Data: At the Centre of Smart Nation, Singapore

The Republic needs to maintain its position as a key global data hub by ensuring its data centres are not only cyber-secure but also ecologically sustainable.

Singapore's strong network infrastructure and its diverse connectivity to major Asia-Pacific markets are some reasons major cloud players such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Facebook have built their own data centres on the island.

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SINGAPORE'S Smart Nation initiative was launched in 2014 with the bold ambition of harnessing technology and big data to improve lives, create economic activity and build a closer community. From healthcare to public security to the convenience of a cashless society, data is being aggregated and