The main judging panel of the first National Infocomm Awards announced today 16 finalists in two categories. The awards were established to stimulate and celebrate the spirit of innovation in the local Infocomm Industry. By recognising ...
Singapore, 6 March 2002 | For Immediate Release
The main judging panel of the first National Infocomm Awards announced today 16 finalists in two categories. The awards were established to stimulate and celebrate the spirit of innovation in the local Infocomm Industry. By recognising companies who have created innovative Infocomm products or put Infocomm technology to creative use, the awards aims to inspire others in the industry to embrace the spirit of innovation in their own companies.
Judges commented there is no lack of creativity in local Infocomm companies. Of 347 nominations received in two categories, finalists (in no order of merit) in the categories of Most Innovative Infocomm Product / Service and Most Innovative Use of Infocomm Technology are:
Most Innovative Infocomm Product / Service
1. GridNode Pte Ltd
2. Systems@Work Pte Ltd
3. Muvee Technologies
4. InfoTalk Technology (S) Pte Ltd
5. Nixvue Systems Pte Ltd
6. Sunderland Technologies Pte Ltd
7. Fairex International Financing Systems
8. Fuji Xerox Singapore
Most Innovative Use of Infocomm Technology
1. Eastman Chemical Pte Ltd
2. Singapore Airlines Ltd
3. Singapore Police Force
4. Supreme Court
5. INSEAD / ICUS Pte Ltd
6. Nanyang Polytechnic
7. Fuji Photo Film (Singapore) Pte Ltd
8. Seagate Technology International
Led by Mr Lam Chuan Leong, Chairman of IDA, and a panel comprising prominent local and foreign figures in the infocomm industry, the judging panel will reconvene in March to decide on the top winners.
The finalists for the awards will be evaluated based on their innovativeness, type of technology deployed, scale of implementation, market presence and value impact. Winners of both awards will be announced in an Awards presentation ceremony in April 2002.
ISSUED BY CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIVISION
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
About the National Infocomm Awards
The National Infocomm Awards is the highest industry accolade for Infocomm innovation in Singapore. Jointly organised by the IDA, ec.Think and CommerceNet Singapore, the Awards aims to provide a platform for promoting and recognising the innovative development and adoption of infocomm technologies by companies based in Singapore. The Award winners will be the ambassadors for Singapore in the global Infocomm arena and their brand names synonymous with outstanding Singapore Infocomm companies.
Of the original 347 nominations received, 229 were for Most Innovative Infocomm Product/Service and 118 were for Most Innovative Use of Infocomm Technology.
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, please visit https://www.imda.gov.sg/.
About ec.Think
ec.Think is a private sector consortium comprising IT industry players and supported by the Singapore Government. ec.Think's mission is to help define and promote Singapore eEconomy. Its consortium members currently are industry leaders such as Accenture, Microsoft, Compaq Computer, Singtel and Ericsson.
About CommerceNet Singapore
CommerceNet Singapore Limited (CNSG) is a global partner of the CommerceNet consortium, which currently boasts a worldwide membership of about 600. CNSG is a not-for profit organisation promoting e-business, establishing global interoperability and common e-Commerce platform to enhance regional trade. Its primary mission is to make e-Commerce ubiquitous, easy and trusted. For membership and activities, please visit www.cnsg.com.sg
For media clarification, please contact:
Kelvin Lee
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Phone: +65 6211 1726/ 6211 1840
Email: kelvin_lee@imda.gov.sg
Elliza RAHIM / YANG Sook Chin
Edelman Public Relations
Tel: +65 6733 1110 ext. 223/ 235
Fax: +65 6733 5550
Email: erahim@edelman.com.sg or scyang@edelman.com.sg
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