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Mobile service providers face fines of up to S$1 million
New code of practice for mobile service providers
The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) has proposed a new code of practice to stop mobile service operators from collecting fees from consumers for unwanted services.
The new rules are targeted at service providers offering news, chatline, ringtone and other mobile phone services. Those who flout the rules may face fines of up to $1 million.
The new guidelines were released last month after the regulatory agency received numerous complaints about disputed charges and difficulty getting hold of service providers to settle the disputes. IDA had previously suspended the licence of an operator, mTouche for six months. It was also fined $150,000 for the violation.
Source: “Chatline operators face tougher rules”, The Straits Times, 8 June, 2007
Add comment June 8, 2007
National computing grid a reality for Singapore
Local companies to tap the power of grid computing
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is pushing for grid computing on a national level. Hundreds of computers in various locations will be linked up together. Local firms will then be able to tap the combined processing power of the grid on a pay-per-use basis.
The biotech and animation sectors are likely to benefit from the new network due to their massive computing needs. The grid can cut six months’ of animation work to one month. Last year, the National Library Board (NLB) did five months’ worth of archiving in a week using grid computing.
The Defence Science and Technology Agency will lead a committee tasked with getting the network ready by early next year.
Sources:
- “New council set up to push for adoption of Grid Computing“, Channel News Asia, 6 June 2007
- “Soon, companies can tap national PC network”, The Straits Times, 7 June 2007
Add comment June 7, 2007
PC show rakes in a record S$26.2 million
Sales boosted by shoppers snapping gadgets ahead of GST hike
The 17th PC show at Suntec City Convention Centre has chalked up record sales of $26.2 million.
The top selling items at the 4-day consumer electronics fair were laptops, desktop computers, printers, digital cameras, mobile storage devices and MP3 players, said the show’s organizers.
The sales figure has exceeded the target of $25 million as consumers bought ahead of next month’s two-percentage point good & sales tax (GST) hike to 7%.
Source: TODAY, 4 June 2007
Add comment June 4, 2007
