Today-June 10
The Government is looking to harness the potential of emerging technologies such as machine learning, IoT, and data science. The Government will more than double its spending on projects adopting emerging technologies such as machine learning, sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT), and data science this financial year, as it “looks to harness the potential of such technologies to a greater degree”. Among some of the examples GovTech gave of how these technologies will be utilised is an automated speech-to-text audio services that the judiciary is exploring as a means to improve the transcription process for judicial proceedings. At present, transcription is done manually by human operators, and GovTech said that the audio service “could potentially complement the work of transcribers in some cases”. Another example GovTech gave is a Smart Facility Management system that the agency is working with the Ministry of Education to implement in all schools to improve energy and water efficiency. When the system is ready, GovTech said it will be not only be able to monitor utility consumption and increase labour productivity through automating facilities management processes, but it will also be able to collect data for improving maintenance. All in all, GovTech estimates that the Government will spend S$3.8 billion on information and communications technology (ICT) procurement this year, which will be used to “re-engineer government digital infrastructure and build better digital services for citizens, businesses and public officers”. Read more at: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/govt-spending-emerging-technology-projects-more-double-s2b-fy2022-1921541
