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Consistel fined S$300,000 for licence breach, accused of falsifying information

Consistel, the systems integrator that runs the telecoms system in Singapore's Sports…

Alfred Siew Alfred Siew

Blocking the Internet isn’t the only – or best – way to combat cyber threats

Is there an alternative to blocking out the Internet on thousands of…

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Puzzling to cut Internet access from public servants in Singapore

The focus has to be finding a balance between information access and…

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Singapore’s fourth telco to get discount for spectrum, more competition expected

This fourth telecom operator will get first dips at a much-sought after…

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Commentary: About time IDA and MDA merged

With the long overdue merger, the hope is that the new regulators…

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NetLink Trust fined again for not connecting fibre users fast enough

NetLink Trust has been fined S$450,000 for failing yet again to connect…

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IDA to offer tech-enabled toys to pre-schools

Some 160 pre-schools in Singapore will take part in an IDA programme…

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Commentary: Singapore’s fourth telco may get chunk of airwaves cheaper

The latest move to stir more competition is a sign that things…

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SingPass to be more secure for e-government services from July 5

The new SingPass system promises to let users log in like they…

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Warning: Don’t fall for SingPass phishing scam

If you receive a suspicious-sounding e-mail telling you to verify your details…

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Singapore mobile operators to switch off 2G services in 2017

Existing 2G-only users can choose to continue with their current plans at…

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How a smart home can improve care for the elderly in Singapore

As Singapore's population greys in the years ahead, smart home technologies could…

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Singtel warned for social media campaign to bad-mouth rivals

But the IDA stopped short of making the errant telecom operator pay…

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Singapore telcos pass 4G islandwide coverage tests

All three cellphone operators in Singapore have outdoor areas on the island…

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Commentary: Singapore seeks unusual route for smart nation rollout

This smart nation project is not only harder to build, it is…

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IDA reveals two-factor authentication plans for SingPass

Nearly six months after the high-profile breach of over 1,500 SingPass accounts, the…

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Singapore sets up smart nation programme office

Singapore has set up a new smart nation programme office to coordinate…

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Singapore government tightens up cyber security after recent attacks

The wide range of measures comes after a number of high-profile incidents…

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Budding maker culture in Singapore shows importance of DIY skills

It's an area where expertise is sorely lacking, after years of emphasising…

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StarHub coaxial cables now open for home networking

They will offer users the fastest and most robust home networking system…

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