Enterprise Singapore and IMDA rollout digitalisation program. About 1,000 enterprises and 75,000 employees will be able to take advantage of the marine and offshore engineering (M&OE) industry digital plan (IDP) to overcome current industry challenges through digitalisation. This would allow M&OE enterprises to mitigate some of the impact brought about…
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Intensive efforts made to restore connections at the time. The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) has announced it will begin investigating the 5 April 2021 Jakabare submarine cable cut which was possibly caused by nearby construction works. Restoration work was promptly undertaken and completed on 6 April 2021. IMDA stated it will take…
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Programs seeks to enhance the deep technical skills of experienced professionals. Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), will work with Grab to support the development of Singapore’s tech ecosystem, through the development of its tech talent and R&D capabilities here. The MOI will see Grab working with IMDA…
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Accelerate the growth of new digital capabilities and scale digital innovation for enterprises and workers. COVID-19 has reinforced the imperative for businesses and workers to seize digital opportunities for growth and be digitally ready. As Singapore positions itself to emerge stronger, transforming our economy through digitalisation and innovation will continue…
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Pivoting workforce to capture new digital growth opportunities and drive digital transformation across industries. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is partnering with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and telecommunications company Singtel to attract and build a ready pool of capable talent in 5G and…
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The fund will also support solution providers and technology developers commercialising 5G solutions. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) has announced a new S$30 million fund to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of 5G solutions. The fund is part of IMDA’s 5G Innovation Programme to create a vibrant 5G ecosystem…
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Aims to meet the demand for technology consulting and deep technical skills. Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has turned to IBM to hire and train 300 Singaporean professionals over the next four years in emerging tech areas. They will be trained under the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) Company-Led Training programme…
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Increasing data efficiency for local business. Singapore’s Alliance for Action (AfA) on Supply Chain Digitalisation has brought together public and private sectors to pilot a common data infrastructure to benefit the supply chain ecosystem. This digital utility facilitates data sharing and enables businesses large and small to ‘plug and play’…
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Will be powered by the latest technologies and 5G connectivity. Singapore has invested committed up to S$10 million towards the Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab, one of Southeast Asia’s first industry-led lab for smart cities solutions development. The plans were initiated by CapitaLand and supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)…
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Demand for digital talent growing faster than supply. The participation of women in technology in Southeast Asia is slightly higher than global averages, and about 65 per cent of respondents agreed that the tech sector does better than other industries in offering programs specifically tailored to recruit, retain, and promote…
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