01 April 2010 - More than 3,100 students from Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Polytechnic and ITE took part in 13 challenges of the National Infocomm Competition (NIC) last year. Two teams from Raffles Institution took top spots in the Secondary School Circuit and the JC Circuit respectively, while a team from Nanyang Polytechnic emerged the winner of the Poly/ITE Circuit.
Singapore, 01 April 2010 | For Immediate Release
Strong Showing at the National Infocomm Competition 2009
 National Infocomm Competition 2009 champions take to the stage with RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, IDA CEO (centre). |
More than 3,100 students from Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Polytechnic and ITE took part in 13 challenges of the National Infocomm Competition (NIC) last year. Two teams from Raffles Institution took top spots in the Secondary School Circuit and the JC Circuit respectively, while a team from Nanyang Polytechnic emerged the winner of the Poly/ITE Circuit.
The winners of NIC 2009 were announced at an awards ceremony today and were presented prizes by RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, Chief Executive Officer, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), who also launched National Infocomm Competition 2010. 16 challenges have been lined up for NIC 2010. For more details on NIC and the challenges, please refer to the fact sheets.
- Annex A: Factsheet on National Infocomm Competition 2010 (106.03KB)
- Annex B: Factsheet on the 16 Challenges of the National Infocomm Competition 2010 (438.09KB)
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| National Infocomm Competition 2009 Awards Ceremony (If images are used, please attribute to IDA) | |
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National Infocomm Competition 2009 champions take to the stage with RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, IDA CEO (centre).
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Poly/ITE Circuit champion, Nanyang Polytechnic (School of Information Technology), on stage with RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, IDA CEO (centre).
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JC Circuit champion, Raffles Institution, on stage with RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, IDA CEO (third from left).
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Secondary School Circuit champion, Raffles Institution, on stage with RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, IDA CEO (fourth from left).
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About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub. IDA uses an integrated approach to developing info-communications in Singapore. This involves nurturing a competitive telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with programmes and schemes for both local and international companies. For more news and information, visit www.imda.gov.sg.
About the National Infocomm Competition
The National Infocomm Competition (NIC) is an infocomm themed inter-school challenge created to uncover top infocomm talent in Singapore. Divided into three circuits - secondary schools, junior colleges and ITE/polytechnics - the competition will encompass challenges focused on areas such as business IT, digital media, mobile technology, security & networking and more.
Supported by Ministry of Education, the National Infocomm Competition is organised by the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) and the following organisations which include National Technological University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Institute of Technical Education, Information Technology Standards Committee, Singapore Computer Society and Science Centre Singapore. For more information, visit www.infocommtalent.sg/nic.
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Kenneth TAN (Mr)
Assistant Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211 1420
Fax: +65 6211 2227
E-mail: kenneth_tan@imda.gov.sg
TAN Gim Lay (Ms)
Assistant Director, Corporate and Marketing Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211 0485
Fax: +65 6211 2227
E-mail: tan_gim_lay@imda.gov.sg
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