The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has today released a request for feedback on the requirements specification for a full-service residential gateway1. This feedback will assist IDA in fine-tuning the requirements to ensure its relevance in view of market and ...
Singapore, 18 February 2002 | For Immediate Release
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has today released a request for feedback on the requirements specification for a full-service residential gateway1. This feedback will assist IDA in fine-tuning the requirements to ensure its relevance in view of market and technology developments. The finalised requirements specification will form the basis for the development of a reference design for the residential gateway.
This request is issued as part of IDA's on-going effort to encourage and accelerate the vision of the Connected Home in Singapore as mentioned in IDA's Infocomm Technology Roadmap Report released in March 2001. The residential gateway is a key component of this effort.
All views and comments should be submitted either via e-mail to techinit@imda.gov.sg, or in writing, and should reach IDA's Technology Direction Division before 5.00 pm on Friday, 8 March 2002. IDA will consider the feedback received and finalise the requirements specification thereafter.
The draft requirements specification can be obtained by registering your interest at the "Technology Development / Technology Initiatives" web page, under the "Documents" section of the IDA website at https://www.imda.gov.sg/
ISSUED BY CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIVISION
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
Full Service Residential Gateway
The full-service residential gateway is a home appliance that conveniently and securely connects the intelligent appliances in the home to the external world. Besides its internal and external communications capability, the RG also serves as the channel for the delivery of multiple applications and services. This includes security, health care, home automation and a variety of other community-based services.
The vision of connected homes in Singapore will bring the e-lifestyle all Singaporeans, as they will be able to experience the convenience of connectivity from the comfort of home. It will also position Singapore as an ideal test bed for emerging cross-platform Infocomm technologies.
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/.
For media clarification, please contact:
Kelvin Lee
Manager, Corporate Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Phone:+65 6211 1726
Email: kelvin_lee@imda.gov.sg
Eliza Rahim
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide
Tel: +65 6733 1110
Email: erahim@edelman.com.sg
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