SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) have launched an open call for organisations to participate in a pilot for Singapore’s Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification. The scheme aims to foster sound, transparent and accountable data protection practices among Singapore- based organisations and was developed in consultation with the industry. Eight early adopters have already signed up to help test the … [Read more...] about IMDA and PDPC launch pilot for Data Protection Trustmark certification scheme
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Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
SINGAPORE – Telecommunications companies Singtel and Ericsson will launch by the fourth quarter of this year Singapore’s first 5G pilot network at one-north, the country’s science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson’s 3GPP standards compliant 5G technology with the trial spectrum allocated by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), the pilot network can deliver 5G coverage with enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) speed and low latency … [Read more...] about Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Launch of Singapore’s First Blockchain Challenge
SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) today launched a Blockchain Challenge to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative new solutions using blockchain technologies beyond fintech. Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, with the potential to accelerate Singapore’s transformation into a Digital Economy. Through blockchain, companies from food suppliers to entertainment and media companies can lower costs, expand connections, and … [Read more...] about Launch of Singapore’s First Blockchain Challenge
Viddsee launches Viddsee Studios and partners IMDA
Singapore - Video entertainment platform Viddsee announced the launch of Viddsee Studios as it ventures into original content creation to foster an ecosystem for digital content creation. It also announced a partnership with the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) as part of a public service content initiative to develop original content with local content creators. Local Singaporean filmmaker and producer Kenny Tan heads this new arm, Viddsee Studios. Viddsee has … [Read more...] about Viddsee launches Viddsee Studios and partners IMDA
Singtel TV to telecast Sing! China Season 2 live
Singapore - Singtel announced that Jia Le Channel (Singtel TV Channel 502) will telecast the second season of Sing! China live from 14 July, 2017. Who will be the next Sing! China breakout star of 2017 after Nathan Hartono? Who will win that lucrative record deal? Singtel TV Jia Le Channel viewers will be the first to find out. “Sing! China is the top reality singing contest in the region – it broke records with 37 billion views in its first season! We are excited to be the first in Singapore … [Read more...] about Singtel TV to telecast Sing! China Season 2 live
900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
Singapore – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), together with the support from corporate sponsors 1 , will provide 900 pre-qualified 2 low-income households the opportunity to sign up for home broadband and tablets, at no cost. The other low-income households can also enjoy subsidised home broadband with the option to own a tablet. As part of IMDA’s Digital Inclusion efforts to empower the vulnerable segments with access to technology, the new IM Bonding Learning Project … [Read more...] about 900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
