[LINK] Singapore, transcable hub

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

How does this sound, nation-wide ..

"Next Generation National Infocomm Infrastructure:   This comprises
a nation-wide ultra-high-speed fibre access infrastructure, and a
complementary pervasive wireless network." <http://www.ida.gov.sg>

Consider this forward thinking can-do attitude of Singapore, as expressed
in national network planning, and, compare this attitude to Telstra's :-(

I don't think we have much of a chance in the digital-data world-picture 
with our 'Cowboy Company Telstra' being boys-own all over the shop. Any 
realistic chance of a timely, integrated, nationwide broadband plan, for 
which Singapore are even now at the multiple, multiple staff hiring stage?

<http://impact-sg.jobstreet.com/jobs/jobs.asp?
aid=1&de=1&src=200001&pdt=0&ddt=1> 

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Overview

Over the years, Singapore has put in place an advanced and reliable 
infocomm infrastructure that has met the needs and demands of our economy 
and society.  

The latest study on broadband usage in Singapore reveals a broadband 
penetration of over 50%, while Internet penetration amongst households is 
at 66% of the population.  

These achievements were possible, in part, due to a robust and stable 
National Infocomm Infrastructure (NII).

The development of the NII started as a key initiative of the IT 2000 
Masterplan, with the building of a high-speed nationwide broadband 
network as a major milestone in its development.  

Singapore ONE was formally announced as the island-wide broadband 
initiative in 1996, and it jumpstarted the broadband industry and formed 
the platform over which all local Internet traffic is exchanged today.

Singapore ONE also led to the creation of many broadband companies and 
applications in schools and businesses.

Singapore has also grown to be one of the major global telecommunications 
hubs in the region.  With total submarine cable capacity of 28 Tbps (End 
2005) and direct international Internet connectivity of 20 Gbps (Jun 05), 
Singapore is well positioned as a hub for international capacity.  

Over the last few years, Singapore has also grown to be a transcable hub 
where regional submarine cable systems and international cable systems 
interconnect.

As Singapore progresses into a world of globalised and networked 
economies where countries have to both compete and collaborate at the 
same time, the presence of a good infocomm infrastructure will be 
crucial.  

It will not only support the needs of the users and to allow them to 
thrive in this new global environment, it will also enhance Singapore’s 
global competitiveness.  We must continue to plan ahead beyond present 
needs, and keep pace with rapid technological changes.

Therefore, as part of the iN2015 Masterplan, Singapore is looking into 
the deployment of a seamless, trusted and intelligent infocomm 
infrastructure that will be realised by 2015, as a critical enabler for 
the vertical sector economies of Singapore to gain a competitive edge in 
the global market.  

Such an infrastructure will also contribute to the overall 
competitiveness of the infocomm sector as it creates wider and more 
intelligent highways and ports for the flow of digital goods.  It will 
also empower every individual and business in Singapore with the 
opportunity to engage in networked, infocomm-enabled services.

Singapore will undertake bold steps in the next five years to make 
strategic investments to deploy the Next Generation National Infocomm 
Infrastructure (Next Gen NII).  

This comprises a nation wide ultra high speed fibre access infrastructure 
and a complementary pervasive wireless network. The Next Gen NII will 
support new industries like the digital media and the biomedical sciences 
industry as next engines of growth for Singapore’s economy.

© 2007 Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore 
 


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