CommunicAsia2016, EnterpriseIT2016 and BroadcastAsia2016 focus on digital transformation

Lindy Wee, CE, Singapore Exhibition Services, said in her speech that attendees to the event can look forward to more than 900 product launches.

The opening ceremony.

Robots, virtual reality, drones, and smart devices are the innovations fuelled by digital transformation that will pave the way of Asia Pacific’s future. These innovations are at the heart of CommunicAsia2016, EnterpriseIT2016 and BroadcastAsia2016, which opened today and will run to 3 June 2016 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The event will gather about 1,800 exhibitors and 34 international pavilions from 53 countries and regions, bringing innovations critical for digital transformation in the region.

“Disruptive models from businesses like Uber and Netflix – who are speakers of this year’s events – have propelled organisations’ into innovating and reinventing themselves to stay ahead in a digitally transformed world. The programme for CommunicAsia2016, EnterpriseIT2016 and BroadcastAsia2016 presents participants with cutting-edge technology from robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) manifestations, virtual reality (VR) and more, alongside topical, forward-thinking conversations led by industry thought leaders,” said Lindy Wee, Chief Executive, Singapore Exhibition Services.

Gabriel Lim, CE-designate of the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Co-Managing Director of the Info-communications Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) said, “We are moving into an exciting digital future, marked by connectivity and creativity, which will bring about exciting possibilities for Singapore. The new IMDA will help Singapore seize these opportunities, by implementing the Infocomm Media 2025 masterplan, and creating a vibrant and globally competitive infocomm media (ICM) sector here. CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia are important shows that bring different parts of the ICM ecosystem together, creating platforms for individuals and companies to take the ICM sector to new frontiers. We look forward to working with our international partners and industry stakeholders to create a brighter future for us all.”

Powering digital transformation

For the first time, this year’s programme will feature the Asia ICT Innovation Forum, held in strategic partnership with Huawei. Happening today, the forum features speakers from the World Economic Forum, Singapore’s Smart Nation Programme Office, Huawei, Facebook and BT among others, discussing technology’s impact to Asia Pacific’s digital economy, how businesses can make global digital inclusion a reality, and the value of big data analytics today.

In addition to macroeconomic discussions, also new this year is the invitation-only CIO Forum, organised in partnership with the CIO Academy Asia, on 1 June. Speakers from IDA, The Farrer Park Company - Asia’s first integrated hub for healthcare and wellness, Tetra Pak and Agile Development will provide CIOs and CTOs will cover effective digital transformation for organisations. IdeasCollider, a mini-conference held in collaboration with The Innovators Institute on 2 June 2016, will feature speakers from Galen Growth Asia, Padang & Co, Samsung Asia, SAP Innovation Center Network and more.

The NXT@CommunicAsia2016 zone showcases products and solutions that can make enterprises, cities and consumers smarter, greener, and more efficient. Visitors will get to see the Double, a first-of-its-kind surveillance robot for home use by OTSAW, and the Birloki system, an urban street connector and space activator aimed at boosting city environmental spaces by Nerei.

The Birloki platform is a made-to-order self-standing set of Internet of Things sensors that can be coupled with a touch display and software. Placed at a bus stop, for instance, a Birloki structure might have the software to inform a user when the next bus is coming, how hot it is, and offer information about landmarks nearby.

ST Electronics' Connected Bus Stop.

Other showfloor highlights include ST Electronics’ launch of its Next-Gen Connected Bus Stop. The system leverages on smart sensors, smartphones to capture and analyse wide-ranging data including number of passengers at bus stops, bus loads and traffic conditions to provide timely and useful bus information for commuters. Operators can optimise operational efficiency and resource utilisation, as well as maintain high quality of services to commuters. ST Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding today with US-based Motorola Solutions to co-create innovative technologies for advanced secured communications in public safety, national security and enterprise sectors across the region.

2016 sees the largest gathering of satellite players from the region at SatComm2016, with participation from Inmarsat, Intelsat, MEASAT, Singtel and more. The exhibitors will be showcasing the latest innovations from high throughput satellites (HTS) monetisation and deployment models, to methods of customisation of spot beams and frequency reuse.

BroadcastAsia2016 hosts first-time exhibitors such as Cisco, Dell, Tata Communications, Level3 Communications and Hyku. For instance, Dell is showcasing how content experiences can be rejuvenated with the latest in 360 degree VR capabilities, and Hyku, a social TV application with second-screen sync technology.

Building on the success of its debut last year, the popular TV Everywhere! Zone returns with an emphasis on OTT and multiscreen solutions and explore the entire value chain of non-linear broadcasting.  In addition to the TV Everywhere! Zone, attendees can explore other themed zones, including the Cinematography/Film/Production Technology Zone – where exhibitors are demonstrating the latest motion picture production tools and software capabilities – and the Post Production Hub where industry experts will share their knowledge and experience using technology showcased at BroadcastAsia2016.

Oscar-nominated, Grammy-nominated producer of soundtracks, classical and jazz recordings and former Senior Vice President of Sony BMG Masterworks Christopher Craker will be a part of the lineup at the Post Production Hub, as well as award winning sound designer and composer of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, and King Kong, Dave Whitehead.

Showfloor highlights include:

7th Sense: Native resolution uncompressed playback on a large screen. The company's Delta Media Server scales all the way from small form factor single HD playback to 12-output fully uncompressed video servers with live video input and 3D stereo capability.

The IDA Lab on Wheels is an industry-led initiative together with the government aimed at seeding students’ interest and exciting them to study technology via the experiential and engaging technology featured on the bus.

Smart City Global Solutions demonstrated smart street lighting at its booth. The street lights can be equipped with Wi-Fi, LEDs and LTE support. for instance.

The P-COM electrical car at the Temasek Polytechnic booth will cost an estimated S$1.30 to travel 50km.  A petrol-based car would cost S$10 to travel the same distance at current pump prices. The car has a USB interface to PCs and produces no emissions.

The YunZhong Kitten robot from Shenzhen YZrobot Technology is an education platform with voice recognition that can carry conversations with users. It will be available in September this year. Educational software is available in Chinese from Shenzhen YZrobot Technology, while Singapore partner Device Electronics produces content in English for the robot. The company is working on a wheeled platform to allow YunZhong to move physically. The two companies co-developed a low-cost robot (in yellow) for the smart home, and are working on a similar platform that will allow YunZhong to move around. 

Selfie stations for selfie lovers.

Game-play using a touch screen and overhead sensors at the IoT Lounge.

The event next year will be three days long, from 23 to 25 May 2017, and have BroadcastAsia2017 housed at Suntec Singapore. CommunicAsia2017, EnterpriseIT2017 will remain at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

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