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Singapore’s First Integrated Resort Opens in Sentosa

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PROJECTS

FEATURE: Page 17-21

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Despite difficult year ST Electronics turns in revenue of S$1.393 billion

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Singapore’s first Integrated Resort opens in Sentosa

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Improving Efficiency ST Electronics to build third generation command and control system for Singapore Police Force

22 Image processing in video motion detection systems

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ACES to the rescue Singapore Civil Defence Force awards S$34m contract to enhance its effectiveness in rescue operations

24 Excellence from ST Electronics value innovation teams

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ST Electronics goes to Spain

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Antycip Simulation clinches Spanish Army deal

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Spanish defence integrator selects Antycip Simulation for tactical simulation applications

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ST Electronics strengthens its foothold in global rail electronics

10 U.S. Military puts iDirect Government Technologies to the test JUICE evaluates the next generation of satellite communications capabilities

PRODUCTS & SERVICES 12 ST Electronics develops barrier flap module ST Electronics offers complete in-house solution for Automatic Fare Collection gates

APPLICATION NOTES

AWARDS

25 Synergy in action A model of infrastructure project management for Circle Line MRT 26 Home Team national service awards 2009

Image courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa

ST Electronics provides info-comm systems and parking guidance system for Resorts World Sentosa

26 Singapore Civil Defence Force strategic partner award 27 DigiSAFE DCM300 is CES Innovations 2010 design and engineering awards honoree 27 Tatanet names ST Electronics as its best vendor

EVENTS 28 ST Electronics shines at Singapore Airshow 2010 35 ST Electronics’ 10th vendors’ convention 36 2nd Middle East Parking Symposium 37 Vietnam Comm 2009 37 China Satellite 2009 38 IBC 2009

13 ST Electronics (e-Services) gets new training facilities New additional office opens at the Tampines Concourse

39 Novel way to celebrate Christmas with customers

14 CETEON MIL-SPEC Vehicular Computers

40 Upcoming events

15 Image fingerprinting to secure digital maps

LITERATURE NEWS

Electronics Review is published by Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced without written permission from the Publisher.

39 New mural for children’s home 40 Nurturing sports talents

40 ST Electronics unveils new set of seven brochures

Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited 24 Ang Mo Kio Street 65 Singapore 569061 (Regn no. 196900084E) Tel: +65 6481 8888 Fax: +65 6482 1079 www.stee.stengg.com

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Despite difficult year ST Electronics turns in revenue of S$1.393 billion

ST Electronics has turned in a fullyear 2009 revenue of S$1.393b, which is 20 percent over the previous year. With a turnover of S$391m in the fourth quarter of 2009, the company achieved a 26 percent growth against the previous quarter of S$310m. “During the year, we secured several major orders including the Advanced Combat Man System, the sixth MRT project in Guangzhou, and the Bangladesh Chittagong Port Authority ICT project,” said Mr Lee Fook Sun, President of ST Electronics. He added, “we remain focused on developing new capabilities and technologies in the ICT sector to position ourselves for the changing market conditions.” The Large-Scale Systems Group (LSG) recorded a turnover of S$300m for 2009, a 31 percent increase over the previous year. LSG secured major orders for the year including an Integrated Supervisory Control System and Platform Screen Doors for the Guangzhou-Foshan Metro Line in China, Automatic Fare Collection System for the Bangkok Silom Line extension in Thailand, and trainborne communications system for the Hong Kong Mass Transit System. LSG unveiled plans to develop an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) at the International Maritime Exhibition (IMDEX) in May 2009, and the Venus USV was eventually showcased at the Singapore Airshow 2010 (see page 28 for full story). The Communication and Sensor Systems Group (CSG) turned in a 20

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percent growth over full-year 2008 with a turnover of S$669m in 2009. CSG won contracts that included the Advanced Combat Man System for the Singapore Armed Forces, the Third Generation Command & Control System for the Singapore Police Force, an Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System extension for the Land Transport Authority of Singapore, Passenger Information Systems in China, solutions for Resorts World Sentosa, as well as various international satellite communications (satcoms) contracts. During this period, iDirect, ST Electronics’ related US satellite communications company, acquired Parallel Limited of the UK. iDirect launched its new Evolution

product line which strengthened its range of solutions for its market. CSG also acquired as a wholly-owned subsidiary, DataMark in Singapore. Software Systems Group (SSG) reported S$424m in turnover, a 14 percent increase over FY2008. For the last quarter of 2009, SSG achieved a 48 percent increase in turnover of S$127m compared to the third quarter of 2009. During the year, SSG clinched a number of projects including the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s Advanced C3 Emergency System (ACES), the RSN Integrated Training Workforce project, Virtual World for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics Games, Bangladesh continued on page 4...

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Improving Efficiency ST Electronics to build third generation command and control system for Singapore Police Force of duplicate incidents before cases are automatically routed to the appropriate officers for appropriate action. The “Drag-2Deploy” and “Click-ToTalk” functions on a Geographic Information System (GIS) map allow operators to easily deploy resources and communicate quickly From left: The then Police Commissioner Khoo Boon Hui and Mr Seah Moon Ming, with frontline officers. Deputy CEO of ST Engineering and Chairman of ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) witnessed the signing ceremony between Mr Ang Hak Seng, the then Senior Director, The C2 system will Planning & Development of SPF and Mr Lee Fook Sun, President of ST Electronics also recommend to ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) operators, resources available for has been awarded a contract worth deployment based on the type of about S$44m, to provide a Third incident involved. Generation Command and Control (C2) System to the Singapore Police Frontline officers who respond Force (SPF). The project is expected to incidents will be provided with to complete by the first quarter of portable devices that are equipped 2012. with Global Positioning System (GPS), barcode scanners and colour The Third Generation C2 System will cameras. On-site pictures, video assist operators at the Operations and case updates will be transmitted (Ops) Centre to more effectively via these portable devices to provide manage incidents through the instantaneous ground information system’s smart functions. These to officers at the Ops Centre, so smart functions enable auto-filling of that they can make more informed fields, quick addressing and filtering decisions. The devices will be able

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Chittagong Port Authority ICT Project, Singapore Land Authority’s Automated Titles Registration System, a security project for the Central Bank of Oman and the iServe shared services project from Singapore’s Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports. SSG also set up STET Centre to provide professional education and training. It increased its stake

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in its US simulation company, MÄK Technologies from 80 percent to 90 percent. 2009 also saw the launch of Antycip Simulation’s MyBehaviour and MyModels software tools integrated with MÄK’s VR-Forces. Antycip is a subsidiary of ST Electronics. For the year 2010, ST Electronics expects comparable turnover and its profit before tax to be higher compared to 2009. LSG anitcipates sales recognition from the provision of half-height platform screen doors

to capture incident locations as well as the routes taken by the frontline officers, assisting other officers to reach the scene within the shortest time possible. ST Electronics utilised state-of-theart technologies to further enhance SPF’s operational efficiency and responsiveness to incidents and emergencies. It took a modular system architecture approach when designing the C2 system, which provides for future expansion and integration with other systems. ST Electronics has built strong references in providing large-scale mission-critical systems with Singapore government agencies such as the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore Civil Defence Force and Land Transport Authority, as well as with commercial customers such as ComfortDelGro. Leveraging these proven track records, ST Electronics will deliver a world-class C2 System to the SPF. For more information, please call (65) 6567 6769 or email: [email protected]

to Singapore’s Circle Line MRT, and from its Taiwan MRT projects. CSG’s sales recognition will come from the Advanced Combat Man System, the Resorts World Sentosa projects and other communications, telematics, satellite communications systems and electro-optics equipment projects. SSG expects sales recognition from the milestone completion of a software system project, a simulation project and the Third Generation Learning System and managed services sales.

ACES to the rescue Singapore Civil Defence Force awards S$34m contract to enhance its effectiveness in rescue operations ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) has been awarded a contract worth about S$34m by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to transform the emergency call-taking and despatch system in its Operations Centre (Ops Centre) into a new generation command and control system called Advanced C3 Emergency System (ACES). ACES will employ the latest technologies to enhance the SCDF’s effectiveness and responsiveness in its rescue operations. In addition to being able to make voice calls to the existing 995 service, the public will be able to make 3G video calls to the Ops Centre around the clock. These modes of communications will enhance public accessibility to the SCDF in times of emergency.

Open Architecture framework that is upgrade-friendly. It offers the SCDF greater flexibility in leveraging information and services within the existing systems and allows it to keep pace with rapid advancement in ICT and digital multimedia technologies.

The next generation

“SCDF is always exploring new ways to improve our services to the public. By harnessing new technologies, it allows us to increase our efficiency and effectiveness in responding to emergency 995 calls. The next generation command and control system is a new milestone towards enhancing our 995 hotline call management and resource deployment system,” said COMR Peter Lim, Commissioner, SCDF.

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command and control system is a new milestone towards enhancing SCDF’s 995 and resource deployment system COMR Peter Lim, Commissioner, SCDF

ACES also allows real-time video transmission from on-site responders so as to give a better situational picture to officers at the Ops Centre. These officers will then be able to make faster and more accurate decisions based on the ‘live’ information they receive from the ground. The officers-at-scene will be able to collaborate and communicate with the Ops Centre instantaneously through high-speed wireless broadband technology. The Ops Centre can provide the officers-at-scene with access to critical support information, such as floor plans and the existence of potentially dangerous substances on the premises. The design of the SCDF Ops Centre is based on an Industry Standard,

Mr Lee Fook Sun, President, ST Electronics, receiving the contract from COMR Peter Lim, Commissioner, SCDF

Work on the project begins immediately and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2012. For more information, please contact Patricia Loh at (65) 6413 1620 or email: [email protected]

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Patrol and defend doctrine generated by MyBehaviour

ST Electronics goes to Spain • Antycip Simulation clinches Spanish Army deal The Spanish Army has selected MyBehaviour, a recently launched solution from Antycip Simulation Ltd (Antycip Simulation), to generate the Spanish doctrine and training troops along with VR-Forces and B-HAVE. Antycip Simulation is a subsidiary of ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems). Antycip Simulation will work with local partners to provide solid  worldwide distribution and professional services to MyBehaviour users.

simulation systems. MyBehaviour is a supported COTS product that provides a new methodology for the creation of reusable military doctrines, based on the Finite States Machine (FSM) approach. It is integrated with VT MÄK’s leading Computer Generated Forces (CGF), VR-Forces,

as well as MÄK’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution, B-HAVE and Boston Dynamics’ DI-Guy. “Like MyModels, MyBehaviour is the result of a thorough research and development investigation, undertaken following our customers’ feedback.

MyBehaviour is a behaviour authoring software tool designed to help training and simulation companies to quickly generate military doctrines in their simulation applications. It offers a rare capability to training and simulation companies, with an easy-to-use and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) to quickly generate doctrines in training and MyBehaviour graphical user interface

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Behaviour authoring has always been a challenge for training and simulation companies. MyBehaviour is the COTS answer that provides the solution to resolve these issues,” Mr Michel Pronier, Chief Executive Officer of Antycip Simulation explained. MyBehaviour was officially launched in I/ITSEC 2009 in Orlando, Florida in December last year and was showcased at the recent Singapore Airshow 2010 with MyModels and MÄK’s VR-Forces. For more information, please email: [email protected]

MyBehaviour and MyModels Team at IITSEC with Antycip Simulation CEO Michel Pronier

gtd selected Antycip Simulation for its deep knowledge of modelling and simulation technologies. Trian3D allows gtd to resolve Scene generated with Trian3D Builder

• Spanish defence integrator selects Antycip Simulation for tactical simulation applications Apart from the Spanish Army, gtd, a defence integrator based in Barcelona, Spain, has also chosen Antycip Simulation to provide VT MÄK’s VRForces and TrianGraphics’ Trian3D Builder for the development of mission planning applications. gtd will be using VR-Forces in the research and development of military and civil tactical simulations. These include mission planning and entity generation for interaction with gtd’s A320 and F-16 simulators. Communications for the modules will be based on High Level Architecture (HLA). Trian3D Builder will be used

to generate terrain for the simulation using data provided by the ICC (Catalan Institute of Cartography). ICC will provide gtd data for the whole Catalonia territory.

all the usual problems encountered with terrain generation Thierry Coiffard Project Manager, gtd

VR-Forces is MÄK’s software toolkit for generating and executing battlefield scenarios. It can be used for cyber warfare, simulation based acquisition, embedded training, network centric operations, command and control, tactical leadership training, and behaviour modelling. VR-Forces customers include BAE Systems, the Thales Watchkeeper UAV programme, and RUAG. APRIL 2010

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Scene generated with Trian3D Builder

Graphical user interface of VT MÄK VR-Forces

Trian3D Builder is a database generation system for detailed 3D terrains of all sizes. It enables users to create large-scale terrain areas for real time applications based on image, height and vector data in a matter of hours.

to increase our customer’s efficiency and speed their development. Antycip Simulation offers a variety of bestin-breed tools and hardware for modelling and simulation, giving our customers a single point to find the solutions they need.”

“gtd selected Antycip Simulation for its deep knowledge of modelling and simulation technologies. Trian3D allows gtd to resolve all the usual problems encountered with terrain generation, a critical part of any project. Working on VR-Forces will help gtd to be more efficient in future developments,” said Mr Thierry Coiffard, Project Manager of gtd. He added that the recognised support from MÄK and Antycip Simulation helped gtd to make its decision in the use of reliable COTS technologies.

Mr Warren Katz, Chief Executive Officer of VT MÄK added: “We’re obviously delighted that gtd has recognised the value in this new ecosystem revolving around Terrain Agility, with special acknowledgement of our new partnership with TrianGraphics. The ability for customers to use GIS data directly in simulations, or with minimal pre-processing, collapses the time and cost of getting terrains into simulations, and fosters perfect correlation with C2 systems. gtd is one of the early adopters and beneficiaries of this innovation,”

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For more information about Antycip Simulation and VT MÄK, please visit www.antycipsimulation.com and www. mak.com

ST Electronics strengthens its foothold in

global rail electronics After investing in the build-up of rail electronics in China, ST Electronics recently reaped the fruits of its labour. It was awarded contracts worth about S$12.8m by Changchun Rolling Stock Company (CRC) of China on 29 September 2009. ST Electronics will provide Passenger Information Systems (PIS) and Security Monitoring Systems for CRC’s project in the Saudi Mashaaer Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line in Saudi Arabia, and a separate PIS for an MRT Line in China. Work on the projects will be completed by the second half of 2010. The PIS will be installed in 17 trains, with each train comprising 12 cars. PIS provides information to passengers to enhance subway service levels, including real-time train locations and schedules, announcements of important messages and other multimedia information. The surveillance and alarm systems installed in the trains will ensure that passengers enjoy a safer ride while using the rail system. Under these contracts, ST Electronics will supply equipment and software; design, install, test and commission these systems. In March 2010, Changchun Bombardier Railway Vehicles Co Ltd (CBRC), a Joint Venture of Bombardier and China CNR Corporation Ltd, awarded ST Electronics a S$10m contract to provide PIS for the Singapore Downtown Line metro vehicles, a project awarded to Bombardier by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore. The PIS installed in 73 trains or a total of 219 cars and will provide comprehensive real-time audio and multimedia information to passengers

via its public announcement, LED and LCD sub-systems to enhance the passenger travel experience on the MRT. Work on the project will be completed by the second half of 2015. “Our on-going efforts to localise our production in China has reached a level that will enable ST Electronics to work closely and cost effectively with international partners. This effort has positioned us well to deliver high quality, reliable and cost-effective rail electronics solutions to a global customer base,” said Mr Lee Fook Sun, President, ST Electronics. In 2008, ST Electronics had won a contract in Singapore to provide a communication system for Downtown lines 1, 2 and 3, which will be delivered by 2016.

In 2006, the company provided an integrated Traffic Command Centre system for the rapidly growing Beijing mass transit network, the first of its kind in China that now provides Beijing with the benefits of an efficient centralised network-based operation. Globalisation of Rail Electronics Systems These contracts affirm ST Electronics’ capabilities in rail electronics solutions. It has successfully developed expertise in China over the years, building a strong foundation in providing trainborne PIS. Having localised this capability through its subsidiary in Shanghai, ST Electronics is now able to export these systems

Proven Track Record in China In mid-2009, ST Electronics was awarded contracts to provide an Integrated Supervisory Control System and a Platform Screen Door System for the GuangzhouFoshan Line and PIS for the Shenzhen Line 2. In all, ST Electronics has provided a full range of rail electronics systems to more than ten rail projects in China. Its first rail project in 2003 was a contract to provide a PIS System for Guangzhou Line 3. Other projects followed, including Automated Fare Collection (AFC) Systems for Guangzhou Line 4 in 2004; Lines 2, Line 8 and Line 4 extensions in 2006; and Line 3 in 2008. Other projects included PIS for Nanjing Line 2 and Shenzhen Line 1.

to international customers outside China. ST Electronics has also successfully delivered rail electronics solutions in Singapore, China, Dubai, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. For more information, please call (65) 6481 8888 or email: [email protected]

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U.S. Military puts iDirect Government Technologies to the test JUICE evaluates the next generation of satellite communications capabilities

For military operations around the world, satellite communications has become a necessity in almost every environment. It powers high-speed connectivity on land, air and sea, so that soldiers and commanders have ready access to the critical information and input they need for accomplishing each mission. Today, innovations in satellite technology are opening new possibilities for the military, equipping them with communication capabilities never before possible. Soldiers can now seamlessly stream video from vehicles moving at high speeds, access broadband in the middle of the ocean and carry a fully functional, portable satellite system in their rucksack. In June of 2009, all branches of the U.S. military convened at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey for the annual Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE). The mission of the exercise was to perform rigorous testing of the newest developments in satellite technology.

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One of the key participants was iDirect Government Technologies (iGT), a wholly owned subsidiary of VT iDirect. The company was onsite to submit several of its critical satellite technologies to military scrutiny. After 19 days of evaluation, the core iDirect platform demonstrated its total effectiveness in meeting the highest military standards of performance and security. Connecting Mobile Vehicles at High Speeds At JUICE, one of the primary areas of focus was evaluating Communications–On-The–Move (COTM) technology. These systems are designed to establish a constant link between field personnel and central command so that critical data can be shared in both directions as soldiers navigate changing environments. In the test scenario, an iGT COTM vehicle completed a 15-mile route while sustaining a live video teleconference with a Joint Task Force Forward Operating Base. During the 35-minute evaluation, the connectivity remained unbroken as the vehicle reached speeds of 65mph and passed under overpasses and through densely wooded areas near Fort Monmouth.

The mobile unit is equipped with iDirect’s ruggedised satellite router, installed in the rear of the vehicle, and a low-profile antenna installed on the roof. In the cabin, personnel can access wireless broadband connectivity using laptop computers and Voice-over-IP phones. A New Standard in Portable Technology While iGT’s COTM system brings seamless connectivity to larger vehicles, iDirect recently introduced a new iConnex e850mp satellite router board for more nimble satellite usage in the field. It contains iDirect’s full range of mobility and advanced platform features in a lightweight board that is half the size of current product standards. For the JUICE evaluations, the new router was integrated with a portable L-3 Panther terminal and a very light bi-directional antenna. The resulting unit is powerful enough to deliver voice, video and data connectivity and small enough to fit in a soldier’s rucksack for easy deployment. During the evaluations, troops in the field accomplished simulated missions, demonstrating the effectiveness of the new technology. It allowed soldiers to send and receive mission critical information and battle imagery, and even transmitted situational video and imagery of wounded soldiers to remote doctors who could provide consultation and ensure optimal treatment.

iDirect Fort Monmouth Transmission Connectivity - JUICE 2009

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* On or about June 5th this terminal will appear from SJT

JCSE IPv6 TEST * In the event of catastrophic failure, all remotes will automatically move to redundant HUB

Network Continuity and Security During a Disaster With military operations increasingly reliant on satellite communications, delivering network continuity is critical. And when a backup network replaces a primary satellite network, it needs to ensure the highest security standards without room for failure. To make certain satellite communications remain functional and secure, the iDirect Network Management System (NMS) was designed to automatically detect network interference and address it before users are impacted. JUICE personnel tested these capabilities by configuring the iDirect platform in a Transmission Security (TRANSEC) compliant mode and then simulating a hurricane that knocked out the Fort Monmouth infrastructure.

The iDirect NMS detected the outage and, without any human intervention, successfully switched the entire network to an alternate teleport at St. Julien’s Creek in Norfolk, VA. Video, voice and data connectivity were seamlessly reinitiated and remained fully TRANSEC compliant with security intact. Navy Tests New Standard, Achieves Greater Efficiencies As part of JUICE, the U.S. Navy conducted a high-profile, over-theair evaluation of iDirect’s Evolution® DVB-S2 platform. The exercise compared efficiencies of the nextgeneration system with the current legacy system. An Evolution network was configured, connecting several Naval vessels to the USS Wasp in Portsmouth, VA. The new system provides higher bandwidth efficiency

and the industry’s most advanced method of ensuring quality of service across the entire network, especially under adverse weather conditions. The Evolution platform was used for a period of several days after which the Navy reported substantial gains in bandwidth efficiency and overall throughput. Satellite Communications in Every Military Environment As the military increasingly turns to satellite communications to support critical operations around the world, iGT remains at the forefront, delivering innovative technologies that open new possibilities to improve operations in every possible environment. For more information, please contact Keri M. Jenkins at (1) 703-463 2355 or visit: www.idirectgt.com

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n every metro station, Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates act as automatic barriers between unpaid and paid access areas, intended for fare collection and security.

the complete in-house solution for AFC gates. There are basically two gate types – standard flap system for standard width aisles and the telescopic flap system for wide gates.

ST Electronics develops

barrier flap module ST Electronics offers complete in-house solution for Automatic Fare Collection gates



Convenient and easy to use, the system facilitates passenger flow in and out of stations while optimising revenue opportunities for transit operators. Typically, an AFC gate system would consist of a number of channels (aisles) depending on passenger flow requirements. Each channel consists of a gate enclosure that houses the barrier flap mechanism, card readers, token mechanism, sensors, power supply module and controller, etc. The gates could be either one-way or reversible. In the case of reversible gates, there will be two barrier flap mechanisms, which operate on either side of the enclosure. ST Electronics has been in the AFC gates business for nearly a decade. With the development of Barrier Flap Module (BFM) the company now offers

the gear box, which is a combination type, comprises a planetary gear box combined with a bevel gear box. This combination helps to reduce the space occupied by the drive, heat dissipation and noise. The unique lever mechanism provides a cost-effective and reliable solution. The main features of the BFM are as follows: • Motor – DC motor with integrated control unit • Motor non-planetary gear – reduces backlash • Top cam roller support – improves load factor and stability • Spring return – for emergency usage and easy maintainance • Bearing support – less friction, improves reliability, reduces noise • Maintainability – easy to access parts and entire module (BFM) can be changed in less than 30 minutes • Force control – barriers can be forced to open based on settings • Master-slave configuration

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The former gate type is made up of bi-parting flaps for the gate opening and closing operation, acting as a barrier between any two sections and as an access path for patrons. Telescopic gates on the other hand provide access for those with special requirements, such as those who are physically challenged or commuters with baby prams or baggage who require a wider space to pass through. Modularity, which is a key feature of our gates, makes it very easy for integration, testing and trouble shooting. The BFM, being an independent module, can be integrated with any AFC system to meet customisation requirements. The BFM also incorporates the latest state-of-the-art technology. The motor comes with a built-in controller while

Benefits: • The system can be deployed in temperatures ranging from zero degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius. • Low power consumption: with the latest drive system the power consumption of the gates system continued on page 13...

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ST Electronics (e-Services) gets

new training facilities New additional office opens at the Tampines Concourse

On 4 January 2010, Mr Lee Fook Sun, President of ST Electronics, Mr Chang Yew Kong, President of ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems), and BG(NS) Winston Toh, General Manager of ST Electronics (e-Services) [STEEeServ], along with staff and friends celebrated the opening of STEEeServ’s new additional office at the Tampines Concourse. Besides being a Finance/HR shared services delivery centre that services commercial clients, the office houses STEEeServ’s training facilities for the courses and learning programmes offered by its Centre for Management Development (CMD). Located at 11 Tampines Concourse in Singapore, the first carbon-neutral development in the Asia Pacific region, CMD offers a wide array of learning programmes and training courses. These include consultancy in education and training, as well as programmes on career transition management and retirement for both the public and private sectors.

it is equally important that the training facilities must be comfortable with the right setting for our participants. Careful use of layout and colour aid the enjoyment of positive training experience and our ‘breakout’ areas offer a relaxing area for breaks and networking.” said COL(RET) Wee Chye Seng, Director, CMD. The new facility offers a relaxing environment for networking

The commodious facility is designed for multi-use to meet the complex demands of learning needs today. It houses 15 training rooms built with the flexibility to accommodate space for training, a multipurpose media room and a dance studio. All these are available for rental and they are fully equipped with projectors, AV systems and wireless Internet connection.

For more information, please contact Cecilia Chin at (65) 6808 2623 (Below) From left: BG(NS) Winston Toh, General Manager of STEE-eServ; Mr Lee Fook Sun, President of ST Electronics; Mr Chang Yew Kong, President of STEE-InfoSoft; and COL(RET) Wee Chye Seng, Director, CMD

“We are delighted to be able to provide our programme participants with a pleasant and conducive facility for a better learning experience. While we provide quality training programmes,

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is brought down to less than 500w. No re-alignment: all modules were pre-assembled and pretested and no realignment is required on site. Easy and faster maintenance: all parts are easily accessible and easily replaced. The entire BFM itself can be replaced within 30 minutes.

Achievements in AFC The BFM is another example of ST Electronics’ continuous and rigorous effort in product and technology development. Such efforts has enabled ST Electronics to expand the global deployment footprint of its AFS system to encompass Singapore, China, Philippines, Thailand and Turkey.

For more information, please contact George Goh at (65) 6413 3206 or email: [email protected]

ST Electronics’ AFC Team won the Star Award at the National IQC Convention for its development of the BFM. Read about it on page 24.

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CETEON MIL-SPEC Vehicular Computers

CETEON MVC 920

The CETEON MIL-SPEC Vehicular Computers (also known as CETEON MVCs) from ST Electronics (InfoComm Systems) are ideal for use in tracked and wheeled vehicles. The CETEON family of ruggedised computers is available in two variants – MVC 920 and MVC 510 (compact design), to suit different vehicular applications deployed by military and homeland security agencies. The CETEON MVCs are integrated with powerful processors and meet stringent MIL-STD 810F standards, making it suitable for mobile Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) applications.

CETEON MVC 510 (Compact Design)

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High Performance The CETEON MVCs are integrated with Core 2 Duo processors to meet the most demanding processing requirements. It comes with an optional graphics accelerator suitable for applications with intense graphics requirements. The robust computers are equipped with multiple input/ output (I/O) interfaces that are supported by versatile expandability feature for ease of integration. Space Optimisation Space constraints are common problems faced in vehicular deployments. The CETEON MVCs address this issue by customising configurations to meet the needs of its customers. Modules can be mounted on different locations of a vehicle to optimise space.

Feature-Rich The CETEON MVC’s rugged MILSPEC LCD is available in various sizes. Its screen is easy to read in any weather condition, by day or by night. There is also an option to equip the computer with a power management system for guaranteed uninterrupted performance while on the move. It also operates on low power consumption, ideal for use in various military vehicular applications. Benefits • Able to withstand harsh environmental conditions, exceeding stringent MIL-STD 810F test standards • Optimises space usage in all military vehicular applications • Provides versatility with its expandability feature • Able to adapt to a wide range of vehicle platform integration • Supports on-the-move operations Features • Integrated with powerful processor • Multiple input/output interfaces for ease of integration. Examples of interfaces include CANbus, GigaLAN, composite video-in, firewires • Flexible module configurations to suit vehicles with space constraint • Rugged colour LCD for easy reading under different weather conditions • Optional graphics accelerator to suit intense use of graphics • Optional power management system for uninterrupted performance while on the move For more information, please call (65) 6567 6769 or email: [email protected]

Image fingerprinting to secure digital maps Digital maps represent geospatial information ubiquitous in government, military, intelligence and large commercial operations. Given the sensitivity of such digital information, it is crucial that information leakage be prevented. In the event that the information are distributed to unauthorised parties, the source of the leak should be identified.

Fingerprinting Process Before distributing copies of a digital map, the authority embeds into each map copy a unique ID information and time stamp, which is referred to as a digital fingerprint and represents the distributor as well as the recipient’s identity. When some recipients share their copies with unauthorised parties and these copies are acquired by the

Process of Image Fingerprinting and Transaction Tracing ID 1 StegMark Encoder

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Distribution Adversary

ID 3 Unique IDs Unauthorised distribution by ID 2

StegMark Decoder

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authority, the source of the leak can be identified by examining the IDs contained in the suspicious maps. The StegMark Solution The StegMark suite of software developed by DataMark Technologies provides watermarking solutions that aims to address the copyright and fingerprinting issues associated with Tiff and GeoTiff format digital maps. The software allows the user to embed both a visible and an invisible watermark. The visible text watermark addresses the copyright issue, while the invisible watermark provides fingerprinting capability. A user may utilise the StegMark software to mark a digital map with the unique identities of the recipients, prior to distributing the maps to the respective recipients. Subsequently, if a copy of the map is found to have been used inappropriately, the responsible recipient can be identified for further investigation. Applications The StegMark suite of software is designed with the customer in mind. Its applications can be extended to: • Police crime scene investigation • Accident insurance claims • Digital content distribution • Proof of ownership • Digital certificate authenticity For more information, please call (65) 6568 7118 or email: [email protected]

Figure 2: Using the StegMark software to encode and decode from a digital map. (Map images © 2010 Google)

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A secured borderless campus

NUS campus in Kent Ridge

The National University of Singapore (NUS) spans across 150 hectares to date and is home to a 42,000 strong community. One of the university’s challenges is to provide a safe and secured environment for its staff and students across its distributed campuses in Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. Coupled with the fact that all the campuses do not have physical fence or barrier, campus security personnel face the daunting task of protecting the university community from would-be intruders and criminals. ST Electronics’ Intelligent Building Business Unit (IBBU) was awarded a contract to upgrade the existing surveillance system to a modernised operational command and control centre. Working in close collaboration with the university’s Office of Campus Security, ST Electronics has provided NUS with one of the most advanced and comprehensive operational

command and control centres in Singapore. The upgraded surveillance system – a campus-wide IP CCTV sytem – is highly adaptable and entirely networkbased. This powerful and flexible system will be able to grow with the university’s future expansion, because additional cameras, monitors and control stations can be easily addedon when the need arises. With the new operational command and control system in place, security personnel can speedily retrieve camera footages from the university’s distributed campuses through one common platform. This allows a quicker turnaround time for security personnel when they need to retrieve and review video evidence, thereby freeing up valuable time for them to perform other security-related activities.

The operational command and control centre

ST Electronics has provided NUS with one of the most advanced and comprehensive operational command and control centres in Singapore

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Representatives from NUS and ST Electronics

F E A T U R E

Singapore’s first

Integrated Resort

opens in Sentosa

ST Electronics is privileged to be a part of this history-making chapter as it has implemented a number of systems and solutions to ensure that visitors to the Resorts World Sentosa enjoy a hasslefree and safe visit.

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ST Electronics provides info-comm systems and parking guidance system for Resorts World Sentosa

When Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) opened its doors to the public, it opened a new chapter in the hospitality and entertainment industry of Singapore. ST Electronics is privileged to be a part of this historymaking chapter as it has implemented a number of systems and solutions to ensure that visitors to the RWS enjoy a hassle-free and safe visit. Commissioning of Systems by ST Electronics After more than a year of intensive work by the teams from RWS and ST Electronics, their efforts finally bore fruit. The commissioning of the

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initial phase of three systems provided by ST Electronics in January 2010 was in time for the opening of RWS’ first phase. The enhanced security and operational efficiencies, as a result of the integrated systems, will allow RWS to reap long-term benefits from a safe and secure environment, making it a great place for worldclass entertainment, edutainment and leisure. “ST Electronics has a proven track record of bringing largescale projects into operation

Universal Studios’ surveillance camera and LED display, part of ST Electronics’ Integrated Security System

successfully,” said Mr Lau Thiam Beng, President, Defence Business, ST Electronics and President of ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems). “With the commissioning of the initial phase of the integrated security system, network infrastructure

and intelligent carpark system for the RWS, we are delighted that our proven technologies, related services and expertise are showcased in Singapore’s iconic landmark integrated resort project.” First IR Contract for ST Electronics From 2006, when ST Electronics began providing consultancy services to the team that manages the Integrated Resort (IR), it was the company’s commitment and passion that made this project a milestone for the team. As a result of this, ST Electronics’ proven track record and its capabilities in providing and managing large-scale integrated systems, it was awarded contracts worth S$92.8m through ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) in 2008 and 2009. The award saw the company providing Integrated Security System, an Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure System and a Carpark Guidance & Payment System to the IR at Sentosa. The RWS award is ST Electronics’ first major contract from an IR.

Universal Studios Singapore. The centrally managed system ensures that daily security operations progress seamlessly and efficiently. The ground security and operational staff are linked by a trunk communication system that enables them to communicate effectively with one another and with the operations centre for better operational efficiency.

Lau Thiam Beng, President, Defence Business, ST Electronics and President, ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)

Image courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa

The Solution With the opening of RWS in phases from 20 January this year, the Resort’s key support operations such as security, IT and carpark systems have swung into action to facilitate its opening and to enhance guest experiences at the IR.

RWS’ IT Infrastructure System comprises a network infrastructure and a structured cabling system as well as the building of data centres to support data, video and audio transmissions and IP telephony requirements of the entire resort.

The Integrated Security System provides a comprehensive real-time surveillance and video monitoring of RWS facilities and attractions, including its casino, as well as

The Carpark Guidance and Payment System provides guidance information and directs vehicles to vacant lots based on a zonal approach. The system incorporates an electronic

Image courtesy of Resorts World at Sentosa

With the commissioning of the initial phase of the integrated security system, network infrastructure and intelligent carpark system for the RWS, we are delighted that our proven technologies, related services and expertise are showcased in Singapore’s iconic landmark integrated resort project

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In the design and consultancy phase, ST Electronics worked closely with RWS teams in designing systems that met the IR’s requirements and industry standards. To ensure the seamless operations of various subsystems during the integration phase, ST Electronics worked round-theclock with many parties to manage the extensive requirements for the tender process and to set the specifications needed for the various sub-systems.

Image courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa

payment system to handle carpark fee collection.

Card access system at retail outlets, part of ST Electronics’ Integrated Security System

The Project In undertaking the project, ST Electronics provided its services in various phases. These include design and consultancy, project management, system integration, site management, testing and commissioning of the systems.

(Right) Carpark LED signage, part of the Parking Guidance System. (Below) Carpark gantry at RWS

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The project management and integration phases saw ST Electronics’ team of system managers and engineers transforming the designs and drawings into actual systems and solutions. For a large-scale project of this nature, the seamless integration of all sub-systems on a common network system is critical to the success of the project. The team played a crucial interface role between contractors and a few other parties such as those in charge of the

to ensure a smooth workflow throughout the implementation of the project.

mechanical and electrical systems, architectural processes and the building of the infrastructure, so as to ensure that the system is well integrated and fine-tuned to meet all specifications of the design phase.

An impeccable integration process for all systems on a common network is essential for the smooth operation of the systems. Besides achieving this objective, tremendous meticulous efforts were made by ST Electronics to ensure that the systems operate synergistically to achieve optimal operational performance.

The Team ST Electronics’ team of consultants, system managers and engineers took on multiple roles to facilitate the various requirements at different phases of the project. Their in-depth knowledge of the systems and industry standards coupled with their domain experience gave them the advantage of being able to easily keep pace with requirements and deliver on schedule. RWS and its other solutions providers displayed a high degree of commitment, holding regular discussions with ST Electronics to ensure clear understanding of the operational requirements, timelines set for important milestones and progress of various phases of the project.

The Challenges One of the biggest challenge during the project was the management of different building and construction schedules determined by various parties involved in the massive RWS project.

With the completion of the initial phase, the project will be progressively delivered and commissioned. The resulting satisfaction of having participated in this has left all ST Electronics staff who were involved in the RWS project proud to have been part of this iconic landmark. For more information, please call (65) 6567 6769 or email: [email protected]

The team planned round-the-clock shifts to enable them to synchronise their work schedules with all parties

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Image processing in video motion detection systems By Derek Quek, STELOP A video monitoring system is commonly used for security and surveillance purposes. It is used in places such as banks, offices, hotels, malls, prisons, airports, military camps and many key installations. A reliable video monitoring system requires good quality image, low false alarms and interoperability with other alert systems. At present, these systems have high operating costs due to 24-hour human monitoring and video recording. These systems are not able to detect the difference between significant motions of branches or a person climbing over a fence. Human intervention is necessary to determine if the

analysis of consequently captured video frames and comparison in order to detect mismatching areas. A typical system will consist of a video camera, a VMD unit, a monitor, a video recorder and an alarm as shown in figure 1. The VMD unit will consist of a frame grabber to digitise the video signal, a memory device to store the digital image and a microprocessor to analyse the digital image. Generally, the performance of the VMD system will depend on the resolution of the video camera and the sampling rate, memory size and processing power of the VMD unit. The higher the resolution, sampling and computation, the more accurate will be the VMD system.

errors i.e. false alarm and lost event. An accurate detection reduces such errors. Both types of errors have a negative impact on the effectiveness of the surveillance system. It causes difficulty in security deployment and recording of useless footage.

Figure 2: Visual detection and alarm

VMD Unit

Video Input

- Video Out - Alarm Out

Figure 1: A typical VMD

alert is real. Such systems do not guarantee that all irregular events are detected because human operators may experience distractions, or loose momentary attention while monitoring the videos. Video Motion Detection System A video motion detection (VMD) system uses image processing to analyse the video imagery. It is basically an

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Using VMD technologies increase the system capabilities by providing intrusion detection and alarm (see figure 2). It provides instant alarm verification by providing a video picture to the security personnel and/or a video recording device, hence allowing quick and appropriate response. Every video-processing algorithm has its accuracy and two possible

False alarms are caused by video feed changes that are technically changing e.g. pixel brightness level changes. These changes include: • view-wide brightness and contrast changes e.g. due to automatic white balancing (AWB) feature of the camera • light reflections e.g. due to sun shading • very small movements e.g. due to vibration • video interlacing artefacts e.g. cabling noise • effects cause by wind, snow or rain, etc Today, VMD has the abiliy to identify real threats and alert the security system. Just by elimination of irrelevant information (colour, light shade, etc) within the scene, numerous false alarms can be

mini-T view

reduced. Some of the common motion detection techniques that were used to address the mentioned conditions and avoid false alarms are: • image masking to exclude unwanted regions from motion analysis • special handling for entire view change scenarios such as camera PTZ movement • automatic brightness and

Individual camera views

Object detected

will register fewer motion and thus lose more events. However, the ones registered will most probably be the real events instead of false ones. Hence, the operator has to decide on the setting carefully. Types of VMD Systems There is a wide range of VMD systems depending on the area of coverage and level of security required. This ranges

High-end VMD - Prisons - Airports - Government institutions - Military installations - High security areas

- Underground garages - Car dealerships - Condominiums

Medium-range VMD

- Unattended, alarming video recording systems - Alarming DVRs which do not have activity detection

Low-end VMD

Figure 3: Classes if VMD

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contrast adjustment/correction motion detector sensitivity and threshold of motion amount

The most common configurable setting is to adjust the sensitivity of the detector and threshold level of alarm. A more sensitive setting will register more motion giving more false alarms but less lost events. Conversely, a less sensitive setting

from low end to medium and high end VMD as shown in figure 3. STELOP has a full range of surveillance system ranging from perimeter protection to border surveillance system. VMD systems have both visible and thermal imaging sensors. Together with the GENiiE Siris system from ST Electronics (InfoSoftware Systems) , a comprehensive

Figure 4: 180 degrees detection and tracking system

Stitched image

detection and tracking system using STELOP’s V180 and mini-T was demonstrated. The full 180 degrees zone can be divided into 12 or as many as 48 zones. Upon detection of any motion, the mini-T will be slave to the specific zone to provide a close up view of the area and the security guard will be alerted on the exact location (see figure 4). The video is recorded and a logging function could be viewed later to review the individual zone with activities. VMD is an important video surveillance feature and has advanced to becoming a reliable and affordable security item. However, good engineering is required, beginning with the imaging sensor, to robust motion detection algorithm and installation process, to provide a reliable and effective solution. For more information, please contact Derek Quek at (65) 6403 2092 or email: [email protected]

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alue innovation teams from ST Electronics impressed judges of the Singapore Productivity Association at the ST Engineering Team Excellence cum National IQC Convention held on 9 November 2009. Two teams from ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) [STEE-InfoComm] and ST Electronics’ Large-Scale Systems Group (LSG) received the Star Awards while another team from ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) was presented the Gold Award for innovativeness, implementation process and the outstanding outcome of the project.

A similiar technology was used by the Singapore Police Force during the inaugural Singapore F1 Grand Prix Night Race in 2008 and the second Night Race in 2009. More enhancements are now in the pipeline and iHEAR Wired-Communication System will soon provide more functionalities and features to address the evolving needs of local and overseas public safety agencies. The Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Team from LSG is the other Star Award Winner. The AFC Team designed and developed the Barrier Flap Module (BFM) for AFC gates are intended for fare collection and security and act as automatic barriers between different access areas. They are designed as independent and functional modules to allow easy mounting for retrofitting with minimum MTTR (Mean Time to Repair). The AFC can be integrated with any AFC system in the world, as they are customisable. Structured project management process was applied in this project to ensure the effectiveness of design and manufacturing of BFM. The BFM is differentiated from

Excellence

from ST Electronics value innovation teams STEE-InfoComm won the Star Award with its iHEAR Wired-Communication System. Conceptualised by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and developed by ST Electronics, the system provides effective communications in noisy environments presented in emergency response and rescue operations. It enables end-users to communicate effectively through a headset, on up to three different communication networks without holding the communication device (see illustration). This is important for rescue workers who are engaged in mission-critical and rescue activities. The team was able to significantly shorten the development cycle of the iHEAR Wired-Communication System by capitalising on existing technologies used in digital trunk radios and its experience in customising audio accessories. By leveraging the advent of better processors and micro-controllers, they were able to pack more powerful features into the cost-effective system while keeping the size and power utilisation at optimal levels.

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(Top illustration) iHEAR Wired-Communication System’s key features implemented for SCDF (Top left photo) Singapore Police Force officers using technology adapted from the iHEAR WiredCommunication System together with customised headsets during the Singapore F1 Grand Prix Night Race in 2009

Synergy in action A model of infrastructure project management for Circle Line MRT

The Barrier Flap Module for Automatic Fare Collection gates are intended for fare collection and security and act as automatic barriers between different access areas

ST Electronics was conferred “The Best Managed Infrastructure Project Partner Award” at the Land Transport Excellence Awards 2010 on 31 March 2010 by Land Transport Authority (LTA). This award was conferred on ST Electronics and its consortium partner, Alstom Transport, in recognition for excellence in the development and provision of land transport infrastructure-related systems and solutions. The LTA award acknowledges the delivery of a world-class Turnkey Driverless Metro solution for the Singapore Circle Line by the consortium. The project saw the complex

other similar products available as it has a faster cycle time that enables the system to handle more passengers. Other differentiators include - modular design concept for easy maintenance, trouble shooting and integration with any AFC system; high impact load absorption for reliability and safety of users; additional cam (the rotating section of the BFM) support to take more lateral loads; and adjustable sensor brackets to suit different aisle widths. With the development of the BFM, ST Electronics now manufactures the entire AFC gate comprising three key components, namely the enclosure, the barrier flap mechanism and the controller. BFM also enables maintenance personnel to service the gates themselves thus shortening repair and turn-around time. The team is evaluating the possibility of filing patents for the BFM. Read more about the BFM on page 12

Members of the consortium project team for the Singapore Circle Line at the award ceremony

integration of various sub-systems, impeccable planning and utmost precision in meeting reliability and safety performances; finally resulting in the successful delivery of the complete Electrical and Mechanical rail system for the Circle Line. With a comprehensive and efficient project management process in place, the three stages of the project were completed in a timely and seamless fashion. The Consortium is now in the progress of delivering the final two stages of the Turnkey Solution for the world’s longest driverless metro line - the Circle Line in Singapore.

For more information on the iHEAR Wired-Communication System, please call (65) 6567 6769 or email: [email protected]

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Home Team national service awards 2009 The Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs conferred the Home Team National Service (NS) Awards 2009 to ST Electronics subsidiaries. The award acknowledges the employers of Home Team National Servicemen for their significant contributions and support towards the safety and security of Singapore.

Awards conferred on ST Electronics’ subsidiaries

Mr Lee Fook Sun, President, ST Electronics, receiving the award from Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs

Singapore Civil Defence Force strategic partner award The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) presented ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) with the prestigious Strategic Partner Award during the annual Civil Defence Day Parade in September 2009.

Minister for Home Affairs Award ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte Ltd Distinguished Home Team Partner Award ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd Meritorious Home Team Partner Award ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd Photo: Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, presenting the award to Mr Lau Thiam Beng, President, Defence Business, ST Electroincs and President of ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)

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This award is presented to SCDF’s partners in appreciation of their strong support and cooperation. Ten companies were conferred the award in 2009. ST Electronics had been supporting the SCDF with mission critical systems and maintenance services since 1997. This award further affirms its commitment to providing reliable and robust systems to the SCDF. For more information, please contact Patricia Loh at (65) 6413 1620 or email: [email protected]

DigiSAFE DCM300 is CES Innovations 2010 design and engineering awards honoree The DigiSAFE DiskCrypt Mobile DCM300 was awarded an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree at the CES International 2010 exhibition in Las Vegas on 10 November last year. The award honours outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 36 product categories. Products entered in this prestigious programme were judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media. Products chosen as an Innovations Honoree were considered to reflect innovative design and engineering. The DigiSAFE DCM300 is a portable hard drive enclosure with AES encryption. It employs hardwarebased full disk encryption for

protecting the data in the 2.5inch SATA hard drive and smartcard technology for authentication. A user will need to enter a PIN code to unlock the device using the built-in keypad, which is resistant against software keyloggers. The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have been recognising achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®). CEA is the producer of the International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow and the award is endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

For more information, please call (65) 6568 7118 or email: [email protected]

Tatanet names ST Electronics as its best vendor Tatanet, one of India’s leading and largest satellite service providers, recently presented a “Good Partnership Award 2008-2009 – Best Vendor”, to ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) and its subsidiary, iDirect Asia. The Good Partnership Award was given in appreciation of the significant contribution from ST Electronics, and iDirect Asia’s efforts for “displaying indomitable support in obtaining the Indian Air Force (IAF) Project and their implementation thereafter.” The award presentation ceremony was held in conjunction with Tatanet’s Annual Staff Celebrations on 6 February 2010 in Mumbai. iDirect Asia’s Regional Sales Director and Country Manager in India, Mr Sumit Peer received the award on behalf of ST Electronics and iDirect Asia. For more information, please contact Darene Wong at (65) 6521 7378 or email: [email protected] iDirect Asia’s Regional Sales Director, Mr Sumit Peer receiving the “Best Vendor” award from Tatanet’s Executive Director, Mr Zal Engineer

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ST Electronics shines at

Singapore Airshow 2010 Singapore, 2-7 February 2010

The Singapore Airshow 2010 (SA2010) held at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 2 to 7 February this year saw an impressive display of capabilities and solutions by ST Electronics in the ST Engineering booth. Aptly exhibiting under the theme “Your Needs, Our Solutions”, ST Electronics’ solution were all tailored to meet

customer and market needs from defence to security and surveillance, communications to command centres and an unmanned vehicle solution. ST Electronics’ offering at SA2010 highlighted its capabilities in providing systems and solutions in the areas of : • Unmanned Capabilities • Simulation, Animation, Games & Edutainment • Intelligent System for Advanced Control Centres • Networking the Modern Soldier • Sensors & Electro-Optics

Mr Teo Chee Hean (centre), Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, viewing the Venus Unmanned Surface Vehicle

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UNMANNED CAPABILITIES The 9.5m Venus, Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) took centrestage, attracting attention from both market and the media. Venus is highly customisable, yet its modular platform has been designed to meet growing interest in USV re-configurable for multi-missions. Its modular approach facilitates the integration of multi-missions modules which can

then be configured for various missions without risking human life. The STARFISH Autonomous Underwater Vehicle 200mm (AUV) was developed by the Acoustics Research Laboratory of the Tropical Marine Science Institute at the National University of Singapore. It is now being commercialised in collaboration with ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems). A robotic device that is driven through the water by a propulsion system, the Starfish AUV is controlled and piloted by an onboard computer. The AUV can be used in various commercial, oceanic research and military applications. Some of the commercial applications involve surveying the seabed, environmental studies and maritime surveys as well as ship hull inspection. In military applications, it can be used for underwater surveillance and threat detection. SIMULATION, ANIMATION, GAMES & EDUTAINMENT Showcasing its 30 years of cumulative expertise in simulation, ST Electronics (Training & Simulation System) has developed the USV Simulator to complement the Venus or any other USVs. The USV Simulator actively engages trainees in problem solving and competency based learning through its highly customisable options. Its modularity makes the USV Simulator a cost effective mode of training. The Desktop Avionics Trainer (DAT) drew a long queue during the show’s public days as visitors took their turn to try their hands at flying an aircraft. DAT is a training tool that combines both the Operational Flight Trainer and Computer Aided Instructions

(CAI) packages into a PC. It is an ingenious and practical approach to make cockpit controls interactive, like in a real aircraft where Option Selection Switches, control panels and modes can be practically assimilated and interactively accessed through the use of a mouse. DAT uses commercialoff-the-shelf hands-on throttles and stick (COTS HOTAS). Auto-pilot controls, similar to those on commercial aircraft, are installed to allow student pilots to concentrate on avionics system training while at the same time, allowing them to fly if desired. The DAT works on a desktop PC or laptop system and is completely portable with no special hardware requirements.

Virtual World avatars for Singapore 2010 Odyssey

Today’s techno-savvy generation find interactive media more engaging. ST Electronics has developed Virtual World platforms, applying its stateof-the-art technologies to develop solutions for training and education. Virtual Worlds offer possibilities to incorporate limitless new learning elements allowing people to immerse themselves in an array of experiences without the need to be present in the physical environment. The three Virtual Worlds showcased at SA2010, were the beta testing environment of the “Singapore 2010 Odyssey” Virtual World designed for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, the Virtual Training Centre and the Virtual Tradeshow. ST Electronics’ subsidiary, Antycip

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Some special guests at the show

Special guests visiting ST Engineering’s booth include: 1. Mr Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs 2. H.E. President S R Nathan, Republic of Singapore 3. Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister 4. Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence 5. Mr George Yeo, Minister for Foreign Affairs 6. Mr S Dhanabalan, Chairman, and Madam Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings

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Simulation, the European leader in the provision of independent modelling and simulation software products, projection systems and related engineering services, also showcased its MyModels and MyBehaviour software tools - designed for the quick generation of high fidelity models into Computer Generated Forces applications; and doctrines generator software created to enable training and simulation companies to rapidly generate doctrines in simulation scenarios respectively. 4 VT MÄK, a related ST Electronics company in the US, showcased VR-Forces – a powerful and flexible simulation toolkit for generating and executing battlefield scenarios.  VR-Forces COTS tools and toolkits are packed with simulation features for use as a tactical leadership trainer, threat generator, behaviour model test bed or CGF applications. INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED CONTROL CENTRES iSACC is a networked system that integrates all major information and control systems to help an Operations Centre function effectively. It can be best deployed for an Operations Centre that needs to manage mission-critical

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resources as well as crises. Suitable for use by an Airport Operations Centre, iSACC synchronises all stakeholders and integrates the numerous functional systems already deployed for security, airlines, ground handling and immigration. Airports can now have real-time access to a comprehensive picture of airline schedules and airport resources. NETWORKING THE MODERN SOLDIER The Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS) transforms the soldier into a networked warfighter with a full suite of wearable C4I systems integrated seamlessly into his weapon, helmet and load-bearing vest. Linked to its lightweight wearable computer is a whole range of modular systems such as indoor and outdoor navigational systems, head-mounted display, day and night cameras, soldier radio system for voice and data communications, and Ad Hoc Network Communication System.

Lightweight, good ergonomics and efficient electrical power management are the three most important considerations in the design of the ACMS to meet the demanding operational requirements of dismounted soldiers. A unique feature of the ST Electronics’ ACMS is the use of its in-house developed Ad Hoc Network Communication System for efficient data and file transfer. The system’s small form factor and ease of integration make it an ideal communication solution for soldier systems, sensor networks, and mobile platforms. To help in networking the Modern Soldier, ST Electronics has developed a comprehensive range of communications solutions. The SuperneT™ OneHub® Integrated Communication System ST6800 (also known as OneHub ICS) is an awardwinning, IP-based C4 (command, control, computer & communication) system that seamlessly integrates various sub-systems to provide data and voice interoperability as well as

With a customised Soldier Battlefield Management System (SBMS), the ACMS enables the networked soldier to accurately track his position as well as those of friendly forces, mark the hostile forces, engage his targets effectively, exchange information with other soldiers and systems in the network, and call for fire and combat service support efficiently.

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information dissemination across disparate systems. Applications for the OneHub ICS include: • Strategic Integrated Communication System, • Field Deployable Integrated Communication System, • Vehicular Integrated Communication System and • Shipboard Integrated Communication System.

Agilis Multi-Beam Antenna

SuperneT OneHub Configurable Radio Switch ST6800 (also known as OneHub CRS) is a compact and selfcontained communication system specially designed to support mission critical multi-user radio access, inter-communication and conferences suitable for homeland security agencies and military operations. It addresses harsh environmental and operational needs of small workgroups in a confined stationery or mobile platform. The OneHub CRS comprises a Main Unit, Operator Control Panel and Radio Control Panel. The CETEON MIL-SPEC Vehicular Computers (also known as CETEON MVCs) are ideal for use in tracked and wheeled vehicles. ST Electronics’ family of high performance CETEON MVCs are ruggedised to suit mobile Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) applications. For more information on CETEON MVC, please refer to page 14. SENSORS & ELECTRO-OPTICS For the past 18 years, ST Electronics has realised the value of satellite communications and its power

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to deliver global connectivity across a broad range of industries and geographies. Demand for Broadband-On-The-Move has never been so evident and the company provides innovative solutions to satisfy customers with the advanced technologies and best of breed satellite Hub, Transceiver and Router products. Users can continue to enjoy broadband communications, satellite TV and video conferences on-themove at sea, in the air or on land. The Agilis Multi-Beam Antenna is capable of receiving and transmitting multiple simultaneous beams that may be pointed in arbitrary directions without suffering any scanning loss. Users can take advantage of the 360 degrees broadband data communication to enjoy seamless connection. It features UHF, L-band, S-band and C-band antenna feeds equipped with spherical lens that provide users with the ability to focus incoming microwave energy. It is a light weight, high gain, and omnidirectional antenna, with a full 360 degrees azimuth arc that offers broadband access with multi-feed capability. Currently, many radar tracking systems are under-performing due to high false alarm rates or the inability to detect small targets. Through conscientious R&D efforts, ST Electronics has specially designed a radar extractor system known as Sentinel, running on Track-BeforeDetection (TBD) algorithms. This powerful software engine enables the detection of small targets in environment with heavy noise and clutter. The Wireless Sensor integrates sensor and communication module into a compact and low-powered

unit. The wireless sensor can be deployed on a largescale and it communicates through Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), GSM/GPRS and low data rate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services.

They made it happen... staff at work

GPS and satellite transmitters can be integrated to the wireless sensors for tracking the mobile assets such as vessels, fleets, container location, with geofencing feature, which can be tracked via LEO satellite networks. ST Electronics has launched an ultra slim Block Up Converter (BUC) for Broadband-On-The-Move (BOTM) applications used for transmission in a VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) system. A mere 4.8kg and

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less than 3cm thick, it provides highly reliable performance even under harsh operating environment. The rotary joint provides a multiplexed signal to ‘transmit’ at Ku-Band and ‘receive’ at L-Band frequencies. As it is highly linear, the BUC can be used in multi-carrier applications such as BOTM, satellite TV, video conferencing in trains, cars and coaches. The V180 Day/Night Camera is a series of all round surveillance products that provide panoramic view in both day and night environments when faced with adverse visibility. The innovative design is based on a patented optical module and integrated video enhancement. The V180 Day camera uses high resolution CCD arrays, while the V180 Night Camera uses the latest state-of-theart uncool detector which senses thermal radiation from the target and its surroundings to generate realtime video imagery. The video images are enhanced by the integrated video processing board to provide a seamless 180 degrees view, suitable

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for viewing on a standard video monitor. The CORIS MK II is a series of modularly designed weapon sights that can easily be reconfigured for handheld and helmet-mounted displays. It is compact, ruggedised and lightweight. The Field of View (FOV) can be configured by selecting from a wide range of optical lenses available with the CORIS MK II. Its modular design makes it suitable for adaptation for a wide range of applications. The mini-T is a stabilised day and night surveillance payload specially designed for moving platforms and quick mobile applications. Equipped with optional advanced image fusion capabilities, it is developed for patrol crafts, unmanned crafts and mobile surveillance systems. For more information, please call (65) 6481 8888 or email: [email protected]

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ST Electronics’ 10th vendors’ convention Singapore, 20 November 2009

ST Electronics hosted a vendors’ convention that saw a gathering of more than 100 suppliers and business partners on 20 November 2009. This annual event was organised to promote best practices and information sharing among supply chain partners, as well as to recognise the excellent performance and contribution of suppliers and partners through the Vendor Excellence Award Scheme.

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The theme for 2009, Innovative Partnership – Value Creation, highlighted ST Electronics’ continuing emphasis on collaboration with its key partners in creating value through innovation.

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ST Electronics’ President, Mr Lee Fook Sun, delivered the keynote address and highlighted the need for ST Electronics to leverage its valued partners in technology, marketing and supply chain to build its strategic capabilities and expand its market reach. ST Electronics updates partners on it’s business activities and supply chain initiatives, and invited guest speakers to share their thoughts and experience on various topics. Mr Leslie Ong from Hewlett-Packard shared his experience on innovation

AWARD WINNERS

to leverage its valued The Vendor Excellence Award (Supplies):

partners in technology, marketing and supply

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Avnet Asia Pte Ltd

chain, with the aim of

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B & Lee Electronics Pte Ltd

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Farnell Components

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68 Systems & Project Engineering Pte Ltd

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Lan System Engineering Pte Ltd

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Soontronic Engineering

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Alcatel-Lucent Singapore Pte Ltd

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Cisco Singapore International BV

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Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Sales) Pte Ltd

Mr Lee Fook Sun (left), President, ST Electronics, presenting the award to Mr Leslie Ong from HP, one of the award winners

partnership, Mr Irvine Seah from DBS presented his views on the economic outlook, and Ms Audrey Yue from IRAS delivered a presentation on company tax. ST Electronics is also looking at strengthening partnerships in other dimensions such as Workplace Safety & Health (WSH). Ms Azrina from WSH

Council highlighted the benefits of the bizSafe programme as well as various measures to improve safety and health in the workplace. The highlight of the event was the award presentation ceremony. Mr Lee presented the awards to nine deserving partners who won various vendor excellence awards for 2009.

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2nd Middle East Parking Symposium Abu Dhabi, 9-11 November 2009

Department of Transport being the key event sponsor. ST Electronics participated in the event to showcase its Parking Guidance System. The system utilises a combination of intelligent ultrasonic sensors installed at every parking space to detect its availability status. Drivers are guided to vacant spaces by LED indicator lights and dynamic LED display panels.

The Middle East has seen rapid development and expansion in recent years, and with it comes exponential increase in vehicular population. Even though the latest financial crisis has applied the brakes on many ambitious projects, the large vehicular population continue to affect road traffic and lead to a shortage of parking space for drivers. The 2nd Middle East Parking Symposium was a three-day event dedicated to bringing together leading industry experts worldwide to highlight the latest practices and innovations being adopted in all major cities. The event was supported by the various governments of the Middle East countries with Abu Dhabi’s

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The event was well received and provided ST Electronics with an opportunity to showcase its innovations alongside leading companies in this industry. To date, ST Electronics has successfully installed the Parking Guidance System at more than 30 sites in various countries, including a 6,000 lot car park in the Dubai Festival City that garnered a great deal of interest from visitors around the region. At the Symposium, visitors expressed interest in the system, and ST Electronics received requests for collaboration from industry players who were keen to tap on the company’s expertise. For more information, please contact Rene Tan at (65) 6413 1253 or email: [email protected]

The three-day event is dedicated to bringing together leading industry experts worldwide to highlight the latest practices and innovations being adopted in all major cities

Vietnam Comm 2009 Hanoi, 18-21 November 2009

ST Electronics exhibited one of its latest products, Ultra Slim Ku-Band Block Up Converter (BUC) from its wide range of VSAT products, at Vietnam Comm 2009, the largest and most significant satellite communication exhibition in Vietnam. The new addition of the Ultra Slim BUC to the existing range of end-toend satellite communication VSAT systems and solutions enhanced the capabilities of ST Electronics. The new series of Ultra Slim BUCs offers the highest power-to-weight

ratio, a perfect solution for onthe-move applications. With a less than 3cm thickness, it offers the most compact, light-weight (4.8kg) and reliable converter for vehicles. With the ability to withstand a wide temperature range, -20 degrees Celsius to +50 degrees Celsius and humidity of up to 100 percent, the Ultra Slim BUC can be integrated for use in any harsh environmental conditions. For more information, please contact Darene Wong at (65) 6521 7378 or email: [email protected]

China Satellite 2009 Nanjing, 22-24 September 2009 ST Electronics was a Silver Sponsor for China Satellite 2009, one of the flagship international conferences in the field of satellite applications. Held in Nanjing, the event brought together more than 500 policy makers from China’s regulatory bodies as well as scientists, Dr Liu Gang, Principal Engineer and Country Manager of STEE-SatComS speaking at international satellite the conference organisations, equipment suppliers, service operators, service providers and customers from all over the world. At the exhibition, ST Electronics showcased its latest range of satellite communications products from its subsidiaries, ST Electronics (Satcom &

Sensor Systems) and iDirect Asia. It launched its new Ultra Slim Ku-Band 20W/40W Block Up Converter (BUC) at the show. These are new, slim – thickness of less than 3cm, compact, lightweight and high power-to-weight ratio with a mere 4.8kg. As it is highly linear, the BUC can be used in multicarrier applications such as SOTM (Satcom-On-The-Move), Satellite TV, Broadband, Video Conferencing in trains, cars and coaches. iDirect introduced its expanded Evolution DVB-S2 /ACM product line – the high-performance Evolution X5 Satellite Router and Evolution XLC-11 and XLC-M Line Cards. The hardware global launch is coupled with an upgrade of iDirect’s operating continued on page 38...

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IBC 2009 Amsterdam, 11-15 September 2009

ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) [STEE-SatComS] displayed a full range of VSAT products and systems at IBC 2009, one of the leading international events for the electronic media industry.

The show attracted 1,300 exhibitors and more than 45,000 visitors from around the world, an impressive turnout despite the challenging economy. The show provided an indication of a positive image for the future of the electronic media and broadcast technology industry. STEE-SatComS showcased its Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Block Up Converters (BUC), Modems and L-Band converters. Besides featuring the full range of VSAT products and systems, the highlight of the show were the Ultra Slim Ku-Band Block Up Converter (BUC) and the Mobile Earth Station (MES). The event was a good platform for ST Electronics to network with key customers and partners from Europe. For more information, please contact Darene Wong at (65) 6521 7378 or email: [email protected]

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Dr Liu Gang, delivered a presentation on “Technology & Application of Satcom Systems”, highlighting ST Electronics and iDirect products, systems and solutions, as well as their applications in the ever-changing market.

software. With the new version, iDX 2.0, iDirect has introduced the industry’s most efficient inbound coding technology, setting a new standard for bandwidth efficiency. The upgrade also brings together iDirect’s Evolution and iNFINITI product lines onto a single platform. The new router and line cards generated great interests from the visitors at the booth during the three-day exhibition. Apart from showcasing its latest products and solutions at the exhibition, ST Electronics also participated in the China Satellite Conference. Its Principal Engineer and Country Manager,

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The company hosted an exclusive evening cocktail reception for 40 guests and partners. Guests received first-hand updates from iDirect Asia’s General Manager, Mr Goh Wai Pheng, about its activities in Asia Pacific, and in particular, China.

(Top) Visitors learning more about ST Electronics’ solutions at its booth

For more information, please contact Darene Wong at (65) 6521 7378 or email: [email protected]

Novel way to celebrate Christmas with customers 5 December 2009 ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)’ customers and their familes celebrated Christmas by taking a ride on double-decked Hippo buses through a specially customised route from Orchard Road to Marina Bay on 5 December 2009. The guests and their family members immersed themselves in

the Christmas spirit amidst glittering decorations and dazzling lights. Besides enjoying the ride on the Hippo buses, the guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner at District 10 Bistro Wine Bar, and were entertained with magic shows and live caricature sketching. This customer appreciation night was indeed a memorable one and a novel way for staff and customers to bid farewell to 2009 and usher in a prosperous new year.

New mural for children’s home 31 October 2009 Staff from ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) painted their way into the hearts of some special children on 31 October 2009. The company’s adopted children’s home, The Melrose Home at Clementi Road, now has a study corner that has been brightened up by a new 10-metre-long wall mural. Filled with bright and cheerful graphics hand painted by ST Electronics’ staff, the mural provides a refreshing change to the home’s study corner, evoking smiles from the children who view it. The staff hopes that the mural will help to make the corner a more attractive and pleasant place to study for the children.

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Nurturing sports talents 3 October 2009 ST Electronics supports the effort to nurture young Singapore talents in sports. Together with the Nee Soon South Grassroots Leaders, it sponsored one of the five existing regional training centres belonging to the Singapore Table Tennis Association.

Located at the Yishun Sports Hall, the centre can take up to 40 paddlers and attracted about 700 people when it opened its doors on 3 October 2009.

(Top) Young hopefuls trying their hands at the tables at STTA’s Yishun training centre; (above right) Singapore table tennis star, Feng Tian Wei autographing bats for aspiring talents

Upcoming events Events

When (2010)

Venue (City)

Participant(s)

Visual Forum

3-6 May

Norrköping, Sweden

Antycip Simulation

Euro VR – Eve 2010

6-7 May

Paris, France

Antycip Simulation

International Telecoms Week 2010

16-24 May

Washington DC, USA

ITEC 2010

18-20 May

London, UK

Antycip Simulation and VT MÄK

Soldier Technology 2010

18-21 May

London, UK

ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)

RSN Open House

20-23 May

Singapore

UTCTelecom 2010

23-26 May

Indianapolis, USA

Eurosatory 2010

14-18 Jun

Paris, France

CommunicAsia 2010

15-18 Jun

Singapore

VT iDirect

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ST Electronics launched a set of seven new brochures featuring the company’s capabilities, comprehensive solutions, businesses as well as awards and achievements. These include brochures on ST Electronics Group Corporate;

Modelling, Simulation and Interactive Digital Media; Satellite and Broadband Communications; e-Government and e-Enterprise; Intelligent Transportation and Telematics; Sensors and ElectroOptics; and Defence and Homeland

Security. The brochures can also be downloaded in pdf formats from ST Electronics’ website at www.stee.stengg.com

In its support towards environmental sustainability, ST Electronics has printed this publication on recycled paper.