ITMA: IT Management Association

ITMA 34th Annual General Meeting
2014-03-25 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Anson Room III (Level 2),, M Hotel, Singapore (81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908), Singapore
ITMA 34th Annual General Meeting

Dear Valued ITMA Members
ITMA 34th Annual General Meeting
Date : Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Time : 7.00pm
Place : Anson Room III (Level 2)
M Hotel, Singapore (81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908)
Kindly refer to my notice of 11 February 2014 informing you of our forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
I am pleased to enclose the following items for your information:
a) A list of nominations of candidates for election to the Executive Council 2014/2015 (Attachment: Nominees_ITMA Executive Council 2014_2015)
b) Minutes of the 33rd Annual General Meeting (Attachment: 33rd_AGM Minutes)
c) ITMA President Report (Attachment: ITMA 2013 President Report)
d) Financial Report (Attachment: Treasurer Report 2013)

AGENDA
1. Call to Order.
2. To confirm Minutes of the last AGM held on 19 March 2013
3. To receive from Council and adopt a report of the activities for the proceeding year
4. To receive and adopt the Association’s Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2013
5. To elect Office Bearers and Council Members
6. To decide on any Resolution, Motion or Proposal due Notice of which has been given to the Honorary Secretary.
7. To discuss General Business.
We look forward to your support and presence at the ITMA 34th Annual General Meeting.
By Order of the Council

Ng Wee Wei
Honorary Secretary

ITMA 33rd ANNUAL DINNER
2014-01-18 18:00 - 18:30 | William Pickering Ballroom (Level 2),, Parkroyal @ Pickering Street, 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289, Singapore
ITMA is a community of successful forward-looking IT leaders who makes a difference to the IT industry in Singapore. This year, we will be celebrating our 33rd year of success in advancing IT management as an industry and as a profession in Singapore. As an appreciation to our valued members for the continuous support given to the Association, we would like to extend a complimentary invitation to you in this celebration.

Dear ITMA Member
ITMA 33rd ANNUAL DINNER
18 January 2014, Saturday, 6.30pm @ Parkroyal @ Pickering Street, Singapore
ITMA is a community of successful forward-looking IT leaders who makes a difference to the IT industry in Singapore. This year, we will be celebrating our 33rd year of success in advancing IT management as an industry and as a profession in Singapore. As an appreciation to our valued members for the continuous support given to the Association, we would like to extend a complimentary invitation to you in this celebration.
Mark this date on your calendar. Come and be part of the celebration and connect with other like-minded members, CIOs and senior staff of the various IT organisations!

Date :
Saturday, 18 January 2014

Time :
6.30pm (Registration and Cocktails)

Venue :
William Pickering Ballroom (Level 2)
Parkroyal @ Pickering Street
3 Upper Pickering Street (058289)

Theme: Enchanted Symphony (Where the enchanted garden meets beautiful colours and bewitching music.)
Dress Code: Formal with tinges of Green
Register now at ITMA 33rd Annual Dinner.
Thank you.
Ng Wee Wei
Honorary Secretary, ITMA
Chairman, ITMA Annual Dinner 2014
OUR PROUD SPONSORS

ITMA Go-Kart Challenge 2013 on 4 Dec 2013
2013-12-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Kartright Speedway,, 511 Upper Jurong Road, #01-05, Singapore 638366, Singapore
ITMA invites CIOs to join us on for a night of go-kart racing fun on 4 Dec (Wed) in the ITMA Go-Kart Challenge 2013. Compete against fellow CIOs in teams formed together with our sponsors for the ITMA CIO Executive Program 2013.

In the IT world, we are constantly trying to keep pace with technology advancement. Now, we give you a chance to race against the technology companies and get ahead of them for a change.
ITMA invites CIOs to join us on for a night of go-kart racing fun on 4 Dec (Wed) in the ITMA Go-Kart Challenge 2013. Compete against fellow CIOs in teams formed together with our sponsors for the ITMA CIO Executive Program 2013.
Get behind the wheel of a 300cc racing vehicle and take control. Come unleash the Fernando Alonso or Michael Schumacher in you and test your racing skills with your fellow ITMA members at Singapore’s premier karting track! Experience the adrenaline rush from testing your racing skills on the track.
As there are limited spots for this exciting event, do hurry and register at this site.

Event Details

Race Day
Date: 4 Dec 2013
Location: Kartright Speedway, 511 Upper Jurong Road, #01-05, Singapore 638366
Time: 6.30 PM – 9.30 PM (Dinner provided)
Practice Day (Optional but equally fun)
Date: 21 Nov 2013
Location: Kartright Speedway, 511 Upper Jurong Road, #01-05, Singapore 638366
Time: 6.30 PM – 8 PM

All safety equipment is provided and no drivers license is required to drive on the track. Be sure to wear fully enclosed shoes, bring a change of clothes if you like, and a keen racing spirit.

CAG Site Visit
2013-11-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Changi Airport, Terminal 2 and 3, Singapore
Find out how Changi Airport achieves its operational excellence and collaborates with its partners to improve customer experience

Find out how Changi Airport achieves its operational excellence and collaborates with its partners to improve customer experience

Changi Airport Site Tour

Sharing Sessions (2:00pm to 3:15pm)
1. Welcoming speech by CAG CIO (15 mins)
2. OneChangi (20 mins)
3. Airport Operating Centre (20 mins)
4. Baggage System (20 mins)
Actual Tour (3:30pm to 6:00pm)
1. Airport Operating Centre
2. Baggage Handling Centre
3. Terminal Management Centre

Event Details

Date:
Friday 29 Nov 2013

Time:
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Site Visit:
Changi Airport
Terminal 2 & Terminal 3

*Registration will only be confirmed for those who submit their registration with detailed personal particulars for application of airport permit before 8 November.

Tackling Today's IT Challenges: 5 Security Predictions for 2014
2013-11-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Iggy’s, (The Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3 Singapore 238883), Singapore
ITMA has put together this event for members to learn more about the emerging threats and how to best protect their organization. This event is kindly sponsored by NTT Com Security.

We’ve reached a turning point in threat landscape
As organizations adopt social media, mobility and cloud solutions and other new and disruptive technologies to move business forward, they could be compromising security.
The stakes are high – we’re not talking about personal data and identity theft anymore. We’re talking about corporate secrets, critical infrastructure under attack and much more.
What are these new threats and how can we, as security professionals manage today’s risk and plan for the threats of tomorrow?
ITMA has put together this event for members to learn more about the emerging threats and how to best protect their organization. This event is kindly sponsored by NTT Com Security.
William Yeack, President of Asia Pacific at NTT Com Security, will lead the discussion around:

The top emerging threats for 2014
Key techniques for security and risk
Understanding the impact of data breaches on brand value

EVENT DETAILS :

Date:

26thNovember 2013 (Tuesday)

Time:

12:00 – 14:00 (Lunch is included)

Venue:

Iggy’s (The Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3 Singapore 238883)

Register Now and get a chance to win the latest iPad mini by lucky draw!

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Cloud Expo Asia
2013-11-13 09:30 - 2013-11-14 17:00 | Suntec Exhibition Centre,, Singapore, Singapore
Cloud Expo Asia, located in Singapore on the 13 and 14 November 2013, is the largest event in Asia for senior IT decision makers in client side organisations and the cloud industry.

Cloud Expo Asia: The largest cloud event in Asia working in partnership with Information Technology Management Association (ITMA)
Date: 13 – 14 November 2013, 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (Day 2 starts at 10.00 am)
Website: www.cloudexpoasia.com
ITMA is Cloud Expo Asia’s Official Event Partner!
Cloud Expo Asia, located in Singapore on the 13 and 14 November 2013, is the largest event in Asia for senior IT decision makers in client side organisations and the cloud industry.
Cloud Expo Asia includes an exhibition of 100 leading international suppliers as well as a world-class conference programme with 9 dedicated theatres, presenting 120 speakers and over 40 case studies focusing on best practice. All this practical content is worth SGD2000 – and is available FREE of charge to ITMA members.
Gain the latest insights from cloud thought-leaders, practitioners and visionaries including: John Considine, CTO, Verizon; Par Botes, Corporate Vice President & CTO – Asia Pacific and Japan, EMC; Darragh Kennedy, Online Platform Manager, Lonely Planet; Ramesh Narayanaswamy, CIO, Singapore Post; Pak Lum Mock, CTO, Starhub; Derek Ho, Privacy & Data Protection Counsel, Mastercard; Doug Farber, Managing Director, Google Enterprise APAC and Steve Lee, CIO & Senior Vice President Technology, Changi Airport Group and Vice President, ITMAto name a few.
Get practical advice from the 100 leading international suppliers including: SingTel, EMC, Digital Realty, Symantec, Sales Force, Citihub, Savvis, HP, Brocade, Softlayer and Fujitsu.
Whether you are already running an advanced private cloud, involved in initial projects or looking to adopt a cloud strategy, this is the one event you need to attend in 2013 – all completely FREE of charge.
Register now for your FREE tickets, worth over $2000 SGD at http://www.cloudexpoasia.com/ITMA

19th IT Best Practices 2013 – The “I” in CIO is for Innovation
2013-11-01 08:30 - 17:00 | InterContinental Singapore 80, Middle Road Singapore 188966 Ballroom I & II, Level 2, Singapore
The IT Best Practices (ITBP) Seminar is held to bring together CIOs, senior management and leading IT practitioners from government and industry to consider and think about areas crucial to the IT industry in Singapore.

About ITMA Best Practices Seminar

There are many IT talks, conference and seminars held practically every week during the year. Only once a year, however, does the IT Management Association (ITMA) organize a seminar targeted at the highest level of IT leaders and decision makers in Singapore. The IT Best Practices (ITBP) Seminar is held to bring together CIOs, senior management and leading IT practitioners from government and industry to consider and think about areas crucial to the IT industry in Singapore. It is planned and organized by practicing IT leaders for practicing IT leaders and future IT leaders, thus ensuring a unique audience of senior IT leaders at the seminar.
This year’s seminar theme is ‘The “I” in CIO is for Innovation”. The focus is on how the CIO is often responsible for the strategic understanding of the potential of technology in an organization’s business, and is also often tasked to deliver those innovations. The greatest driver today for innovation in business and service is driven by changes in the digital continuum. This year, we look at several aspects of innovation, from how to create an innovation culture in an organization to how to consistently deliver the results of those innovations into the mainstream business. What are the threats that come from mainstream lines of business (the gorillas in the company) that naturally tend to crush the upstart new digital offerings?
For more information about the event, click here.
To register for the event, click here.

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ITMA Singapore / IT Best Practices Seminar

Contact Details
Tel: 6570 6280
Email: ITBP@eventspeople.com

7th CIO Executive Program – CIO Study Trip 2013
2013-09-14 08:30 - 17:00 | San Francisco, (US, West Coast), Singapore
The 7th CIO Study Trip will take participants all the way to the global hub of technology and innovation, the Silicon Valley. Participants will have a tour to Dreamworks, meet the futurist of Google, CEOs/COOs/CIOs of the technology and cyber security leaders of HP, VMware, EMC, FireEye, Palo Alto and Unity Technologies and tour their innovative campuses.

Our entire troupe of over 40 CIOs met on a sunny Saturday afternoon for our flight out to San Francisco and the start of the 7th ITMA CIO Study Trip.
Suitably exhausted after a 17 hour journey, we checked into our hotel in Union Square and rested in preparation for our packed itinerary. Thankfully, our organizers had given us most of the first day to get our bearings and we spent the majority of the day exploring the city and enjoying the sites and food.
Monday began with a tour of Google’s campus and Google Innovations in which we understood the why Google is where it is today – by putting the customer in the heart of everything they do. This was followed by a lunch at the iconic Google Café. We were impressed!
In the afternoon we were hosted by Nir Zuk, CTO of Palo Alto Networks and treated to a fine presentation on the benefits of securing our networks using Palo Alto’s enterprise suite. One of his most important insights was how he managed the company’s Board by setting them clear boundaries, especially during the economic downturn in 2008. He also shared his experience of demoing Palo Alto’s software by inserting the software in their customer’s network and sharing the data gathered – everything from network usage to malware sites visited. Few companies had turned them down after Palo Alto’s demonstration. Towards the end of his presentation, Mr Zuk stressed the importance of showing the value of your product.
Tuesday morning started off with us visiting VMware, a company at the forefront of virtualization and cloud based software. Our presenters Jonathan, Paul Strong (CTO), John Gilmartin (VP Cloud Infrastructure Products) illuminated us on a variety of exciting topics, including the importance of software and virtualization, the proliferation of applications that solve basic consumer problems, the growing role of cloud computing in business transformation, and the unpredictably of managing users with multiple (sometimes up to 5) devices. We were also treated to a presentation on a number of unique innovations being developed by VMware.
Our afternoon began with an insightful presentation from FireEye, a leader in global network security. We were lucky enough to be hosted by the founder and CTO Ashar Aziz as well as Jeff Williams (VP of Sales), and Julie Cullivan (CIO). FireEye is focussed on providing security for a variety organisation, including governments, and we were presented with their strategy for combatting the threats of the day. FireEye does not rely heavily on pattern-based or signature-based threat detection. Instead, their patented dynamic-based analysis tool sits on the network and monitors threats in real-time – something which is unusual in network security. As described by Ashar, the older security model, employing pattern-based detection, is no longer effective and are porous in the face of sophisticated attacks.
Half of our trip complete, and on Wednesday we were on our way to the newly opened Berkeley Innovation Lab, at the Haas School of Business. The new i-Lab is built using a modular structure to facilitate group work and foster creative discussions. We learnt about some of the exciting innovations taking place at the i-Lab, including the high performance network facilities, as well as some of the courses being taught.
The afternoon saw us shepherded to lunch at EMC, an IT company specializing in data storage, information security, analytics and a variety of other sectors. The speaker for the day was Brian Wilson Senior Director at Pivotal, a company at the intersection of cloud and big data – helping enterprises modernise their data infrastructure and applications, and embrace the cloud. Annika Jimenez, Senior Director for Analytics Solutions, presented EMC’s capabilities. Our final speaker was Michael Foley a data scientist speaking about the practical applications of data, particularly in solving problems.
Thursday began with a trip to HP’s Palo Alto campus. As a leading technology company, the breadth of innovation taking place in HP is incredible. We spent some time learning about the various interesting developments taking place in HP. Our trip ended with a visit to HP Labs, the exploratory and advanced research group within HP employing hundreds of researchers.
Although we had learnt a lot about the technical and strategic details of the various companies, one of our most interesting tours was of the DreamWorks Animation Studios. We were treated to a live demonstration of how the animators create the spectacle that is a DreamWorks film, starting from initial sketches made on tablets, all the way through to the final animations and effects – bringing the characters to life.
The last full day of our trip began with a visit to the computer storage and data management organisation Netapp. We were hosted by Julie Parrish (CMO), Jay Kidd (CTO), and Brendon Howe (VP of Product and Solutions Marketing). Julie began her talk by describing Netapp’s place in the corporate enterprise world – as a leading data and storage management solutions provider – before moving onto Netapp’s core strategy: innovation, partnership, and culture. For Netapp, innovation is only innovation if it leads to customer success. Jay’s talk focussed on the influence of cloud infrastructure in data storage solutions and the shift in the role of the CIO as a builder of IT infrastructure into a broker of IT services. Brendon described how Netapp had to pivot to better serve their customers and fulfil their specific use cases. Brendon’s talk concluded with a description of Netapp’s “go to market approach”, which provided them the flexibility to better serve their customers.
Our amazing week was topped off by a fascinating look inside the world of the iconic Apple, Inc. Our little troupe were hosted by CIO Niall O’Connor, a leader who had been instrumental in making Apple one of the most valuable companies of the 21st century.
The trip was an eye-opening and educational experience for all involved. In just a week, even our seasoned CIOs learnt a thing or two about the latest developments in technology and business. We also had a lot of fun, interspersed with many laughs and great food! The friendships forged during the trip will certainly be something to cherish for a long time to come.
Lastly, we want to thank all our wonderful partners who hosted us in San Francisco, and making the trip a highly memorable one.
As they say, a picture paints a thousand words, by looking at the photos and quotes from our participants, you will know how much you have missed out on if you were not there.

Improve Your Hiring Competitiveness with WDA's Enterprise Training
2013-07-30 08:30 - 17:00 | Caliberlink, Singapore, Singapore
SiTF partners with SNEF to share with you how can you leverage on ETS and the NICF Readliness Kit to enhance your HR management systems and practices to address the challenges mentioned.

Engaging the Board Series: ITMA CIO Executive Summit 2013 - 24 July 2013
2013-07-24 14:00 - 20:00 | InterContinental Singapore 80, Middle Road Singapore 188966 Ballroom I & II, Level 2, Singapore
The 7th Annual ITMA CIO Executive Summit on July 24th, was an invigorating conference packed with illuminating talks, lively discussions between CIO panellists, and of course delicious food and drink.

The 7th Annual ITMA CIO Executive Summit on July 24th, was an invigorating conference packed with illuminating talks, lively discussions between CIO panellists, and of course delicious food and drink.
The keynote speaker for the afternoon was acclaimed businessman and entrepreneur John Sculley. As former President of PepsiCo and CEO of Apple, Mr Sculley experienced two distinct visions on how to build a business and he began his presentation by comparing the merits of both. In the corporate button-down environment of PepsiCo, the leadership was motivated strictly by profit and market share. In stark contrast, Apple never focused on competing with its rivals, rather the leadership wanted to reshape the world and create completely new industries.

Setting the tone of the talk, Mr Sculley dived into one important experience he had with the Board of Apple. Sculley’s mandate from the Board was to make the Apple II competitive in the market. In contrast, the only aim of the Chairman of the Macintosh Group – Steve Jobs – was to make beautiful products that would change the world. The Board had to content with the two competing visions and after the failure of the Macintosh Office, they ultimately decided to focus on selling the Apple II. Jobs disagreed with the decision and he was asked to step-down. The internal struggle at Apple was a classic example of a real-life crisis a Board would have to address.
Next, Mr Sculley dwelled briefly on the contrasting ideologies between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. While the former focused on creating exceptional user-experiences, the latter was ready to make any compromise to put computers in the hands of everyone. Despite their differences, Jobs and Gates were unified in their disregard for making money. It was never their motivation to become wealthy, it just happened to be a by-product of their ultimate goals.

Shifting gears, Sculley then described the difficulties he faced as a non-technical CEO of a high-tech company. He was often in the unenviable position of having to make tough calls, with the line between a successful product and a failure being very thin. Indeed his most pertinent advice for current CEOs was to get a good mentor.
One of the most interesting lessons Sculley learnt from his years at Apple was the importance of a consistent company message. In fact he challenged the CIOs to go through their company and interview different employees and see whether they were getting the same message.
In conclusion, Sculley remarked that the commoditization of technology meant that the half-life of innovation can now be measured in months. So, how can companies and CEOs build a successful business? According to Sculley, CEOs should build around a particularly domain expertise.

Following Mr Sculley’s illuminating talk, CEO of Sakae Holdings Mr Douglas Foo spoke briefly about how he intends to make the brand the McDonalds or Starbucks of Sushi. In his talk, Mr Foo described how Sakae’s focus on automation has helped it remain profitable while providing a high-quality brand of sushi to the masses.
After Mr Foo’s presentation, Mr Loh Khai Peng, MD of HP Singapore hosted an exciting panel of some of the leading CIOs in the region. Amidst the ongoing disruptions in technology, Tony Cole, Fireye, Ramesh Narayanaswamy, SingPost, Mock Pak Lum, Starhub, and Eric Tachibana, UBS, discussed the strategies they employed to communicate with their Board members.

Next Mr Ong Peng Tsin Chairman of Infocomms Investments and one of the most successful and low-profile technopreneurs, spoke about the evolving role of CIOs from “Information” Officers to “Innovation” Officers. As a result, the role of CIOs has changed from back-end operations to a driver of the business. Mr Ong also briefly touched on the lack of interest in computer science studies in Singapore. However, he remained optimistic about the future with the recent influx of VC funded start-ups in the region.
The last speaker of the day was the enigmatic Founder and Director of Family Wealth Solutions Mr Eli Lenyoun discussing the growing importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. “CSR” used to be about philanthropy and compliance, but has become closer to the business as a whole. Since young people today are more interested in “making the world a better place”, organisations are having to step up and take responsibility.

The final event of the day was the sponsor’s panel hosted by Dr Leong Mun Kew, ISS, NUS and featuring Arthur Tang, HP Enterprise Group, Sharat Sinha, Palo Alto Networks, Wing Fu, Unit4, and Matthey Hardman, VMWare. This panel had an interesting twist with the speakers relating their personal opinions about their organisations CIO – “a peer review”.
View more photos and video of the event here.

CIO Executive Summit 2013
2013-07-24 14:00 - 20:00 | InterContinental Singapore 80, Middle Road Singapore 188966 Ballroom I & II, Level 2, Singapore
Setting the tone of the talk, Mr Sculley dived into one important experience he had with the Board of Apple. Sculley’s mandate from the Board was to make the Apple II competitive in the market. In contrast, the only aim of the Chairman of the Macintosh Group – Steve Jobs – was to make beautiful products that would change the world. The Board had to content with the two competing visions and after the failure of the Macintosh Office, they ultimately decided to focus on selling the Apple II.

The 7th Annual ITMA CIO Executive Summit on July 24th, was an invigorating conference packed with illuminating talks, lively discussions between CIO panellists, and of course delicious food and drink.
The keynote speaker for the afternoon was acclaimed businessman and entrepreneur John Sculley. As former President of PepsiCo and CEO of Apple, Mr Sculley experienced two distinct visions on how to build a business and he began his presentation by comparing the merits of both. In the corporate button-down environment of PepsiCo, the leadership was motivated strictly by profit and market share. In stark contrast, Apple never focused on competing with its rivals, rather the leadership wanted to reshape the world and create completely new industries.

Setting the tone of the talk, Mr Sculley dived into one important experience he had with the Board of Apple. Sculley’s mandate from the Board was to make the Apple II competitive in the market. In contrast, the only aim of the Chairman of the Macintosh Group – Steve Jobs – was to make beautiful products that would change the world. The Board had to content with the two competing visions and after the failure of the Macintosh Office, they ultimately decided to focus on selling the Apple II. Jobs disagreed with the decision and he was asked to step-down. The internal struggle at Apple was a classic example of a real-life crisis a Board would have to address.
Next, Mr Sculley dwelled briefly on the contrasting ideologies between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. While the former focused on creating exceptional user-experiences, the latter was ready to make any compromise to put computers in the hands of everyone. Despite their differences, Jobs and Gates were unified in their disregard for making money. It was never their motivation to become wealthy, it just happened to be a by-product of their ultimate goals.

Shifting gears, Sculley then described the difficulties he faced as a non-technical CEO of a high-tech company. He was often in the unenviable position of having to make tough calls, with the line between a successful product and a failure being very thin. Indeed his most pertinent advice for current CEOs was to get a good mentor.
One of the most interesting lessons Sculley learnt from his years at Apple was the importance of a consistent company message. In fact he challenged the CIOs to go through their company and interview different employees and see whether they were getting the same message.
In conclusion, Sculley remarked that the commoditization of technology meant that the half-life of innovation can now be measured in months. So, how can companies and CEOs build a successful business? According to Sculley, CEOs should build around a particularly domain expertise.

Following Mr Sculley’s illuminating talk, CEO of Sakae Holdings Mr Douglas Foo spoke briefly about how he intends to make the brand the McDonalds or Starbucks of Sushi. In his talk, Mr Foo described how Sakae’s focus on automation has helped it remain profitable while providing a high-quality brand of sushi to the masses.
After Mr Foo’s presentation, Mr Loh Khai Peng, MD of HP Singapore hosted an exciting panel of some of the leading CIOs in the region. Amidst the ongoing disruptions in technology, Tony Cole, Fireye, Ramesh Narayanaswamy, SingPost, Mock Pak Lum, Starhub, and Eric Tachibana, UBS, discussed the strategies they employed to communicate with their Board members.

Next Mr Ong Peng Tsin Chairman of Infocomms Investments and one of the most successful and low-profile technopreneurs, spoke about the evolving role of CIOs from “Information” Officers to “Innovation” Officers. As a result, the role of CIOs has changed from back-end operations to a driver of the business. Mr Ong also briefly touched on the lack of interest in computer science studies in Singapore. However, he remained optimistic about the future with the recent influx of VC funded start-ups in the region.
The last speaker of the day was the enigmatic Founder and Director of Family Wealth Solutions Mr Eli Lenyoun discussing the growing importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. “CSR” used to be about philanthropy and compliance, but has become closer to the business as a whole. Since young people today are more interested in “making the world a better place”, organisations are having to step up and take responsibility.

The final event of the day was the sponsor’s panel hosted by Dr Leong Mun Kew, ISS, NUS and featuring Arthur Tang, HP Enterprise Group, Sharat Sinha, Palo Alto Networks, Wing Fu, Unit4, and Matthey Hardman, VMWare. This panel had an interesting twist with the speakers relating their personal opinions about their organisations CIO – “a peer review”.
View more photos and video of the event here.

Engaging the Board Series in Conversation with Mr Seah Moon Ming - 28 June 2013
2013-06-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Alkaff Mansion, Singapore, Singapore
On June 28th, the majestic Alkaff Mansion played host to 60 of the leading Chief Information Officers and IT industry leaders in Singapore.

On June 28th, the majestic Alkaff Mansion played host to 60 of the leading Chief Information Officers and IT industry leaders in Singapore. The evening’s festivities included a scrumptious meal, beautiful music, and of course the highlight, an energizing talk by much acclaimed Group CEO of Pavilion Energy and Senior Managing Director of Temasek International, Mr Seah Moon Ming.
The 3rd ITMA CIO Executive Program dinner event continued the theme of “Engaging the Board”, and in his talk Mr Seah focused on the topic of the changing role of CIOs. Mr Seah began his presentation by emphasising the importance of the Board of Directors; indeed he likened them to a “powerful God-like committee”. Nevertheless, they are still human beings who need accurate information in order to make reasoned decisions.
Mr Seah explained that the Board’s most important roles are to ensure that the business runs smoothly and to look after the interests of shareholders, employees, and creditors alike.
He juxtaposed this by highlighting that the Board has little or no experience in IT, and that they are usually guided by the CEO. Hence, the main job of the CIO then becomes to inform the Board on topics related to IT and to assist the CEO in communicating with the Board. In doing both tasks, the CIO must demonstrate the value of IT to the Board.
Mr Seah then went into more detail regarding the specifics of a CIO’s role. The importance of technology in products, services and communications, has expanded the role of a CIO, formerly called an “IT Manager”. Indeed, the CIO’s role goes beyond simply keeping the software up-to-date. He must be able to grow the business to remain competitive and find strategies to spur innovation.
First, the CIO must be able to guide the company’s IT agenda which is the “IT” part of the CIO’s role. This may seem obvious, but it is important to stay cognizant of the fact that the CIO is still in charge of the technology within the company. A part of this role is to demonstrate the return on investment for IT-related projects to the Board.
Second, the CIO must tame the vast data resources to enable project leaders to make better decisions. This is the “Information” part of the CIO’s role which is to leverage on information as an asset. In so doing, CIOs should also protect the organization against cyber thefts and threats, failing which the organization’s and Board’s reputation will be at stake.
Third, the CIO must be able to spur innovation, drive growth and answer the question “how can we use IT to do things better?”
Mr Seah cited the SARS epidemic as an example of how CIOs helped manage the situation by spreading the IT infrastructure across many locations. In short, CIOs helped sustain the business by using IT.
Mr Seah, concluded that the “I” in CIO should now stand for Chief “Innovation” Officer as the role must be seen less about developing & deploying technology and more as a source of innovation and transformation that delivers business value and leverages technology. In sum, the role of CIO must be strategic, rather than tactical.
In ending his talk, Mr Seah, spoke briefly about many of the new terms entering the CIO lexicon, such as “social media evangelist”, “cloud integration specialist”, “user experience guru”, “information insights enabler” and ”technology broker”. He stressed that a CIO must be able to embody all of these roles in order to serve his company and Board.
The evening concluded with a lovely musical piece and a delicious meal and Planning Committee member, Ms Poh Lai Khim, presented the highlights of the upcoming 7th ITMA CIO Executive Program & Study Trip to the global hub of technology and innovation: Silicon Valley. The trip will include visits to major tech company in Silicon Valley, including Google, Dreamworks, and Facebook, as well as discussions with leading technologists, including Ray Kuzweil, Mark McLaughlin, and David Helgason, amongst others. Signup early and book your seat on the trip!
We look forward to you joining us for the next event, the ITMA CIO Executive Summit 2013 on 24 July 2013 from 2pm to 8pm at the Hotel Intercontinental Singapore. There will be a host of illuminary speakers including John Sculley, the former CEO of PepsiCo and Apple Computer. This is certainly an event not to be missed!

SiTF Awards 2013
2013-06-28 08:00 - 17:00

eGov Global Exchange 2013
2013-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Marina Bay Sands Expo, & Convention Centre, Singapore
eGov Global Exchange 2013

ITMA Newsletter

Dear ITMA Member

Event:
eGov Global Exchange 2013

Theme:
Engaging Citizens, Co-Creating the Future

Date:
17 to 21 June 2013

Venue:
Marina Bay Sands Expo & Conventions Center, Singapore

Website:
www.egovexchange.com

eGov Global Exchange 2013 will bring together senior e-government policy makers and practitioners from around the world, to facilitate mutual learning and sharing. The event provides participants with invaluable insights on how infocomm technology offers new possibilities and platforms for engagement through co-creation with citizens and the private sectors, so as to bring about better public service delivery.
The international event expects a turnout of more than 500 attendees including ICT Ministers from the Asia Pacific region and beyond, senior public sector officers, business leaders, and experts from international bodies that study e-government development and performance.
Be part of this exciting event as we embark on the next lap of the e-government journey.
Expect to hear about:

Transformation of public service delivery through co-creation with the citizens and industry
Foster innovation through open government, social media and cloud computing
How can you successfully guide the delivery of the right technology at the right time for the organisation, while also developing your team and yourself?
Emerging trends and challenges brought about by infocomm technology beyond 2013
Public and private sector collaborations

Join ITMA at Crowdsourcing Week Singapore, June 3-7
2013-06-03 08:00 - 2013-06-07 17:00 | Crowdsourcing Week, Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is getting ready to welcome a world-class community of thought leaders and innovators at Crowdsourcing Week June 3-7, to explore how crowdsourcing is changing the way we invent, build, and market products and ideas. If you are looking to get a jumpstart on the conversation, join ITMA at Crowdsourcing Week.

Dear ITMA Members,
Singapore is getting ready to welcome a world-class community of thought leaders and innovators at Crowdsourcing Week June 3-7, to explore how crowdsourcing is changing the way we invent, build, and market products and ideas. If you are looking to get a jumpstart on the conversation, join ITMA at Crowdsourcing Week.
More than 40 experts in the space of crowdsourcing will cover best practices in tech, marketing, design, startups, government, science, crowdfunding and more. Insightful sessions with the leaders of disruptive companies such as Google, Microsoft, 360i, NASA, and Chaordix will demonstrate to you the impact of these new technologies on efficiency, effectiveness and the bottom line. From the shifting role of marketing to dynamic new approaches in strategy and product development, the conference will deliver insight into how crowdsourcing and open innovation are transforming the future of collaborative business.
Crowdsourcing Week kicks off with an official Opening Night on Monday, June 3, followed by three days of keynotes, presentations and panels. The week wraps up with a crowdfunding workshop for startups on Friday, June 7.
We’re pleased to partner with Crowdsourcing Week to bring ITMA Members the unprecedented opportunity to save 25% on registration using the code ITMA25.

SAVE 25% ON REGISTRATION TODAY

If you are looking to grow your company’s innovative pathways, plan to join the pioneers, multinational companies, and agencies that understand the impact of the open internet and the fundamental shift towards crowd participation at Crowdsourcing Week 2013. We hope to see you there!
Best regards,
ITMA Singapore
http://www.itma.org.sg/

26th Chief Information Officer Workshop
2013-05-28 08:00 - 2013-06-01 17:00 | Singapore & ”, Seoul, Singapore
26th Chief Information Officer Workshop

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Workshop is an annual forum jointly organised by the Singapore IT Management Association (ITMA) and Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company.
The CIO Workshop has long been regarded as the annual conference that brings together CIOs and top IT leaders from both the public and private sectors across the region to discuss the most pressing topics affecting business and technology today.
This event is highly anticipated by CIOs and senior IT management executives who return year after year to participate in content-rich sessions, intimate discussions as well as listen to notable speakers and benefit from the valuable networking opportunities.
Over the past 25 years, the CIO Workshop has been a platform for many IT leaders to exchange their views and discuss the challenges facing the technology industry.
The theme for this year’s CIO Workshop is ‘CIO: Leading into the next frontier”. Speakers who are recognised experts in their industries will come together to share their experiences, examine trends and present their vision of how IT will help shape the future of businesses.
The event kicks off with a half-day conference in Singapore. It then moves to Seoul, for four days, where CIOs from across Singapore and Seoul will share their experiences at the conference and through site visits

For workshop enquiries, please contact:
Joyce Ong
Tel +65 6410 6494
Adelyne Loke
Tel +65 6410 8324
Adeline Tan
Tel +65 6410 8216

Engaging the Board Series in Conversation with Mr David Conner - 27 May 2013
2013-05-27 19:00 - 2013-06-27 22:00 | The Clifford, Restaurant, Singapore
The primary focus of his talk was on ITMA’s theme for this year “Engaging the Board”. He started things off by making it clear that while the buck stopped with the CEO, it was up to the entire C-suite, including the CIO, to be fully in sync and work as a team to support the CEO and engage the board.

7TH CIO Executive Program, “Engaging The Board” series, in conversation with Mr David Conner on 27th May 2013 @ Fullerton Bay Hotel.
On May 27th, the Clifford at Fullerton Bay Hotel was host to almost 80 of the leading Chief Information Officers and IT industry leaders in Singapore. They were gathered for an intimate dinner and an enlivening talk by award-winning former Group CEO of OCBC Bank, David Conner.

The primary focus of his talk was on ITMA’s theme for this year “Engaging the Board”. He started things off by making it clear that while the buck stopped with the CEO, it was up to the entire C-suite, including the CIO, to be fully in sync and work as a team to support the CEO and engage the board.
He continued to stress the importance of collaborating with business decision makers in order to align technology and business objectives to support business strategy, customers, products, and delivery. Additionally, such collaboration across the various functional silos in an organisation could be crucial in providing value and seamless service to customers.
Mr Conner then turned his attention to the role of the CIO within the boardroom and the three key opportunities he has to engage the board, i.e. when requesting funding, when providing project updates, and when reporting bad news. In order to be effective and obtain approval, CIOs must be able to make a compelling case to the Board and in doing so he must communicate in a language the latter would find meaningful.
While making his case, Mr Conner pointed out that, a CIO needs to be able to demonstrate the value of proposed investments to shareholders, customers, and employees alike. Furthermore, CIOs must recognise the financial aspects of investments and remain cognisant of the potential for “runaway costs”. The key is to maximise the value of all IT investments and not to splurge on every new product and gadget. Similarly, it is better to remove defects out of the current system before investing in a new one.
Mr Conner’s final point on his first topic was on transparency. Although it is great if to be able to deliver on projects, it is equally important that in the event that promises are not kept the truth should not be hidden or sugar coated: “honesty is still the best policy” and transparency is key in building trust.
The recently retired Conner also took this opportunity to impart his experience on leadership. One of the key takeaways was the ignorance associated with leadership. As one rises up the corporate ladder, problems are often hidden from the leader. The onus is on the leader to be humble and listen to his people.

The dinner gave guests the rare opportunity to glean expert advice on leadership and management. One participant was curious as to how management can remain focused on maintaining and improving current systems, rather than be mesmerised by every hot new product. Mr Conner, acknowledging the difficulties of rallying towards a common objective, pointed out that OCBC was successful at implementing its processes because all the business and functional heads reported to one person – Mr Conner, himself.

We were also treated to the highlights of the upcoming ITMA CIO Executive Program & Overseas Trip (by Lai Khim of the Planning Team) to the global hub of technology and innovation: Silicon Valley. The trip will include visits to every major tech company in Silicon Valley, including Google, Dreamworks, Unity Technologies, LinkedIn and Facebook. Signup early and book your seat on the trip!
We look forward to you joining us for the next ITMA CIO Executive Programme “Engaging the Board” event on 28 June 2013 from 7pm to 10pm.

Social Analytics Call-for-Collaboration Briefing
2013-05-20 09:30 - 17:00 | Seminar Room,, Mezzanine Floor, Mapletree Business City, 20 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore
We are pleased to inform you that IDA’s Social Analytics for Business Enterprises Call for Collaboration (CFC) is now open from 30 April 2013 to 28 June 2013.

Dear ITMA Member

Event:
Social Analytics Call-for-Collaboration Briefing

Date:
20 May 2013

Time:
9.30am

Venue:
Seminar Room, Mezzanine Floor, Mapletree Business City, 20 Pasir Panjang Road

REGISTRATION:
If you are interested to attend the event, please register by replying to Bernie Wong atbernie_wong@ida.gov.sg, copy william_chandra_tjhi@ida.gov.sg,edwin_liok@ida.gov.sg. For registration enquiries, please contact Bernie at 6211 1591. For CFC enquiries, please contact Edwin at 6211 0300 or William at 6211 1487.
We are pleased to inform you that IDA’s Social Analytics for Business Enterprises Call for Collaboration (CFC) is now open from 30 April 2013 to 28 June 2013.
Currently, 1.5 billion people globally interact actively over social networks on a monthly basis. Singaporeans are among the most active social media users, with 3 million using Facebook and 900,000 on Twitter. This large and growing base of consumers on social media presents a significant opportunity for business enterprises to leverage upon to drive business outcomes and growth.
Sectors, in Singapore, such as Retail, Food & Beverage, Tourism and others stand to benefit from Social Analytics adoption. These solutions can can help businesses to drive outcomes such as:
• reducing the cost of support
• increasing word of mouth marketing
• improving customer satisfaction
• building brand advocacy
• driving revenue growth
Join us at our briefing to industry and learn how to leverage this valuable opportunity for businesses to embrace advanced solutions that can derive strategic insights.
If you are interested to attend the event, please register by replying to Bernie Wong atbernie_wong@ida.gov.sg, copy william_chandra_tjhi@ida.gov.sg, edwin_liok@ida.gov.sg. For registration enquiries, please contact Bernie at 6211 1591. For CFC enquiries, please contact Edwin at 6211 0300 or William at 6211 1487.
More information can be found on our IDA website:
http://www.ida.gov.sg/collaboration-and-initiatives/collaboration-opportunities/call-for-collaboration/Social-Analytics-SA-for-Business-Enterprises-Call-for-Collaboration-CFC
Thank you.
Best Regards
ITMA Event Organiser

Launch of Personal Data Commission and Inaugural PDP Seminar
2013-05-15 13:30 - 17:00 | Grand Ballroom 1,, Level 4 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663, Singapore

Engaging the Board Series in Conversation with Mr Dilip Keshu - 18 April 2013
2013-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Novus Restaurant &, Bar National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, #01-02, Singapore 178897, www.novus.sg, Singapore
Join us at Novus Restaurant & Bar, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, #01-02, Singapore 178897 on the 18th of April 2013 at 7pm to 10pm to meet Dilip Keshu, CEO, Group FMG.

Dear ITMA Members,
Join us at Novus Restaurant & Bar, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, #01-02, Singapore 178897 on the 18th of April 2013 at 7pm to 10pm to meet Dilip Keshu, CEO, Group FMG.

Speaker’s Information

Dilip Keshu, the CEO of Group FMG, is an entrepreneur who now runs a private equity-backed content and ecommerce solutions company called Group FMG which operates out of the US, UK and Asia. Group FMG guides brands through the change that comes in the wake of the solocomo phenomenon (social media, localized rich content, [e/m] commerce and mobile apps).
Prior to Group FMG he was a member of the Management Board of Xchanging plc, a FTSE-listed company, with revenues of about $1.2B, specializing in business processing and outcome based outsourcing services. He was also the company’s Chief Customer Officer running global sales, marketing, service and relations.
He lives in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. The is the author of two books, Land of the Free, Home of the Brave and a book for young professionals and entrepreneurs, The Nine Dots. His hobbies are reading, cycling and chess.
Dilip was a citizen and resident of Singapore for over a decade before he left in 2002 to work in London and the US, where he now lives.
As seats are limited due to space constraints at the venue, please register here before 5 April 2013(Friday) to indicate your interest to attend. ITMA will send you a confirmation email by 11 April 2013(Thursday). If you are unable to attend upon confirmation, kindly inform us soonest possible so that the seats can be made available to other interested attendees on the waiting list.

Event Details

Date:
18 April 2013 (Thursday)

Time:
7pm to 10pm

Venue:
Novus Restaurant & Bar
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road, #01-02, Singapore 178897
www.novus.sg

Agenda

6.30pm to 7pm :
Arrival & Registration

7pm to 8pm :
Presentation and Q&A with Dilip Keshu

8pm to 10pm:
Dinner & Networking

As described by CIO.com, “the boardroom is an alien environment, full of high-powered executives with little affinity for technology. To succeed in this setting, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) must effectively convey their wins, opportunities and challenges to achieve business goals.”
ITMA invites CIOs to the first of the 2013 CIO Executive Program “Engaging the Board” series where veteran and successful CEOs and board members speak to us and answer our questions on how to engage the board on a variety of IT and non-IT issues. For example, how should a CIO propose a cloud strategy or address the board’s concerns on ROI and governance.
In this series of exclusive talks, you will learn valuable insights from veteran board members and be more effective in your engagement with the board. You will also have a chance to network with senior IT leaders from public and private-sector organizations.
ITMA Event Organiser
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Lunch with Eva Chen, CEO of Trend Micro
2013-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Stellar @, 1-Altitude, Singapore
We are pleased to invite you to join us for an exclusive lunch with our CEO Eva Chen which will be held at Stellar @ 1-Altitude on 10 April, start from 12:00pm

Dear Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to invite you to join us for an exclusive lunch with our CEO Eva Chen which will be held at Stellar @ 1-Altitude on 10 April, start from 12:00pm
This is an exclusive by-invitation-only luncheon where you can take this opportunity to mingle with Eva and IT leaders to gain insights on the evolving threat landscapes and the IT security trends.
Agenda:
12:00 Registration Start
12:30 Introduction and welcome
– Enabling a smart protection strategy to manage the risks of consumerization, cloud and new cyber threats by Eva Chen, the cofounder and CEO of Trend Micro
13:00 Lunch and networking
14:00 Goodbye and see you

I do hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you on this exclusive luncheon. On account of the logistical arrangements that need to be made, we will appreciate if you can send us your RSVP by 22 MARCH. [UPDATE] Registration is closed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nancy at +65 8171 4456 or email her at secretariat@itma.org.sg

Have a nice day.
ITMA Secretariat
About Eva Chen
Eva Chen, the cofounder and CEO of Trend Micro, the No. 3 antivirus software firm worldwide and the biggest in Asia. In her eight years at the top Chen has doubled sales, to $1.2 billion in 2012. Forbes Asia has recently ranked Eva Chen as a truly outstanding assembly of “box office” executives in the March 4th issue of Forbes Asia’s Women in the Mix, which profiled 50 businesswomen performing center stage in the world’s most dynamic region – Asia. To know more about Eva, click here
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers. A pioneer in server security with over 20 years’ experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers’ and partners’ needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ global threat intelligence data mining framework, our products and services stop threats where they emerge – from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.
About the venue
Stellar at 1-Altitude on Level 62 at One Raffles Place has a multi-concept open kitchen with a dazzling display of variety. Helmed by Group Executive chef Christopher Millar, Stellar’s kitchen is a culinary workshop where the highest degree of attention is paid to sourcing the best seasonal produce and refining recipes, allowing ingredients to speak for themselves. Stellar deconstructs the dining experience by encouraging tasting and sharing. Each section of the vast menu includes tasting portions, so diners can mix and match food items according to their preferences. The focal point is a multi-concept open kitchen where guests are presented with a dazzling display of variety not so much to impress as to satisfy appetites.

NICF Readiness Kit Roadshow
2013-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | CaliberLink 51 Bras Basah Road,, Manulife Centre, #01-01 Singapore 189554, Singapore
Investing in people unlocks the potential of improved organisational performance and productivity. Gain valuable knowledge on the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) and the NICF Readiness Kit Be inspired to take the first step to become a NICF adopter so as to reap the full benefits intended for your organisation.

INTRODUCTION
Investing in people unlocks the potential of improved organisational performance and productivity. Gain valuable knowledge on the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) and the NICF Readiness Kit Be inspired to take the first step to become a NICF adopter so as to reap the full benefits intended for your organisation.

OBJECTIVES

Learn about competency based HR approaches to identify, select and develop talents.

Learn to leverage on competency frameworks, the NICF, to develop your ICT talent.

Gain awareness about the available funding schemes for your organisations for talent.

CONTACT DETAILS
To register or to find out more details, please email your name,
contact details, company name, designation to NICF@wda.gov.sg
OR
Please call Priscilla Yin @ 6512 1057

*Seats are limited and subjected to availability

For more information about NICF, please refer tohttp://www.nicf.sg/NicfOverview/AboutUs.aspx.

CIO Connect Keynote Event - Extra-ordinary Leadership
2013-03-21 18:00 - 22:00 | The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore 49178, Singapore
Keynote Event – Extra-ordinary Leadership
21st February – Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore

Dear ITMA Member
Keynote Event – Extra-ordinary Leadership
21st February – Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore

Now, more than ever before, the leadership challenges facing the CIO are immense. How does the CIO provide effective leadership in today’s fast-changing world? The modern business environment is particularly demanding, with the IT department and the rest of the business looking to the CIO for certainty across a complex set of business and technological demands.
CIOs faced with such a challenge encounter mixed signals, where both the objective and the way to achieve that objective are uncertain. Join us to find out and debate with your peers the requirement for extra-ordinary leadership;

How do you manage the potentially uncomfortable debate at the C-level?
How do you guide and manage “the dance” at the senior executive level?
How can you successfully guide the delivery of the right technology at the right time for the organisation, while also developing your team and yourself?

Speakers:
Alistair Russell – Senior VP, Advisory Services at CIO Connect
Steve Lee – CIO at Changi Airport
Chee Chiang Chau – CIO at IDA
Venue: Port of Call, Floating Pod at the Fullerton Bay Hotel
Agenda:
6:00pm – welcome & drink reception
6:30pm – discussion
7:30pm – dinner served
10:00pm – close
To register your attendance or to find out more please email me on emma.burrows@cio-connect.com
Kind regards
Emma
VP, Operations Singapore
+65 8175 6820

ITMA 33rd Annual General Meeting
2013-03-19 07:00 - 19:00 | Traders Hotel,, Singapore 1A Cuscaden Road Singapore 249716, Singapore
ITMA 33rd Annual General Meeting

Dear Valued ITMA Member
ITMA 33rd Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given of the ITMA (Singapore) Annual General Meeting to be held:
Date : Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Time : 7:00 pm
Place : Traders Hotel, Singapore
1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249716
AGENDA
1. Call to Order.
2. To confirm Minutes of the last AGM held on 27 March 2012
3. To receive from Council and adopt a report of the activities for the proceeding year
4. To receive and adopt the Association’s Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2012
5. To elect Office Bearers and Council Members.
Article 10) The management of the Association shall rest in the hands of the Council consisting of at least eight members among whom shall be:
a) A President
b) Two Vice-Presidents
c) An Honorary Secretary
d) A Treasurer
(Article 11a) Nominations for the positions in the Council, duly signed by the candidate, proposed and seconded in the prescribed form, shall be submitted to the Honorary Secretary not less than 14 days before the date of the Annual General Meeting. Candidates nominated for election need not be physically present at the Annual General Meeting. Nominations for the offices listed in 10(a) to 10(d) above must clearly indicate the specific office being considered.
6. To decide on any Resolution, Motion or Proposal due Notice of which has been given to the Honorary Secretary.
7. To discuss General Business.
(Article 22) At least four weeks notice shall be given of an Annual General Meeting and at least four days notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting. All members shall be provided with the agenda of the meeting and the audited financial statements at least seven days before the date of the Annual General Meeting; and the agenda at least two days before the date of the Extraordinary General Meeting. Any Member desirous of moving any Resolution at the Annual General Meeting shall give notice in writing to the Honorary Secretary not less than two weeks before the date of the Annual General Meeting.
Click Here to download the Nomination Form and Click Here to download the Attendance Form for your completion. The completed nomination form should reach the Honorary Secretary via e-mail with an image of the completed form to secretariat@itma.org.sg by Wednesday, 6 March 2013.
By Order of the Council
Ng Wee Wei
Honorary Secretary

ITMA 32nd Annual Dinner
2013-01-26 18:30 | Great Room 2,, W Hotel, Singapore, Singapore
ITMA 32nd Annual Dinner

ITMA 32nd Annual Dinner
Saturday, 26 January 2013 @ W Hotel, Singapore
The Information Technology Management Association (ITMA) will be hosting the ITMA 32nd Annual Dinner on Saturday, 26 January 2013 @ W Hotel, Singapore.
This year, we will be celebrating our 32nd year of success in advancing IT management as an industry and as a profession in Singapore. We would like to thank you, our valued members, for supporting the Association and would like to extend a complimentary invitation to you to join us in this celebration.
Mark this date on your calendar. Come and be part of the celebration and connect with other members, CIOs and senior staff of the various IT organisations.
Date : Saturday, 26 January 2013
Time : 6.30pm (Registration and Cocktails)
Venue : Great Room 2, W Hotel, Singapore
Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374
Theme: Chic – A night to remember
Dress Code: Fashionable, Stylish, Shimmering (Dresses, Suits)
For those of you interested, please register here.

Enhancing Your Professional Branding, a Private BOBBI BROWN Make up
2013-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Bobbi Brown,, 2 havelock road # 02-01,singapore 059793, Singapore
LIG is pleased to confirm our event “Enhancing Your Professional Branding”, a private BOBBI BROWN makeup workshop specia

Greetings to all ITMAsians’ Ladies!

LIG is pleased to confirm our event “Enhancing Your Professional Branding”, a private BOBBI BROWN makeup workshop specially customized for ONLY ITMA, yes ONLY us ladies in ITMA!
In this workshop, you get to learn tips from Bobbi Brown’s very own professional makeup artist on how to look professionally beautiful for your daily office wear. In preparation for our ITMA Gala Evening, LIG has also requested additional tips to be imparted to you ladies on how to enhance that beautiful eyes, cheeks and every detail of your features to give that chic and elegant touch!
Event details as follows.
Date : 12 Jan 2013
10am – 12pm : 2 hours Makeup Workshop
12pm – 2pm : Lunch
Venue : Bobbi Brown, 2 Havelock Road, #02-01, Singapore 059793
Sponsor: Satyam Computer Services Ltd
For those of you interested, please register here.
As the seats are limited, we will need you to reply to the above registration link to confirm your participation by 4 Jan 2013. Kindly note that only successful registrants will be informed through email.
Thank you.
ITMA Events Organiser

ITMA Charity Bowling Event
2012-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Marina Square, Super Bowl, Singapore
Please join us by signing up to attend this charity event on 27 Dec 2012. Our Guest Of Honour Mr Lim Hup Seng, will also be there to support the event & sign autographs of his books.

Please join us by signing up to attend this charity event on 27 Dec 2012.
Our Guest Of Honour Mr Lim Hup Seng, will also be there to support the event & sign autographs of his books.

Donations received as of 12 Dec 2012: $11,650 (Target to collect: $15,000)

Want to contribute to the children’s pocket funds? Every contribution makes a difference.

Vote for your favorite team to win the competition when you make a donation.

Event Details

Venue: Marina Square Super Bowl

Date: 27th December 2012

Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

2 additional lanes will be catered for family members. So bring your family members to join the fun!

Find Out More How Kids Can Benefit From This Fund

Sources from The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

Fund gets girl dancing again
SCHOOLGIRL ballerina Natalie Chew might have given up pursuing her hobby – were it not for a fully sponsored arts education programme. The CHIJ (Kellock) pupil had ballet lessons from the age of three. But after about five years, she had to stop learning due to a lack of time and the cost of the classes.Click here to read more

Reward for good results: New furniture, clothing
Gayathri Kavidmannan, 11 and in Primary 5, now studies in the quiet of the bedroom she shares with her two siblings. There, she now has a new study table and a double-decker bed. Out in the living room, where she used to do her homework, sits a new sofa, coffee table and cupboard.Click here to read more

Schoolchildren chip in to help needy peers
The tricky part for John Phang, 11, was how he should hand over the money that he and his younger sister had collected for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF). Get your parents to write a cheque, he was told after he sent an e-mail to the SMPF highlighting his deed. His parents did so, surprised that he took the initiative to get in touch with the newspaper-initiated charity.Click here to read more

How to donate:

By ChequeKindly write a crossed cheque payable to “The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund” (“SPMF”) and send it to:
The ITMA Charity Drive 2012
c/o IT Management Association
Robinson Road
P.O. Box No 3297
Singapore 905297
Attention: ITMA Secretariat
Please do not forget to include the following information at the back of the cheque: For individual donors, please indicate your name, NRIC number, contact number and address. For corporate donors, please indicate the name of your company, company registration number, contact person and contact number.

On the Event DayDonation by Cash or Cheque will be accepted. Please drop your donation into the SPMF Donation Box.

ITMA willl consolidate all cheques & forward them to the SPMF at the end of the charity drive. For more FAQ about SPMF, please click here.

This event is supported by

Salesforce.com Singapore

Microsoft Singapore

The ITMA Bay Walk
2012-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Singapore
Come and join our 2012 Family morning walk plus breakfast event ! – The ITMA Bay Walk that will be held on the 15th of December 2012 Saturday starting at 7:00 A.M.

ITMA-HDS Executive Dinner – Social Innovation & Big Data

The ITMA Bay Walk

Dear ITMA Members,
Come and join our 2012 Family morning walk plus breakfast event ! – The ITMA Bay Walk that will be held on the 15th of December 2012 Saturday starting at 7:00 A.M.
It will be a relatively easy one hour walk, but it will be a nice exercise for us all. We will have an opportunity to experience the nice cool morning scenery. Plenty of fresh morning air during the weekend, and photo enthusiast will enjoy the great morning lighting for their bay and city scape photography. We will also enjoy the sights of Singapore’s great architectural feats – the super domes, the super trees, and the super pool on top of the city.

TIME

AGENDA

6.50 am

-Meeting at the Public Car park at MBS for registration

7.00 am

-Walk starts from Public Car park
–Over bridge linking to MBS Hotel (City and Bay view)
–Through bridge link through hotel and over another bridge over AYE/ECP to Gardens by the Bay
–Pass the Super Trees
-Towards the Barrage and then back round the two Conservatories
-Walk along the bay side towards MBS waterfront
-Return to MBS hotel

8.00 am

-Breakfast at SKY of the Hotel (at level 57 – high view)

9.00 am

-End, and Free & Easy time

Do join us by registering soon as space is limited to 40 people.
To register, please email the following details to Michele Aviles. Email: maviles@glprop.com
Name of ITMA Member:
Organisation/Designation:
Email Address:
Handphone No:
No. of Pax: (Only Immediate Family Members, Max 4 Pax)
More details will be provided soon and specifics are subject to change.
Thank you.
ITMA Event Organiser

ITMA-HDS Executive Dinner – Social Innovation & Big Data
2012-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 | the waterboat house, Singapore, Singapore
You are cordially invited to the ITMA-HDS Executive Dinner, an exclusive dinner event jointly bought to you by IT Management Association (ITMA) and Hitachi Data Systems.

Dear Valued Customers,
You are cordially invited to the ITMA-HDS Executive Dinner, an exclusive dinner event jointly bought to you by IT Management Association (ITMA) and Hitachi Data Systems.
ITMA is a community of successful and forward looking IT leaders who make a difference to the IT industry in Singapore. The overall aim of the Association is to provide a forum of communication so that the experience and knowledge in the fields allied to Information Technology (IT) management can be exchanged for the benefit of members in particular and as a contribution to the development of the Republic of Singapore.
The keynote speaker for the dinner is highly-acclaimed Global Chief Technology Officer Mr Hubert Yoshida, who is based in Santa Clara, United States. He will be sharing with invited guests the trends and directions in 2013 that will play a key role in creating sustainable infrastructures for Big Data that can cut across data and information boundaries to drive Social Innovation.
The registration for the event is now CLOSED.
We look forward to hosting you at the dinner.

Sincerely,
Sincerely,

Seah Thiam Siong
President
IT Management Association
Joe Ong
Managing Director – Singapore
Hitachi Data Systems

Jointly Hosted By:

Event Details

DATE
10th December 2012
Monday

TIME
6.30pm to 9.00pm
Registration starts at 6.00pm

VENUE
The Waterboat House
3 Fullerton Road #03-01
The Waterboat House
Singapore 049215
(See Map)

PARKING
Limited valet parking is available at venue.
Additional parking spots are available at One Fullerton and Fullerton Hotel.

SYNOPSIS

Social Innovation is an effort of creativity, which involves interaction across a wide range of disciplines. Social scientists characterize Social Innovation as having three key elements. First it is usually a new combination or hybrid of existing elements, second it involves cutting across organizational and disciplinary boundaries which results in the third element which is compelling new relationships between previously separate groups.
Hubert Yoshida will talk about Social Innovation and how it will involve the interaction of big data across business, human, and machine generated data. Come and hear from the highly-acclaimed Global Chief Technology Officer which trends and directions in 2013 will play a key role in creating sustainable infrastructures for Big Data that can cut across data and information boundaries to drive Social Innovation.

TIME

AGENDA

6.00 pm

Guest Arrival & Registration

6.30 pm

Welcome Speech by Hitachi Data Systems
Mr Joe Ong, Managing Director, HDS Singapore

6.40 pm

Welcome Speech by ITMA
Mr Seah Thiam Siong, President, ITMA

6.50 pm

Social Innovation and Big Data
Mr Hubert Yoshida, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, HDS

7.35 pm – 9.00 pm

Dinner and Networking

Hubert Yoshida
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Hitachi Data Systems.
BIOGRAPHY
Hubert Yoshida, as Vice President and CTO, is responsible for defining the technical direction for Hitachi Data Systems and currently leads the company’s effort to help customers address their Data Life Cycle requirements to address compliance, governance and operational risk issues. He was instrumental in evangelizing Hitachi’s unique approach to storage virtualization which leverages existing storage services within the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform and extends it to externally attached, heterogeneous storage systems.
Yoshida is well known within the storage industry, and his blog was recently ranked among the “top 10 most influential” within the storage industry by Network World. In 2006, he was named “CTO of the Year” by Jon Toigo, and in October of 2006, Byte and Switch named him one of “Storage Networking’s Heaviest Hitters”.
Prior to joining Hitachi Data Systems in 1997, Yoshida spent 25 years with IBM’s storage division, where he held management roles in hardware performance, software development and product management. Since joining Hitachi Data Systems, he has worked to develop open standards for storage management, and in his previous role as vice president of Data Networks, he helped to define Hitachi Data Systems’ strategy for Storage Area Networks, Network Attached Storage and other network-related storage and data technologies. Yoshida is now the chairman of DSI.
Yoshida is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Mathematics. He was a Marine Corps Platoon Commander during the Vietnam War and was discharged with the rank of Captain. Yoshida has authored several papers on Storage Area Networks, Fibre Channel, multi-protocol SANs and storage virtualization technologies. He has also served on the advisory boards of several technology companies and currently sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Data Storage Institute of the Government of Singapore.

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