21 July 2016 - People with disabilities and supporting Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) will soon have greater access to assistive technology and more financial support. Details were announced at the inaugural E² Connect 2016, a two-day forum involving communities from industry and disability care coming together to raise awareness of opportunities for the disabled in terms of education, training and independent living.

4 July 2016 - To better protect the personal data of users, the Government introduced 2-Step Verification, also known as 2-Factor Authentication (2FA), as part of its enhancements to the SingPass system in July last year. 2FA is a critical component to ensure that users’ online identity and transactions are secure.

1 Jun 2016 - Connectivity is a key piece in shaping Singapore as a Smart Nation. Today, more than 75% of households are subscribed on the Nationwide Broadband Network. Complementing the wired network is the proliferation of Wireless@SG hotspots across Singapore and the use of the 3G and 4G network for the delivery of mobile data services.

31 May 2016 - The Government working hand in hand with the industry will be key to Singapore’s success in riding the next wave of opportunities as a Smart Nation.

30 May 2016 - Singapore is conducting trials on the world’s first Tropical Data Centre (TDC), which could reduce energy consumption by data centres by up to 40 percent. The TDC seeks to drive innovation and explore new green data centre technologies as part of Singapore’s Smart Nation drive.