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Contents
6 Chairman’s Message 8 Council Members 10 Highlights of 2009/2010 11 Executive Director’s Message 12 The SiTF Secretariat 14 Key Initiatives & Events 16 ICT Business Outlook Forum 2010 18 EnterpriseIT 2010 20 Infocomm Singapore Centres 22 Meet the Members 24 Project Optimus & MatchiT 26 SITEX 2009 28 SiTF Awards & APICTA Awards 30 SiTF Golf Classic 2010 32 Spinning Singapore 2010 34 Trade Missions & International Collaboration 36 UPClose Connexions 4
38 SiTF Chapter Reports 40 Digital Media 42 eGovernment 44 Best Sourcing 45 eLearning 46 Green IT Pro-tem 48 Security & Governance 50 Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud Computing 52 Singapore Enterprise 54 Wireless 5
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Mission & Strategy
SiTF’s mission is to serve as the voice of the Singapore infocomm industry and to deliver value by providing our members with opportunities to strengthen their capabilities, increase their market presence and extend their business reach.
To achieve our objectives, we adopt a six-pronged approach which comprises:
Marketing We help to create greater awareness of our members’ products, services and solutions, thereby helping them to increase both mindshare and marketshare.
Sharing of business intelligence We provide members with insights into the latest market trends and developments, so that they are better positioned to capitalise on new business opportunities.
Education and development We work with our members to enhance their knowledge base and develop their organisational capabilities.
Networking and business opportunities We provide networking opportunities for our members, paving the way for them to collaborate and establish new partnerships.
Internationalisation We help open doors for our members to venture into regional and international markets.
Representation We provide leadership and give a voice to the infocomm industry so that our members’ views may be heard at the national and international level. 6
Chairman’s Message
Tan Yen Yen Chairman Vice President & Managing Director Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Sales) Pte Ltd
iTF plays an important role within the half of the companies expecting growth of Singapore infocomm arena as a voice between 5 and 20 per cent. Sof the industry and as a platform for market creation and promoting innovation. However, recruiting and retaining talent In the past year, as the global economy remained one of the top business concerns lurched forward on an uneven trajectory, facing the respondents. In light of this, SiTF we have continued to focus on these three has voiced its support for the Government’s areas in order to steer a steady course for Budget 2010 measures to boost the workforce the local infocomm industry and to reinforce with training and innovation Investments. the position of ICT as a strategic pillar of the We have also urged the Government to Singapore economy. continue to press ahead with programmes that encourage market creation, such as investing To capture the sentiments of the infocomm in ICT infrastructure and further supporting industry in order to better represent its views, companies in pursuing new technologies. we conducted a survey in February 2010 to find out the 2010 business outlook of the Singapore On our part, SiTF has been ramping up efforts in ICT industry. The study, which 100 business market creation in order to give our members a leaders of the ICT industry of multinational head start in the revitalised economy. As part companies (MNCs) and infocomm Local of Project Optimus, which is aimed at helping Enterprises (iLEs) responded to, found that industries to harness infocomm technologies the local ICT industry remained cautiously to boost productivity and enhance their optimistic business performance, we have introduced an online tool called MatchiT to match businesses’ About 82 per cent of respondents expected IT needs with relevant solution providers in a their businesses to grow in the 12 months timely and efficient manner. following the survey as compared to only 60 per cent in October 2008, with more than Our Infocomm Singapore Centres (ISCs) in 7
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Shanghai and Hangzhou have also been active efforts. We have also renamed the Service- in promoting business-matching events and Oriented Architecture Chapter as the Cloud initiatives. In September 2009, ISC organised the Computing Chapter in line with the evolution participation of a Singapore delegation at the of this vibrant sector of the IT industry. 2009 Hangzhou Electronics & Information Fair and in April 2010, it led a Singapore delegation SiTF will continue to scan the business to Chengdu and Chongqing to explore business technology landscape for emerging opportunities and partnerships. opportunities and seek inputs from our members on how best to respond to them. To promote innovation, the SiTF Mentorship Programme (SMP), which was launched in The fact that we have successfully navigated 2008, continued to provide opportunities for the recent economic turmoil is thanks in no individuals or start-ups to embark on research small part to all the stakeholders involved. For and development and to develop Proof of this, I would like to express my appreciation Concept for innovative ideas in the digital to Council Members for lending their insights media arena. and expertise, to members for their invaluable support and not least of all to the Secretariat for We are pleased to announce that more than 14 their continued efforts in keeping up the good projects have been supported under SMP to work of SiTF. date, backed by industry drivers such as Nokia and SingTel and with the support of the Media On behalf of the SiTF Council, I assure you that Development Authority’s Interactive Digital we will continue to put in our best in leading Media R&D Programme Office. the infocomm industry in the quest to increase both mindshare and marketshare in Singapore In 2009, we also received a record 117 and beyond. nominations for the SiTF Awards, which give recognition to innovative products and services developed in Singapore. The number of entries received was a big increase over the 71 received in 2008. The SiTF Award winners also did us proud at the annual Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards in Melbourne, where they emerged top in three categories and received three other Merit Awards.
As we go forward, it is important that SiTF continues to evolve to ensure that we remain relevant in the face of the rapid changes that characterise our industry.
Reflecting emerging industry trends and concerns, we have formed a Green IT Pro-tem Chapter to raise awareness regarding the adoption of environmentally-conscious best Tan Yen Yen practices and to spearhead and drive green Chairman 8
The SiTF Council
Chairman 1st Vice Chairman TAN YEN YEN frank koo Vice President & Managing Director Managing Director Oracle Corporation Hewlett-Packard Singapore Singapore Pte Ltd (Sales) Pte Ltd
2nd Vice Chairman Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer Eddie Chau shirley wong lim seng kong Founder/Chief Executive Officer Managing Director Vice President, Global Accounts Brandtology Pte Ltd BT Frontline Pte Ltd Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Foo Jong Tong craig john gledhill YOW TAU KEON william claxton Asia Pacific Regional Executive Vice President Managing Director Technical Director IBM Singapore Pte Ltd Cisco Consumer Products APJ 1-Net Singapore Pte Ltd Iterate Pte Ltd Cisco Consumer Products Pte Ltd
Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor JESSICA TAN ng tian beng HOWIE LAU lim eng Managing Director General Manager Vice President & General Manager Chief Executive Officer Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd South Asia ASEAN NCS Pte Ltd Member of Parliament East Coast Dell Global B. V. Lenovo (Singapore) Pte Ltd Group Representative (Singapore Branch) Committee (GRC) 9
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Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor ng chong khim Tan Sian Lip & Chairman, Green IT Chapter (Pro-tem) & Chairman, Best Sourcing Chapter Deputy President Vice President teo lay lim Charles Fan (Corporate Services & Marketing) Solutions & Technology Country Managing Director Chief Executive Officer Singapore Technologies CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd Accenture Pte Ltd Opus IT Services Pte Ltd Electronics Limited
Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) & Chairman, Digital Media Chapter & Chairman, eLearning Chapter & Chairman, Singapore & Chairman, Security & mark randolph tay chor ter Enterprise Chapter Governance Chapter Fellow of the Technical Staff & Director Chief Executive Officer Eric Sng wong loke yeow Singapore Innovation Center e2Learn Pte Ltd Chief Executive Officer ArcSight Evangelist Motorola Inc S&I Systems Pte Ltd & Regional Director Marketing (JAPAC) ArcSight Singapore Pte Limited
Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) & Chairman, Service Oriented & Chairman, Wireless Chapter & Acting Chairman, & Chairman, eGovernment Chapter Architecture Chapter KEN CHUA eGovernment Chapter (from July 2009 to December 2009) KENDRICK LEE Chief Executive Officer (w.e.f January 2010) BG(NS) pang hee hong Director iCELL Network Pte Ltd Ng Beng Lim Deputy President (Operations) Global Sales Support (Asia) General Manager, Global eGovernment ST Electronics HP Enterprise Services NCS Pte Ltd (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd HP Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) Councillor (co-opted) Legal Counsel Stephen Lim Pek yew chai Phey Teck Moh p. balachandran Chief Executive Officer & Director Managing Director Vice Chairman Managing Director P3 Technologies Pte Ltd Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions Director SQLView Pte Ltd (Asia Pacific) Robert Wang & Woo LLC Motorola Inc. 10
Highlights of 2009/2010
July 2009 February 2010 ● The e-Gov Networking Dinner provided ● The Asia Green IT Seminar was organised an opportunity for members to learn about by the Green IT Pro-tem Chapter together public sector infocomm opportunities. with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Electronics August 2009 and Information Technology Industries ● SiTF led a delegation on an overseas mission Association. trip to the Vietnam World IT Forum. March 2010 September 2009 ● The ICT Business Outlook Forum explored ● The winners of the SiTF Awards were the theme, “Sustainability in a Recovering recognised for their innovations at a ceremony World”. at Fusionopolis. ● SiTF held its first-ever Mandarin seminar – ● An SITF delegation visited Business Process an UPClose Connexions session with Prof Outsourcing centres and Software Parks in Yan Chong Nian, a world authority on the Nantong, Wuxi and Jiangyin. history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. ● The Infocomm Singapore Centre led a ● SiTF established an alliance with IT Industry Singapore delegation to the 2009 Hangzhou Development Agency (ITIDA) of Egypt. Electronics & Information Fair. ● SiTF led a mission trip to Thailand. April 2010 ● The SiTF Golf Classic saw more than 50 flights Octobe r 2009 teeing off at the Orchid Country Club. ● The first SyScan – SGC Distinguish Speaker ● The Infocomm Singapore Centre led a mission Seminar was held to impart insights into trip to Chengdu and Chongqing. future security threats. ● SiTF led a mission trip to Philippines. ● SiTF led a mission trip to Dubai. May 2010 November 2009 ● The GCIO Luncheon was organised for ● Over 140 C-level executives and policy makers local Infocomm enterprises to showcase attended the inaugural UPClose Connexions their products and solutions to over 100 session at the Shangri-la Hotel. attendees from the government and private ● More than S$48.6 million worth of IT products sector. and services were transacted at SITEX 2009, ● The Hidden Resources Seminar was co- which drew over 850,000 attendees. organised by SiTF to promote e-commerce in the travel industry. December 2009 ● Co-organised by the Wireless Chapter and M1, ● The Meet the Members session doubled up Mobile Monday (Momo) Singapore saw a as the SiTF’s Christmas Networking Party. turnout of over 100 professionals. ● Team Singapore emerged as the one of the ● The business IT matching service MatchiT biggest winners by bagging three Winners was launched as a direct derivative of Project and three Merit Awards at the Asia-Pacific ICT Optimus. Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2009. ● SiTF led a team of Singapore companies to ● SiTF led its members to exhibit at ICT EXPO exhibit at IT Indocomm 2010 in Indonesia, 2009 in Indonesia. which drew a crowd of over 6,000 people.
January 2010 June 2010 ● Spinning Singapore, Singapore’s largest ● SiTF brought together some 30 exhibitors to static cycling event with over 1,000 showcase their products and services at the participants, raised $30,000 for the Society for Infocomm Singapore Pavilion at Enterprise IT, the Physically Disabled. which attracted over 52,000 attendees. ● The Security and Governance Chapter Townhall cum New Year Celebration was held at the Wine Arcade. 11
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ho se mun Executive Director Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation
Executive Director’s Message
009/2010 was a bumpy year as we people – my team in the Secretariat – who have continued to grapple with economic been unflagging in their efforts despite the 2volatility in the aftermath of the global challenging conditions of the past year. I would recession. As we rode out the storm, we were like to say a special “thank you” for the efforts fortunate to have the staunch backing of our they have put in and for accepting a salary members, councillors, government agencies freeze as we weathered a difficult year together. and strategic partners who continued to dedicate time and energy to sharing their ideas On a more upbeat note, 2009 presented us and expertise and to supporting our activities. with the opportunity to leverage government To all of you, I wish to express my heartfelt incentive schemes for staff upgrading, such as appreciation. the Secretariat Training Programme for LEAD associations. We also seized the opportunity To support SiTF’s strategic thrust of market to re-examine our mission and goals and to creation, we launched Project Optimus in crystallize the 4E-T core values of the SiTF mid-2009 to assist different industries in the Secretariat, which are: Ethics, Envision, Energy, adoption of ICT. To enhance its effectiveness, Execution and Teamwork. we introduced a new online tool, MatchiT, which enables potential and existing ICT Together, these values reinforce SiTF’s end users to tap on our members’ expertise commitment to be the voice of the industry, and solutions as they search for the best ICT to help the industry in market creation and solution to meet their needs. to promote innovations and capabilities, putting us in a stronger position to take on the SiTF also intensified its efforts to create challenges that lie ahead. networking platforms for our members to seek opportunities for growth. A high-profile event which made its debut in 2009 was the IX Executive Series – UPClose Connections – billed as a power series for the business elite.
Working behind the scenes to continuously refresh and update the initiatives and to Ho Se Mun ensure their success is a very special group of Executive Director 12
Meet the SiTF Secretariat
Administration L to R: Ho Semun, Executive Director, Serene Ng, Administration Officer, Alan Lek, Infocomm Singapore Evangelist, Charleen Phor, Business Operations Executive, Danny Kwok, Senior Manager; Strategic Projects, Leo Hwa Chiang, Business Development Director
Operations & Finance L to R: Charleen Phor, Business Operations Executive, Soh Hui Wen, Operations Executive, Sun Lin, Accounts Executive 13
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Business Development L to R: Jacqueline Khoo, EGov & SOA, Leo Hwa Chiang, Business Development Director, Gary Tan, DMC, ELC, GreenIT, WiC, Sim Wee Leng, BSC, SGC, SEC, ISC China
Operations & Membership L to R: Claudine Ang, Operations Manager, Maryvinne Almoradie, Membership Manager, Soh Hui Wen, Operations Executive
Team ISC L to R: Joy Wang, Business Executive, Weber Zhuo, Business Development Manager, Anita Tang, Assistant Business Manager, George Yang, Director, ISC Shanghai 14 15
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ICT Business Outlook Forum 2010 EnterpriseIT 2010 Infocomm Singapore Centres Meet the Members Project Optimus & MatchiT SITEX 2009 SiTF Awards & APICTA Awards 2009 SiTF Golf Classic 2010 Spinning Singapore 2010 Trade Missions & International Collaboration UPClose Connexions 16 � key initiatives and events
Organising Chairman Mr Lim Seng Kong welcomes the audience.
n energetic drum performance symbolising the dynamism, energy Aand vibrancy of the Singapore ICT sector kicked off the SiTF ICT Business Outlook ICT Business Forum 2010 on 2 March 2010. Held at the Outlook Forum Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the forum explored the 2010 theme “Sustainability in a Recovering World” from a business technology perspective.
The event was attended by more than 300 Guest of honour was RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, delegates comprising mainly C-level executives, Chief Executive Officer of the Infocomm policy makers, analysts and product planners. Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). They were welcomed by Mr Lim Seng Kong, In his address, RADM(NS) Tay updated the Organising Forum Chairman and Honorary audience on government initiatives to help Treasurer, SiTF. grow the ICT sector.
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IDA’s Chief Executive Officer RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay (right) was the guest of honour.
Mr Driek Desmet from McKinsey & Co set the Rounding off the forum was a Technology context for the discussion on sustainability by Panel Discussion moderated by Mr Subrato describing the ICT landscape in the current Basu, Vice President of the Research Board. economic context. Mr RJ Sridhar, Deputy Head The panel comprised Mr Yap Chee Yuen, Senior of Investment, South Asia, JAFCO Investment, Vice President and Head of IT, Resorts World at followed with insights into the investment Sentosa; Mr Kenny Yap, Executive Chairman considerations of venture capitalists and and Group Managing Director, Qian Hu changing trends in investing in ICT companies Corporation; and Mr Han Jok Hwang, Chief over the last three years. Finally, Mr Jeremy Information Officer, Venture Corporation. Cooper, Vice President of Marketing for Asia They shared their views on the adoption of Pacific, Salesforce.com, discussed the economic emerging technologies in their respective implications of moving businesses into the businesses. cloud.
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Acting Minister of Information, Communications and the Arts, Mr Lui Tuck Yew (right) visits the infocomm Singapore Pavilion.
including overseas attendees from 100 countries. It saw more overseas visitors this year – 56 per cent, up from 49 per cent the previous year – with the number of visitors EnterpriseIT from key Asia Pacific markets such as China, 2010 India, Japan and Korea seeing double-digit growth.
“EnterpriseIT2010 is an ideal platform for new alliances to be made in the global market. It o promote locally-developed solutions is also an excellent opportunity for sharing of to potential partners in the region, SiTF business ideas that will energise Singapore as Tgalvanised 37 local ICT companies to the region’s Internet hub,” said SiTF Chairman showcase their innovations and services at this Tan Yen Yen in her welcome address at imbX. year’s EnterpriseIT from 15-18 June 2010. The Infocomm Singapore Pavilion took up 432 sq m Acting Minister for Information, Communications at the Singapore Expo. and the Arts Mr Lui Tuck Yew visited the Infocomm Singapore Pavilion during his tour of The exhibition was held in conjunction with the imbX. He was received by Infocomm Singapore Infocomm Media Business Exchange (imbX), Pavilion Chairman Mr Eric Sng and SiTF Executive which attracted over 55,000 industry visitors, Director Ms Ho Se Mun. 19 www.sitf.org.sg Annual Report 2009 | 2010
Showcasing innovative products and services by local ICT companies. 20 � key initiatives and events
The Infocomm Singapore Centres help Singapore companies to gain foothold in the China market.
Both ISCs have been active in promoting business opportunities in the vast China market through trade missions to and from Infocomm China. In the year in review, there were two Singapore missions to different parts of China and one visit to Singapore. Centres 1 September 2009 Through the liaison efforts of the ISC in Shanghai, Mr Xu Baojin, Deputy Secretary-General of iTF has set up Infocomm Singapore Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government led Centres (ISC) aimed at giving local a China delegation to Singapore to promote Sinfocomm companies a foothold in the investment opportunities in Hangzhou and China market. It owns and manages the ISC in explore business opportunities with our Shanghai. A second ISC has also been set up in members. Hangzhou as a joint venture with the Hangzhou e-Software Park.
Attending a business presentation during a visit to China. 21
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10-13 September 2009 18-22 April 2010 ISC also led a Singapore delegation comprising With support from the Infocomm Development local infocomm enterprises (iLEs) to the 2009 Authority of Singapore and the Chinese Hangzhou Electronics & Information Fair. local government, ISC brought a Singapore Besides learning about Chinese products and delegation to visit Chengdu and Chongqing to services, delegates were also able to network explore business opportunities and partnerships. with Hangzhou companies. Six iLEs participated in the mission trip. During the trip, the delegation also visited Qian Business matching and meetings with local Jiang Park. The Vice Secretary-General and government and companies have helped Director, Mr Xu Baoxing, gave a presentation open up opportunities for the iLEs in the areas about the Park and hosted a business meeting of Internet data centres, mobile applications, to discuss opportunities for collaboration. business process outsourcing and IT services.
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Welcoming Mr Chan Yeng Kit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts.
his year’s Meet the Members session doubled up as SiTF’s Christmas Party Tand attracted a total of about 150 members and non-members. Held at the new StarHub Green premises on 3 December 2009, Meet the the event was graced by Mr Chan Yeng Kit, Members Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts.
Mr Craig John Gledhill, SiTF’s membership and public relations chief, welcomed the the products and services of exhibitors at the guests and presented the new Councillors session. These included: and Chapter Chairmen for FY2009-2010. ⚫ Cliftons Pte Ltd He was followed by Mr Tan Tong Hai, Chief ⚫ Kai Square Pte Ltd Operating Officer of StarHub Ltd, who ⚫ Elixir Technology Pte Ltd welcomed the participants to the new ⚫ Roots Communications Pte Ltd StarHub office. ⚫ ACTAtek Pte Ltd
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Helping industries to harness infocomm technologies to boost productivity and business performance.
roject Optimus, which was piloted at the Kindergarten Technology Fair in P 2009, has chalked up more successes this financial year. The SiTF initiative is aimed at helping industries to harness infocomm Project technologies to boost productivity and Optimus enhance their business performance. In line with these objectives, SiTF has been working with different government agencies, industry verticals and their respective trade associations on the following programmes: Stevedore Net In January 2010, SiTF worked with the Infocomm ⚫ January/February 2010: Accountant General’s Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) Department Gebiz Supplier IT Fair and the Singapore Stevedores’ Association in ⚫ February/March 2010: Stevedore Net Call for a bid to upgrade the stevedoring industry’s Proposal capabilities and improve its operational ⚫ February/March 2010: International Furniture efficiency while complying with Jurong Port’s Fair of Singapore Call for Proposal cargo loading and discharge data reporting ⚫ May 2010: Hidden Resources Seminar for requirements. The feasibility of developing NATAS Members a shared IT portal, Stevedore Net, for all the
SiTF MatchiT, a direct derivative of Project Optimus, is a new web service that matches the requestor’s business IT needs with the relevant solution providers in a timely and efficient manner. Launched at the Hidden Resources Seminar for NATAS Members on 4 May 2010, SiTF MatchiT also helps the local industry to harness the power of IT for business and competitive advantage by leveraging on SiTF’s network.
All the requestor has to do is to fill up and submit a simple, user-friendly online form. SiTF is committed to respond within two working days and without charge.
SiTF MatchiT, together with other Project Optimus initiatives, has received positive feedback from partnering organisations and members, as has SiTF’s role in bridging end users and IT vendors. 25
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members of the industry was explored. This Hidden Resources Seminar for effort culminated in a Stevedore Net call for NATAS Members proposal. SiTF member Y3 Technologies Pte Ltd “Hidden Resources – An Inaugural Infocomm came up with the winning proposal. The call for Technology Seminar for NATAS Members” was proposal resulted in savings of over 90 per cent co-organised by the Singapore Tourism Board in project costs for the industry. (STB) and the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), with the support International Furniture Fair of IDA and SiTF. The event, which was held on Singapore Pte Ltd 4 May 2010 at STB’s premises and attracted International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd about 70 NATAS travel agents, was aimed at (IFFS) is an international events manager promoting e-commerce to the travel industry. specialising in the furniture trade. IFFS was The focus of the seminar was to bring travel interested in acquiring a Customer Relationship agencies online as customers were increasingly Management (CRM) solution and approached frequenting cyberspace. SiTF member and co- SiTF for a recommendation in February 2010. founder of Aeris Click Inc, Mr Chris Ho, gave an SiTF proactively conducted a high level overview of e-commerce to the agencies that requirements gathering and qualification attended the event. exercise before disseminating a call for proposal to its members. The pre-sales effort by SiTF help The event also provided the opportunity shortened the sales cycle. SiTF member, IBIZ for organisers to learn through focus group was eventually selected by IFFS as its preferred sessions about the current gaps in IT adoption CRM partner. among the travel agencies. This has helped in identifying solutions that are suitable for an IT fair for the travel industry.
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SITEX 2009
he longest running consumer IT exhibition in Singapore, SITEX, had its T best-ever showing in its 21-year history when it achieved a record visitorship of over 850,000 in 2009.
The show took up 20,000 sq m of floor space at the Singapore Expo, with over 500 brands of IT products presented by some 200 exhibitors.
Held from 26-29 November 2009, it was the last major IT fair of the year. Besides providing an excellent platform for companies to showcase and launch IT products, services and technologies to a wide audience, it was also a good opportunity for consumers to get a headstart on their Christmas shopping.
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Both exhibitors and visitors were highly satisfied with SITEX 2009. A survey found that 92 per cent of the exhibitors met their business objectives of increasing sales and raising awareness of their products and services while 94 per cent indicated that they will return to the show in 2010. As for the visitors, 94 per cent said they will be back for SITEX 2010.
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Distinguished guests at the SiTF Awards.
he SiTF Awards gives recognition to innovative products and services Tdeveloped in Singapore. The 2009 Awards attracted 117 award nominations from SiTF 66 organisations, compared to 71 entries for its Awards inaugural run in 2008. 2009 Multinationals, local enterprises, startups, institutes of higher learning and schools competed for awards in the different categories: Open, infocomm Local Enterprise, Start-up, Student and End User.
Some of the winning teams of the 2009 Awards.
Honour roll Open Category Winner: PGK Media Pte Ltd – ADME Network & Wish Singapore
infocomm Local Enterprise Category Winner: KAI Square Pte Ltd – Juzz4Logistics Merit Award: Quantum Inventions Pte Ltd (QI) – Traffic Information Platform (TRIP) & QI Navigator
Start-up Category Winner: XMI Pte Ltd – X-Mini II & Max II Merit Award:
Student Category – Tertiary Winner: Temasek Polytechnic – SmartShop Merit Award: Nanyang Technological University – Hibernater
Student Category – Secondary Merit Award: Raffles Institution – Digital Wave Merit Award: River Valley High School – Mixed Reality Campuses
End User Category – Government Winner: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority – Integrated Visitor Management Programme Merit Award: Health Promotion Board – Healthcare Bundle
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After stringent rounds of judging based on Development Authority of Singapore (IDA); two key criteria – innovation in technology and Mr John Lenders, Minister for Information and viability as a business – the winners of the SiTF Communication Technology and Minister for Awards 2009 were announced at a ceremony at Financial Services for the State Government Fusionopolis on 25 September 2009. of Victoria, Australia; RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, Chief Executive Officer, IDA; Mr Michael Yap, A total of five winners and seven merit awards Deputy Chief Executive, Media Development were presented. The event was graced by Ms Authority; and more than 200 other guests. Yong Ying-I, Chairman of the Infocomm
APICTA Awards 2009
Winners and finalists of the SiTF Awards Over 154 nominations were received for the 2009 represented Singapore at the annual 2009 Awards, which were held in Melbourne, Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards, Australia, in December. Of Singapore’s 13 which showcased innovation, creativity and nominations, three were crowned winners and excellence in ICT in the Asia-Pacific region. another three received the Merit Award.
Infocomm Singapore @ APICTA
Start-Up Category Winner: Xmi Pte Ltd
Security Category Winner: RadianTrust Pte Ltd Merit Award: BoxSentry Pte Ltd
e-Health Category Merit Award: Institute of Mental Health Flying the Singapore flag at APICTA. Tertiary Student Project Category Winner: Temasek Polytechnic
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SiTF Golf Classic 2010
he Orchid Country Club provided the setting for SiTF’s eighth annual TGolf Classic on 23 April 2010. Nearly 220 golfers competed in 51 flights or skills groupings at the Dendro, Vanda and Aranda courses until rain stopped play at 5 pm.
Due to the wet weather, scores for only the first nine holes were taken into account to determine the champions. In addition, 25 golfers walked away with lucky draw prizes.
Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State for Trade & Industry, was the guest of honour at the dinner, during which prizes were presented to the winners. The evening of entertainment included singing performances and a magic show.
Part of the fun was for a good cause. A series of casino games such as Black Jack, Big-Small and Bingo were played and the proceeds donated to the Society for the Physically Disabled.
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Overall Champion Tan Chee Seng
Aranda Course champion: Robert Yap First runner up: Lim Chin Hu Second runner up: Johnson Go Nearest to Pin winner: Joelyn Oh (Aranda @ Hole 6) Nearest to Line winner: Chua Koon Leng (Aranda @ Hole 7) Nearly 220 golfers competed in 51 flights. Dendro Course champion: Andy Ng First runner up: Ng Chong Woon Second runner up: Ng Tian Beng Nearest to Pin winner: Lim Boon Teck (Dendro @ Hole 4) Nearest to Line winner: Ang Ah Sin (Dendro @ Hole 3)
Vanda Course champion: Lian Tian Tse First runner up: Shaun Kwan Second runner up: Adrian Long Nearest to Pin winner: William Chua (Vanda @ Hole 4) Nearest to Line winner: Kym Wong (Vanda @ Hole 1)
Mr Ng Tian Beng, Organising Chairman of SiTF Golf Classic 2010.
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Over 1,000 participants took part in Singapore’s largest static cycling event.
ed by experienced instructors and accompanied by upbeat music and Lsnazzy lighting effects, Singapore’s largest static cycling event saw over 1,000 participants Spinning taking part in a mass spinning workout to Singapore improve their fitness while doing their bit for a good cause. 2010
Held at Downtown East from 29-31 January 2010, the inaugural Spinning Singapore featured 100 participants at any one time A corporate challenge put a competitive spin going through the 50-minute workout to on the event. Fielding teams of 10 participants, improve their fitness. Part of the registration fee companies raced against each other to garner was donated to the Society for the Physically as many miles as they could. The individual Disabled. In all, over $30,000 was raised for the who clocked the most miles was also rewarded Society through the event. with a trophy. 33
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SiTF inked an MOU with ITIDA Egypt.
market share, efforts are underway to connect and formalise co-operation between Singapore-based companies and these Trade Missions international organisations. & International SiTF and member companies participated Collaboration in ADB’s Vietnam In-country Workshop in March 2010 and the inaugural ADB ICT Week in Philippines in April 2010.
Exploring international opportunities Hosting international visitors SiTF has been working closely with International It has been a fruitful year for international Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore) to networking, with SiTF hosting many visitors strengthen the local infocomm industry’s from around the world. knowledge of international organisations such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Austria Bank (ADB), and the business opportunities Officials from the Austrian Regulatory they present. Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications led by its Chief International institutions offer about S$150 Executive Officer Dr Georg Serentschy paid a billion worth of contracts annually, of which courtesy call on SiTF on 21 October 2009. They Singapore has secured less than 0.1 per cent were hosted by Mr Wong Loke Yeow, Chairman over the past five years. To increase Singapore’s of the Security & Governance Chapter. 35
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China A delegation of some 20 officials from the Wuxi Municipal People’s Government were hosted by Mr Lau Shih Hor, Treasurer of the e-Government Chapter, at the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore on 3 November 2009.
Egypt On 3 March 2010, during a state visit to Singapore, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, His Excellency Dr Tarek Kamel, and his delegation met SiTF Chairman Ms Tan Yen Yen, 1st Vice Chairman Mr Frank Koo and 12 local member companies to explore business and partnership opportunities.
During the meeting, Ms Tan and Dr Sherif Hashim, Egypt’s IT Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) Executive Vice President, inked a co-operation agreement which covered trade representation activities for small and medium sized companies in the two countries, the creation of job opportunities, the provision of IT products and services, and training. The signing of the agreement was witnessed by Minister Kamel.
Germany A delegation from Karlsruhe, Other overseas visitors to SiTF in FY2009 Germany, led by Mr Robert Walter included:
Germany Huber, Chairman of the Foreign ⚫ a Spanish delegation on 2 November 2009, Trade Committee of the Chamber of Commerce ⚫ representatives from the Vietnam Ministry of and Industry, visited SiTF on 15 October 2009. Information and Communications on 17-20 Mr Ken Chua, Wireless Chapter Chairman and November 2009, Co-opted Councillor, hosted the business ⚫ representatives from the China Ministry of matching session. Industry and Information Communication on 18th November 2009, Kenya ⚫ a delegation from Oman on 19 January 2010, Members of the Kenya ICT Board ⚫ a delegation from WuXi-Jiangying City, China, attended a cocktail networking on 25 February 2010, and session co-hosted by SiTF and ⚫ a delegation from Nantong, China on 23 IE Singapore. The event took place at Hotel March 2010. Intercontinental on 29 October 2009. Overseas missions South Korea To broaden the horizons of local infocomm A South Korean delegation paid a companies, SiTF also led its members to courtesy call on SiTF in January 2010 participate in the following international as part of a mission to increase trade, events. accelerate investment flow, invigorate tourism ⚫ Vietnam World IT Forum on 25-28 August and enrich cultural exchanges between the 2009, Republic of Korea and the 10 ASEAN member ⚫ GITEX 2009 and a trade mission to Egypt countries. During their visit on 19 and 20 from 13-19 October, and January 2010, they invited SiTF members to a ⚫ Indonesia ICT on 14-16 December 2009. lunch hosted by the ASEAN-Korea Centre. 36 � key initiatives and events
Professor Yan Chongnian (sixth from left) delivered SiTF’s first Mandarin UPClose Connexions session.
onceived as a power series for the business elite, UPClose Connexions Cmade its debut at the Shangri-la Hotel after months of planning and preparation under Organising Chairman Charles Fan. On UPClose 11 November 2009, over 140 C-level executives Connexions and policy makers from across industries – public sector, ICT, telecommunications, banking & finance and automotive, among others – attended the breakfast session with three visionary speakers. participants through a “Transformative Journey to the Cloud”. Mr Emilio Umeoka, President, Microsoft Asia Pacific, who was voted Best Business Executive The second UPClose Connexions session was by a leading Brazilian busines newspaper, held on 25 March 2010 at the China Club gave his insights on “New Efficiencies for the in Capital Towers. Conducted in Mandarin, New Economy”. the CXO luncheon featured Professor Yan Chongnian, a world authority on the history of Mr Kevin Walsh, Chief Technology Officer the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Prof Yan spoke (CTO) and Senior Vice President, Product to more than 40 bilingual senior executives Development, Oracle shared his vision of “IT on ways to enhance one’s decision-making Trends and its Impact on the Economy”. ability and the lessons that history holds for organisational success. He also conducted two Mr Par Botes, CTO Asia Pacific/Japan, EMC other separate sessions – one for students and Corporation, an inventor with 18 patents the other at the Confucius Institute, Nanyang pending with the US Patent Office, took the Technological University, targeted at small and medium businesses.
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Digital Media Chapter
he Digital Media Chapter (DMC) aims to promote and assist in the deployment Tand adoption of interactive digital media technologies and content in Singapore. It fosters a strong working relationship among digital media companies, government agencies and trade associations and establishes links with international organisations to help member companies reach out globally. The DMC also creates business opportunities for the industry and provides business mentorship to start-ups and young companies.
DMC networking night A year-end get together for members and industry players in the digital media industry took place at Brewerkz in Clarke Quay on 17 Dec 2009. The Exco took advantage of the relaxed environment to get to know the members better.
SiTF Mentorship Programme The SiTF Mentorship Programme (SMP) is an Catching up during the DMC networking night. initiative by the SiTF’s Digital Media Chapter to provide funds and support to individuals vibrant and conducive environment to nurture and start-ups with innovative ideas to leverage interactive digital media ideas and applications. on an industry-led platform to take ideas from conceptualisation to proof of concept As an incubator for the Media Development and ultimately to possible commercialisation. Authority’s Interactive Digital Media R&D The SMP aims to facilitate the creation of a Programme Office iJam Micro-funding project,
Digital Media Chapter Exco 2009 – 2010 Chairman Mark Randolph Motorola Electronics Pte Ltd Vice Chairman Roderick Chia Infocomm Asia Holdings Pte Ltd Honorary Secretary andrew Lim BuzzCity Pte Ltd Honorary Treasurer *Cosmas Lee ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd Exco Members **Mock Pak Lum 1-Net Singapore Pte Ltd William Claxton Iterate Pte Ltd Low Ka Hoe Singapore Telecommunications Pte Ltd Co-opted Members Wendy Lee Singapore Polytechnic Albert Lim Nanyang Polytechnic Lim Chong Jin Temasek Polytechnic Aroon Tan Magma Studios Pte Ltd Paul Southern Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd
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DMC aims to promote and assist in the deployment and adoption of interative digital media technologies and content in Singapore.
the SMP provides funds of up to S$50,000 for transmitted and received securely through 3G research and development projects leading networks. The team has also run trial sessions to a Proof of Concept in the digital media with SBS and SMRT buses for its video analytics technology space. It also supports individuals system which detects off-focus cameras more and young start-ups through mentorship efficiently. KAI Square’s applications have programmes involving SiTF’s wide network reached the commercialisation stage. of industry members also provide both technology advice and business guidance. Voiceroute Pte Ltd, which won the TechCrunch DemoPit award in September Among the success stories are: 2009 with SocialWok, a web application KAI Square Pte Ltd, which develops artificial platform for organisations to collaborate and intelligence applications for remote video manage their social media. SocialWok combines surveillance. Its video surveillance platform enterprise social collaboration with social media leverages on the telecommunications management that federates with third party infrastructure to change the surveillance social networks like Twitter and Facebook. landscape by allowing live footage to be 42 � the sitf chapter reports
eGovernment Chapter
he e-Government Chapter works with public agencies to establish standards Tamong infocomm local enterprises (iLES) and to provide an information exchange platform for iLES in the sector. IDA International, about the public sector It also aims to foster greater business collaboration infocomm opportunities available in other with public agencies and infocomm industry parts of the world. counterparts in other countries. To this end, it hosted several visiting government dignitaries The participants got to hear a first-hand account and delegations in the past year. of how to conduct business in countries ranging from Brunei to the Middle East. Apart Networking Dinner from receiving pointers on engaging foreign Held at the NUSS Guild House at Suntec government officials and enterprises, the City on 27 July 2009, the Networking Dinner session also gave participants the opportunity provided an opportunity for members to learn to explore closer collaboration with Mr Seah from Mr Seah Chin Siong, Chief Executive of and his team at IDA International.
The e-Gov Chapter aims to foster greater business collaboration with public agencies in other countries.
eGovernment Chapter Exco 2009 – 2010 Acting Chairman *Ng Beng Lim NCS Pte Ltd Honorary Secretary alvin Low SQL View Pte Ltd Honorary Treasurer Lau Shih Hor Elixir Technology Pte Ltd Exco Members Suresh Agarwal Infotech Global Pte Ltd Ng Hua Chong Ecquaria Technologies Pte Ltd Co-opted Exco Members Tan Sian Lip CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd Toh Su Po ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd Vincent Leoh Web Professional House Pte Ltd Lim Siew Siew eGL Immediate Past Chairman **BG (NS) Pang Hee Hon ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd
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Welcoming guests from Kenya which was held at the Infocomm Development The eGovernment Chapter and International Authority of Singapore on 3 November 2009, was Enterprise Singapore co-hosted cocktails for a also an occasion for members to gain exposure delegation from Kenya on 23 September 2009. as they shared some of their e-government The event was a useful networking session project experiences during the networking for members interested in entering the African session that followed the presentation. market. Located at the centre of the African continent, Kenya is a potential gateway to Networking over cocktails the rest of the continent. It also offers many Some 30 members and friends turned up for opportunities in infrastructure development, afternoon cocktails with our guest Mr Ted government services and business process Tan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Spring outsourcing. Singapore, on 31 March 2010. Held at the Wine Arcade, the event presented an opportunity for Hosting a delegation from Wuxi, China participants to find out more about assistance Mr Lau Shih Hor, Treasurer of the eGovernment programmes provided by Spring Singapore. Chapter, gave a presentation on SiTF and the Mr Tan also explained how companies can Chapter’s activities to some 20 officials from tap on Spring Singapore’s schemes to fund the Wuxi Municipal People’s Government who and support their technology adoption and were in Singapore for a study trip. The session, development efforts.
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Best Sourcing Chapter
he primary aim of the Best Sourcing Chapter (BSC) is to make Singapore Tan appealing destination for business outsourcing opportunities while raising the level of awareness of the benefits of best sourcing strategies.
BSC advocates government policies that can help develop the IT sourcing industry in Singapore and acts as the voice of the industry. It helps improve the branding and awareness of its members and of the industry.
Participation in IAOP rate. As the Singapore Chapter of the IAOP, BSC A key focus is participation in the International is also planning to lead a delegation to attend Association of Outsourcing Professionals the annual IAOP summit. (IAOP), which brings together the world’s leading outsourcing customers, providers and BSC Survey advisors in a powerful, active and growing In 2010, BSC conducted a survey among its global association to exchange thought members to further understand their business leadership, share best practices and network. focus and needs. The survey was well received and provide useful business intelligence into BSC is currently working with IAOP to bring its the state of the industry. The findings will be highly-respected certification for outsourcing useful for planning further initiatives to support professionals into Singapore at an affordable BSC members.
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eLearning Chapter
he eLearning Chapter (eLC) acts as the voice of Singapore’s eLearning industry, Twhich it champions as a distinctive brand. It represents the industry in discussions with the public sector, media, user groups and other local and international industry organisations, and facilitates networking and alliance formation locally as well as internationally. participants log in to a virtual room at a scheduled time to engage with speakers It helps members by providing information on without having to leave their offices or homes. industry trends and forecasts and developing The first webinar was conducted on 4 June industry benchmarks to measure and 2010 when Chapter Chairman Dr Tay Chor Ter upgrade their competencies and ensure their shared details of the SDF grant that companies compliance with international standards. in Singapore can tap into for e-learning programmes conducted for their employees. SDF grants for eLearning Webinars will be a regular feature of the Through the efforts of the eLC, e-learning Chapter’s activities, complementing face-to-face courses are now eligible for support under networking and learning sessions. the Skills Development Fund (SDF) managed by the Workforce Development Authority Asian Human Resource Development (WDA) of Singapore. Since the SDF scheme Congress 2010 was extended to e-learning programmes in The Chapter Chairman Dr Tay was invited January 2009, many Singapore companies to speak at the Asian Human Resource have received financial support for employee Development Congress 2010. In his presentation, training conducted in the online mode. Dr Tay spoke about the emerging trends in workplace training, particularly with the Webinars increasing adoption of technologies for A new initiative implemented by the Chapter learning and delivery. Dr Tay also conducted a this year, webinars provide a virtual platform pre-conference workshop at the same event, for Chapter members to learn and share their which attracted over 500 delegates from more experiences and also to network. Webinar than 50 countries.
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Green IT Pro-tem Chapter
ormed in November 2008, the Green IT change and sustainability in general, and of Pro-tem Chapter aims to raise awareness green IT in particular. It will update members Fin the industry regarding the adoption on current global and industry topics such as of environmentally-conscious best practices. the operating models of the carbon economy It seeks the conscientious efforts of member and carbon trading. organisations and stakeholders to spearhead and drive green efforts. It also aims to create The Green Solution Innovations Workgroup a platform for member organisations to aims to position members for business nurture innovative ideas and explore business opportunities in green IT. It will provide a opportunities in green IT technologies and platform for solution providers to engage services. in go-to-market activities, and intends to publish a directory of green IT solutions. Three sub-committees have been formed to The Green CIO Workgroup will engage Chief help the Chapter achieve its objectives. The Information Officers (CIOs) to achieve a better Education for Sustainability Workgroup aims understanding of the business case for green IT to raise the level of understanding of climate and the solutions that are available.
The Green IT Pro-tem Chapter aims to raise awareness regarding the adoption of environmentally – conscious best practices.
Green IT Pro-tem Chapter Exco 2009 – 2010
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Green IT Seminar The Green IT Pro-tem Chapter marked World Earth Day on 22 April 2009 by holding its first activity for members and friends. Government agencies Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, National Environment Agency, Spring Singapore and International Enterprise Singapore gave presentations on financial support programmes for the industry at a morning seminar.
Talk on Sustainability – A Global Perspective A talk by Mr Peter Lacy, Managing Director of Accenture’s Sustainability Practice in Europe, Africa and Latin America provided a crisp perspective of the impact to the global economy if global warming issues are not urgently addressed. Spiced up with short quizzes, the event on 1 December 2009 allowed members to network and to gain insights into the business opportunities that are available in this space.
Asia Green IT Seminar The Asia Green IT Seminar was organised by the Green IT Pro-tem Chapter together with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association. Held at the Pan Pacific Hotel on 23 February 2010, it received an overwhelming response from organisations ranging from oil and gas to chemicals as well as mechanical and electrical engineering companies. Besides gaining insights from local and Japanese speakers (with simultaneous translation provided for Creating platforms for member presentations in Japanese), members were organisations to explore business also able to connect with local and overseas opportunities in green IT technologies and services. businesses over networking breaks. 48 � the sitf chapter reports
Security & Governance Chapter
he Security & Governance Chapter (SGC) supports the development of TSingapore as a regional IT security hub by focusing its efforts on professional and industry certification, regional promotion, and training and education. The aim is to grow the security industry in Singapore, build up security as a key competency and drive innovation in this space.
Security roadshows for Institutes of Higher Learning SGC successfully conducted two roadshows – one at the Singapore Management University (SMU) on 23 September 2009 and another at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) on 13 January 2010.
A Security Roadshow at Nanyang Polytechnic. The SMU roadshow was a collaborative effort with the Information Security Special Interest Group from the university’s School of Mr Benjamin Mah from e-Cop spoke about Information Systems. About 20 students learnt managed security to more than 100 students. about security by software quality assurance from IBM’s Mr Paul Tan and how to safeguard SiTF Pavilion @ GovernmentWare 2009 critical information assets from e-Cop’s Mr To help members gain exposure at Teo Choo Siong. GovernmentWare 2009, SGC set up a pavilion at the three-day conference cum exhibition which At the NYP roadshow, Mr Anthony Lim from IBM was organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs provided insights on software hacking while in October 2009. It was the first time SGC was
Security & Governance Chapter Exco 2009 – 2010 Chairman Wong Loke Yeow arcSight Singapore 1st Vice Chairman Dr Ngair Teow Hin SecureAge Technolgy Pte Ltd 2nd Vice Chairman Thomas Lim Computer Security Initiative Consultancy Pte Ltd Honorary Secretary anthony Lim IBM Singapore Pte Ltd Honorary Treasurer benjamin Mah e-Cop Pte Ltd Exco Members Foo Jong Ai Netrust Pte Ltd Alvin Tan Yong Sheng McAfee Singapore Ltd Tan Yuh Woei Symantec Singapore Pte Ltd Goh Hock Beng boxSentry Pte Ltd Co-opted Exco Members Lim Kuo Yi Daon Ian Monteiro Image Engine Pte Ltd Chau Chee Chiang Defence Science & Technology Agency Wong Soon Nam NCS Pte Ltd Chew Tat Leong Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd Wong Tiong Pern Centre for Strategic Information Technologies Tin Aung Win Nanyang Polytechnic Anita Heng Dirak Asia Pte Ltd Gerry Chng Ernst & Young Advisory Pte Ltd 49
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leading such an initiative, and it enabled five had the opportunity to network over light companies to participate in GovernmentWare refreshments. Mr Andrew Khaw, Senior Director 2009 at at an affordable rate. of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, graced the occasion. SyScan-SGC Distinguished Speaker Seminar SGC Townhall The first SyScan-SGC Distinguished Speaker SGC celebrated the New Year with a Townhall Seminar was held on 12 October 2009 at on 14 January 2010, which allowed members the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium of SMU’s to provide feedback on the chapter’s initiatives. School of Accountancy. It featured Mr Eugene Held at the Wine Arcade, great food and the Kaspersky, founder and Chief Executive Officer free flow of wine formed the backdrop for (CEO) of Kaspersky Lab, a Russian software this networking event, during which the Exco company that was ranked by IDC as the fourth- sought to get to know the SGC members better largest global antivirus vendor in 2008. and members themselves found out first- hand about SGC initiatives from the respective The audience of over 50 students and project directors. security professionals not only gained insights into future security threats but also Dialogue with IDA International More than 30 SGC members had the opportunity to interact with representatives from IDA International and to find out more about its role in promoting Singapore infocomm at a dialogue held at e-Cop on 2 February 2010. Mr Seah Chin Siong, Chief Executive Officer of IDA International, updated the audience on the masterplan and progress of IDA International. The presentation and networking session was organised by Mr Benjamin Mah of e-Cop.
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Service-Oriented Architecture/ Cloud Computing Chapter
he Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Chapter has been officially renamed as TCloud Computing Chapter with effect from 1 July 2010. The re-branding is in line with the evolution of this vibrant sector of the IT industry. and private sectors, will continue to guide The decision, originally mooted by the Exco, the Chapter in its work. However, the focus received strong support from members who will change from the adoption of SOA to key were asked for their views in a survey carried issues involved in moving cloud computing to out in January 2010. the next level of adoption by the industry and businesses. The existing charter, which is to realise innovative business opportunities and to The Cloud Computing chapter plans to engage bring about a collaborative environment by the infocomm community and end-user maintaining close working ties with the public organisations in the following areas:
Cloud Pillars Type of Company
Cloud Applications Software as a Service Software plus Services Security as a Service
Cloud Platforms Platform as a Service
Cloud Infrastructure Infrastructure as a Service Computer Hardware
Cloud Enablement System Integrators Providers Business Consultants
Engaging the infocomm community.
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SOA Developer’s Day 2009 The transition to cloud computing was evident in the theme of the 2009 SOA Developer’s Day, during which talks and hands-on workshops addressed the key challenges faced by the new technology development domain. Various companies such as F5 Networks, IBM Singapore, Microsoft and Oracle also showcased their solutions and provided insights into cloud development.
Held at Nanyang Polytechnic’s Theatre for the Arts on 18 September 2009, the full-day event attracted close to 150 developers, architects and IT professionals.
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Singapore Enterprise Chapter
he Singapore Enterprise Chapter (SEC) aims to develop Singapore infocomm Tcompanies holistically by providing a platform for them to share their knowledge Singapore, was the guest of honour at the GCIO and experiences and to network. It also works Luncheon 2010 held on 11 May 10 at the Grand closely with local government agencies Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. The networking and international IT associations to help the event cum exhibition attracted more than industry develop markets beyond Singapore. 100 government officials and private sector executives. GCIO Luncheon RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, Chief Executive Officer Mr Eric Sng, Chairman of SEC, welcomed of the Infocomm Development Authority of the Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and
RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay (right), CEO of IDA, was the guest of honour at the GCIO Luncheon 2010.
Singapore Enterprise Chapter Exco 2009 – 2010 Chairman Eric Sng S & I Systems Pte Ltd Vice Chairman Steven Lim RSTN Consulting Pte Ltd Honorary Secretary Goh Chin Teck Visionedge Ventures Group Pte Ltd Honorary Treasurer Mary Lee NetAssist Services Pte Ltd Exco Members Viswanatha Ramasubramanian Eastcom Systems Pte ltd Lee Wah Poh UIC Technologies Pte Ltd Yap Kah Lip T+T Netcom Pte Ltd Francis Lim Korvac Holdings Pte Ltd Zack G Hussain Adharasoft Pte Ltd Co-opted Exco Members Dennis Ang Nanyang Polytechnics Ng Lay Hoon Kelly Services Neo Ee Ping ESP Aspire (Holding) Pte Ltd 53
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senior IT management from the public sector and encouraged them to network with the infocomm Local Enterprises (iLEs) and take a look at the innovative products and solutions put up by the iLEs in the accompanying exhibition.
The iLEs also took advantage of the occasion to network not only with the government officials but also among themselves as they explored opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
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Wireless Chapter
he Wireless Chapter brings together major industry players and startups in Tthe fast-growing wireless and mobile communications sector by providing a forum for information exchange. It helps members to explore newer technologies and promote their wireless and mobile solutions.
Telco Networking Session Mr Alex Tan, Deputy Director of MobileOne (M1), was the keynote speaker at the telco networking session on 18 March 2010. He shared with the audience initiatives that
Wireless Chapter Chairman Ken Chua addressing participants at the Telco Networking Session.
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potential partners can tap on. The evening proved to be a platform for active interaction among the Exco, chapter members and industry players. M1 donated a Blackberry Bold 9700 for a lucky draw that rounded off the evening.
Momo evening The Wireless Chapter re-kindled its relationship with Mobile Monday (Momo) Singapore by co- organising the latest MoMo event on 17 May 2010 at Harry’s Bar in Chijmes. With sponsorship from M1, the event saw a turnout of over 100 professionals not only from the mobile and IT industries but also from public relations companies and non-profit organisations. The Wireless Chapter Chairman Mr Ken Chua and SiTF Industry Alliance Manager Mr Gary Tan took advantage of the event to explain the mission of SiTF and WIC, and to woo new members.
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