 Tuesday, April 22, 2008
 Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore at 8:42 AM The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore was formed on 1 December 1999 when the government merged the National Computer Board and Telecommunication Authority of Singapore, through the passing of the Info-Communications Development Authority Act of Singapore as a result of a growing convergence of information technology and telephony.The Infocomm Development Authority is responsible for the development and growth of the infocomm sector in the Singapore. IDA functions as the country's infocomm industry champion, the national infocomm master-planner and developer, and the Government Chief Information Officer. IDA is in charge of the nation's 10-year masterplan, Intelligent Nation 2015. One of IDA's key responsibilities is creating a conducive, innovative, and competitive infocomm environment that is both pro-consumer and pro-business. As a regulator, the IDA works in tandem with its industry development arms to help infocomm companies roll out new technologies for widespread adoption in Singapore and beyond. It responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the Telecommunications Act, the Postal Act and the Electronic Transaction Act. The IDA also represents Singapore in many global and regional fora to discuss infocomm policies and issues that concern the world community. IDA aims to develop an infocomm savvy and globally competitive workforce to support growth of the infocomm industry. Working together with the industry, IDA looks into development roadmaps that will help to groom infocomm professionals with the breadth of technology know-how, good understanding of business requirements and capability to create intellectual property. In addition, IDA works towards attracting top talent to the infocomm profession through scholarships and active promotion among schools on infocomm as a career choice.IDA also functions as the Government CIO for the public sector. In this capacity, it helps in the running of an effective and efficient government. As the Government CIO, the IDA is responsible not just for master-planning, but also for project-managing and implementing various infocomm systems and capabilities for the government. This is done through the deployment of IT personnel throughout the entire Government as well as managing and operating the Singapore Government's infocomm infrastructure.  Kenny Wira Letitia Zesna Xiao Yun xoxo, you know you love us |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore at 8:42 AMThe Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore was formed on 1 December 1999 when the government merged the National Computer Board and Telecommunication Authority of Singapore, through the passing of the Info-Communications Development Authority Act of Singapore as a result of a growing convergence of information technology and telephony.The Infocomm Development Authority is responsible for the development and growth of the infocomm sector in the Singapore. IDA functions as the country's infocomm industry champion, the national infocomm master-planner and developer, and the Government Chief Information Officer.
IDA is in charge of the nation's 10-year masterplan, Intelligent Nation 2015. One of IDA's key responsibilities is creating a conducive, innovative, and competitive infocomm environment that is both pro-consumer and pro-business.
As a regulator, the IDA works in tandem with its industry development arms to help infocomm companies roll out new technologies for widespread adoption in Singapore and beyond. It responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the Telecommunications Act, the Postal Act and the Electronic Transaction Act. The IDA also represents Singapore in many global and regional fora to discuss infocomm policies and issues that concern the world community.
IDA aims to develop an infocomm savvy and globally competitive workforce to support growth of the infocomm industry. Working together with the industry, IDA looks into development roadmaps that will help to groom infocomm professionals with the breadth of technology know-how, good understanding of business requirements and capability to create intellectual property. In addition, IDA works towards attracting top talent to the infocomm profession through scholarships and active promotion among schools on infocomm as a career choice.IDA also functions as the Government CIO for the public sector. In this capacity, it helps in the running of an effective and efficient government. As the Government CIO, the IDA is responsible not just for master-planning, but also for project-managing and implementing various infocomm systems and capabilities for the government. This is done through the deployment of IT personnel throughout the entire Government as well as managing and operating the Singapore Government's infocomm infrastructure.
Kenny
Wira
Letitia
Zesna
Xiao Yun
xoxo,
you know you love us
you know you love us