Asocio Apicta 2007 Site Visits – 27 Nov 07

In conjunction to Asocio Apicta 2007, a site visitation is organized by SiTF to allow fellow delegates to look at some of the IT companies in Singapore, at the same time achieve a better understanding about the IT role in Singapore.

Group photo at NCS Pte Ltd

The group left Swissotel Hotel at 0830 hours on 27 Nov 07 and took a chartered bus to NCS Pte Ltd. They were given a short introduction of what NCS does.

Mr Ng Chong Khim giving a presentation at ST Electronics Ltd

Next, the group of delegates proceeded to ST Electronics Ltd. ST Electronics does not only play an IT role in Singapore, they are an important player too in Hong Kong. The delegates were shown a video of how ST Electronics Ltd’s technology has helped the Hong Kong Fire Services simplify their processes.

HP presents its grand seminar room

After visiting ST Electronics, the delegates headed to HP Cooltown. They were greeted with an address by Mr P Ramakrishna, Director, Industry Development, IDA. After a short presentation by Mr Des Yee, Director, Technology Cooltown Innovation, the delegates proceeded to the Cooltown. Over there, cool gadgets and innovative technologies made in Singapore were showcased. The delegates took a group photograph, which was in turn put onto their handouts and given as souvenirs.

A casual presentation with cocktail

Then, the delegates went to NUS - eGL where they were given an overview of the Singapore e-Government Leadership Centre. Finally, the delegates attended a more casual presentation at Ascendas. Cocktails were served and the delegates must have felt that the trip was enriching and enjoyable.

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