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Building a Secure Connected Future
Singapore, 26 July 2010"With such pervasive use of ICT, cyber threats have become more prevalent, and are constantly evolving. Enhancing our infocomm security capabilities is therefore essential." said Mr Chan Yeng Kit, Permanent Secretary for Information, Communications and The Arts at the SecureAsia@Singapore 2010 Conference. In his opening address, Mr Chan said that the Infocomm Security Masterplans have enabled a strategic approach to the problem, and concerted and coordinated efforts to enhance cyber security. He also announced the launch of Qualified Information Security Professionals Programme by AISP and the Cyber Security Awareness Alliance's new tagline, 'Go Safe Online'.

IDA To Conduct White Space Technology Trials
Singapore, 30 Jul 2010
To generate more awareness of white space technology in the industry and to encourage the industry to explore the possibilities of creating feasible commercial applications and solutions, IDA will be conducting trials for white space technology. The trials, named CRAVE, will commence in fourth quarter of 2010 with the participation of 3 organisations.

World's First IT Business Continuity Management Certification Unveiled
Singapore, 08 July 2010
The world's first Certification in IT Business Continuity Management (CITBCM), covering business continuity management, IT disaster recovery and data center management, was launched on 8 July 2010, at the second annual Infocomm Professional Development Forum, jointly organised by IDA and SCS. The CITBCM has CITREP status, which will aid candidates in funding up to 80 per cent of the application cost.

IDA picks up a total of three awards at the Singapore HR Awards 2010
Singapore, 02 July 2010
IDA sweeps three awards on 2 July at the Singapore HR Awards 2010, organised by the Singapore Human Resources Institute. The Awards recognises individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to human resource practices in the workplace and workforce. IDA picked up the 'Employee Relations' and 'Corporate Learning' awards, including a special mention for the best in 'Talent Management'.

Innovative Use of ICT in Adult Education
Singapore, 30 Jun 2010
"There is much scope to explore the innovative use of ICT in adult education, whether in designing a learning structure that is interactive and learner-centred or to facilitate self-learning," said RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, CEO, IDA Singapore, at the opening of the International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning 2010 Singapore.

Singapore: An Intelligent Nation, A Global City, Powered by InfocommIn May 2005, a high-level steering committee convened to spearhead the development of Singapore's 10-year masterplan; to grow the infocomm sector and to use infocomm technologies to enhance the competitiveness of key economic sectors and build a well-connected society. iN2015 is a living blueprint, jointly developed with the people and the private sectors, to navigate Singapore's exhilarating transition into a global city that is internationally recognised.