Jacqueline Poh
IDA launches fellowship programme for data science and tech talents
The IDA has launched its Smart Nation Fellowship Programme to get data scientists, technologists and engineers to help the Singapore Government deliver digital and data solutions to improve the lives of citizens.
Undeterred, IDA allows for fourth telco in Singapore
The IDA has made the decision, after two public consultations, to allow for a fourth telco to enter Singapore, even allocating a sizable spectrum block for the new entrant.
New EY centre to tackle critical infrastructure security
EY will be opening a new regional centre of excellence in Singapore to tackle critical infrastructure cybersecurity, a first-of-its-kind facility in Asia.
Singapore forms two new IT bodies, IDA and MDA merged
Singapore is creating two new statutory bodies that will oversee IT-related issues in the country, by merging the IDA and MDA.
Singapore’s Hive to bring data science goodness to the people
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has launched IDA Hive, the new home for the Government’s Digital Services team, and will house almost 100 data scientists, coders, engineers, designers, and other experts.
IDA to release more spectrum, to allow entry of new operator
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is proposing to release more spectrum for mobile broadband services and to facilitate the entry of a new mobile operator.
Enhanced SingPass with added security goes live July 5
Enhancements to SingPass, Singapore’s single sign-on for users to access e-government services, are slated to go live on July 5, according to the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).
Smart Nation: Time for industry to step up
Singapore has reiterated its call for industry to step up and participate in the Smart Nation initiative, even as its Government continues the transition to a more collaborative approach to public sector IT procurement.
Singapore aims to bridge digital divide with Home Access Programme
Singapore may already be one of the most connected nations in the world, but it is going further to ensure very citizen has access to a ‘digital lifestyle’ with a ‘Home Access Programme’ that is expected to benefit 8,000 households over the next four years.
Singapore IT bootcamp for seniors and their grandkids
More than 420 seniors are riding the digital wave at the Intergenerational IT Bootcamp in Singapore. The six-day bootcamp kicked off on March 16 at 13 schools, where seniors are guided through a basic lesson by their grandchildren or student volunteers, aged between 10 and 16 years.
