http://www.egov.gov.sg/rss-feed/media-releases.xml Information about Media Releases The "Capacity Development Workshop on Public Information Management" will be held in Singapore from 28 to 30 November 2011, co-organized by the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), under the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia.]]> Singapore today launched its next e-government masterplan (eGov2015). eGov2015 seeks to bring integration of systems, processes and service delivery from within the Government to beyond the Government. The vision of eGov 2015 is to be a Collaborative Government that Co-creates and Connects with our People. The masterplan will guide government agencies in the implementation of new ICT programmes in the next five years.]]> For financial year (FY) 2011, the infocomm industry can look forward to infocomm tenders worth up to $1.1 billion in the public sector, as projected by the Singapore Government.]]> Singapore and Malaysia announced today that they have successfully concluded discussions to progressively reduce bilateral roaming rates.]]> Students from Nan Chiau Primary School and Ngee Ann Secondary School can look forward to even more engaging and innovative learning experiences as their schools join the FutureSchools@Singapore programme.]]> The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore has introduced new consumer protection measures for mobile and broadband services. IDA has required operators to put in place new systems to help consumers prevent unwanted mobile charges caused by Premium Rate Services (PRS) and data roaming, and to enhance transparency in the way operators publish Internet broadband speeds offered in their broadband plans. ]]> The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) announced the new Infocomm Manpower Development Roadmap v2.0 ("MDEV 2.0") today. MDEV 2.0 seeks to ensure that Singapore's infocomm manpower continues to remain competitive with the developments in the industry globally and within Singapore.]]> The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) today issued the Secure and Resilient Internet Infrastructure Code of Practice (SRII-CoP). The sharing of infocomm security information is one of several measures mandated under this Code to designated Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Singapore.]]> Thirteen companies were presented Singapore's highest accolade for infocomm innovation, the National Infocomm Awards, by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts. The NIA is a platform for recognising innovation in the development of infocomm products and services and in the use of infocomm technology in organisations to enhance operations and businesses.]]> The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore launched the Infocomm Experience Centre (iExperience), to showcase possibilities and benefits of Next Generation (Next Gen) services to the public and businesses. Located at the Esplanade Xchange, the centre comprises interactive and engaging exhibits designed to educate and excite visitors through a hands-on experience.]]>