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Source:
www.ida.gov.sg |
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Singaporeans are Embracing the
Internet as a Way of Life |
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IDA Survey also shows Singaporeans are becoming
more sophisticated in Internet usage |
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Infocomm usage continues to be pervasive in
Singapore as more Singaporeans exploit Infocomm for work, learn and
play. |
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This was revealed by Minister for Ministry
of Information, Communications and the Arts, Dr Lee Boon Yang, at the
Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Gala Dinner on 25 February 2006, where
he gave out the IT Leaders Awards to outstanding individuals who have
made contributions to the Infocomm industry. |
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This finding is part of the latest 'Annual
Survey on Infocomm Usage in Households and By Individuals for 2005'
released by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). |
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Infocomm as Way of Life |
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Exploiting Infocomm at home, school and work has
become a way of life for Singaporeans. |
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The 2005 IDA survey highlighted that household
internet penetration has remained high, with 2 in 3 households having internet
access. |
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Internet users aged 15 years and above, mainly used
the Internet to communicate (96%) and enrich their knowledge (86%) in the last
12 months. |
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In addition to being a tool to increase productivity
and quality of work, the survey also showed that six in 10 Internet users aged
15 years and above used the Internet for leisure, including playing computer
games, downloading or uploading of digital photos, listening to online music,
reading publications and watching films over the internet. |
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The convenience of online transactions has also
motivated more Singaporeans to go online for their transactions. Almost six in
10 Internet users made an online transaction with the government in the last 12
months, while four out of 10 Internet users made other online transactions with
online banking being the most popular. |
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Singaporeans are also becoming more
savvy Internet users. For instance, the survey revealed that eight
in 10 home Internet users aged 15 years and above protect their
computers at home with virus checking software. |
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25 Years of Infocomm Technology (ICT) |
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2006 marks a momentous milestone for the
Infocomm industry. It has been a quarter century since Singapore
embarked on national computerisation in 1981. |
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Today, 74% of households in Singapore own
personal computers at home. In fact, more households are beginning to
own more than one personal computer. |
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In 2005, 28% of the households owned two or
more computers at home, double that of the compared to 14% in 2000. |
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Mr Chan Yeng Kit, CEO of IDA Singapore said,
"Singaporeans have come a long way since Singapore embarked on national
computerisation in 1981. Today, we can be proud of our achievements in
harnessing Infocomm technology for work, learn and play. Infocomm
technology will continue to power the digital economy of the future. As
long as Singaporeans remain plugged in and savvy about infocomm, I am
confident that Singapore will be well-placed to take advantage of the
tremendous opportunities in the digital world." |
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More..... (Annex A) |
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Source:
www.ida.gov.sg Media Release 28
Feb 2006 |
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