Unauthorised access of approximately 20,000 individuals’ and companies’ was preventable. Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has fined Tripartite Alliance SG$29,000. According to the PDPC Tripartite failed to put in place reasonable security arrangements to prevent the unauthorised access of approximately 20,000 individuals’ and companies’ data stored in its customer relationship…
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Singapore updates workplace safety measure for IT teams
COVID-19 lockdown measures updated for those dealing with technology. Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), together with Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), has updated the workplace safe management measures and requirements that employers and businesses will need to put in place. In May Singapore returned…
Read MoreSingapore’s Smart Nation innovations are drawing talent to the public sector
The government has in recent years forged ahead with its intention of establishing it as a Smart Nation The global pandemic has disrupted businesses and economies worldwide, but for Singapore’s public sector it has provided an opportunity in which to augment its innovative tech targets. Despite contractions in the private…
Read MoreSingapore takes steps to secure space odessey
Believes there’s a need to mitigate the cybersecurity risks of space applications. Building a successful cyber security system is important for Singapore’s government, private business and non-profit organisations. However, ensuring cybersecurity in space will be the next step for the country. According to David Koh chief executive at the Cyber…
Read MoreSingapore amends Postal Services Act to support digital initiatives
Amendments will bring convenience to level the playing field for logistics providers. The Singapore Government will support the growth of e-commerce and the resultant increased use of the postal network for e-commerce items. The Ministry of Communications & Information (MCI) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) updated the Postal…
Read MoreFood manufacturers must accelerate digitisation
Singapore aims to make going digital simpler for food manufacturers About 1,000 food manufacturers and 50,500 workers can take advantage of the Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan (IDP) launched by Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade and Industry, during her visit to Tiong Lian Food Pte Ltd today. The IDP…
Read More5G will drive overall mobile services market in Singapore
Positive outlook for 5G in Singapore. Favourable regulatory landscape and the expansion of 5G services are expected to drive the overall mobile services market revenue of Singapore at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 per cent between 2020 and 2025, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics…
Read MoreSingapore determined to transform economy through digitisation
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…
Read MoreSingapore creates a CTOaaS to create a digital future for the country
They will help SMEs to identify and access resources they need to digitally transform. As part of the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s (IMDA) goal of architecting Singapore’s Digital Future, IMDA will introduce a new Chief Technology Officer-as-a-Service (CTOaaS) initiative under the SMEs Go Digital programme. The CTOaaS will help SMEs…
Read MoreSingapore seeks digital innovations to bring a stronger economy
Heng Swee Keat Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance of Singapore delivered the country’s budget for 2021 financial year. Budget 2021: Emerging Stronger Together sets out the Government’s plans to continue to tackle our immediate challenges, and build a stronger Singapore that is economically…
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