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Open Government
Driving innovation with Open Source
Yesterday, eighteen technology decision-makers from the Singapore Government gathered at the FutureGov lunch briefing — conducted in partnership with Red Hat — to discuss how Open Source technology can drive openness and innovation in the public sector.
Digital Inclusion
Taiwan expands internet availability for tourists
The Executive Yuan (Cabinet) of Taiwan has collaborated with local ...
Central Government
Singapore outlines govt ICT spending priorities
Government ICT spending to remain unchanged for the year ahead ...
22 May 2013 | News
New Zealand earmarks US$11.4 million on identity management reforms
The New Zealand government announces US$11.4 million funding package on identity management reforms – while protecting citizen data in an on-line environment.
21 May 2013 | News
Myanmar and Japan collaborate on emergency communication network
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Myanmar, on May 14, has announced an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation and NEC Corporation — in cooperation with NTT Communications Corporation — for the construction of infrastructure in support of the country’s “Emergency communications network improvement plan.”
21 May 2013 | Interview
Weaving open data strands into government DNA (Part II)
In the second half of the interview, Jose M. Alonso, Open Data pioneer at the World Wide Web Foundation and co-chair of the national Open Data initiative in Spain, talks about which open data initiatives work best and why he think’s we’re moving towards Open Data 2.0.
21 May 2013 | News
NZ govt invests US$1.5 mil in after-school ICT learning
The New Zealand Government will allocate NZ$1.9 million (US$1.5 million) to the Department of Internal Affairs as part of its effort to support Computer Clubhouse to increase digital literacy and connection.
21 May 2013 | News
Indonesia to build Spatial Database System
The Geospatial Information Agency and the Ministry of National Development and Planning signed an agreement with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to build a Spatial Database System on the North Coast of Java island
21 May 2013 | News
Thailand develops mobile app to collect health data
Chiang Mai University and Saraphi Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand have developed a mobile app aimed to survey, collect and digitise health data of Saraphi’s district residents.
20 May 2013 | News
Australian state launches app to locate legal services
The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General has launched a web-based mobile app to allow residents to access information about the state’s Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations.
20 May 2013 | Interview
Weaving open data strands into government DNA (Part I)
Jose M. Alonso, Open Data pioneer at the World Wide Web Foundation and co-chair of the national Open Data initiative in Spain, shares with FutureGov his perspectives on how governments can build long-term and sustainable Open Data ecosystems.
20 May 2013 | News
US Air Force using analytics for energy saving
Eglin Air Force Base in the US has recently deployed a machine data and analytics to help reduce energy consumption and costs, as part of its strategic energy master plan.
20 May 2013 | News
South Korea uses video collaboration tools for disaster management
The National Emergency Management Agency, South Korea, has deployed video collaboration solutions to improve communication and collaboration among its teams throughout the country.
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Better learning with web 2.0 and virtual worlds
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Artificial Intelligence Tools to be Used in Singapore Schools
The Infocomm Development Authority and Ministry of Education of Singapore have initiated plans to introduce ...
Students take a green stance with social media
Ngee Ann Secondary School’s students are on a bid to “change the world” with ...