Singapore TradeNet: Beyond TradeNet to the Intelligent Island Case Solution
Describes the actions taken by the authorities of Singapore to enable the nation to live and prosper after it became independent by the end of 1960s. Identifying that its modest size, limited natural resources, but superb place set it in a vulnerable situation, the Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, defined a vision for the state as an information, commerce, and business hub for Southeast Asia.
TradeNet is an interesting type of IT system that possesses two distinct parts: first, it's an example of an interorganizational strategic application that forms the heart of a successful redesign of the trade process, which solidifies the nation's standing as a transshipment port for Southeast Asia; second, TradeNet additionally provides an information management and communication infrastructure that can be used to create additional tactical applications. This case relates Singapore is continuing to execute its IT2000 National Information Infrastructure Plan in 1995.
PUBLICATION DATE: October 10, 1995
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