Pamela Philip
The Optimized Future
If I were to walk up to a person on the street and ask them what’s ‘Google’, they would undoubtedly look at me as if I had just asked them what is a toaster? And yet we are taking many such things for granted. In the modern age of interconnectedness the idea of information being [...]
My profound relationship with technology
I have always been proud of my good old macbook that has survived my violent typing over the last couple of years. Plus it always gave me a feeling like I was savvy and kept up with the tech times…..until my recent visit to Sim Lim Square. As I proudly placed my 5.2 pounds macbook [...]
AFP Consortium Announces New Version of AFP Architecture
Singapore, August 03, 2011- The AFP Consortium (AFPC) today announced the availability of a new version of the Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) industry standard. The leading architecture for transaction printing has been updated to enhance the operational efficiency of printing environments, while providing a higher level of interoperability between AFP products, including support for the [...]
SimCorp strengthens Asian presence to support expanding wealth and investment management growth
Singapore – August 10, 2011 – Global investment management software provider, SimCorp, has appointed Nigel Ford to lead the Asia sales team to manage growth opportunities in the burgeoning wealth and investment management centres of Hong Kong and Singapore. Managing Director of SimCorp Asia, Peter Hill, believes Ford’s 30 years of experience in the Asian [...]
New age technology solutions to be launched at GSA 2011
Singapore, March 9th, 2011 – Reinforcing GSA 2011’s position as the premier “must attend” event in the Asia Pacific region, major technology vendors and specialists will be showcasing the latest in Homeland Security solutions and concepts. Some of the industry giants participating at the event, to be held from 15 -17 March at the iconic [...]
Premier Rugby Tournament for Youths Sees Record Turnout
Singapore, 4th December 2010 – The 5th Centaurs International Mini and Youth Rugby Tournament (CIMYRT), an international rugby tournament catered for children and youths aged ten to eighteen will be played at the Singapore Polo Club on the 4th and 5th of December. Building on the success of the tournament last year, the 2010 tournament [...]
Saving the Environment? Think again
I remember leaving a certain supermarket feeling like I had done my part for the environment after being asked to pay ten cents for a recycled bag because they were not giving out plastic bags anymore. While walking home with my chin up, what I feared least happened. The trusted, environmentally friendly recycled bag gave [...]
Happy Winners, Sore Nation
News reports over a last 5 days (and counting) have been reporting on the late Mrs Kwa Geok Choo. Many are surprised by the love she shared with Minister Mentor. The couple have been together and supported each other for 63 years. So why the surprise?! Just when I thought the news once again was going to be another solemn affair, I was thrilled to read that Singapore had won two more medals in the Commonwealth Games 2010. Congratulations to the winners!
