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newsMaintaining MomentumAnother quarter of strong operating performanceST Electronics delivered yetanother quarter of strong operatingperformance in the thirdquarter of 2007. ST Electronicsannounced the conditional saleand purchase agreement to swapshares in Sino Stride Technologiesfor shares in Shougang ConcordTechnologies. Through its subsidiary,ST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems), ST Electronics alsoentered into an agreement withVST Holdings to divest its stake inECS Holdings for S$50.7m. Boththese transactions were subsequentlycompleted in the fourthquarter.The Large Scale Systems Group(LSG) has successfully securedthe LIFE (Lift Improvement andFacilities Enhancement for theElderly) project. The SoftwareSystems Group also acquired theremaining 30 percent equity stakein INFA Systems Limited for aconsideration of HK$1.65m.This investment paves the wayfor greater synergy betweenST Electronics and INFA Systems.It strengthens ST Electronics’offering for communicationsinfrastructure solutions for theregional market and gives thecompany a strong local vehicleto penetrate the government andconglomerates market in HongKong and China.The Communications & SensorSystems Group (CSG) secureda S$60m contract to provideMajor projects secured during the quarter include a S$60m contract to provide Integrated TrafficManagement and Security Systems for Automated Traffic Violations Administering & Monitoring in SaudiArabia; a S$7.9m order to provide the Singapore Police Force with customised Forward CommandVehicles; and two other contracts worth S$3.8m for radar replacement and maintenance of the MaritimePort Authority’s Vessel Traffic Information System.Third Quarter ResultsS$ millions 3Q2007 3Q2006 %Turnover 241 227 6Investment, interest & Other income 1.6 8.1 (81)Earnings before interest & tax 29.3 22.4 31Profit before tax 29.9 29.8 -Profit attributable to shareholders 22.2 21.3 4Integrated Traffic Managementand Security Systems forAutomated Traffic ViolationsAdministering and Monitoringin Saudi Arabia (see separate storyon page 16). In addition, CSGsecured a S$7.8m order to providethe Singapore Police Force withcustomised Forward CommandVehicles (see separate story on page8) and two other contracts worthS$3.8m for radar replacementand maintenance of the MaritimePort Authority’s Vessel TrafficInformation System.The ST Electronics Group expectsfull-year turnover and profitbefore tax to be higher comparedto FY2006, barring unforeseencircumstances.volume 20 no. 3 3

newsMr Teo Chee Hean and Dr Ng Eng Hen being introducedto simulated air traffic control solutionsDefence Ministers VisitST ElectronicsST Electronics welcomed both Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister forDefence and Dr Ng Eng Hen, Second Minister for Defence alongwith other distinguished guests to its premises at Ang Mo Kio on28 September 2007.Mr Seah highlighting the VSAT strengthsCommunications systems demonstrateST Electronics strengthsThe Ministers were updated by Mr Seah Moon Ming, Presidentof ST Electronics and key management staff on the developmentsand activities in the ST Electronics Group as it continues on itsresearch and development of systems and solutions that willsupport the national security and defence needs.ST Electronics also took this opportunity to present its commercialbusiness to the Ministers. These include its interactive mediasuch as digital animation and e-learning solutions. The visitorsalso saw the company’s platform screen doors, intelligent transportmanagement system and integrated command and controlsolutions for rail transportation. The satellite communicationsgroup also showcased its 1.2m Maritime VSAT system, the world’ssmallest C-Band satellite VSAT for small vessels at sea.4 electronics review

newsVR-Forcesto Support Watchkeeper UAVMÄK Technologies awarded contract by Vega Group PLCST Electronics’ US simulationcompany, MÄK Technologies(MÄK) and Antycip Simulationhave been awarded a contractby VEGA Group PLC to supplyMÄK’s commercial-off-the-shelftoolkit VR-Forces to support theWatchkeeper UAV (UnmannedAir Vehicle) Programme for theUK Ministry of Defence. UnderIntelligence, Surveillance, TargetAcquisition and Reconnaissancecapability, based on a tacticalUAV system, and will be a keycomponent of the UK’s drive forNetwork Enabled Capability.“VR-Forces is a robust and flexibleComputer Generated Force (CGF),making it the choice for many“VR-Forces is a robustand flexible CGF, makingit the choice for manylarge simulation andtraining programs likeWatchkeeper,”Mr Marc Schlackman,Vice President, Marketing & SalesMÄK Technologies.contract to Thales UK, VEGA willbe responsible for managing thedevelopment and delivery of atraining solution for both operatorand maintenance crews for theWatchkeeper UAV system.Watchkeeper will provide the UKarmed forces with an essentiallarge simulation and trainingprogrammes like Watchkeeper,”said Mr Marc Schlackman, VicePresident of Marketing and Salesat MÄK Technologies. “MÄK ispleased to be chosen by VEGA tohelp meet the training needs ofthe Watchkeeper UAV system inthe United Kingdom.”For more information, pleasecontact Mischa St. Amand atmstamand@mak.comvolume 20 no. 3 5

news(clockwise from left) Bayterek Tower, Astana City, Kazakhstan; a view of Astana City and its traffic situation; the city by nightIntegrated Transport:The Singapore Model for Astana CityThe Astana City Administrationof the Republic of Kazakhstanawarded ST Electronics(Info-Comm Systems) [STEE-InfoComm] its second TransportConsultancy project in June 2007.This follows on the successfulimplementation of the firstTransport Consultancy projectwith the Administration in March2007. As part of this recentlyawarded project, ST Electronicsproposes a solution to optimisethe transport network for futureimplementation of an IntelligentTransport System for Astana City.Leveraging STEE-InfoComm’sin-depth experience in providingintelligent transport solutions forSingapore and other internationalcustomers, Astana City benefitedfrom ST Electronics’ experiencein transportation consultancyand solutions in November 2006.Then, STEE-InfoComm assistedAstana City in the essential foundationand development plansto achieve its goal of becominga major city hub of regional andglobal significance.Astana City has experienced aphase of tremendous growthdriven by geographical and politicalfactors. Its strategic geographi-cal location and the region’s vastnatural resources have presentedthe city with the potential ofbecoming a civilisation hub ofexcellence for Kazakhstan aswell as for Central Asia. Theserapid developments have made itnecessary to review and plan itstransportation development toensure that it keeps pace by cateringto the needs of its citizensthrough continual modernisationof its infrastructure.For more information, please contactSTEE-InfoComm at (65) 6567 6769 oremail: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.com6 electronics review

newsST Electronics to Acquire Telematics WirelessST Electronics has entered intoan agreement to acquire 93.96percent of Telematics WirelessLtd (Telematics). Telematics, asubsidiary of NASDAQ-listedIturan Location & Control Ltd,was valued at an equity valuationof US$85m. The transaction issubject to customary regulatoryapprovals and other closingconditions.Telematics is a key player in thehigh growth Machine-to-Machine(M2M) industry in which machineassets are connected throughwireless info-communicationinfrastructures to allow wirelesstransmission of information forremote monitoring and control.Its key solution offerings includeproducts and solutions utilisingwireless network technology forRadio Frequency Location andVehicular Telematics, AutomaticMeter Reading, and RadioFrequency Identification applicationsfor Electronic Toll Collectionand Asset Security. Telematics iscurrently amongst the largest terrestrialand urban asset locationsystem suppliers worldwide withcustomers from Argentina, Brazil,China, Korea and USA.The acquisition will enableST Electronics to enhance itsofferings by providing a full suiteof telematics solutions to addresscustomer and market needs.Telematics will also provide achannel for ST Electronics toenter the emerging high growthmarkets for M2M applications andwireless telemetry. The combinedcapabilities of both companieswill allow us to better addressthe needs of the global telematicsmarket.“ST Electronics has a strongposition and presence in theglobal ITS marketplace. Theacquisition of Telematics will immediatelyplace ST Electronicsamong the top three global ITSplayers. We will be able to offera full suite of ITS end-to-endsystems solutions and servicesto our customers worldwide.Telematics, on the other hand,will be able to leverage ournetwork and related IP forfurther growth. The acquisitionwill benefit both companies andwill develop our ITS businessfurther.”Mr Seah Moon Ming,President, ST ElectronicsST Electronics to Build NetworkInfrastructure for Bangladesh BankST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd[STEE-InfoSoft] has won a S$15m project from theBangladesh Bank to provide a local and wide areanetwork infrastructure to connect its ten locations inBangladesh’s major cities. This network will form thebackbone of the Central Bank’s upcoming administrativeand financial applications as BangladeshBank is currently implementing the Central BankStrengthening Project with financial assistance fromthe World Bank.ST Electronics will also undertake to train the bank’sstaff on the usage and maintenance of the infrastructureand network systems for a period of six years.STEE-Infosoft had competed successfully againstinternational players to win this contract, this is thecompany’s first World Bank project.Mr Seah Moon Ming, President of ST Electronicssaid, “Riding on our e-Government and e-EnterpriseService Transformation thrust, ST ElectronicsContract signing ceremony between STEE-InfoSoft and Bangladesh Bankprovides robust computer and networking infrastructureand solutions, ensuring that our customersare empowered to deliver more efficient services totheir clients. Our reliable and proven e-Governmentsolutions are used internationally from Singaporeto Hong Kong and from Africa to Maldives. We arepleased that we have now also established a presencein Bangladesh.”volume 20 no. 3 7

newsForward Command Vehicles forSingapore Police ForceSTEE-InfoComm’s Forward Command Vehiclesare also deployed by the Taiwan National FireAgencyST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm]successfully competed againstlocal and international playersand was awarded a $7.8m contractby the Singapore Police Force(SPF) to provide customisedForward Command Vehicles(FCV) with state-of-the-artcommunications and electronicsystems in September 2007.The FCVs are to be delivered overa 20-month period as STEE-InfoComm performs the fullspectrum of work from design tointegration and building, testingto commissioning and finally,maintainance and support of theFCVs.STEE-InfoComm has to meetSPF’s stringent operationalrequirements so that the FCVscan provide quick deployment,mobility, reliability and expansionflexibility in its operations. TheFCV’s superior ability to monitorand control incidents or complexoperations makes it the excellentsolution for mission planningand incident management. Thecontinued on page 9...iDirect on Washington Business Journal’slist of fastest growing companiesRecognised for its impressive growth in globaland government markets, iDirect Inc. (iDirect)has for the third consecutive year, made it to theWashington Business Journal’s list of50 Fastest Growing Companies in theWashington, DC area. WashingtonBusiness Journal is a premier publicationfor Washington, DC-based businessesand compiles an annual list of fastestgrowing companies in the metropolitanarea.Based on revenue growth of 56 percent overthree years from 2004 to 2006, iDirect earneda ranking of 36th on the list. iDirect’s continuedrapid growth is being driven by several vibrantmarket opportunities.“iDirect’s rapid growth and success provesour business model is working. Our technologysolutions are meeting the diverse needsof service providers, large and small, andaround the world. As businesses andorganisations demand more constantconnectivity, no matter where they are, weexpect exciting opportunities for iDirect inthe years to come.” Ms Mary Cotton, CEOof iDirect remarked.iDirect, together with ST Electronics (Satcom& Sensor Systems), offers a complete end-to-endsolution for last mile communications from VSAT(very small aperture terminal) to ‘Comms on theMove’ to hubs and broadband communicationssolutions.8 electronics review

newsThird Generation Mobilising SystemThe Award-Winning Emergency Response SystemTo meet the high demands ofproviding fast and efficient publicsafety and emergency responseservices, related agencies worldwideare implementing moresophisticated and complex mobilisationsystems to help serve thesedemands.ST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) Pte Ltd [STEE-InfoSoft]has developed a new generationcomputer-aided despatch system– Third Generation MobilisingSystem (TGMS), that makes ‘everysecond count’ for the Hong KongFire Services Department (HKFSD).... continued from page 8Forward Command Vehicles forSingapore Police ForceTGMS was developedbased on a set of stringentrules and requirements.In addition toHKFSD’s performancepledge to the public,the system has toovercome challengessuch as the territory’stopography, the use ofEnglish and Cantoneselanguages and theextremely high volumeof transactions (morethan 2000 incidents perday).TGMS provides a state-of-the-artcommand and control system forefficient mobilisation of fire andambulance resources to scenesof emergencies. It is designedto meeting the target despatchtime and to handle the projectedgrowth of emergency calls up tothe year 2013.customised systems in the FCVs will provide the SPF with thecapabilities to enhance coordination of emergency response tocritical situations.This contract has reinforced ST Electronics’ position as a leadingsolutions provider for Forward Command Vehicles and comprehensiveC4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computer andIntelligence) capabilities. The company will continue to build onits strength in research and development to pioneer innovativesolutions that provide real-world benefits for its customers. Thesuccess of this contract also strengthens the company’s footholdin the market and earns the recognition for its homeland securityproducts and services.For more information, please contactSTEE-InfoComm at (65) 6567 6769 oremail: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comDeputy Chief Fire Officer Li Hungsum,Albert (right), receivingthe Hong Kong Civil ServiceOutstanding Service Award 2007Comprising 21sub-systems, TGMSis optimised to helpHKFSD in theircurrent resourcesdeployment, allowingthem to manage anddeploy resources ina timely and efficientmanner to deal withany event that mayoccur. TGMS isintegrated with manyother external systemsin government departmentsand public utilities formore effective operation.Since March 2005 (with fullcutover in June 2005), TGMShas been providing the supportfor fire-fighting and rescueoperations as well as emergencyambulance services in HongKong, a city with a population ofover seven million. In 2006, thesystem handled about 1,727incidents daily and 630,317 incidentsannually, 40 percent morethan the legacy system it replaced.After the implementation ofTGMS, the time required for anoperator to process an emergencycall has been reduced by over 60percent from 90 seconds to 30seconds, as a result of computerisationand by simplifying theworkflow. This response timereduction helps to save preciouslives and properties in HongKong. For this, HKFSD wasbestowed the Hong Kong CivilService Outstanding ServiceAward 2007, and the 2007 HongKong ICT Grand Award of BestPublic Service Application aswell as the APICTA Awards 2007Singapore League (Merit).volume 20 no. 3 9

projectsAir-tight AccessControl at AirportAs one of the world’s busiest airports, Singapore’s Changi Airportserves more than 80 airlines flying to more than 180 cities in over 50countries. Having accumulated over 250 awards, Changi Airportis recognised as one of the best airports in the world, and hasestablished itself as a major aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region.When Terminal 3 begins operations in 2008, it will have an annualhandling capacity of more than 70 million passengers, a 100percent increase from the 35 million handled in 2006.One of the keys to the success of Changi Airport is itsability to ensure security within the airport compoundsand on the aircrafts departing from the airport. Today, theneed for tighter security is even more pronounced than everbefore, with international airports being highly attractive targetsfor terrorists who know that any disruption in the airports’operations may paralyse governments and economies.To guard against catastrophes of such a magnitude, Changi Airporthas embarked on implementing next-generation advanced technologiesto prevent new, unconventional forms of attack. One of theinitiatives is to upgrade its Airport Pass Computerised System (APCS)from the current APCS2 to the more advanced APCS3.ST Electronics’ Intelligent Building Business Unit (IBBU) has beenawarded the project to install APCS3. The project includes systemdesign, development, installation, testing and commissioning of anaccess control and monitoring system at various access points in allthe buildings at the airport.continued on page 11...Photo courtesy of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore10 electronics review

projects...continued from page 10APCS is a computerised systemthat the Airport Police Division(APD) uses to produce airportsecurity passes forstaff and visitorsto access restrictedareas in ChangiAirport. Currently,APCS2 producesa PVC access passshowing thephotograph of thepass holder andthe security zone(s) to whichhe/she is allowed access. Thenew APCS3 security pass will bea dual-interface smartcard withboth fingerprint template andfacial image encoded for off-cardmatching authentication process.The Changi Airport APCS3project will adhere strictly tothe Intelligent Nation BiometricAccess Controls (INBAC)standards. INBAC is a set ofsecurity standards for biometricsystems that control door accessfor enhancing physical securityat Singapore’s sensitive installationsand government premises.INBAC standards ensure thataccess control systems are securedwith reliable forms of identificationbased on the sound criteriafor verifying an individual’sidentity. The system must allowrapid electronic authenticationand have strong resistanceto identity fraud, tampering,counterfeiting and terroristexploitation.The smartcard-based airportsecurity passes will employSmartVIP Lite specifications setby INBAC. SmartVIP or ‘SmartVisa for Identification withPassport’ in short – an initiativeby the Ministry of Home Affairs’Internal Security Department– is a biometric-enabled smartpassport which has been presentedto the International CivilAviation Organisation (ICAO)and the International StandardsOrganisation (ISO).It is a comprehensivesolution aimedat providing an efficient,effective andseamlessly integratedborder managementsolution tofurther enhanceSingapore’s physicalsecurity and security checks atall border checkpoints. SmartVIPcomplies with the ICAO guidelinefor Logical Data Structure forelectronic machine-readable traveldocuments. It supports bothpassive and active authenticationmechanisms described by ICAOfor document verification. TheSmartVIP Lite is the light-weightversion designed for applicationsrequiring strong security butwithout the advanced functionsand additional security featuresof the full-fledged SmartVIP. TheSmartVIP Lite specification isderived from SmartVIP and isstreamlined for optimal cost-performanceratio without compromisingsecurity for access controlsystems. Only providers whosereliability has been established byan official accreditation processcan issue these security passes.ST Electronics’ proposed solutionfor APCS3 is anchored on IBBU’sflagship product – Securnet– which includes the followingcomponents:Card Enrolment,Personalisation andIssuancea) Pass enrolment (photo &fingerprint)b) Pass printing and encodingc) Pass verification and Issuingd) Design and supply of preprintedsmartcardsBuilding Access ControlSystema) Access control panelsb) Door controllersc) Embedded applicationsoftware for scanning andmatching of biometric datad) EM locks and accessories likebreak-glass, door sensor andstatus indicatorsBack-end Application Systema) Server for hosting of the applicationsoftware and databaseb) Internet/Intranet applicationsoftware for registering,filtering and approving of passapplicationc) Application software formanaging of movementrecords and backlistsReal world mission-criticalinstallations showed Securnet tobe robust, easy to use and costeffective. In addition to providinguser-friendly tools for pass application,enrolment and personalisation,Securnet will also bekey to manage access control andtrack movements of personnelentering sensitive areas.Together with SmartVIP Lite,Securnet will be tested underthe most demanding conditionsto ensure that Changi Airport’saccess control is air-tight, and thatSingapore’s national security isnot compromised.For more information, please contactDesmond Tan at (65) 6413 1815 oremail: tanhs@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 3 11

projectsChallenges on Lazarus IslandST Electronics delivers Distance Measuring Equipment toCivil Aviation Authority of SingaporeST Electronics’ DMEsolution is a state-ofthe-art,next generationsystem that deliversoutstanding, highlyreliable performanceand yet is easy tomaintain.The site at Lazarus IslandST Electronics’ Large-ScaleSystem Group (LSG) has successfullydelivered a DistanceMeasuring Equipment (DME)System for the Civil AviationAuthority of Singapore (CAAS).The DME System is located onLazarus Island, a small island offthe southern coast of Singapore.ST Electronics’ DME solution is astate-of-the-art, next generationsystem that delivers outstanding,highly reliable performance andyet is easy to maintain. The DMESystem can interface with existingInstrument Landing System (ILS)and Very High Frequency Omni-Range (VOR) system. It also meetsInternational Civil AviationOrganization (ICAO) recommendations.The project development at theLazarus Island site was highlychallenging. During the installationand testing period, LSG staffhad to carry out work into thewee hours of the mornings. Forthe commissioning, only a veryshort interval is permitted betweendecommissioning of the oldsystem and commissioning of thenew system to avoid interruptioncontinued on page 13...12 electronics review

projects... continued from page 12on normal operations. Withdetailed planning and carefulexecution, the DME System wascommissioned on May 2007 aftera series of reliability tests. Theseincluded a flight calibration checkin excess of 250nm.Besides supplying the DMEsystem, ST Electronics has alsobeen awarded the maintenance ofthe system for the next few years.ST Electronics first entered theairport business in 1979 whenit supplied and maintained theBuilding Automation System(BAS) at Singapore’s ChangiAirport Terminals One andTwo. Since then, ST Electronicshas been awarded numerousmilestone projects in Air TrafficControl, Navigation and AirportSystems by CAAS, with the DMESystem contract being the latest.ST Electronics has also beenmaintaining CAAS airportsystems since the 1980s. TheseInstalled antennainclude Radar CommunicationSystems (IVCS and CATIS),Aeronautical Information System(AIS), Radio Directional Finder(RDF), Automatic TerminalInformation Service and MeteorologicalInformation (ATIS/VOLMET), Radio NavigationalAids and many others. With itsgood track record, the companywas appointed as one of the PanelContractors authorised to bid forthe maintenance of Air TrafficControl, Navigation and AirportSystems for Civil AviationAuthority of Singapore (CAAS)in 2002.KEY FEATURESST Electronics’advanced DME Systemprovides:• Maximum attentionto fail-safe characteristicsin themonitoring system• Enhanced systemsecurity• Minimum numberof required remotecontrols and telephonelines• Maximum attentionto equipment andpersonnel safety.Distance Measuring EquipmentThe award and successful deliveryof the DME system and maintenancecontract are testimonialsto ST Electronics’ capabilities inproviding excellent solutions andmaintenance services.For more information, please contactWong Fook Mun at 65-4131985 or email:wongfm@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 3 13

projectsTerminal AccessControl Systemfor PSAThe Port of Singapore Authority’s(PSA) Terminal in Singapore is theworld largest container transhipmenthub. It handles about onefifthof the world’s total containertranshipment throughput. PSAoperates four container terminalsand two multi-purpose terminalsin Singapore, and links shippersto an excellent network of 200shipping lines with connectionsto 600 ports in 123 countries.ST Electronics was awarded acontract by PSA for the concept,design, development, installation,testing and commissioningof the Terminal Access ControlSystem (TACS). TACS covers acomprehensive security identificationsolution for its accesspoints within the terminal for theseaport personnel, vehicles andcontainer truck secured trafficmanagement.With PSA’s mission to be the portoperator of choice in the world’sgateway hubs, TACS is a must totighten the security of the seaportoperation.ST Electronics provided PSA acustomised solution that propelsit to be a pioneer in the field ofTurnstile at an access pointsecurity management among itspeers.TACS, designed by ST Electronics,adheres strictly to the SmartVisa Identification Passport Lite(SmartVIP Lite) and IntelligentNation Biometric Access Controls(INBAC) standard. Thesestandards, initiated by SingaporeInternal Security Departmentunder the Ministry of HomeAffair, provide very stringent andsecured smart card and biometricverification guidelines.The INBAC standard governs thebiometrics identification for dooraccess and border crossing applications.The standard sets thecriteria for electronically verifyingan individual’s identity, aswell as authentication to identityfraud, tampering, counterfeitingand terrorist exploitation.The SmartVIP complies withthe International Civil AviationOrganisation (ICAO) guidelinefor Logical Data Structure forelectronic machine-readable travelcontinued on page 15...14 electronics review

featureSaudi Arabia BeckonsContract signing ceremony between Al-Afandi Establishment and STEE-InfoCommDuring a business trip to SaudiArabia in 2001, Mr Seah MoonMing, President, ST ElectronicsGroup, and Mr Lau Thiam Beng,President, ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte Ltd sawthe opportunity to work withAl-Afandi Establishment in theKingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thatfirst meeting started the companyon a journey to the birth of astrong partnership withAl-Afandi Establishment andsuccess in the Middle East.Al-Afandi Establishment andST Electronics signed a teamingagreement in 2005 that establisheda formal relationship betweenthe two parties. Thus wasfollowed by a joint bid submissionin 2006 for the Automated TrafficViolations Administering andMonitoring (ATVAM) project inSaudi Arabia. The result saw theconsortium beating major internationalcompetitors to win theS$60m landmark project awardedby the General Traffic Directorate,Ministry of Interior for SaudiArabia in 2007.ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) will provide IntegratedTraffic Management andSecurity Systems for the ATVAMproject. Working closely withthe Consortium of Al-Afandi,STEE-InfoComm will design,supply, implement, operate andmaintain an Intelligent TransportManagement and SecuritySystem for three major regionsin Saudi Arabia. These threeregions include the EasternProvince (Dammam, Khobar andDhahran), Aseer Province (Abha,Khamis Mushait and AhadRufaidah) and Tabuk City.STEE-InfoComm to provide Saudi Arabia with itsIntegrated Traffic Management and Security SystemAl-Afandi Establishment hasover 40 years of experience ingovernment projects, largedevelopments, technology innovationand applications in SaudiArabia. ST Electronics’ in-depthand field-proven expertise indeveloping integrated transportsystems coupled with Al-AfandiEstablishment’s strong understandingof the local transportneeds will ensure the delivery ofa quality and advanced transportsystem for Saudi Arabia.Built on an open architecture,this highly automated and robustsystem will deploy state-of-thearttechnologies to provide earlydetection of incidents on roads,continued on page 17...16 electronics review

feature... continued from page 16enhance road safety, minimisetraffic congestion, improve securityand ensure smooth integrationof various sub-systems forthe three regions. The solutionwill include an Integrated TrafficManagement Central ControlSystem, Traffic Signal and ControlManagement System, DynamicMessage Signs System, VideobasedIncident Detection System,Vehicle Tracking Security System(License Plate Recognition),Mobile Vehicle Tracking SecuritySystem and Automatic VehicleLocator System. STEE-InfoCommwill deliver this system over atwo-year period from early 2008.The ATVAM project is an excellentlandmark project for ST Electronicsto extend its world-class, awardwinningtransport solutions tothe Middle East. This contracthas also escalated ST Electronics’global status as a leadinginfocomm technologies (ICT)solutions provider for intelligenttransportation systems.ST Electronics’ competitive edgelies in its ability to customisecomplex system solutions thatoptimise the system’s performancefor the benefit of itsstakeholders. With investmentin research and development,it has won awards and patentsfor developing cutting-edgetechnologies and solutions in thisfield. Its expertise in customisingintelligent transport systems andsolutions is evidenced through itstrack record which includes usersin Singapore’s Land TransportAuthority (LTA) and China’sSuzhou City Public SecurityBureau. Its rail solutions are usedin Beijing and Guangzhou inChina, Taiwan, the Philippines,Thailand and soon, Turkey.ST Electronics jointly developedi-Transport, a large-scale transportsystem, with LTA. Thissolution fully integrates existingintelligent transport systems intoa unified platform that deliversbenefits such as timely disseminationof traffic information to roadusers, an efficient and cost-effectivemeans of managing traffic flow,automated decision support andtraffic simulation system via anexpert system.ST Electronics’ internationalmarket growth has seen successesin the Middle East for anIntegrated Security System forFestival Waterfront Centre inDubai Festival City, a securityconsultancy in Qatar, VariableMessaging Systems in Oman andVSAT hubs in various regions. Ithas also provided building securitysystems for CCTV, fire protectionand camera surveillance forDoha’s old Souq.Winning the ATVAM projectreinforced the company’s standingin this field and strengthensits foothold in the Middle Eastmarket.For more information, please contactSTEE-InfoComm at (65) 6567 6769 oremail: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comThe ATVAM project isan excellent landmarkproject for ST Electronicsto extend its world-class,award-winning transportsolutions to the MiddleEastvolume 20 no. 3 17

projectsGrand IndonesiaIntegrated Building Facilities Management System . Security Management System .Parking Guidance System . Intelligent Digital Video Management SystemIn 2006, Indonesian DjarumGroup awarded ST Electronics aturnkey contract for the concept,design, development, installation,testing and commissioning ofthe Integrated Building FacilitiesManagement System (IBFMS) forGrand Indonesia Shopping Town.Grand Indonesia is a mixed-usecomplex that occupies sevenhectares of land in the heart ofJakarta’s business center. With250,000 sqm of high-end retailspace, it is the largest upscaleshopping centre in Southeast Asia.In recognition of the satisfactoryproject delivery by ST Electronics’project team, the company wasawarded additional contractsby the Djarum Group in 2007.These include the IBFMS contractfor the Menara BCA, Jakarta’stallest office tower, and SecurityManagement System contractfor the 57-storey KempinskiResidences under the GrandIndonesia mixed-use development.With the IBFMS common usermanagement platform, the operatorof Grand Indonesia is able tomanage the shopping town andoffice tower through a single userPC workstationThe IBFMS is a comprehensivesolution that encompassessystems integration, facilitiesmanagement, building automation,access control, digital videosurveillance and recording, ITnetwork and parking guidancesystem. As the Grand Indonesiadevelopment has a significantnumber of systems to be integrated,the IBFMS design is based on anopen method of communication(OPC). The OPC standard wasadopted to facilitate systemsintegration. Bacnet, Lontalk,MODbus, Profibus, C-bus, EIBbus etc are also supported bythe integration platform, whichtruly reflect the intelligent systemconcept of the IBFMS requirement.The heart of the IBFMS solutionis ST Electronics’ systems integrationplatform, Unizon ST8800.The Unizon ST8800 allows thebuilding managers to control andmonitor the entire building facilitiesthrough a single user interfaceon a daily, non-stop, continuousoperation basis. With the centralmanagement function, thebuilding has been able to optimisecontinued on page 19...18 electronics review

projects... continued from page 18energy utilities and improve tenantservices.Grand Indonesia is destined to bethe new landmark of Jakarta city.The building owner’s vision is todevelop an intelligent buildingwith the latest state-of-the-arttechnologies. ST Electronics’intelligent building managementsystem provides a common usermanagement platform to suit thedifferent tenant and user groupneeds of the mixed-use development.THE SOLUTIONThe IBFMS solution includes the following building managementsystems:• System integration platform (Unizon ST8800) that supports largescale systems integration;• Facilities software application completes with assets and call managementmodules;• Building automation system (BAS);• Access control system (Securnet ST8100) for door access management;completes with Photo ID badge production system;• Digital video surveillance and recording system (Securnet ST8100)that equipped with intelligent video analytical applications(aSTiva ST330);• Parking guidance system (Pegasus ST380) that provides individualsignage for selective 2,500 car park lot.SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONFor more information, please contactDarren Ng at (65) 6413 1804 oremail: ngkbe@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 3 19

new solutionseXiphion Audio LoggerIntelligent Audio Logging Made Easy & Reliableeasy search and access feature agreat benefit. Every recordingis date and time stamped. Thisallows users to search recordingsby date and time easily and accessfiles by the source of recording fortraceability purpose.ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) has recently launched anintelligent audio logging systemknown as eXiphion Audio Logger.It is a highly customisable andintelligent audio recordingsolution ideal for situations wherereliable recording of communicationsis required.Powerful and ReliableThis system caters to simultaneousaudio channel recording for upto 32 input channels in digitalquality and is capable of keepinglarge volumes of audio records.Its in-built high capacity internalhard disk allows continuousrecording suitable for call centres,fleet despatch operations, police,fire service and other homelandsecurity agencies.User-friendlyThe eXiphion Audio Logger canbe configured to work on a clientserverbasis. Its user-friendlyeXiphion Audio Logger configured to work on a client-server basisclient application enables variousremote control operations such asconvenient playback of audiorecordings from any PC (client) onthe network, audio live streaming,configuration and archiving.For easy maintenance, the serverneed only be configured once,after which the system functionsin a fully automated mode torecord and manage audio inputsfrom various channels.This feature-rich system comeswith a simple-to-use ‘Stitch & Play’function. Up to three audiorecordings can be stitchedtogether in any user-specifiedorder and played back as a singleaudio stream. The system canalso be customised to provideflexible export of audio recordingsto various formats.Easy Search, Archive andRestoreUsers will also find the system’sThe system’s efficient archive andrestore function allows audiorecordings to be archived in aseparate hard disk for backup andenables these archived recordingsto be easily restored to the serverfor processing. Its automatic diskspace management function isable to send alerts to users whendisk usage reaches a user-definedthreshold. This helps to maintaina reliable check on the serverdisk space to ensure optimisedperformance of the system.Versatile for DifferentApplicationsThe eXiphion Audio Logger isfully designed with the customerin mind. It can be extended forvarious applications:••••••Control centre operations forpublic safety agenciesCustomer service and fleetdespatch call centresRadio communicationsrecordingPhone line loggingRadio stations loggingCourt room recordingFor more information, please contactSTEE-InfoComm at (65) 6567 6769 oremail: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.com20 electronics review

new solutionsVideo WatermarkingStegMark’s watermarking technology protects video assetsThe proliferation of new mediaposes new challenges for contentowners struggling with copyrightissues. The ease of distributingcontents digitally through theInternet has seen the loss ofcopyright ownership. In such anuncertain environment, DataMarkTechnologies is dedicated toprotect the digital video contentsby providing robust digital videowatermarking solution to ensureits integrity and authenticity.Embedding a watermark using StegMarkStegMark invideo camerasEmbedded with digital watermarksHow does StegMark’s videowatermarking protect videoassets?DataMark Technologies has beenat the forefront of providingleading-edge digital watermarkingsolution for content identificationin digital images to protect itsauthentication. Its StegMarkvideo watermarking is speciallytailored to secure video contentsfor storage, transfer and viewingto ensure integrity.StegMark’s video watermarkingstores unique identificationinformation into the videofootages to specify its ownership.These invisible watermarks areembedded into every portion ofthe footage and are detectableeven after manipulation or formatconversion.Benefits•••••Video Surveillance camerasEnsures digital ownershipAbility to track the source ofthe digital videoQuick and easy way to detectvideo manipulationNo visible video degradationEase of implementationThrough the licensing of theStegMark video watermarkingsolution, customers will have amore reliable, efficient and costeffective way of protecting andmanaging their digital assets.StegMark’s videowatermarking storesunique identificationinformation into thevideo footages tospecify its ownershipFor more information, please contactSTEE-InfoSec at (65) 6568 7118 oremail: info@datamark.com.sgvolume 20 no. 3 21

new solutionsNew Vacuum Serviceand Support CentreThe new VacuumService and SupportCentre adds a newdimension to ICC’svacuum productsupport capabilitiesST Electronics’InstrumentCalibration Centre(ICC), a leadingcalibration andrepair centre inSingapore, has setup a new VacuumService and SupportCentre in August2007 to providehigh quality repairand test servicesfor a wide range ofvacuum products.This is a collaboration betweenST Electronics and VarianVacuum Technologies (VVT), aspecialist in vacuum productsand solutions. ST Electronicsrepresents VVT in Singapore.Prior to this setup, ICC hasalready accumulated morethan 10 years of experience inproviding technical support fordifferent vacuum applications aswell as repair services for VVT’sproducts. The engineers fromICC were officially trained byprofessional vacuum specialists inUS and Europe to repair differentvacuum products such as Heliumleak detector, dry scroll pump,rotary vane pump and manymore. ICC has also developedthe capability to calibrate vacuumgauges.The new Vacuum Service andSupport Centre adds a new dimensionto ICC’s vacuum productsupport capabilities. With thenewly improved Leak DetectorRepair Test Station that includesseveral I/O interfaces and thespectrometer tube assembly, thetest station is now able to supportleak detectors with auto-tuningfeatures and PC connectibleinterfaces.Another significant enhancementto ICC’s capability is the installationof a new High Vacuum Pump TestStation. This is the first and onlytest station available in SoutheastAsia. It is designed to performfunctional test and leak check onturbo-molecular high vacuumpumps (TMP). Various safetyfeatures have been incorporatedin the design as TMP runs like ajet engine that can spin up to 80KRPM. For example, for mediumsizepump and above, the pumphas to be mounted inside areinforced chamber before it canbe started.The Vacuum Service and SupportCentre also serves as a good trainingfacility. The Centre providesquality training with a combinationof theory and hands-on lessonsconducted by its professionaltraining engineers.This one-stop service and supportcentre for vacuum products andapplications reaffirms ICC’sposition as an established repairand calibration house with thecapability to provide top qualityservices.For more information, please contact SeeChee Foong at (65) 6413 1902, email:seecf@stee.stengg.com or visit:www.juzclickcal.com22 electronics review

new solutionsSTEE-InfoSoft LaunchesIntegrated Project SchedulerThe integrated Project Scheduler (iPS), co-developedby STEE-InfoSoft and the National University ofSingapore, was officially launched on 2 October 2007.The launch was held in conjunction with theinauguration of the Association of Process Industry(ASPRI) Local Industry Upgrading Programme(LIUP). The event was graced by Mr Lee Yi Shyan,Minister of State for Trade and Industry.A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has beensigned between ASPRI and STEE-InfoSoft for ASPRImembers to experience iPS in their office environment.Free workshops will also be conducted forASPRI members to understand the benefits andknow-how’s of iPS.Jointly declaring the launch are: (from left) Mr. James Chia, Chairman ofMP International Pte Ltd (manager of ProcessCEM Asia 2008); Mr. JamesGoh, ASPRI President; Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State for Trade andIndustry; and BG (NS) Pang Hee Hon, Deputy President, STEE-InfoSoftThe event, which also included an exhibition booth for live demonstrationof iPS, attracted more than 120 industry players.New Research InitiativeST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) isinitiating a research on Intelligent Path Finding inUrban Terrain using Binary Space Partitioning (BSP)Technique.Intelligent path finding is a much sought after featurein a variety of interactive applications, such assimulation and games where Artificial Intelligence(AI) is about movement around the virtual world.The same applies to complex systems involvinghigh-level decision making, overcoming obstaclesand other constraints in the virtual world in order toexecute a task.From right to left: A/Prof. Narendra Chaudhari (Dy Director - gameLAB,NTU), Mr Gabriyel Wong (Director - gameLAB, NTU), A/Prof. Seah HockSoon (Dean - School of Computer Engineering, NTU), Mr Ilan Ofek (ChiefTechnology Officer, STEE-T&S), Mr Shamim Akhtar (Graphics SolutionLead, STEE-T&S)The objective of this collaboration with the NanyangTechnological University is to explore and develop software that is ableto provide efficient path finding at a virtual urbanised terrain using amulti-node environment. The technique to be explored in this researchwould be BSP for proper terrain modeling and material classification.volume 20 no. 3 23

application notesUnmannedAerial VehicleWith military operations in urbanterrain (MOUT) being fought withincreased frequency by coalitionforces in Afghanistan and Iraq,unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)are being called upon to build ontheir traditional surveillance andreconnaissance role to combatinsurgents seeking refuge in andaround buildings. The successfuldeployment of UAVs in these areashas brought about a growinginterest in UAV technology. UAVshas always been deployed by thedefense industries to handle the‘the dull, dirty, and dangerous’jobs and over time, includingcombat.UAV SystemsIn today’s advanced UAV Systemoperations, four subsystems arecrucial for the effective deployment.They are:1. UAV2. Communication Datalink3. Electro-Optical Payload4. Ground Control Station (GCS)The seamless integrated operationof the UAV system releases thefull capabilities of the UAV. Goneare the days whereby UAVs areflown by pilots based on visualline-of-sight (LOS). With theadvanced integrated system, itenables operators to fly furtherand operate longer, and see‘beyond visuals’.Electro-Optical (EO) PayloadMost of the UAV applicationsrevolve around the reconnaissance,surveillance and BattleDamage Assessment (BDA). Theimportance of the electro-opticalpayload on the UAV is that itprovides the ‘eyes’ beyond whatis required to fulfill the entiremission. Otherwise the entireUAV operation would be futile.STELOP understands the importanceof the electro-optical payloadon UAVs. Hence, it has developedEO/IR Stabilised Payload Portfolioa family of stabilised electroopticalsolutions (Compass,Mini-Compass, Micro-Compassand Nano, see details in figure) tomeet all UAV requirements.UAV Emerging TechnologyVision-based state estimationcould be an enabling technologyfor all micro-UAVs in the future.Development of agile and autonomousmicro air vehicles (MAVs)in the past few years have gainedtremendous momentum becauseof the need to gain informationsuperiority in constrained urbanwarfare. Some of these vehicleshave a wing span of less than sixinches and can carry payloadsthat are measured in grams.Substantial progress has beenmade in the fabrication, structuraldesign and development of innerloopcontrollers based on vision-based,horizon-trackingalgorithms. However, realisationof vision-based, autonomousflight for micro air vehicles (MAVs)presents numerous technicalchallenges in diverse fields suchas video/image processing, trajectoryplanning, control theory, andmicro payload (an electro-opticalcamera).Based on the principle of ‘inversekinematics’ from the collectionof landmarks in inertial space,or feature points, also known as‘priori’ using the micro-payloadas depicted in Figure (1), and the‘vision-based estimation block’depicted in Figure (2), the MAVwill operate with an onlinedatabase of feature points at itsdisposal.continued on page 25...24 electronics review

application notes... continued on page 24Figure 1. Kinematics of the vehicle, camera, and field of viewThe UAV would proceed to estimateits aircraft state and would theninput it into the inner-loopcontroller. The entire UAV controlwould be based solely on thisvision-based estimation, eliminatingthe need for any avionics onboard.This technique can alsocomplement the avionics, as aredundant system if needed.At the kernel of the technique isthe implicit extended kalmanfilter (IEKF). The use of a visionbasedkalman filter for stateestimation is beneficial for severalreasons, especially when theobjective is autonomous flightin urban environments. Theseenvironments are characterised bymany diverse features which canprovide useful data for visionbasedflight. In particular, thisvisual data is essential for obstacleavoidance and the more generalproblem of path planning.It is convenient to use the sameinformation for state estimation.The MAVs are currently equippedwith one camera and a globalpositioning system (GPS) receiver.Therefore, vision-based stateestimation, augmented with GPS,places no additional hardwarerequirements on the MAVs.While GPS is a useful source ofnavigation data, it is often subjectto drop-out in dense urbanenvironments. Therefore, it isdesirable to employ a visionbasedstate estimator that canincorporate GPS data whenavailable, yet capable of operatingwithout the GPS for extendedperiods of time. The fusion ofGPS and visual data for optimalstate estimation is a topic forfuture research and is notcovered in this article. Here,it is simply noted that, at leastin principle, GPS data can beincorporated into the frameworkof the vision-based kalman filterin a straightforward manner.Hence, vision-based state estimationprovides a robust control andguidance technique suitable formost MAV operations.Figure 2: Control architecture with vision-based estimation blockTrackingSurfaceAllocationFlightDynamicsPosition, attitude,rates, accelerationsTrimCommandGenerationPartsPlanningVision-basedEstimationCameraReferences: 1) Ettinger, S., Nechyba, M., Ifju, P., andWaszak, M., “Vision Guided Flight Stability and Control for Micro Air Vehicles,”IEEE InternationalConference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Vol. 3, October 2002, pp. 2134-2140. 2) Ifju, P., Ettinger, S., Jenkins,D., and Martinez, L., “Composite Materials for Micro Air Vehicles,” SAMPLE Journal, Vol. 37, No. 4, July/August 2001, pp. 7-13. 3) Ifju,P., Ettinger, S., Jenkins, D., Lian, Y., Shyy, W., and Waszak, M., “Flexible-Wing-Based Micro Air Vehicles,” AIAA Aerospace Sciences.4) Meeting and Exhibit, 2002. 5) Waszak, M., Jenkins, D., and Ifju, P., “Stability and Control Properties of an Aeroelastic FixedWingMicro Air Vehicle,” AIAA Atmospheric. 6) Flight Mechanics Conference, 2001. 7) Grewal, M. and Andrews, A., Kalman Filtering:Theory and Practice, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1993.For more information, please contactMarcus Yin at (65) 6403 2080 or email:yinmarcus@stelop.comvolume 20 no. 3 25

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eventsMovie Premiere with a DifferenceST Electronics premieres The Ten Commandments to customers and partnersOn 21 November 2007, customers and partners ofST Electronics attended The Ten CommandmentsPremiere. It was a movie premiere with a differenceas The Ten Commandments is the first movie coproducedby ST Electronics.iVL Animation, a studio of ST Electronics(Digital Media) Pte Ltd, co-produced The TenCommandments with Promenade Pictures (US) andHuhu Studios (New Zealand). Created primarily forthe DVD market, The Ten Commandments is the firstin a series of 12 titles to be released by PromenadePictures as the Epic Stories of the Bible and is a faithbasedstory presented in 3D animation, unlike othercommercial entertainment animation movies.The Ten Commandments is a first in a number ofthings for iVL Animation and Singapore. This isthe first 3D digital animated movie co-producedby a Singapore company that features recognisedHollywood voice talents the likes of Sir Ben Kingsleyas the narrator, Christian Slater as Moses, AlfredMolina as Ramses, Elliott Gould as the voice ofGod and other renowned talents. The script wasby Ed Naha, who wrote the screenplay for Honey, IShrunk the Kids. It is also the first movie involving aSingapore production studio that has been launchedin US theatres - more than 800 theatres on 19 October2007.For iVL Animation Studios and ST Electronics, 3Ddigital animation is an exciting new business and thecompany has over the last five years been involved inthe production of a number of shows, some of whichhave been aired by US, UK, Canada and Australianbroadcasters including NBC:• Jane and the Dragon – a 26 episode TV seriesthat has been launched in the US, UK, Canada,Australia and New Zealand. It is still on airon the much coveted Saturday late morningchildren slot on NBC in the US. The series wasnominated in four categories for 2006 GeminiAward, including Best Animation Programmeor Series and the Jane and The Dragon: ShallWe Dance episode won the 2006 BANFF WorldTelevision Award in the Animation category.• Future is Wild – a 26 episode series, launchedon the US’ Discovery Kids Channel to positivereviews on 13 October 2007. It will air in Canadaon Teletoons in early 2008.CRITICS’ REVIEWSMovieGuideOverall, this is a veryuplifting family film thatcan be used as a helpfultool to introduce childrento the Old Testament.Louis R. Carlozo - Score 76Pre-adolescent kids would seem tobe the ideal target audience, andthe “Commandments” gets it rightby neither pandering nor preaching- but by presenting what is truly aremarkable story that has survivedthe millennia.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.From right: Mr Tan Pheng Hock, President & CEO, ST Engineering, Mr & Mrs Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Mrs Teo Chee Heanand Mr & Mrs Seah Moon Ming, President, ST Electronics;Mr Lucas Chow, Chief Executive Officer, Media Corp and Mrs Chow - Tan Lee Chew, Managing Director, Technology Solutions Group, Hewlett-PackardSingapore (Sales);From right: Mr Seah Moon Ming, President, ST Electronics welcoming Dr Francis Yeoh, Chief Operating Officer, National Research Foundation;From right: Mr Tang Kum Chuen, SVP / GM, ST Electronics Satcom & Sensor Systems, Mr Seah Moon Ming, President, ST Electronics, Mr Jack Neo, FilmDirector, J Team Productions, Mr Ng Chong Khim, Dy President, Corporate Services & Marketing & President, Communication & Sensor Systems Group, Mr LeeYi Shyan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Mr Mah How Teck, VP, Market Development, ST Electronics Satcom & Sensor Systems;From right: Mr Aloysius Phua, Director, Marketing, ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems), Mr Lee Fook Sun, Dy President (Operations), ST Electronicsand Mr Sim Gim Guan, Deputy Secretary (Information & Corporate Management), Ministry of Information, Communications & The ArtsFrom right: Mr Eric Chan, SVP/GM, ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems), Mrs Teo Chee Hean, Mr Seah Moon Ming, President, ST Electronics andMr Tan Pheng Hock, President & CEO, ST Engineering;Mr Teo Chin Hock, Director (Networked Systems), Defence Science & Technology Agency at the reception counter;From right: Mr Wong Loke Hin and Mr & Mrs Yam Ah Mee, Chief Executive Officer, Land Transport Authority;From right: Mr Lee Fook Sun, Dy President (Operations), ST Electronics, Mr & Mrs Mr Yu Chien Siang, Computer Security Consultant, Ministry of Home Affairsand Mr Eric Chan, SVP/GM, ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems);Guests enjoying the tea reception before the show.volume 20 no. 3 27

eventsASOCIO Delegates VisitST ElectronicsThe month of November saw ICT industry players from the regionand beyond gather in Singapore for the Asian-Oceanian ComputingIndustry Organisation (ASOCIO) Summit.Organised by the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SITF),the summit stretched from 26-28 November. The Summit’s programmeincluded industry sharing sessions and site visits to some of the leadingICT companies in Singapore.About ASOCIOSince its establishment in 1984in Tokyo, Japan, ASOCIO has dedicateditself to promoting, encouragingand fostering relationships,while promoting trade amongits member organisations. Asa federation of computingindustry associations from theAsian-Oceanian region, ASOCIO’soverriding objective is to developthe ICT industry in the region.ASOCIO has been instrumentalin linking up ICT companies in itsmember economies.The annual ASOCIO ICT Summit isone of the region’s high-poweredIT forums, providing platformsfor government and industry toshare information, develop closerrelationships and, most importantly,identify new businessopportunities.A delegation of 22 ICT professionals from 10 countries visitedST Electronics’ Headquarters on 27 November. Mr Ng Chong Khim,Deputy President Corporate Services and Marketing, hosted thedelegation of ICT professionals who were given an introduction toST Electronics.ASOCIO members associations,through their own members,represent more than 10,000 ITcompanies in the region frommore than 27 countries.The delegates heard how ST Electronics uses leading-edge technologies,systematic design methodologies and a pioneering approach to createinnovative and cost effective ICT solutions for Government andEnterprise.Apart from hosting the delegates, ST Electronics participated activelyin the summit as an ‘Event Platinum Sponsor’ and was involved invarious activities throughout the week, including participation in theBirds-of-a-feather exhibition and presentation session on 28 November.During the e-services (e-community, e-government, e-logistics) thread,ST Electronics shared with the international delegates their experiencesin delivering Intelligent Transportation Management solutions andHarbour Craft Monitoring systems in Singapore and the region.28 electronics review

eventsTechnology Open HouseAs part of its regular programmeto update customers and partners,ST Electronics recently hosteddelegations from IDA to itsTechnology Open House on twoseparate occasions.On 26 October 2007, a 12 strongdelegation visited ST Electronics’Jurong East (JE) office. Thedelegation comprised mainly ofIDA management staff.IDA delegation visits to ST Electronics Ang Mo Kio and Jurong East premisesThe second delegation visitedST Electronics’ Headquarters atAng Mo Kio (AMK) premises on23 November. The delegation of33 consisted of Chief InformationOfficers (CIOs) and IT ServiceManagers (ISMs) from more than10 government ministries andagencies.Deputy President Operations,Mr Lee Fook Sun hosted thevisitors on these occasions.Apart from their strong trackrecord in large-scale ICT ande-Gov projects, ST Electronics’management highlighted thecompany’s competencies in networkinfrastructure, IP broadbandcommunication solutions,and software applications basedon its award winning CommonApplication Platform (CAP)methodology and ServiceTransformation TM approach.The programme included updateson ST Electronics’ ICT competencies,projects, solutions andshared services, inclusive of:••••••••••Network & CommunicationInfrastructureBroadband IP SatelliteCommunicationse-Education & Future SchoolsIntelligent TransportManagement SystemsHomeland Security SolutionsPublic Safety EmergencyResponse SystemMetro Traffic CommandCentreMetro ICT SolutionsOneHub IP-based Voice/DataNetwork SolutionInteractive Digital Media andAnimationIDA delegations had the opportunityto witness some of the productsand solutions first-hand duringvisits to the various demo centresin JE and AMK. Among theexhibits on display was the HongKong Fire Services EmergencyResponse System, developed byST Electronics’ Info-SoftwareSystems (STEE-InfoSoft). TheSystem manages all of theimportant assets of the FireServices Department and integratessome 21 sub-systems and severalGovernment departments toprovide enhanced services to thepublic.When asked for their thoughtson the Technology Open House,IDA’s Assistant Chief Executive,Ms Tham Ai Chyn said, “A keyplayer in Singapore’s infocommarena, ST Electronics is at theforefront in harnessing innovativeinfocomm technologiesto lift their organisation togreater heights. The innovativetechnologies and products wesaw at the Open House visitsare testaments to this, and wecongratulate ST Electronics forcontinuing to harness innovationto build capabilities andexcel in this competitive DigitalAge.”ST Electronics regularly hosts customersand partners to its OpenHouse events as an effective wayto provide them with updates onits innovations and developments.volume 20 no. 3 29

eventsTechnology ExhibitionsSTEE-InfoSoft participates in Borland DevelopmentIntelligence Launch and TechConnect SingaporeSTEE-InfoSoft participated intwo technology exhibitions- TechConnect Singapore 2007organised by Telelogic on 18September 2007, and the BorlandDevelopment Intelligence Launch2007 held on 25 September 2007.At both events, STEE-InfoSoft showcased itscapability in handlingchallenging tests involvinglegacy systems withits premier SoftwareTesting Services. STEE-InfoSoft has a team ofexperienced QualityAssurance engineers totailor testing servicesto meet customers’specific performancegoals. These testingservices include:• Test ManagementAutomated test managementsoftware ensures thatproduct development meetsthe required quality process.From managing require-ments to test coverage, theQA engineers are able toeffectively meet the qualityneeds in a shorter period.• Functional TestingEfficient functional testingverifies the product againstthe required businessprocesses, thus, ensuringusers’ requirements are fullysatisfied.• Performance TestingPerformance Test Serviceboosts the confidence ofthe product in terms ofperformance prior to productrollout. STEE-InfoSoft is ableto create a virtual environmentwhereby customers’ productundergoes tests in a simulatedproduction environment.STEE-SatComS exhibits at ElectronicAsia 2007 in Hong KongST Electronics (Satcom & SensorSystems) [STEE-SatComS] participatedin ElectronicAsia 2007, heldfrom 13 to 16 October in HongKong, to showcase its range ofmicrowave sensor modules.At the show, STEE-SatComSintroduced a new series of K-Band,C-Band and X-Band range ofmodules as well as its typicalapplications for motion detectorin security alarms and automaticdoors, occupancy sensor for automaticlighting control and speedradar for law enforcement andtraffic monitoring.ElectronicAsia, one of Asia’slargest electronics fair, had 556exhibitors from 17 countries thisyear. The region’s premier tradeevent for sourcing electronic components,assemblies, electronicsproduction and display technology,ElectronicAsia 2007 attractedan overwhelming number ofinternational visitors, providingSTEE-SatComS with new businessopportunities and network.For more information please contactPhyllis Tan at (65) 6567 7414 or email:phyllist@stee.stengg.com30 electronics review

eventsFriendship Through SportsBowling Challenge 2007ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) [STEE-InfoComm]organised a special Bowling Challenge for its customersat SuperBowl SAFRA, Mount Faber on 24 August2007. More than 80 players turned up for the challenge.The event presented an excellent opportunity forcustomers and staff of STEE-InfoComm to get togetherto build closer relationships with one another. Cheerand laughter filled the evening as spirits rose and metthe challenge of the competition. The best playerswalked away with trophies and attractive prizes.Lucky draw prizes were given away and a sumptuousdinner rounded up the evening’s event.upcoming eventsBarclays Premier League LIVE!The Barclays Premier League had people sitting atthe edge of their chairs on 3 November 2007. Thiswas at the live screening at the BarCelona Wine Barat Robertson Walk, organised by STEE-InfoCommfor its customers. The match between Arsenal andManchester United was one of the most populartelecasted matches of the season. Customers and staffenjoyed every moment of the match as emotions ranhigh. In addition to cheering for their favourite teamsand exchanging views about the match, some evenwon prizes during the event. Although the footballmatch eventually ended in a draw, the exciting andmemorable moments shared between the customersand staff are unforgettable.WHEN (2008) WHAT WHERE WHO’S PARTICIPATING7-10 JanuaryCES 2008 (ConsumerElectronics Assn)Las Vegas15-18 January Intersec Middle East DubaiST Electronics (Info-Security)ST Electronics andST Education & Training19-24 February Singapore AirShow 2008 Singapore ST Electronics Group26-28 February Satellite 2008 Washington DC iDirect Inc2-5 MarchInternational SecurityNational and Resilience 2008Abu DhabiST Electronics (Info-Security)4-6 March CABSAT 2008 Dubai iDirect Incvolume 20 no. 3 31

literature newsArchitectural ShieldingSolutionsST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm]offers a wide range of RadioFrequency (RF) shieldingsolutions to protect sensitivedata processing equipmentagainst high power electromagneticsources and provideprotection against unauthorisedelectronic eavesdropping.Its wide variety of shieldingsystems comprises weldedsolutions, modular solutions andlightweight and its easy-to-buildProfiShield. Applications include EMC(Electromagnetic Compatibility) productcompliance testing, wireless producttesting, RF/acoustic rooms, computer/data server rooms, military commandcentre, TEMPEST security areas andmeeting rooms.EMC Testing and ConsultancySTEE-InfoComm offers a comprehensiverange of test and consultancy servicesin all facets of electromagnetic environmentsincluding defence, commercial,rail and automotive applications. Weprovide on-site services such as shieldingeffectiveness test, radio frequencyinterference measurement, radiationhazards assessment, electromagneticenvironment survey, customised EMCtesting for large systems or fixed installations.Other services and solutionsinclude EMC control managementservices, modelling and simulation.eXiphion Audio LoggereXiphion Audio Logger is a highlycustomisable and intelligent audiorecording solution ideal for situationswhere reliable recording of communicationsare required. This powerful andreliable system caters to simultaneousaudio channel recording for up to 32input channels in digital quality. It iscapable of keeping large volumes ofaudio records. Its in-built high capacityinternal hard disk allows continuousrecording suitable for call centres, fleetdespatch operations, police, fire serviceand other homeland security agencies.This system can be configured to workon a client-server basis. Its user-friendlyclient application enables variousremote control operations such asconvenient playback from any PC on thenetwork, audio live streaming, configurationand archiving. (See page 20 formore information.)Wireless Broadband Access Network- Pacific Internet LimitedSTEE-InfoComm was appointed byInternet Service Provider, PacificInternet (PacNet), to design and implementa comprehensive network that deliverswireless broadband access (WBA)in the western region of Singapore.With the WBA, PacNet has becomeone of Singapore’s first broadbandoperators to offer wireless corporatebroadband services to its corporatecustomers, giving them wider coverage,more choices and value services. STEE-InfoComm provides a one-stop solutionfor WBA network including networkconsulting, network design & integration,and project management.For more information on the abovebrochures, please contact STEE-InfoComm at (65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comThe Intelligent Monitoring System(IMS) is gaining popularity as the leadingsurveillance solution for the securitycommunity. It adds a “virtual brain” tothe video security system and transformsthe video security system intoa smart electronic eye to complementand support security personnel. IMSprovides real-time detection, recognition,tracking and analysis of potentialthreats and events. Alerts will be sentto the security personnel securityrules, defined in the system by the user,are breached. Such proactive alertswill greatly assist the work of securitypersonnel guarding the assigned installationsand buildings. Read more aboutIMS’s applications in this brochure.For more information, contact PatriciaLoh at (65) 6413 1620 or Email:patricialoh@stee.stengg.com1.2 Metre Maritime VSAT AntennaThe 1.2 Metre Maritime VSAT Antennais designed specifically for sea-goingvessels that require “Always-On”broadband satellite communicationsfor efficient information transfer. Theantenna is stabilised to withstandextreme marine conditions and theship’s motion and turning. Thereforeusers can be assured of uninterruptedservice for various applications onboardsuch as voice, data, Internet, fax, andemail. Its compact size (diameter: 1.2m)and lightweight allows it to be easilydeployable on any type of vessel.Satcom-On-The-MoveSatcom-On-The-Move (SOTM) is aninnovative satellite communicationantenna, designed to serve users with awide range of communication applicationswhile on the move or stationaryfrom inside a vehicle. When the systemis fixed on the roof top of the vehicle,the vehicle becomes an in-car satellitecommunication terminal, enabling usersto get internet access, email, data, videotransfers, voice applications and manymore. SOTM is capable of supporting10Mbps downlink and 512Kps uplinkdata application on Ku-Band. It is alsosuitable in both the commercial andmilitary vehicles.For more information on the abovebrochures from STEE-SatComS,please contact Maria Choong at(65) 6567 7417 or email:mktg_satcoms@stee.stengg.com32 electronics review