic partnerships, it adds impetus to its in-house R&D by leveraging on commercial expertise.

CSIT is a nucleus for brilliant minds. Its people possess the passion and embrace the challenge of living on the edge of technology and making a remarkable difference. It insists on nurturing its talents by offering quality training, and exceptional research and development opportunities not found anywhere else. Its people are its greatest pride for they form the strong, exciting and intellectually vibrant community that is CSIT.


DBS Logo

www.dbs.com

Headquartered in Singapore, DBS is one of the largest financial services groups in Asia. The largest bank in Singapore and the fifth largest banking group in Hong Kong as measured by assets, DBS has leading positions in consumer banking, treasury and markets, asset management, securities brokerage, equity and debt fund raising. Beyond the anchor markets of Singapore and Hong Kong, DBS serves corporate, institutional and retail customers through its operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and The Philippines. In China, the bank has branches and representative offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Tianjin and Dongguan. The Bank's "AA-" and "Aa2" credit ratings are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.

DBS' full range of products and services is fully automated and supported by its Technology and Operations (T&O) Group, which designs, develops and maintains computer application systems. The T&O Group also provides innovative IT solutions while harnessing new technologies to meet corporate objectives. In addition, T&O centralises, standardises and regionalises like-activities to achieve economies of scale and re-engineer end-to-end processes to achieve world-class standards.


e-Cop
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www.e-cop.net

e-Cop is the trusted partner for managed risk and information security services to enterprises, and governments. It offers a comprehensive suite of services to identify and deal effectively with threats and risks related to information security management. These services include Managed Security Services, Technology Consulting Services, and Professional Security Services. Widely hailed as an innovative and leading information security industry blue-chip, e-Cop operates and maintains several Security Operations Centres (SOC) around the world.

All of which are ISO/IEC 27001 certified and powered by its highly advanced, award-winning security event correlation technology developed internally by its R&D team. e-Cop’s sedulous commitment to deliver a multi-pronged integrated suite of Professional Security Services and Technology Consultancy Services has earned itself numerous accolades as the industry’s leader. Our clients tell us that they value the vision, leadership, and customised services and solutions that we bring to our projects. Entrusting their information security management needs in the hands of e-Cop allows them to focus on what they do best and respond to the market faster. Visit www.e-cop.net for more information.


Ecquaria Logo

www.ecquaria.com

Ecquaria is a leading provider of e-Government consultancy and infrastructure solutions that powers high-volume, mission-critical applications for its customers worldwide. With deep e-Government domain knowledge and a proven track record, Ecquaria's award-winning flagship Ecquaria Service-Oriented PlatformTM (Ecquaria SOPTM) has earned global recognition and accolades for implementing innovative Integrated Government (iGov) solutions.

Ecquaria's aspiration is to be a world-class software company with a mission to provide software infrastructure solutions to our customers focusing in particular on the deployment of Ecquaria Service-Oriented PlatformTM (Ecquaria SOPTM).

Ecquaria SOPTM is a single integrated platform to design, orchestrate, integrate, monitor and manage business applications across governments and enterprises. Our unique iGov flavor of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) establishes Process Governance and builds Trust between agencies so that services and data can be shared across the government.

Ecquaria is the first to adopt a revolutionary Service-Oriented approach via its Ecquaria SOPTM product innovation as an immutable forethought in the design, development and deployment of iGov infrastructures. This helps governments establish Service Level Agreements and track Key Performance Indicators to proactively respond to lapses in public service delivery in real-time.

The company is the progeny of the Java Competency Centre at Kent Ridge Digital Labs (Singapore) where Ecquaria's founders spearheaded the development of Java technology for government and business applications since 1996.

Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Singapore, Ecquaria has global presence, with offices in Singapore and China, and an expanding network of partners in Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Mexico, Middle East and Africa to support the activities of its customers around the world. Ecquaria is an associate company of BT Frontline.


Fujitsu Logo

www.fujitsu.com.sg

Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore in 1997 to provide leadership in business development, technology innovation and customer support as regional headquarters for the Fujitsu group of companies in ASEAN. Building on Fujitsu's three decades of experience in Singapore and the broader Asian region and with a pool of highly skilled engineering talent, Fujitsu Asia is dedicated to providing comprehensive integrated IT, telecommunications and networking solutions that deliver tangible business value and enable customers to meet the challenges of the new global economy. Fujitsu Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Fujitsu Limited (TSW: 6702), a leader in customer-centric IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace.


IBM Logo

www.ibm.com.sg

IBM strives to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.

By developing new ways for people to think, interact, manage their businesses and govern their lives, IBM is a pioneering member of a worldwide industry that continues to accelerate.

Together with an extensive network of business partners, IBM helps to deploy solutions that best suit the unique requirements of each of our customers, big or small. These solutions are designed to solve short-term business challenges, while still being flexible enough to adapt to new opportunities in the rapidly changing online world.


IDA Logo

www.ida.gov.sg

IDA is a statutory board of the Singapore Government, operating under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). IDA is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub and uses an integrated approach to developing info-communications in Singapore.

IDA formulates policies to ensure a competitive environment in the fully-liberalised telecommunications market. As a 'catalyst' for the New Economy, IDA supports programmes that encourage adoption of e-lifestyle among citizens in addition to supporting infocomm skills development. As an industry developer IDA works closely with the private sector to create a vibrant infocomm technology (ICT) environment. It offers a comprehensive range of industry-specific programmes and schemes to both local and international IT companies, and helps Singapore companies expand both regionally and internationally. IDA also champions the innovative adoption of ICT to transform businesses to promote economic growth in Singapore. As the stalwart behind the public sector IT infrastructure, IDA identifies, conceptualises and manages service-wide infocomm initiatives to support the operations of the Singapore Government.

The scholars in IDA are primed to play a leadership role in mapping out Singapore's infocomm landscape, where technology powers all aspects of life, business and government.


Intel Logo

www.intel.com

For decades, Intel Corporation has developed technology enabling the computer and Internet revolution that has changed the world. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor in 1971. Today, Intel is the world's largest chip maker and a leading manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications products.


M1 Logo

www.m1.com.sg

M1 is a leading mobile communications provider in Singapore, with more than one million customers. It provides a full range of mobile voice and data communications services over its 2G/3G/3.5G network, as well as fixed and mobile broadband services.

It also provides international call services to both mobile and fixed line customers. It has partnered operators globally to provide its customers coverage and roaming services in over 200 countries and territories. M1 was the first mobile operator in Singapore to offer High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) in December 2006 when it launched 'M1 Broadband' - Singapore's first true island-wide mobile broadband service. With a newly upgraded HSPA network, M1 is also the first operator in Singapore and Asia to go 'live' with nationwide downlink speed of 14.4 Mbps and uplink speed of 5.76 Mbps.

Widely known as an innovative operator with an established brand, M1 aims to be the leader in personal voice, business and data communications, focusing on value, quality and customer service. More information on M1 is available at www.m1.com.sg


MediaCorp Technologies Logo

www.corporate.mediacorp.sg/technologies/index.htm

MediaCorp Technologies currently manages and operates an island-wide microwave network, the international shortwave radio transmission for Radio Singapore International, as well as both analogue and digital transmission for all MediaCorp TV channels and MediaCorp Radio stations, including TVMobile, Singapore's first outdoor Digital TV channel and SmartRadio, Asia's first Digital Radio service. Their Satellite Operation Centre provides a 24/7 uplink/downlink service, including the mobile Satellite News Gathering equipment.


Microsoft Logo

www.microsoft.com/singapore/

Microsoft was founded on the idea that if people have the right tools and technology, they can do great things. We have never lost sight of this vision over the past 30 years, and our commitment to helping people realise their dreams and achieve their full potential is as strong as ever.

Microsoft established its presence in Singapore in 1990. Over the past 16 years, our software products have enabled many Singaporeans to fulfill their personal and professional goals. From the beginning we have built our business through proactive collaboration with key institutions, government, community based organisations, non governmental organisations and other like minded industry partners.

Today, Microsoft in Singapore employs over 600 employees across three legal entities - Microsoft Singapore, Microsoft APAC Regional HQ and Microsoft Asia Pacific Operations. Through programs such as "Unlimited Potential" and "Partners in Learning", and our broad efforts to expand the local software economy, we believe we are helping to make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans. Our commitment to Singapore's long term growth and prosperity remains strong as we look forward to next stage of national development.


NCS Logo

www.ncs.com.sg

NCS is presently a leading regional Information Technology (IT) and Communications Engineering services provider with presence in over 12 locations in 10 countries across Asia Pacific and Middle East. Starting off as the IT arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of National Computer Board (NCB) in 1981, we play a pivotal role in the computerisation of the public services. We were restructured in 1996 to a commercial entity and were fully privatised the following year when we became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SingTel Group.

NCS' large array of services include consulting, applications development, systems integration, IT infrastructure and outsourcing services such as business recovery, call centre services, data centre management, hosting & Internet services, infrastructure services, communications and network integration, communications engineering and IT security services.

As a choice partner, NCS has actively implemented over 2,000 large-scale, mission-critical, multi-platform projects. Besides gaining a strong foothold in region's public service sector, NCS has also enjoyed substantial success in other business domains such as education, financial services and insurance, healthcare and life sciences, homeland security, commercial, logistics & manufacturing, telco and utilities, and transportation sectors.

In NCS, we create an environment that fosters diversity, encouragement and respect. We believe in growth and success of our people and provide opportunities for constant learning and knowledge sharing.

If you are seeking a career which exposes you to a variety of work, technology and countries, then NCS is for you.


Novell Logo

www.novell.com

Novell delivers Software for the Open Enterprise?. With more than 50,000 customers in 43 countries, Novell helps customers manage, simplify, secure and integrate their technology environments by leveraging best-of-breed, open standards-based software. With over 20 years of experience, more than 5,000 employees, 5,000 partners and support centers around the world, Novell helps customers gain control over their IT operating environment while reducing cost.


Oracle Logo

www.oracle.com

Oracle's goal is to change the way information is gathered, stored, retrieved, and used. It is the world's leading supplier of software for information management. As the world's largest enterprise software company, its offerings span a full range of products, from infrastructure software - database, middleware and tools - through end-user business applications, together with related consulting, education, and support services. No company offers the breath of integrated business software solutions and services like Oracle. Oracle is also the first software company to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across its entire product line. It is deployed in nearly every industry around the world, and in the offices of 98 of the Fortune 100 companies. And is home to more than 40,000 professionals in more than 100 countries around the world. Oracle will continue to innovate and to the industry - while always making sure that it is always focused on solving the problems of the customers who rely on their software.


SAS Logo

www.sas.com/singapore

SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions delivered within an integrated framework, SAS helps customers at more than 45,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976 SAS has been giving customers around the world The Power to Know®.


Singapore Power Logo

www.singaporepower.com.sg 

Singapore Power is one of the leading energy utility companies in the Asia Pacific.

Its core business is in Electricity and Gas Transmission and Distribution, and Customer Management Solutions.

Singapore Power plays a pivotal role in the Singapore energy market, serving more than one million customers. Singapore Power's subsidiary in Australia, SP AusNet, is an electricity transmission and electricity and gas distribution company based in Melbourne, Victoria.

With total assets of nearly S$19 billion as at March 2006, Singapore Power is one of the largest corporations in Singapore. Its strong capital structure is underscored by its high credit ratings, 'Aa1' and 'AA', accorded by Moody's Investor Service and Standard & Poor's respectively.


SingTel Logo

www.singtel.com

SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with operations and investments in more than 20 countries around the world.

SingTel has more than 120 years of experience and has played an integral part in the development of Singapore as a major communications hub in the region. The formation of Singapore Telecom International in 1988 marked our expansion into the overseas market. Since then, SingTel was listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange in November 1993, and as at May 2005, is the largest company listed with a market capitalisation of about S$43 billion.

Our Mission, 'Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds' is illustrated by the fact that we offer unparalleled reach within Asia and beyond - our highly developed international network provides direct connections from Singapore to more than 100 countries. With our excellent global infrastructure and 35 offices in 17 countries located throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the US, SingTel is able to provide expanded reach and offer high quality, seamless services to its customers across all regions.

Our leadership position and drive for continuous improvement is recognized in the awards received. Among others, these include Best International Carrier (Australian Telecom Award 2005), Mobile Operator of the Year, Singapore (Asian Mobile News Awards, 2005) and being among the 15 most valuable brands in Singapore (Singapore Brand Award 2005).

A career with SingTel offers many opportunities to expand your horizons and realise your career and personal goals.


StarHub Logo

www.starhub.com 

StarHub is Singapore's second largest info-communication company and the sole operator delivering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, cable, mobile and Internet platforms. StarHub operates a 3G mobile network in addition to its GSM network, and is the exclusive provider of the i-mode mobile Internet service over its 2.5G and 3G networks.

StarHub also operates its own nation-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including Digital Cable), voice and Internet access for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub is listed on the SGX-ST. Visit www.starhub.com for all your communication needs.


Stratsec Logo

www.stratsec.net 

Since inception, stratsec has been delivering services to a range of clients throughout Asia from our offices in Australia. In November 2009, we made the decision to bring our capabilities and expertise closer to our customers in this region through the establishment of a consulting hub in Singapore.

stratsec is a leading provider of independent information security consulting and testing services in Australia and the SE Asia region. The company has offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Singapore. stratsec provides services globally with clients from the S&P/ASX 200, Fortune 500 and major Australian and international government agencies. stratsec also provides Common Criteria consulting and evaluation services through our licensed evaluation facilities in Australia and Singapore.

Our company is fiercely independent and our team pride themselves on being able to offer frank and impartial advice that enables our clients to best secure their operational environment.


Symantec Logo

www.symantec.com 

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage information.

With Symantec software and services, you can secure and manage your information-driven world against more risks at more points, with greater efficiency, cost savings and confidence. By standardizing security and management across physical and virtual platforms and endpoints, Symantec helps you ensure that information, infrastructure and processes can be protected completely, managed easily and controlled automatically - wherever information is used, stored or communicated.

Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com


ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Logo

www.stee.stengg.com/tss/

ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd (STEE-T&S) is a Singapore-based company dedicated to the development of highly sophisticated simulation and training systems. They provide turnkey and customised simulation solutions and services to customers in the military and commercial sectors. They also offer hardware and software maintenance and upgrades.

From affordable desktop Computer-Based Trainers (CBT) to sophisticated procedural, tactical and mission training systems for air, marine and land environment, their systems are specially designed to reduce the initial operational training cycle time, improve trainees' skills and prevent equipment loss.

ST Electronics has also developed interactive classroom and learning management system that enables teachers to conduct classes more effectively and efficiently. More than 1000 schools in Kazakhstan have benefited from their multi-media educational labs.

ST Electronics has four subsidiaries built upon their functional core competencies:

  • ST Electronics (Digital Media) Pte Ltd
  • ST Education & Training Pte Ltd
  • MAK Technologies, Inc.
  • Brightspot Interactive Learning Pte Ltd


UOB Logo

www.uob.com.sg

Founded in 1935, United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has charted steady growth over the years to establish itself as a leading bank in Singapore.

UOB has a global network of over 500 offices in 18 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, Western Europe and North America. It has 72 offices in Singapore and more than 450 offices in Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam.

Besides Far Eastern Bank in Singapore, its regional banking subsidiaries include United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), PT Bank UOB Indonesia and PT Bank UOB Buana, United Overseas Bank (Thai), and United Overseas Bank Philippines.

UOB provides a wide range of financial services through its international network of branches/ offices and subsidiaries/ associates: personal financial services, private banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking, corporate finance, capital market activities, treasury services, futures broking, asset management, venture capital management, general insurance, life assurance and stockbroking services.

Through other subsidiaries and associates, UOB also has diversified interests in travel and leasing.

UOB is rated among the world's top banks by Moody's Investors Service:

  • B - Bank Financial Strength;
  • Aa1- long-term deposits;
  • Prime-1 - short-term deposits.