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2nd Open Call for Cloud Computing Proposals
15 November 10
As part of the Infocomm Development Authority’s efforts to promote the adoption of Cloud Computing, it is calling for interested parties to submit their proposals for innovative cloud based projects. This call is launched on 8 November 2010.
The objectives of this call are:
a. To support innovative projects that will help achieve the following outcomes:
- Enable infocomm infrastructure development for iN2015 vertical clusters (such as digital media, life sciences, manufacturing, financial services, retail & tourism, education).
- Support specific lighthouse projects which would illustrate and promote the use of the infrastructure in the iN2015 verticals.
- Establish Singapore as a Shared Services Hub.
- Support infocomm capability development.
b. To promote adoption of Cloud Computing in Singapore.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants for the call are Singapore-registered companies
- Supportable types of projects include trials, proof-of-concepts and testbedding
- Following types of projects will not be supported
- Commercial deployments
- Subsidising existing hosting of cloud apps
- Already receiving grants from another government agency or under funding consideration
Public Briefing
A public briefing on the second open call will be held on 18 November 2010.