WEF releases framework to assist business decisions regarding blockchain adoption
The framework consists of a decision tree composed of a sequence of questions, that assists
in deciding whether a blockchain is the correct approach for a particular
business or not.
NIST document provides definitions for fog and mist computing
The document provides the conceptual model of fog computing
and its subsidiary mist computing, and aims to place these concepts in relation
to cloud computing and edge computing. Fog computing is defined by NIST as ‘a
layered model for enabling ubiquitous access to a shared continuum of scalable
computing resources’.
National Copyright Administration: China’s internet copyright industry grows by 27% in 2017
The National Copyright Administration of China released a report which states that China’s internet copyright industry grew by over 27% in 2017 and reached over 636 billion yuan, or US$100 billion.
ITU and OECD form knowledge partnership to launch new ICT digital platform
The ITU iLibrary digital platform allows users across the globe to access key global ICT data and reports from a single platform, so as to support the expanded sharing of knowledge and the increased development of ICT capacities worldwide.
Digital initiatives launched to help Singapore F&B companies access global markets and improve efficiency
The B2B online platform which helps food manufacturers gain greater
access to overseas markets by allowing easier consolidation of online orders
and checks on authenticity of products purchased. RESTAURANT 3.0 showcases how
digital, robotics and technology-enabled modular systems can improve the
overall supply chain of food services.
Blockchain-based technology for secure digital signatures wins legal tech hackathon in Singapore
With the solution, individuals are able to create an
encrypted record of verified personal data that can be used to enter into
transactions, and confirm details of the transaction using a documented digital
signature.
Australia joins the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Australia is joining the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and will be an observer state to this year’s Locked Shields exercise.
