IDA Singapore - Programmes - Call-for-Collaboration

Call-for-Collaboration - Pervasive Wireless Access

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (iDA) is inviting the industry to participate in its Call For Collaboration (CFC) under the Wired With Wireless (WWW) programme. This CFC aims to enable pervasive wireless access in Singapore.

Currently, three wireless access technologies are emerging in Singapore. Mobile operators have launched the General Packet Radio Services (GPRS). The use of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) based on IEEE 802.11 standard is becoming prevalent in enterprises and community hotspots. More consumer appliances will be fitted with Bluetooth.

The convenience and productivity gain resulting from pervasive wireless access is significant. For example, we are potentially able to access, retrieve and exchange information whenever and wherever we are - at our workplace, public buildings, outdoor environment, community areas, and homes - without wires. The combined use of these three wireless access technologies will fundamentally change the way we work, operate and live.

Objectives

This CFC aims to:

Create a test bed to demonstrate pervasive wireless access to contents and applications through the use of GPRS, 802.11 WLAN and Bluetooth technologies; and
Showcase the possible integration of such wireless technologies to support the way we work and live in the enterprise, public buildings, outdoor environment, community areas and at home.

To encourage the development of pervasive wireless access, iDA is prepared to co-fund initial investments required to pilot and deploy innovative projects through this CFC.

Public Document and Proposal Submission Template

Participating companies may obtain information about this CFC from the following public document:

Pervasive Wireless Access CFC

Participating companies are to submit their proposal for this CFC using the following format:

Participating companies are to take note of the following project timeline (which may be amended where necessary at iDA's sole discretion):


Scheduled Timeline:	Event:
1 February 2002	Call For Collaboration (CFC)
18 February 2002	Last Date to Register for Public Briefing
20 February 2002	Public Briefing
14 March 2002	Last Date to Register for Networking Session
28 March 2002	Networking Session
9 May 2002	Last Date for Enquiries
10 May 2002	Final Proposal Submission
May / June 2002	Notification of Preliminary Short Listing
June 2002	Presentation by Short Listed Consortia
July 2002	Award of CFC
December 2002	Project Completion

Submission

Four (4) copies of the proposal must reach iDA no later than Friday 10 May 02 by 10 a.m. All proposals shall be clearly marked as iDA(CFC) - 005 and deposit into

Tender Box Number 1
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
8 Temasek Boulevard
#14-00 Suntec Tower 3
Singapore 038988

No late submissions will be entertained.

Contact

All questions regarding this CFC should be addressed to:

Mr CHONG Tack Chun
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
8 Temasek Boulevard
#14-00 Suntec Tower 3
Singapore 038988
DID: +65 6211 0260
Fax: +65 6211 2213
Email: chong_tack_chun@ida.gov.sg

Updates to CFC Document

iDA reserves the right to make changes and clarifications to the scope and requirements outlined in this document as and when such changes are deemed necessary and appropriate. Participants of this CFC should check the iDA website for future updates to this document prior to their proposal submission. Updates will be made available for download as addendums to the initial document.

Public Briefing Slides

Participating companies may refer to the presentation slides used for the public briefing on 20 February 2002.

Addendum 1 to the CFC Public Document

Participating companies to take note of amendments to the CFC public document. All amendments appear in red.

Addendum 1 to the CFC Public Document

Networking Session on 28 March 2002

The networking session attracted a total of 32 presenters and 23 exhibitors.

Presentation slides (by delivery sequence) are enclosed for reference:

List of Registered Participants