Modern technologies provide transformational improvements. Modern technologies have brought a wealth of benefits to the insurance industry including improving the customer experience and the way businesses operate. New technologies can streamline processes, complete assessments faster, save employees’ time and costs, and let insurers and assessors deliver a more positive experience…
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The Korean government’s global start-up competition is back
One of the bright ideas to achieve the goal is the K-Startup Grand Challenge. Korea is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, with global economic groups such as LG, Samsung, and Hyundai; and is the birthplace of many outstanding start-ups, entrepreneurship, and technology. With the orientation to become the…
Read MoreMAS’ approach to the crypto ecosystem
Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore talks about crypto. In the last two years, MAS has granted licences or in-principle approvals to 11 digital payment tokens service providers. They include global stablecoin players like Paxos, crypto exchanges like Coinhako as well as established financial institutions like DBS Vickers.…
Read MoreAPEC and North American countries establish cross-border privacy rules
Enabling trusted and secure data flows. Singapore has welcomed the establishment of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CPBR) Forum and the invitation to join as a founding member. Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and the United States of America, are current economies participating in…
Read MoreAustralian Department of Defence boosts tech capabilities
OneDefence Data Program, which will ensure Defence can better manage data. Simulation software to boost Army’s Future Ready Training The Australian Army’s Future Ready Training is set to receive a boost, with the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP today announcing that a $17.6 million contract has…
Read MoreSydney Water finds lockdown silver lining
Sydney Water’s plans to have teams of people walking the floors to support staff. Sydney Water’s newly deployed Business Experience Platform (BxP) touches more than 3,000 people across the organisation. It’s a significant digital platform promising to deliver an important impact. While it’s live now, there were some hairy moments…
Read MoreHong Kong civil servants to be educated about national security online
National Security Education Day this year is “Uphold National Security, Safeguard Our Home”. Hong Kong’s Civil Service College (CSC) launched a series of on-line learning resources on the theme of “National Security” to enhance civil servants’ understanding of the important subjects of Hong Kong National Security Law and national security.…
Read MoreWA Department of Communities rolls out unified communications platform
The past two years have posed considerable challenges for the Department. The Western Australian Department of Communities brings together vital services and functions to support individual, family and community wellbeing across the State. Its portfolios include child protection, community services, disability services, housing, prevention of family and domestic violence, remote…
Read MoreSingapore and US establish cyber dialogue
Establishment of the United States-Singapore cyber dialogue. The establishment of the United States-Singapore Cyber Dialogue (USSCD) was announced during the official visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore to the United States of America (US) from 26 March to 2 April 2022. This initiative follows the signing…
Read MoreMotorola Solutions delivers world-first smart mobile solution
Innovative software integration drives the future of digital policing. Motorola Solutions and Western Australia Police (WA Police) have delivered the world’s first public safety mobile application to operate within Apple CarPlay. The new integration extends the use of WA Police’s OneForce Core application, enabling frontline officers to manage key operational…
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