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3rd April 2013 |
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Apps4SG 2013 |
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The Apps4SG Competition was launched on 3rd April 2013 to look for innovative apps that use government data. Apps4SG aims to look for the brightest and most creative minds in Singapore to help improve the way we live, study, work and play. The best apps (web-based or mobile applications) that make use of government data will win attractive cash prizes. For some examples of applications that have been developed using government data, please visit the data.gov.sg Application Showcase.
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Plug-Fest International Programming Competition (IPC) |
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PlugFest IPC was created and spearheaded by Google Developer Group (GDG) Singapore and IEEE Computer Society Singapore. PlugFest IPC aims to be an open and international platform for both tertiary students and individuals to build complete applications using the current state-of-the-art technologies. This year, the focus was on utilising cloud and mobile technologies using publicly-available data from Singapore Government (data.gov.sg). The Competition culminated on 3rd April 2013, and awarded prizes to top apps that had used government data. This article by Today provides an overview of some of the winning apps.
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27th March 2013 |
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Bridging the Public and Private Sector with Government Data |
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View this blog entry by IDA on the Government’s efforts to co-create and harness the value of government data for Singapore.
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31st May 2012 |
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Harnessing Data for Value Creation Call-for-Collaboration (CFC) |
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This CFC was issued to invite companies to submit proposals ("Proposals") on the development, deployment and adoption of solutions that make use of government data.
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13th April 2012 |
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Ideas4apps Challenge Winners |
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Congrats to all the winners! See the winning entries here.
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30th Jan 2012 |
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Ideas4apps Challenge |
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The ideas4apps Challenge was launched on 30th Jan 2012 to seek ideas on how government data can be used to develop apps that provide useful information.
The Challenge aims to encourage a culture of creativity and innovation to help improve the way we live, study, work and play in Singapore.
Members of the public with the best ideas for web-based or mobile applications that make use of government data will win attractive cash prizes. Submissions close on 9th March 2012.
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27th June 2011 |
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AppVenture Challenge Prize-Presentation Ceremony |
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The AppVenture Challenge was organised by the Mobile Alliance
and supported by the Infocomm Development Authority. The Challenge was created to support the growing need for world-class developers in Singapore and serves to develop talent within the community, by providing a platform for any individuals or groups interested to hone their skills at mobile apps development. As part of the AppVenture Challenge, an award was created to recognise the Best Application developed using Government Data. See below for the list of winners!
At the Prize-Presentation ceremony, some developers who had contributed applications for the Application Showcase for data.gov.sg’s Launch were also given certificates of appreciation. The Ceremony ended with a networking session where developers and guests from the mobile application industry had the chance to interact over lunch.
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(From left to right : Participants receiving their prizes from IDA’s Mr Andrew Khaw (Senior Director of Industry Development) and Ms Tan Kar Joo (Senior Director of Government Cluster Group)) |
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The winners are ... |
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A. Company Category
First Place - ShowNearby
Second Place - WeatherLah
Third Place - Show Timezz
Best Government
App : ShowNearby
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B. Individual/Student Category
First Place - Parks "Live"
Second Place - Sg Parking
Third Place - mHealth
Best Government
App : BeAMinister
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Our heartiest congratulations to the winners.You can view their applications in our
Application Showcase. |
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22nd June 2011 |
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Parks ‘Live’ @SG features in Digital Life |
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Parks ‘Live’ @SG is an application developed by students from Nanyang Polytechnic.The
application makes use of various government data; park information from the National Parks Board and
OneMap data which is an interactive map from the Singapore Land Authority. It allows the users to locate
different park amenities such as the playgrounds, restaurants and toilets and using the phone’s GPS function,
it can plot routes to different areas of the park. It also allows users to view 3-D visuals of the facilities
using augmented reality. The application is currently free and is available on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. |
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Nanyang Polytechnic's (from left) Melvin Tan, Alan Zhu and Melvyn Suan developed a park navigation app using OneMap, an interactive map system from the Singapore Land Authority, and information from the National Parks
Board. -- ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN JUNE 22, |
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21st June 2011 |
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eGov Masterplan 2015 |
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data.gov.sg was launched on 20th June as part of the eGov Masterplan 2015. The launch was featured in various mainstream
media and received several positive feedback. You can read the articles here. |
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20th June 2011 |
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Launch of data.gov.sg |
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data.gov.sg was officially launched by DPM Teo Chee Hean on 20th June 2011 at the eGov Global Exchange.This portal is the first-stop for the search
and discovery of all publicly-available government data. At Data.gov.sg, users will be able to access more than 5000 publicly-available datasets
from public agencies, tap into selected datasets to create applications and find applications that used government
data to deliver services for citizens and businesses. |
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eGov Global Exchange |
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The eGov Global Exchange 2011 will be held from 20th to 24th June 2011. The eGov
Global Exchange will feature a strong line-up of international speakers from the
government, academia and the industry. Speakers and participants will deliberate
on the theme “Collaborative Government in a Connected World”, and explore the opportunities
and challenges for the development of eGovernment as a result of emerging trends
in technology and consumer behaviour. This international eGovernment event serves
as an important platform for mutual learning and sharing of valuable insights, and
provides opportunities for collaboration between government officials and industry. |