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BUSINESS INSIGHT
IMMEDIATE
AU
PCEHR and NEHTA
under criticism
Convergence Review
also under attack
BUSINESS IMPACT
Natl infra for e-health and digital
health records being built as is the
reg & policy framework; AUD467m
at stake as 1 Jul rollout date
threatened
Recommendations such as
regulating Net content as similar to
TV under criticism. AUD50 billion
online industry threatened.
NZ
MY
ID
Cell phones for Indon Possibility of offering VoIP software
migrant workers in
(i.e. Skype) for this initiative.
South Korea
Domestic production Tablets run on Android OS but
of cheap tablets, in
monitor oppty to procure higher-edu
partnership with
content.
India
Personal Data
Protection Act
guidelines to be
drafted
Will boost e-commerce and e-biz
transactions and foster push to be
cloud computing/DC hub.
Whole of NZ govt
moving to Google
Cloud?
Govt is key user of ICT and seriously
considering Google Cloud-driven
offerings to improve public
services, restructure and reduce
cost
PS SEGMENT
STATUS*
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FOCUS
CONTEXT & COMPETE
ENGAGE REQ
CONTEXT
COMPETE*
HEALTH: Medical Software Industry Assoc has
alternative rollout schedule simplifying erecord keeping and exchange. Privacy
concerns over lack of governance
NEHTA has been accused of lack of
transparency and admitted to errors
in Individual Health Identifiers
program; security a concern as
system appears v. complex
Med-High impact: Health care software
providers and tech consultants. Window of
opp as there is possibility that the system
will be altered and modified.
GOV: would have to intro Net filter or similar if
to adhere to interim reccs. Govt also weighing
approach to allot public spectrum – regulating
larger companies as CSPs irrespective of status
as old or digital media; public interest test to
ensure diversity of media ownership; and
broadening funding for local content
Australian Law Reform Commission
report on natl classification is due
end-Feb. Several ISPs currently filter
content blocking child abuse matter.
TV and radio companies feel their
investments not adequately
addressed by review.
Med-high impact: ISPs, new media
companies vs. traditional media
companies, govt, consumers. Google
among those lobbying currently.
GOV/EDU: Indonesian migrant workers in South
Korea will receive cell phones to facilitate
communication with their families and
Indonesian govt.
GOV/EDU: Indian Institute of Technology
Rajasthan will provide technical assistance and
product development to manufacture the tablet
computers. They have been produced for USD35
in India.
Partnership between Migrant Workers
Placement and Protection Agency
(BNP2TKI) and PT OK COM. 35,000 ID
migrant workers in SK since 2004.
Bandung and Surabaya technology
institutes. Identified as local partners.
Likely to involve Indonesian MCIT and
Min. Edu. Indonesian govt favors local
production for domestic market; the
proj could potentially distort 1.1 mil
tablet market.
Act too complicated for general
public to understand. No clear guide
for actions considered unlawful. No
additional details announced but
likely to be drafted before Jun when
the Act comes into effect.
PM John Key has been in close touch
with Google in formulating vision of
future Gov. 2011 Treasury report
found NZD124 million in back-office
savings possible by improving govt's
complex and divergent ICT services
PSNS: MICC will draft guidelines for Personal
Data Protection Act. Will also seek stakeholder
and industry participation to strengthen
enforcement framework.
GOV: private companies provide infra and
services previously handled by Govt in-house.
Greater sharing of data and back-office
resources between depts, possible merger of
govt depts
Changing situation that could be positive or negative but should be approached proactively.
An issue to be noted but that does not change the status quo.
Changing situation that looks to be unequivocally good for MS, whether action taken or not.
Signif resource should be committed
Increase resource commitment
No increase in resources reqd
Declining resource reqment.
Low-med Impact: Service provider
arrangement unspecified in press releases.
Possible VoIP & remit oppty.
Med Impact: The program could take
months/years to materialize. No immediate
action required but monitor progress and
follow up for possible procurement of econtent and s/w.
Low-med impact: Affects local consumers
and data collection parties as act only
applies locally. Opp to influence guidelines
and advocate data privacy (given recent
Google policy changes).
High impact: Google
High impact: major immediate commercial benefit/risk to MS.
Medium impact: Significant long-term benefit/risk on MS.
Low impact: Little commercial benefit/risk, or is in line with current policy
BUSINESS INSIGHT
IMMEDIATE
PH
Public edu Cloud
program
Cloud transport
program
SK
Natl Tax Service:
Phase 1
BUSINESS IMPACT
Opp for ICT vendors for products and
services. Initial budget est’d PHP270
million with both govt private sector
contributing.
Opp for ICT vendors to offer products
and services. Drivers’ license
applications and vehicle reg made more
efficient. Proj budget: PHP7.9 billion.
Large firms to be banned from
participating in public IT projects from
2013 but exceptions are made for those
involved with Natl Tax Service proj. The
upgrade could make tax system more
efficient benefitting biz.
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GOV/FIN: 1st phase of Natl Tax Service
proj launched to upgrade ICT infra.
Est’d to cost KRW40.9 billion (USD36
million). Proposals received until 6 Mar
and selection done in late-Mar/ earlyApr.
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GOV/PSNS: National policy framework for
cyber security will be up for public
hearing in Mar 2012 and submitted to
Cabinet by year-end. Framework will lead
to creation of national masterplan for
cyber security.
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EDU: National Science and Technology
Development Agency led Software Park
Thailand will become a venue for int'l
certifications and specialized training on
cloud and mobile technologies.
TH
Offer training on cloud-platforms to Thai
s/w developers.
ENGAGE REQ
EDU: DepEd and Dept of Science &
Tech together with PhilDevForum to
implement Cloud Top that to utilize
cloud-based technologies in public edu.
GOV: Dept of Transport & Comms to
implement proj to integrate ICT
systems of LTO office nationwide and
operations of LTFRB.
National Cyber
Cyber security seen to bolster better ICT
Security Framework landscape.
Computer Alliance
to develop Cloud
Computing Skills
FOCUS
CONTEXT & COMPETE
Changing situation that could be positive or negative but should be approached proactively.
An issue to be noted but that does not change the status quo.
Changing situation that looks to be unequivocally good for MS, whether action taken or not.
Signif resource should be committed
Increase resource commitment
No increase in resources reqd
Declining resource reqment.
CONTEXT
COMPETE*
A pilot implementation is expected to last
up to 2 years involving 14 primary and
secondary public schools. Govt is expected
to implement more projs utilizing cloudbased technologies.
PHP3 billion to be funded by govt over 1-yr
implementation, while PHP4.9 billion
operations and maintenance will be put out
to external provider for 5-yr contract.
Med impact: Oppy for edu s/w.
H/w, ISPs and other ICT firms will
be needed for the proj.
Proj is part of govt’s efforts to upgrade ICT
systems of certain Ministries and agencies,
incl Min of Health and Welfare and Min of
Public Ad & Safety.
High impact: Large firms will still
be involved and SMEs will not
benefit much. ICT firms such as
Samsung SDS, LG CNS, SK C&C and
Hyundai already submitted
proposals.
A response to increasing rates of cyber
attacks. Framework addresses security,
economy, peace and national infra. 2 new
agencies to handle online malfeasance: the
Cyber Security Operation Centre and Thai
Computer Emergency Response Team have
also been set up.
A step to promote Thailand as a cloud
computing hub. Software Park Alliance is
formed on Jan 31 comprises 4 national
software parks in Thailand. Goals are to
protect USD2 billion s/w industry and to
develop professional IT skills.
Med impact: Due to controversial
nature of previous contract (with
Stradcom), govt will be more
stringent contract terms. Govt
likely to require ownership of infra
High Impact: Min is actively looking
for local and intl experts in policy
framework to help draft the
framework. Lots of tension still
around domestic and int’l security
issues. Opp to provide input.
High Impact: A chance to educate
s/w developers on MS’ cloud
platforms and create relationships
with Software Park Alliance.
High impact: major immediate commercial benefit/risk to MS.
Medium impact: Significant long-term benefit/risk on MS.
Low impact: Little commercial benefit/risk, or is in line with current policy