Spotlight

Staying Ahead of the Pack with IPv6

4 June 2012 - JobStreet.com's Singapore website can now be reached through IPv6, a move that will ensure its services stays accessible to users when the next generation Internet protocol system takes off.

SgCarMart Future-Proofs its Business with IPv6

28 March 2012 - Switching to IPv6 allows Singapore's largest automotive website to stay ahead of the pack while remaining accessible to users.

Timing and Change Management Key IPv6 Concerns

30 January 2012 - Change management and timing were the key migration issues raised at recent IPv6 executive briefing. The participants agreed that a smooth transition to IPv6 involves planning and adequate staff training.

IPv6 is Key to Business Growth and Opportunities

15 December 2011 - Seize the benefits and opportunities of IPv6 now! This was the key message to delegates at IDA's recent executive briefing on the topic "Unleashing the Potential of IPv6 for Business Continuity and Growth".

NewMedia preps for IPv6

7 December 2011 - As a key player in the Internet ecosystem, NewMedia Express recently upgraded its Internet infrastructure and is currently about 80 per cent IPv6-ready. The main driver behind this was to meet the needs of its customers and to "future-proof" its business.

IDA Steps Up Effort to Develop IPv6 Manpower Pool

31 August 2011 - The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is leading a national effort to build up a pool of IPv6-trained manpower in Singapore, to ensure that the country's ICT industry is well-positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in the IPv6 world.

Adoption Guide Outlines Strategy for IPv6 Transition

13 April 2011 - An IPv6 adoption guide has been developed for various stakeholders in the IPv6 ecosystem as part of efforts by IDA to drive IPv6 adoption in Singapore and to encourage efficient use of the remaining pool of IPv4 addresses to minimise the risks of depletion.

Vendor Community Well Prepared, says IPv6 Readiness Survey

13 April 2011 - A survey of IPv6 readiness in Singapore found that hardware and software suppliers are well-prepared for the transition to the new more inclusive version of the Internet protocol. This bodes well for industry as organisations will have many IPv6-ready solutions available when they make the transition.

IDA Releases Singapore IPv6 Profile to Aid Infocomm Procurement

15 February 2011 - IDA has released the Singapore Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Profile which is aimed at assisting public agencies, enterprises, residential users and network providers in their procurement of IPv6-ready products and services.

Local IPv6 Pilot Puts Theory Into Practice

28 January 2011 - Transition mechanisms that allow IPv4 and IPv6 systems to interoperate were successfully tested under realistic business conditions as part of a pilot project commissioned by IDA. Findings of the six-month pilot, which was conducted by British Telecom Frontline, were shared during a technical workshop in January 2011.