Research in the Singapore Infocomm Industry

CREATED: 200911060402 EDB works with IDA to make investments in the industry to inject research capabilities into local companies and make Singapore into a home for MNCs

Infocomm manpower in 2009 ~ 139,000

Types of IT companies: Hardware vendors, Software vendors, IT services vendor

Host vs Home for companies

Host: low cost center Home: essential center 1) business, 2) innovation, 3) talent

Examples: Autodesk opens R&D facility at Fusionopolis, Gemalto plans to boost R&D strength in Singapore

Research is a key element in transforming the Infocomm industry, moving to more high-end activities.