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electronics reviewVolume 20 No. 2 Sep 2007contents3456623237891011NewsStrong operatingperformance for first halfof 2007ST Electronics launchesanimation studioSTEE-InfoSoft awarded HDBRFID projectNew Security SolutionsGroup formedSTET’s new officeinauguratedIntelsat selects iDirectplatform to power GLOBALMaritime SolutioniDirect names new CEOProjectsAlbania ATC projecttakes-offWireless boostEMC capability proves itsmettle in IndonesiaNew calibration partnershipwith National InstrumentsSTEE-InfoSoft and NUSdevelop enhanced projectmanagement softwareNew Solutions1213Maritime, port securityenhancedTravel management made‘Ezy’Feature14The road to TurkeyApplication Notes16Unmanned ground sensorsAwards1920202121ST Electronics clincheshighest accolade in TotalDefenceFleet management solutionwins awardBoating community laudsST Electronics’ innovativecoastal surveillance systemiDrect clinches yet anotherFrost & Sullivan awardKey to the city – Yichun,ChinaEvents2224252727Communication systems takecentre stage atCommunicAsia 2007Making waves –IMDEX Asia 2007Other conferences & expos• MINDEF shared servicescommissioning event• RSN Open House• First Riyadh SecurityExpo• 4th Information SecurityExpo• EMC 2007• IX 2007 ConferenceSpreading the communityspiritFirst hand updates foranalysts and fund managersLiterature News28Latest brochures andpublications fromST ElectronicsSingapore Technologies Electronics Limited24 Ang Mo Kio St. 65, Singapore 569061Tel: (65) 6481 8888 Fax: (65) 6482 1079(Regn No. : 196900084E)www.stee.stengg.comelectronics review is published by Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited.The contents of this publication may not be reproduced without written permission from the Publisher.Design, Editorial Consultant: Izess Pte Ltd www.izess.com.sg . Printer: Innotech Communications Pte Ltd2 electronics review

newsStrong Operating Performancefor first half of 2007Letter of Intent with Nelvana ofCanada to co-produce a series ofdirect-to-video titles.ST Electronics delivered strongoperating performance for thefirst half of 2007. Its Large ScaleOn the defence front, the Communication& Sensor SystemsGroup was awarded MINDEFcontracts for maintenance ofelectro-optics equipment andsystems and the supply of thermalweapon sights.ST Electronics’ US satellitecommunications arm, iDirectInc., deployed VSAT hubs forBatelco, a leading provider ofglobal satcoms in the MiddleEast. It also secured ordersST Electronicsexpects its secondhalf 2007 turnoverand profit beforetax to be highercompared to thefirst half of 2007,barring unforeseencircumstances.S$ millions 1Q2007 1Q2006 % 2Q2007 2Q2006 %Turnover 234 219 7 273 213 28Investment, interest &Other income1.2 1.2 (4) 0.7 9.8 (92)Earnings beforeinterest & tax21.2 20.3 4 25.7 16.9 52Profit before tax 22.2 19.5 14 25.9 25.4 2Profit attributable toshareholders15.9 12.0 33 19.9 19.5 2Systems Group (LSG) securedrail projects for Taiwan’s TaoyuanInternational Airport andTurkey’s Marmaray CommuterRail. LSG also secured anintegrated security system projectfor the Dubai Festival City. TheSoftware Systems Group (SSG)secured a 10-year S$255m contractfrom MINDEF to provide sharedservices to active personnel,regulars and NSMen of MINDEFand the SAF. SSG also signed afrom IndosatM2 in Indonesia,Pak Datacom Ltd in Pakistanand Bangladesh, PetroChina’sBureau of Geophysics Oil/GasExploration Group in China tosecure multi-protocol, bandwidthefficient hubs.ST Electronics expects its secondhalf 2007 turnover and profitbefore tax to be higher comparedto the first half of 2007, barringunforeseen circumstances.volume 20 no. 2 3

newsST Electronics LaunchesAnimation StudioiVL Animation opened on 25 June 2007 in the presence of invitedguests from the digital media and animation communityST Electronics (Digital Media)[STEE-DM] celebrated the inaugurationof its animation studioon 25 June 2007. iVL Animationwas opened in the presence ofinvited guests from the digitalmedia and animation community.STEE-DM is the digital media andanimation arm of ST Electronics(Training & Simulation Systems).The ST Electronics Groupconstantly looks at opportunitiesto expand into new businesses,based on its core capabilities,so as to generate new revenuestreams. Digital media andanimation were evaluated as anattractive new business ventureto pursue as these are built uponthe same underlying competenciesas its simulation business, ie3D Computer Graphics, ArtificialIntelligence and Real-TimeProcessing.Today STEE-DM, with its iVLanimation studio, is a full-fledgeddigital media and animationplayer. It has produced the movieThe Ten Commandments which willair in the US in the later part ofDigital animation staff demonstrating their skills2007 and is nowin the midst ofproducing itssecond title, TheFuture is Wild.iVL animationis the first in aseries of studiosthat will be setup. In view of thegrowing demandfor a diverserange of digitalmedia solutions,STEE-DM will also venture intoother segments, like games andedutainment. This will allowdifferent studios to focus andspecialise in specific segments ofthe market.The Chairman of the MediaDevelopment Authority (MDA),Dr Tan Chin Nam, and Mr SeahMoon Ming, President of theST Electronics Group, jointlyopened the new studio. Mr ScottDyer, Executive VP of NelvanaStudios, was also present to lendhis support as STEE-DM’s keystrategic partner. Industry professionals,representing commercialand government agencies in thegames, animation and educationsectors were also present. Theguests were treated to a sneakpreview of part of Episode 1 ofThe Future is Wild. This will betelevised on Discovery Kids in theUS and Teletoon in Canada earlynext year.Dr Tan Chin Nam, Chairman of the MDA, and Mr Seah Moon Ming, Presidentof the ST Electronics Group, unveil the inauguration plaqueThe government’s support andefforts in promoting this field ofexpertise is vital in making thelocal digital media ecosystem asuccess and in turning Singaporeinto a Digital Media hub. Theneed to cultivate more talent inthe field of digital media is alsoimportant and ST Electronicshas taken steps to influence andhelp develop curriculum for thelocal polytechnics, particularlyTemasek Polytechnic, to ensurethat the growing demand foranimators will be met in the yearsto come. ST Electronics will alsobe offering scholarships in digitalmedia to educational institutions.With plans to develop five DVDsand theatrical releases withPromenade Pictures, three TVseries and ten DVDs with NelvanaStudios - STEE-DM has made astrategic move and gained a goodhead start in this journey.4 electronics review

newsSTEE-InfoSoft AwardedHDB RFID ProjectSTEE-InfoSoft will handle the necessary systemsintegration to ensure data integrity and smooth workflowin the supply chainThe Housing and DevelopmentBoard (HDB) of Singapore hasawarded ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) [STEE-InfoSoft] a project to supply,check and distribute 250,000Radio Frequency Identification(RFID) tags to season parkingticket (SPT) users and 10 HDBbranch offices in the northernand eastern parts of Singapore.Mr Chang Yew Kong (centre), President of STEE-InfoSoftcongratulates project team members Mr Jeremy Quek andMs Tan Eng LuangSTEE-InfoSoft’s expertise as asystem integrator in providingcustomised applications andquality project management hasplaced it in a unique position tobe able to provide the HDB witha complete solution that will fullyutilise its experience in RFIDapplications for this project.STEE-InfoSoft will handle thenecessary systems integration toensure data integrity and smoothworkflow in the supply chain.Currently, SPT users need tovisit the HDB branch offices topurchase or renew the paper SPT.The RFID tags are embedded inthe new SPTs with an antennaand computer chip. Every chiphas a unique identificationnumber tied to the vehiclelicence plate number. Allrenewals can now be doneelectronically via GIRO orthrough the HDB website,thus eliminating the needto queue at the HDB branchoffices. Users can alsorenew via any AXS or SAMself-service kiosk.HDB parking enforcementofficers will also find theirjobs easier as they nowonly need to scan the RFID tagswith their handheld devicesinstead of visually looking at thepaper SPT.The new RFID season parkingsystem will also save HDBadministration overhead costswhich was necessary for theexisting paper-based system.In line with ST Electronics’Service Transformation mantra,STEE-InfoSoft has effectivelyhelped HDB to deliver betterservice to its customers andstakeholders.STEE-InfoSoft, together withST Electronics (Info-CommSystems), has previously deliveredthe Contact Track and Trace(CT&T) RFID tagging system forthe Ministry of Health back in2003 during the SARS epidemic.CT&T greatly alleviated theMinistry’s problem in contacttracing. The company has alsosuccessfully implemented projectsin Thailand, where RFID identificationand tracking solutions forcontract workers were deployedin a restricted compound to improvesecurity and productivity,and also for VIPs at an exclusiveclub to increase customer servicelevel.For more information, please contactJaffrey Pang at (65) 6413 1458 or email:jaffreypang@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 2 5

newsNew Security Solutions Group FormedSTEE-InfoSec has established the Security Solutions Group toprovide one-stop IT security solutionsProtecting the data assets of anorganisation is never an easytask, with many points in thenetwork perimeter being vulnerableto intrusion, theft andcompromise. Responding tocustomers’ demand for defencein-depthsecurity, ST Electronics(Info-Security) [STEE-InfoSec] hasestablished the Security SolutionsGroup to provide one-stop ITsecurity solutions.Complementing STEE-InfoSec’sDigiSAFE brand of infosecurityproducts and R&D developmentalcapabilities, the Security SolutionsGroup is able to provide the entirecomprehensive suite of solutionsfrom design and consultancy,integration and deploymentof enterprise infosecurityinfrastructure and developingsecurity applications to protectthe digital assets of organisations.Partnering with trusted industrysecurity vendors like Symantec,Bluecoat, Secure Computing, etc,the Security Solutions Groupdelivers secure, reliable and costeffective IT security solutionswith firewalls, VPNs, intrusiondetection/prevention systems(IDS), content filtering, securewireless LAN, network accesscontrol (NAC) and endpointsecurity.For more information, please contactST Electronics (Info-Security) at (65)6568 7118 or email: info@digisafe.comSTET’s New Office InauguratedJointly declaring the opening of STET’s new office are: Mr YongThiam Chong, Chairman STET (second from left in picture) andCol (Ret) Michael Chen, CEO STET (first from left in picture).ST Education & Training(STET) moved into itsnew office at 317 OutramRoad #03-02 Holiday InnAtrium on 1 June 2007 andwas inaugurated on theauspicious date, 20 July2007. STET, together withits two subsidiaries - STETMaritime Education andSTET Maritime Bureau,are now housed under oneroof with the aim to poolresources to better serve itsclients. The joyous occasionheld at STET’s QuarterDeck was attended by itsvaluable associates, clientsand partners. The occasion was graced by RAdm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew,Minister of State, Ministry of Education, and His Excellency Eduardo AReal, the Ambassador of the Republic of Panama.A sumptuous spread of delicacies, free flow of beer and wine withsoothing background music was the order of the day. Guests wereshown around and went away impressed with the new office layout andfacilities. STET also took the opportunity to thank its associates, clientsand partners for their continuous and unwavering support.RAdm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Minister of State,Ministry of EducationAmbassador of the Republic of Panama, HisExcellency Eduardo A RealFor more information, please contactStephanie Lim at (65) 6477 6675 oremail: stephanielim@stet.com.sg6 electronics review

projectsAlbania ATC ProjectTakes-offThis project is a successful follow-on to STEE-InfoSoft’s deliveryof a similar system in 2005 to another airport in the Middle EastST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) [STEE-InfoSoft] has suppliedan Air Traffic Control (ATC)Integrated Tower System andRadio Navigation Aids to ZayedInternational Airport in Kukes,Albania.As part of the project requirements,STEE-InfoSoft engineersperformed detailed site surveys,designed the system and installedthe ATC equipment at the newcontrol tower and runway. Theairport at Kukes is considereda very challenging site locatednear Mount Korab, the highestmountain in Albania at 2,764mabove sea level.The Integrated Tower System is a‘system of systems’ consisting ofITALYLocation MapALBANIAThis project is a successful followonto STEE-InfoSoft’s delivery of asimilar system in 2005 for anotherairport in the Middle East. STEE-InfoSoft has acquired significantexperience in the systems andsub-systems required for theAlbania project through undertakingvarious similar projectsthroughout Asia.solutions such as voice communicationscontrol system, digitalvoice recorder, integrated ATCtower display system, aeronauticalradios and meteorologicalsystem.STEE-InfoSoft, banking on itsproven track record, competitivepricing and superior technicalsolutions won this project back in2006 amidst intense competitionfrom international players.For more information, please contactLee Kit Su at (65) 6413 1425 or email:leekitsu@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 2 7

projectsWireless BoostBusinesses in the western part of Singapore to benefitfrom wireless broadband access network designed andimplemented by STEE-InfoCommST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm] isconstantly at the forefront of wirelesstechnology and communications.With its extensive capabilityand knowledge in this area,STEE-InfoComm was appointedby Internet service providerPacific Internet (PacNet) to designand implement a comprehensivenetwork that delivers wirelessbroadband access in the westernpart of Singapore.PacNet is one of Singapore’s firstbroadband operators (DSL, cablemodem and wireless) to offerwireless corporate broadbandservices to its corporate customerswith ST Electronics’ WirelessBroadband Access (WBA) networkin place. This network haspowered businesses, giving themwider coverage, more choicesand value-added services. Withsimpler and faster installation,shorter provisioning periodand ultimately, greater savings,PacNet’s corporate customershave benefited from portability,through wireless connectionanywhere within the coveragearea, without the hassle of layingcables.Benefits to Service ProviderThe WBA network replaced theexpensive local copper loopwith a point to multi-point radiosystem. The advent of low cost,high volume production of digitalradio has made these networksmore economically viable forservice providers. The networkprovided an array of deploymentoptions to deliver robust wirelessdata, voice and video services.The network configuration wasbuilt around a number of radiobase stations to effectively covera pre-determined service areaspecified by the service provider.Each base station was connectedby microwave, coaxial or fiberoptic backhauls to one or morecentral office switch. The stationswere then connected to a customerunit attached to residences oroffices by radio links.The base stations featured a multiserviceintelligent design with ahighly scalable capacity andcoverage as well as dynamic persubscriberlink optimisation. Itenabled quick deployment, easeof installation and configuration.The entire network implementationwas completed within threemonths and it has started servingthe first customer even before allbase stations were rolled out.The WBA network supportedconnection speeds of up to 3Mbpswith a sustained symmetricalthroughput of 2Mbps. There wasno need for additional modificationsto the user’s existing LANnetwork settings. The securedwireless infrastructure allowedonly authorised subscriber unitsto access the network. With thesuccessful deployment of thisnetwork, PacNet has providedhigher quality and cost effectivecommunications services to theircustomers.Comprehensive NetworkSolutionsSTEE-InfoComm provides a onestopnetwork solutions centre forcommercial as well as homelandsecurity agencies. Its field-provenservices include project management,network consulting, design,integration and implementation.Leveraging on its worldwidemulti-vendor experience, STEE-InfoComm develops, managesand implements customised endto-endnetwork solutions withinnovative technologies to best fitthe customer’s business objectives,requirements for profitability andservice level.For more information, please contactST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) at(65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.com8 electronics review

projectsEMC Capability Provesits Mettle in IndonesiaST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm] hasrecently completed a project todevelop an integrated EMC TestSystem for Balai Besar Bahan danBarang Teknik (B4T) in Bandung,Indonesia. This system enablesB4T to enhance their services inElectromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) testing to include productcompliance tests for InformationTechnology Equipment (ITE),Industrial, Scientific & Medical(ISM) and household products.It allows B4T to provide a widerrange of services for its Indonesiaand international customers. Theservices include professionaltechnical services through testing,calibration, technical inspection,certification, technical trainingand research & development.STEE-InfoComm completed thisproject within a remarkable fourmonths instead of the marketstandard six to nine months. Thiswas possible because of its highlytrainedand experienced team inEMC testing, consultation andengineering services. The projectwas satisfactorily completed andcommissioned for use by B4T inMarch 2007.This project has involvedintegration of a wide range ofinstrumentations from a varietyof suppliers. An InstrumentSoftware Control System (ISCS)was implemented to achieveseamless equipment control forElectromagnetic Interference(EMI) and ElectromagneticSusceptibility (EMS) testing.These tests were conducted in fullcompliance with European andUS standards.The instrumentations includeEMC receivers, Radio Frequency(RF) amplifiers, signal generators,antennas and antenna masts. Seediagram for details.Instrument SoftwareControl System (ISCS)To meet B4T’s EMC requirements,STEE-InfoComm developed theISCS that provided a visual-basedintegrated control of the EMCmeasurement instruments. ItsWindows-based application hasused concurrent windows anddialog boxes to ensure easy communicationwith the program.Comprehensive EMCServicesSTEE-InfoComm has more thantwo decades of field-proven experiencein providing comprehensivetest and consultancy servicesfor all facets of electromagneticenvironment including defence,commercial, rail and automotiveapplications. Equipped withhands-on experience of operatingan EMC laboratory, STEE-InfoComm has in-depthunderstanding of various EMCtest requirements, enabling it tocustomise solutions that best suitthe customer’s needs. Its EMCservices’ superior quality andefficiency earned the trust andconfidence of numerous customers.Some of these customers include:• Standard and IndustrialResearch Institute ofMalaysia (SIRIM)• DSO National Laboratories(Radiated Susceptibility TestFacility)• DSO National Laboratories(Test System for Commercial& Military Testing)• National Space Agency,Malaysia (ANGKASA)To complement its range of EMCservices, STEE-InfoComm is alsoa representative for products bySIEPEL (France) and EMP-Tronics(Sweden) in ASEAN, China, Taiwanand Australia. The productsinclude RF shielded rooms, RFabsorbers, anechoic chambers forantenna and EMC testing.For more information, please contact ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) at(65) 6567 6769 or email: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 2 9

projectsNew Calibration Partnershipwith National InstrumentsThe Instrument CalibrationCentre (ICC) of ST Electronicshas been selected as the calibrationservices partner of NationalInstruments (NI). NI has afast-growing market in the AsiaPacific region and was lookingat forging a partnership with acertified metrology laboratoryto provide detailed calibrationservices in the region. ICC wasselected as the calibration servicespartner because of its dedicationtowards metrology as a core business,and for its fast, reliable andcertified calibration services.NI modular instrumentsModular InstrumentsRequire CalibrationNI produces modular instrumentsthat are revolutionary in terms ofdesign, control and flexibility, ascompared to traditional test andmeasuring instruments.These modular instruments,although very different fromtraditional test and measuring instrumentsin appearance, functionin the same manner. The accuracyof modular instruments, liketraditional test and measuringinstruments, will drift over time.As time progresses, the value ofmeasurement would drift andthese modular instruments wouldno longer be able to provide guaranteedmeasurement results. Atthis point, these modular instrumentswould require calibrationand adjustment to allow them tofunction accurately as per theiroriginal specifications.Modular InstrumentsCalibration Set-upICC performs automated calibrationand adjustment on NImodular instruments to reduceturn-around time and humanerror. Calibration is performedaccording to the calibration setupand procedure recommended byNI.The setup relies on a well maintainedset of high accuracy calibrationstandards to calibrate thedifferent categories of modularinstruments.During the calibration setup implementationphase, ICC workedclosely with NI Singapore and NIUSA to overcome the technicalchallenges in setting up this newcapability. The fact that calibrationengineers had prior workingexperience in modular instrumentsis indeed an advantage to thispartnership.ICC maintains a close partnershipwith NI to ensure that its calibrationcapability development keeppace with the fast development inmodular instrumentation of NI.As a calibration services partnerof NI, ICC will be provided withthe latest calibration methodsand procedures of the newest NImodular instruments available inthe market.Modular InstrumentsCalibration ServicesAs a new calibration servicepartner of NI, ICC has developedcalibration capabilities for variousmodular instruments. Below aresome of the modular instrumentswhich ICC can calibrate:•••••PCI/PXI digital multimetersPCI/PXI DAQ cardsPCI/PXI Dynamic SignalAcquisition (DSA) cardsPCI/PXI Digitiser cardsPCI/PXI RF cardsICC can provide customers withtimely, quality calibration, includingthe following as part of thecalibration:• Test results including measurementuncertainty• Before and after adjustmentcalibration data, whereapplicable• SINGLAS certification, whereapplicable• Delivery services to and fromcustomers’ premiseFor more information, contact LeeHon Choon at (65) 6413 1901 or email:leehc@stee.stengg.com10 electronics review

projectsSTEE-InfoSoft and NUS DevelopEnhanced ProjectManagement SoftwareST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) [STEE-InfoSoft] and TheNational University of Singapore(NUS) have co-developed anintegrated Project Scheduler (iPS)system which allows the Processand Architecture, Engineering& Construction (AEC) industriesto manage their projects moreeffectively by reducing uncertaintiesand constraints.these constraints are identified inadvance and managed properly.Higher profits have been realisedin projects with lean implementation.iPS extends the concepts of theindustry’s best practices toincorporate constraints into thetraditional Critical Path Method(CPM). Through a series of buffersand key constraint analysis, iPSmanages these constraints thatwould affect the smooth start ofactivities.iPS focuses on lower planninglevels (e.g. a weekly or 6-weekoverview of assignments) andcomplements Primavera, a projectmanagement solution currentlyadopted widely in the constructionindustry.iPS patent has been filed underPatent Cooperation Treaty. STEE-InfoSoft is working with theAssociation of Process Industry(ASPRI) to deliver workshops oniPS to more than 250 associateand corporate ASPRI members.Today’s engineering and constructionprojects are increasingly competitiveand complex. Marginalprofits are quickly eroded by poorproject delivery. In this regard,timely project delivery is a majorchallenge. Plans frequently becomedisarrayed - they are made but notexecuted as they should be. It istherefore crucial to establish a reliableplanning and control system.iPS is a project management toolthat has the capabilities to offerpowerful and reliable planningand scheduling solutions, based onthe principles of lean constructionand the Theory of Constraints.How can iPS help in your project management function?Project management function:Activity perspectiveiPS function: Manage activity from tasksperspective in look-ahead buffers withconstraints managementManages tasksfrom constraintsperspective in ToDo/Watch ListiPS helps to address the projects’vulnerabilities due to uncertainties.It manages constraints hiddenin the processes, the supply chain,and information flow, includingconstraints relating to quality,safety and contracts. Bottleneckconstraints are effectively identifiedand removed in advance, thusensuring on-time project delivery.Managing the constraints:• Increases flow reliability• Increases plan reliability• Reveals systemic variations• Increases productivity• Enhances project completionConstraints TrackingProductivity improvements of upto 30 percent can be achieved ifFor more information, please visit the website: www.collabplan.com or contactJaffrey Pang at (65) 6413 1458, email: jaffreypang@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 2 11

new solutionsMaritime, Port SecurityEnhancedSTEE-InfoComm’s harbour craft tracking solutionsexploiting the weakness of oursecurity system.Maritime security agenciesaround the world, includingshipping communities and portfacility providers are workingtowards full implementation ofthe ISPS Code and AIS. This willpresent a more coordinated andcomprehensive security systemwhile efforts are made to get shipsand ports to comply.Nations depend on a thrivingglobal economy for prosperity.The world’s growing reliance on asafe global maritime environmentfor trade and commerce makesthe safety and security of themaritime environment a concernfor many security agencies.In the wake of terrorist attackson USS Cole and French tanker“Limburg” by small vessels, theneed for enhanced maritimesecurity, particularly throughthe identification and tracking ofall vessels, has escalated significantly.The threat of small vesselsis highlighted as a worldwidesecurity gap that cannot beneglected.Leveraging its experience in providinginnovative security and surveillancesystems, ST Electronics(Info-Comm Systems) [STEE-InfoComm] developed the HarbourCraft Identification & MonitoringSystem (HMS) to facilitate greatervisibility of vessels to portauthorities and security agencies.This system is cost effectiveand flexible. Although it wasdeveloped mainly to track smallervessels and harbour crafts thatare not required to carry theAutomatic Identification System(AIS) transponders**, it can alsobe effectively used to track biggervessels.Heavy shipping traffic in theStraits of Malacca and theSingapore Straits, coupled with ahigh level of maritime activitiesin the region and waterways, hasmade it necessary to adequatelycover any security gaps to preventterrorists and pirates fromCurrently, the ISPS Code governsvessels above 500 gross tonnes,while ships above 300 gross tonnesneed to be equipped with the AIS.A large number of smaller vesselsand harbour crafts below thistonnage remains a major securityconcern as they play an importantrole in servicing larger vesselsand keeping the port efficientlyoperated. The danger continues tolurk within this group of vesselsfor maritime and port securityaround the world.The HMS has been developed toallow maritime VTMIS (VesselTraffic Management InformationSystem) centres and ships at seato identify smaller vessels or craftsheading towards them. Earlydetection of unknown or non-HMS/AIS-equipped craft willprovide more time for ports andships to mount preventive measuresto evade terrorist attacks,sea-hijacks, piracy or any ill intentposed by these approaching crafts.Vessels equipped with the HMSor AIS will cover more than95 percent of all vessels in theSingapore waters. This will allowport authorities and securityagencies to focus on vessels thatare unidentifiable, to allow forcloser monitoring and tracking ofthese vessels. The HMS will servecontinued on page 13...12 electronics review

new solutions...continued from page 12as a deterrent factor for potentialterrorist and piracy intrusions.A comprehensive maritime securitysolution requires the buildingblocks of several layers of interdependentand complementingmeasures in order to providean all-rounded security system.Understanding the importanceof providing such a system, theHMS was designed to empowermaritime and port authoritieswith greater real time visibility ofvessels and heightened awarenessof the maritime domain, especiallyin narrow and congested portareas. It enables the authoritiesto make more informed decisionsand take effective preventivemeasures that will result inenhanced emergency response tocritical situations.The award-winning HMS is partof a comprehensive range ofinnovative maritime and homelandsecurity solutions providedby STEE-InfoComm to meetmounting challenges posedby constant threats to nationalsecurity.** Mandated by the International MaritimeOrganisation (IMO)’s International Ship and PortFacility Security (ISPS) Code.For more information, please contactST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) at(65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comTravel Management Made ‘Ezy’STEE-InfoSoft and its partners launched EzyTrip - a comprehensivetravel management solution which serves an organisation’s businessneeds on a single platformST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) [STEE-InfoSoft],together with its partners, hasrecently launched a brand newtravel management solutioncalled EzyTrip.EzyTrip is a comprehensive travelmanagement solution whichserves an organisation’s businessneeds on a single platform. It cansource for the best deals in townand have the most updated travelpolicies at our fingertips.Employees will be able to accessall these information via a userfriendlywebsite. With suchconvenience, staff can spend theirlimited resources on more profitablecore functions such as sales andbusiness development.With EzyTrip, employees can plan,book and purchase completetravel itineraries within thecompany’s guidelines, absolutelyfuss-free.Key Features:••••••Shopping catalogue for air tickets, rental car andhotel accommodationIntegrated travel notification and/or approvalUser-friendly interface is similar to popular onlinetravel websitesUser’s complete itinerary is displayed throughoutthe online booking processSelect and book your air ticket, rental car andhotel options with a few clicksSorting capabilities are available for preferredair ticket, rental car and hotel options based oncompany negotiated fares or ratesWhy EzyTrip?For Travellers:• Convenient 24 x 7 online • Easily available reportingbooking of air ticket, rentaland forecasting toolscar and hotel accommodation • Broad capabilities for worldwide• User-friendly interface similarimplementationto popular travel websites • Robust platform ensures• Wide selection of travelscalabilityoptions and fares• Cost control through• Friendly assistance from our reduction in travel farestravel arrangersand agency fees• Self-service• Demand aggregation throughshared servicesFor Management:• Strengthen corporategovernance and control ofcompany policiesFor more information, please contactWinston Poh at (65) 6307 6515 or email:winstonpoh@stee.stengg.comvolume 20 no. 2 13

Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, TurkeyThe Road to TurkeyST Electronics won a contract from Marubeni Corporation to offer turnkeyintegrated solutions for a commuter rail project in IstanbulIn May 2007 ST Electronics wona contract of about S$123m fromMarubeni Corporation, a memberof AMD Rail Consortium, to offerturnkey integrated solutions for acommuter rail project in Istanbul,Turkey.The 76.3km long line with 37stations will link Halkali, on theEuropean side, to the suburb ofGebze, on the Asian side. It willconnect with the Istanbul urbanmetro and light rail networks.ST Electronics will design, supply,install and commission thetelecommunications, supervisorycontrol and data acquisition(SCADA) and automatic farecollection systems for theMarmaray Commuter Rail CR1project in Istanbul which isexpected to be open for passengerservice in 2011.“ST Electronics has pursued theEuropean and Middle-Easternmarkets for growth over the lastthree years with some success.This contract is a first in electronicsrail solution for us in Europeand represents a significantachievement for us in this region.Besides providing us with astrong foothold in Turkey, it willalso position us effectively forsecuring potential rail electronicssystem projects in Europe,” saidMr Seah Moon Ming, President ofST Electronics.The company has made successfulinroads in its rail business inBeijing, Guangzhou, Manila,Bangkok, Taipei, Kaohsiung andSingapore. It recently won a contractto provide communications,SCADA, Platform Screen Doorsand Maintenance ManagementSystems for the Taiwan TaoyuanInternational Airport Access Line.ST Electronics transportationsolutions such as i-Transport andtraffic management solutions arecurrently used in Singapore andChina. It continues to pursuee-Government and transportationprojects in China, Europe andthe Middle East as these regionscontinue to implement solutionsto improve their infrastructureand city planning.More information on the background of thisproject on the opposite page...14 electronics review

featureThe Marmaray MRT ProjectThe Turkish government embarkedon the Turkey Marmaray projectto provide a link betweenIstanbul’s European and Asiansides via a tunnel under theBosphorus Straits. An integralpart of this project is the upgradingof an existing commuter railof approximately 76 km (CR 1project). The consortium comprisesMarubeni who is a keymember, Alstom and Dogus(a Turkish Civil Constructor).The consortium competedagainst internationally-renownedcompanies such as Bombardier,Mr Seah and his team with Mr Naohiro Yoshida (centre)of Marubeni in TokyoSiemens and Mitsubishi. Theeventual winner reaped therewards, which was a contractvalued at €815 million.ST Electronics’ InvolvementST Electronics, who won thecontract to design, supply, installand commission the telecommunications,SCADA and automaticfare collection systems for this railline, is currently working on thedesign phase of the project.How It All StartedST Electronics’ success in theproject was a result of more thantwo years of toil. The seeds werefirst planted in October 2004.The company was then invitedby Marubeni Corporation to betheir technology provider forthis project. The invitation byMarubeni could be attributed tothe close working relationshipand trust built up while workingtogether on the Manila LRTProject around year 2000. Thatproject was delivered successfullyand on a timely basis in 2003.In fact, while preparing its bidfor the Turkey Marmarayproject, both parties sealeda contract for the TaiwanTaoyuan InternationalAirport project in July 2006.The Philippine and Taiwanprojects and most recentlythe Turkey Marmarayproject are testimonies forthe synergistic relationshipbetween Marubeni andST Electronics.As a ‘suitor’, ST Electronics foundMarubeni Corporation to be achallenging ‘partner in marriage’.In spite of about seven years ofcourtship, it was only with thesigning of the Turkey Marmarayproject that the latter agreedto a closer and more long termrelationship. Towards this end astrategic partnership agreementwas mutually agreed upon whenMr Seah Moon Ming, President ofST Electronics, visited MarubeniCorporation HQ in Tokyo on 9May 2007.ST Electronics’ President Mr Seah MoonMing with Mr Takafumi Sakishima ofMarubeni CorporationInto the FutureThe future course has beencharted. Both companies havejointly identified prospects thatare of significant magnitude forfuture cooperation. Turkey ispoised to become a member of theEuropean Union, and the TurkeyMarmaray project will provideST Electronics the opportunity toeffectively pursue rail electronicssystem projects in Europe.For more information, please contactS. Ravindran at (65) 6413 3113 oremail: ravin@stee.stengg.comThe Marmaray rail lineArtist’s impressions of the train station lobby and platformvolume 20 no. 2 15

application notesUnmanned Ground SensorsAdvanced unmanned ground sensors (UGS) can contain several sensor technologies,capable of being deployed at the area of operation for weeks or even monthsWith the advancement of technologiesin today’s context, theonce passive and bulky groundmanned sensors used for detectingand monitoring of variousground targets have not only goneunmanned but have succeededin incorporating several typesof detectors – acoustic/seismic,magnetic and infrared electroopticalsensors – integratedtogether to provide differing butcomplementary functions.These advanced unmannedground sensors (UGS) exist invarious sizes and forms. They cancontain several sensor technologies,capable of being deployed atthe area of operation for weeks oreven months, detecting, classifyingand reporting target informationvia wireless links to a remotecontrol center in real time withaccurate geo-location.TYPES OF UGSThe advanced UGS systems utilisedifferent combinations of sensorsto achieve various types of targetdetection. Examples are:INTRUSION• Personnel• Vehicles1. Seismic sensors (geophones)The sensors analyse the electricalsignal, generated during seismicvibrations of vehicles or pedestrians,to determine type of intrusion.2. Magnetic sensorsThese sensors monitor movementof metal objects such as weaponsor vehicles by detecting changesin the magnetic field caused byferrous materials moving throughan area.3. Acoustic sensorsThese are used to detect targetsby specific acoustic signatures(noise of engine, tracks etc).••SituationalAwarenessActivateCountermeasureRESPONSEUnmanned Ground SensorUGSDETECTION• Seismic(ground vibration)• Magnetic(vehicles pass-by)• Passive IR(thermal Info.)••••Audible AlertsPosition DataImage DisplayRemote ControlMONITORINGANALYSIS• SignalProcessing• SensorsFusion• EventClassificationCOMMUNICATION• Wireless NodeRelay• SecureTransmissioncontinued on page 17...16 electronics review

application notes...continued from page 164. Passive infrared (PIR) sensorsThese sensors detect movementsof objects by measuring temperaturedifferentials caused by thepassing object.All information gathered fromthese correlated sensors isprocessed by high speed digitalsignal processors, capable ofanalysing target characteristics,and transmitting target recognitioninformation to a centralmonitoring point in order to alertreaction forces to the suspect area.In certain applications, electroopticalsensors are used to verifyan alarm triggered by nonimagingsensors where thecaptured images are transmittedover non-line-of-sight RF communicationslinked to remoteoperators for situation awarenessassessment and confirmation.Additional area scanning sensors,such as EO/IR and groundsurveillance radars, can be usedto enhance the UGS systems byscanning a wide area and automaticallydetecting any movingtargets such as hostile infiltrators.These correlated sensors enablethe UGS systems to be deployedfor various mission tasks such asperimeter defense, remote bordersurveillance, force protection,target acquisition, and situationawareness.ROBUSTNESS OF UGSIn order for the UGS to beremotely deployed for its varioustasks flexibly, miniaturisation andcost reduction of its componentsis one of its priorities. For largeand remote area deployments,the small UGS can be packagedinto projectiles or canisters forartillery launching or airbornedeployment. These types ofdeployments require its sensorsand electronics to be highly robust,shock resistant and weatherproof.As the UGS is usually beingdeployed for operation at remotesites for weeks or even months, itslong operational life is of criticalimportance. Some UGS are speciallydesigned to reduce power consumptionthrough miniaturisationor employing certain powerefficient architecture to extendits battery life. Others achieve itsextended operational life withsmart power management wherethe system is designed to monitorthe environment at an acceptablelower frequency with minimumpower consumption. Upon targetdetection, the UGS wakes fromits ‘Standby’ mode into ‘Normal’operation mode for real-timemonitoring.For the remote UGS’s data to becontinued on page 18...UGS Application for Remote Border Monitoringvolume 20 no. 2 17

application notes...continued from page 17successfully transmitted overlong distance without interception,detection and distortion bya third party, data compressionand data encryption could beused for secure Low Probabilityof Intercept (LPI) and LowProbability of Detection (LPD).FUTURE UGSThe future UGS is currently beingcategorised into two major areas:Tactical UGS (T-UGS) consistingof Intelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance (ISR)-UGS andChemical, Biological, Radiologicaland Nuclear (CBRN)-UGS; andUrban-UGS (U-UGS), also knownas Urban Military Operations inUrban Terrain (MOUT) AdvancedSensor System (UMASS).Tactical UGS systems are selforganizingnetworks which areremotely deployed, consisting oflong-range multi-sensors thatenhance perimeter defenses byproviding over-watch surveillanceover a particular area of interest.The T-UGS will be of low-cost,expendable and multimodesensors for target detection,location and classification; andan EO/IR imaging capabilityfor target identification. All dataand information of the remotelycontrolled sensors are channeledto remote node for high-speedsignal processing and fusionbefore transmitting the targetinformation to remote operators.This UGS system can be deployedfor situational awareness monitoring,including Chemical, Biological,Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)early warning.Urban UGS systems consist oflow cost network-enabled sensorssystem deployed remotely forsituation awareness monitoring,reporting and force protectionin urban terrain environments.These sensors can be easilydeployed both inside and outsidebuild-up structures and buildings.The Urban UGS includes variousadvanced motion detection andranging sensors which are capableof detecting and locating hiddenpersonnel behind walls, doorsand other visible obstructions.U-UGS can be employed in urbancombat operations for monitoringurban choke points such as corridors,stairwells, sewers, tunnelsand other man-made constructions.For more information, please contactJoseph Gwee at (65) 6403 2030 oremail: gweejoseph@stelop.comUGS Application for Perimeter Surveillance18 electronics review

awardsST Electronics Clinches HighestAccolade in Total DefenceLIST OF AWARDS WON BYST ELECTRONICS AND ITSSUBSIDIARIESMinister for Defence AwardSingapore TechnologiesElectronics LimitedDistinguished Defence PartnerAwardST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) Pte LtdST Electronics (Satcom & SensorSystems) Pte LtdMr Lee Fook Sun (left), Dy President (Operations) of ST Electronics receiving the Minister forDefence Award from Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for DefenceMeritorious Defence PartnerAwardST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) Pte LtdST Electronics was awardedthe highest accolade of the 2007Total Defence Awards. The“Minister for Defence Award”was conferred on ST Electronicsin recognition of its outstandingand consistent support andunwavering commitment towardsthe nation’s defence. The awardwas presented by the Ministerof Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean atthe 2007 Total Defence AwardsPresentation Ceremony held atShangri La Hotel on 25 July 2007.Inaugurated in 1986 by MINDEF,the annual Total Defence Awardsrecognises employers’ support forNational Service and the importantrole of civil resource owners inhelping the Singapore ArmedForces maintain a high level ofvigilance and operational readiness.Mr Seah Moon Ming, President ofST Electonics advocates that TotalDefence is critical to Singapore’sstability, prosperity and economy.Companies play an integral partin Total Defence and it is a corporateresponsibility to support thisto ensure the continued wellbeingof the country and its people.In recognition of ST Electronicscommendable support andcontributions as a civil resourceowner, it was also conferredthe Distinguished DefencePartner Award, the MeritoriousDefence Partner Award, HomeTeam NS Awards for Employers(Special Award) and the HomeTeam NS Awards for Employers(Commendation).Home Team NS Awards ForEmployers (Special Award)ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) Pte LtdHome Team NS Awards ForEmployers (Commendation)ST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) Pte Ltdvolume 20 no. 2 19

awardsFleet Management Solution Wins AwardMr Philip Yeo presenting awards to Ms Wong Oi Mei ofComfortDelGro and Mr Ang Kim Siah of STEE-InfoCommST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm] andComfortDelGro experienceddouble the joy when they jointlyreceived the IES PrestigiousEngineering Achievement Awards2007. Mr Philip Yeo, Chairman ofSPRING Singapore and Guest-of-Honour presented the award inrecognition of STEE-InfoComm’scetrac® iCab solution for itscontribution to the engineeringprogress in Singapore. ‘CityNetII - The Next Generation TaxiBooking and DespatchSystem’. CityNet II is afully home-grown systemthat allows different taxifleet companies to sharea common system whilemaintaining their businessindependence and identity.The IES PrestigiousEngineering AchievementAwards 2007 was organisedby the Singapore Instituteof Engineers to recognise theoutstanding achievements ofengineers for engineering projectsin Singapore.STEE-InfoComm isComfortDelGro’s technologypartner in the winning system.This system integratesInformation CommunicationTechnology (ICT), includingwireless technology, automatedbooking and intelligent datamining, to despatch the mostsuitably available taxi to customersin the shortest possible time. Itaddresses the needs of variousstakeholders, from commuters totaxi drivers and taxi operators.Commuters enjoy shorter waitingtime while taxi operators are ableto cater more jobs to meet thedemand. Drivers also find bettermatching of booking jobs. Theuse of Text-to-Speech technologyand map services enhances safetyand convenience to the drivers.Finally, operators benefit from anincrease in automation and productivitywhich results in betteroperating efficiency and customerservice level.Once this system is fullyimplemented, commuters willhave greater access to all 15,000ComfortDelGro taxis via a singlebooking hotline.Boating Community Lauds ST Electronics’ Innovative CoastalSurveillance SolutionST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) was given a boost forits innovative contribution tocoastal security when its HarbourCraft Identification & MonitoringSystem (HMS) won the BoatAsia Innovation Award 2007.Organised in conjunction withthe Boat Asia 2007 exhibition heldat Sentosa Cove from 19 to 22April 2007, this award recognisestechnical innovation that benefitsthe boating industry.The award presentation washeld in the presence of playersfrom the boating industry whoSTEE-InfoComm wins Boat Asia InnovationAward 2007gathered to honour people andorganisations who have madesignificant contributions to theboating scene in Singapore.HMS was seen as an innovationthat has positioned Singaporeprominently on the global mapfor boat product developmentand for having contributed tothe development of the maritimecluster in Singapore. HMS wasselected for its innovative use ofGlobal Positioning System (GPS)and General Packet Radio Service(GPRS) technologies to providea cost effective and efficientsolution that identifies, monitorsand tracks vessels and harbourcrafts around coastal waters. Thissystem was also credited for itsexport potential in other jurisdictionsespecially since homelandsecurity has become a priorityand focus for many countries.(See page 12 for more details on HMS)20 electronics review

awardsiDirect Clinches Yet Another Frost & Sullivan AwardiDirect Inc. has been conferredthe 2007 North American Frost& Sullivan Award for MarketPenetration Leadership in theMiddle Eastern and African(MEA) VSAT markets.Ms Irene Guiamatsia, Frost &Sullivan’s Research Analyst said,“It has been iDirect’s carrier class5iF HUB system, which can scaleto simultaneously support upto five satellites within a singlechassis, that has enabled theEnterprise market to take offacross the MEA Region to theposition where iDirect is now firstin hub sales with a 40 percentshare of the MEA market.” Asone of the pioneer technologyproviders to the two-way, broadbandIP-over-Satellite markets,iDirect has successfully becomethe leading provider of IP-basedsatellite networks in the MEAregion.drive its growth in emerging markets as well as in new applications indeveloped markets.Each year Frost & Sullivan presents this Award to a company that hasdemonstrated excellence in capturing market share within its industry.The recipient has demonstrated strategic excellence in product innovation,marketing, and sales strategies, which has resulted in the largestgain in market share over the past two to three years.Key to the City - Yichun, ChinaDuring a visit to Singapore on 18 May2007, Mayor Gong Jian Hua of Yichun,China, conferred on Mr Seah MoonMing, President of ST Electronics,the city’s ‘Golden Key’ and thetitle of Honorary Citizen ofYichun.The ‘Golden Key’ is presented asa sign of Yichun’s welcome to aforeigner offering him its specialhospitality and friendship.Mayor Gong Jian Hua presenting Yichun City’sGolden Key to Mr SeahST Electronics has developed anon-going association with the Cityof Yichun, the Mayor, its Government and leaders. Its SoftwareServices arm had set up an operation in Yuan Zhou IndustrialPark. This is the company’s second software development centrein China after Shenzhen. Both centres offer software developmentservices for clients in China, Hong Kong and for the ST Electronicsgroup.Having witnessed the vibrancy and fast-paced developmentachieved by Mayor Gong and his team, ST Electronics is honouredto have played a part in contributing to the hum of businessactivity in Yichun.Understanding the importance oflower costs of ownership in theMEA region has been a key componentof the success of iDirect inthis market. iDirect’s history ofproduct innovation and marketsensibility is likely to continue toIn accepting the award of Honorary Citizen, Mr Seah said, “We aredelighted to participate in the economic development of Yichun inits growth as a modern and progressive city. Through the continuedcollaboration between ST Electronics and the Government ofYichun in the YES Industrial Park, in particular ICT and electronicsinfrastructure projects, we will create a win-win situation for all.”volume 20 no. 2 21

eventsCommunicationSystems TakeCentre Stage atCommunicAsia 2007ST Electronics and its US satellite company,iDirect Inc. launched a number of new solutionsand initiativesST Electronics showcasedits Multimedia EducationResource Interactive TeacherSystem (MERiTS), a robust,scalable and most importantly,cost-effective interactive classroomand learning management system.MERiTS is designed to enableteachers to conduct classesmore effectively and efficiently.TeachingCast, a new extensionof MERiTS takes learning into acompletely new dimensiondelivering live lectures andlessons without being confinedwithin the walls of a classroom.The show also saw the unveilingof the Agilis compact 1.2 metrestabilised C-band VSAT (VerySmall Aperture Terminal)Antenna. This VSAT antennais designed to offer smaller seagoing vessels with an “AlwaysOn” connectivity for all theircommunication requirements.Recognising the potential in thelarge and untapped market baseof smaller vessels, ST Electronicsdeveloped the antenna to providethese vessels an opportunity tobenefit from efficient and costeffective broadband satellitecom-munications. The antenna isconsidered as the smallest stabilisedC-band antenna available inthe market currently and will fitperfectly into the confined spaceof smaller vessels.“Smaller vessels that ply the seahave limited communicationscapabilities as compared to biggerseagoing vessels. In developingthe 1.2 meter stablised antenna,ST Electronics has opened thiscommunication option to smallervessels. Communications serviceproviders can now provide theircustomers with superior maritimeVSAT services that will offershipping vessels unprecedentedcommunications capability andbenefits,” said Mr Seah MoonMing, President, ST Electronics.The next generation 2-watt,5-watt, 10-watt C-Band and8-watt Ku-Band Agilis BlockUp-Converters (BUC) that wereshowcased have been designedand manufactured with superiorperformance specifications.Robust yet low cost, they are thesmallest and lightest BUCs onecan find in the market as they areultra compact in size. Installationis made easier as they can bemounted directly on the antennafeedhorn. The 10-watt BUC isultra compact and at only 2.8kg,is probably the lightest in theindustry. It typically consumesa low 80 watts of power so mostmodems can drive it withoutthe need for external power. TheBUC reliably operates over a widevoltage range of 18 to 60Vdc andguarantees a minimum of 40dBmP1dB output power over fulltemperature range from -40 to +60degrees Celsius.Said Mr Tang Kum Chuen, SVP/GM of ST Electronics (Satcom& Sensor Systems), “Our nextgeneration BUCs, in particularthe 10-watt BUC, is designedfor quick yet hassle-free installation.All its features give theusers an almost ‘plug-and-play’system set-up delivering superiorperformance even under adverseenvironments such as powerfluctuations and extreme weatherconditions.”continued on page 23...22 electronics review

events...continued from page 22Other solutions on show wereMulti-Mode Satellite Modemand Satcom-on-the-movewhich enable on-the-move communications.Augmenting the company’s endto-endsatcom solutions, iDirectInc. announced three new satellitecommunications solutions aimedat the Asia Pacific market. Theseinclude new hardware and softwarethat will enable networkoperators to better manage andsell satellite bandwidth to extendedenterprises, small form factorComms-on-the-Move (COTM)technology for commercial andgovernment applications, and aglobal satellite network managementsystem for the maritimeindustry. It also launched a newsolution, Group Quality of Service(QoS) that enables satelliteIntelsat Selects iDirect Platform To PowerGLOBAL Maritime SolutionA month after CommunicAsia, iDirect Inc. was selectedby Intelsat for its Network Broadband GLOBAL maritimeservice. The Intelsat GLOBAL maritime service solutionis designed to provide the maritime industry and oilfieldservice providers with universal voice and data connectivityregardless of geographic location or networkinfrastructure.Jay Yass, VP of Network Services of Intelsat, said that,“With this solution, Intelsat is bringing new levels ofbandwidth capability to the maritime industry. iDirect’sforward-looking technology enables us to meet currentclient needs and anticipate emerging requirementsin the maritime industry. Winning the confidence ofSchlumberger to distribute our new service is a keyvictory toward expanding our business worldwide.”To meet growing government market, iDirect also setup a new subsidiary in the US. iDirect GovernmentTechnologies (iGT) Inc, is a wholly owned subsidiarythat will drive broader adoption of iDirect IP-basedsatellite networking solutions in the governmentmarket. As satellite networks play an increasinglycritical role in government and defence applications,iGT aims to meet this need with its solutions, supportand services.network operators to significantlyimprove the economicsof implementing broadbandsatellite communications for largeenterprises.iDirect Closes Three Dealsat CommunicAsiaiDirect was awarded threecontracts, spanning SoutheastAsia, China and Pakistan atCommunicAsia 2007. Thishighlights iDirect’s rapid growthin the region and the appeal ofits universal satellite communicationsplatform.iDirect will supply IndosatM2(IM2), the largest Internet serviceprovider in Indonesia, with asatellite platform to offer broadbandservice over Ku Band. Theexpanded service enables IM2 toserve thousands more businesssites throughout Southeast Asiain remote and unreachablelocations. In Pakistan, PakDatacom Ltd, a subsidiary ofTelecom Foundation and theleading satellite network operatorin Pakistan and Bangladesh, willuse iDirect universal 5IF iNFINITIsatellite hub and 25 iDirect Series3100 remote routers to expandits broadband communicationsservices and grow its GSM backhaulservice for cellular operators.In China, PetroChina’s Bureauof Geophysics (BGP) Oil/GasExploration Group, a division ofChina National Petroleum Group(CNPC), has chosen iDirect’ssatellite communications platformto handle a variety of IP-basedsatellite broadband requirementscritical to its global explorationefforts. The deal represents iDirect’sfirst satellite hub installation inChina.newsiDirect Names New CEOMary Cotton has been appointed the new chief executiveofficer of iDirect Inc. Ms Cotton, an experienced high-techleader and growth strategist, will succeed current ChiefExecutive John Kealey effective 19 September 2007. Theappointment signals iDirect’s deep commitment to expandingits current industry leadership position into new globalmarkets and industry applications.Ms Cotton brings more than 18 years of technologyleadership, creating and driving growth in previous rolesas Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer(COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in various organisations.She served as Senior VP with SAP, the world’slargest business application software company havingjoined SAP in 2005 after she orchestrated the sale ofFrictionless Commerce, a provider of supplier relationshipmanagement software, where she served as CEO.When asked for her thoughts on joining iDirect, Ms Cottonsaid, “I am excited to join iDirect at this time and, togetherwith the iDirect team and its board, guide the company onan accelerated growth path. I am looking forward to leveragingthe strong team culture that built a thriving companyarmed with a superior product line and a reputation forcontributing significantly to its worldwide partners’ businesssuccess. iDirect is well-positioned to strengthen its currentmarket leadership and pursue new, very promising businessopportunities.”volume 20 no. 2 23

eventsMaking WavesST Electronics unveiled its naval tactics and warfare trainer,the aquaSIM Poseidon, and other solutions at IMDEX Asia 2007ST Electronics unveiled its navaltactics and warfare trainer, theaquaSIM Poseidon on 15 Mayat the International MaritimeExhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2007.Integrated Naval RuggedisedSolution is an integrated conceptwhich comprises 4 systems - theDDU / XIC, Portable MaritimeC2, World Simulator andIntelligent Data Analyser.This involves 3 phases;scenario preparation,scenario generation anddata analysis.SuperneT TM IP-basedShipboard Integrated(GPRS) technologies to identify,monitor and track vessels andharbour crafts around coastalwaters. (see page 12 for details)Intelligent AudioLogger is ahighly customisable audio recordingsolution designed for publicsafety and customer serviceagencies to record simultaneousaudio channels. The systemallows remote playback of audiorecordings, audio live streaming,configuration and archiving. Italso enables live audio streamingfrom the server via the network.The trainer simulates wartimescenarios with realism for traineesto plan, fight and evaluate decisionsmade. When linked with othertrainers, this sophisticated systemallows commanders and theirteams to train together andinteract freely in a highly realisticvirtual environment. Visitors gota firsthand experience of thechallenges faced by naval commandersout at sea when theytried out the aquaSIM Poseidonsimulator.Other solutions showcased atIMDEX Asia included:(Top left) Mr Seah hosting Second DefenceMinister, Dr Ng Eng Hen and distinguishedguests at the ST Electronics booth(Bottom left) The Minister being shownaquaSIM Poseidon SimulatorCommunication System ST6000is a cost effective communicationsolution developed for modernnaval vessel. Its dual LAN infrastructureand distributed architectureensures high reliabilityand survivability. It also allowsfor quick and effective operationof communication devices connectedto the system.Harbour Craft Identification& Monitoring System (HMS)is a cost effective and efficienttracking solution. HMS enablesauthorities and agencies to useGlobal Positioning System (GPS)and General Packet Radio ServiceSatellite Geolocation Systemis an integrated and compactsatellite interference detectionand monitoring system. It utilisesinnovative proven platform andtechnologies to effectively andaccurately detect any satelliteinterferer and geolocates anoffending carrier and itstransmitting location on earth.ST3240 HiViFi High VideoFidelity Digital Recording &Playback Management Systemis an innovative “out-of-the-box”system product that features realtimesynchronised multi-channelhigh resolution digital videorecording and playback capabilitieswith High Video Fidelityquality results. HiViFi providesan intelligent software engine thatleverages on the latest hardwareand software technology withpremium integrated softwarecomponents, thus providingthe greatest degree of controlflexibility on the extent of videoacquisition.24 electronics review

eventsMINDEF Shared Services Commissioning EventSingapore, 30 May 2007Management Office, a businessunit of the Defence ManagementGroup, will oversee the contract.(Clockwise from left) Mr Lee Fook Sun, Dy President (Ops) and President (Defence Business) of STElectronics making a speech; the audience listening attentively; BG (NS) Winston Toh, GM of STEEeServ,speaking at the event; attendees networking at the eventTo mark the commissioningof MINDEF Shared Services, acelebratory event was held on30 May 2007 at the DefenceTechnology Tower A Auditorium.Close to 200 attendees fromMINDEF, the SAF andDS(A) Mr Willie Tan Yoke Meng, Ministry ofDefence, unveils the commemorative plaqueST Electronics witnessed thebeginning of a major milestone.At the event, Mr Willie Tan YokeMeng, Deputy Secretary (Admin)of MINDEF presented a commemorativeplaque to Mr LeeFook Sun, Deputy President (Ops)& President (Defence Business) ofST Electronics.For the 10-year contract period,ST Electronics (e-Services)[STEE-eServ] - a subsidiary ofST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) – will manage the deliveryof MINDEF Shared Services.The MINDEF Shared ServicesMoving forward, STEE-eServ willcontinue to work closely with itsstrategic partners, MINDEF andthe SAF, to deliver an even higherlevel of service experience toMINDEF’s stakeholders, partnersand customers.RSN Open HouseSingapore, 26-27 May 2007The Republic of Singapore Navy(RSN) hosted a two-day OpenHouse at Changi Naval Base from26 to 27 May 2007 to commemorateher 40th Anniversary.The opening ceremony wasofficiated by the Minister forManpower and Second Ministerfor Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen.ST Engineering participated inFirst Riyadh Security ExpoRiyadh, 22-25 April 2007ST Electronics, together withits local partner Al AfandiEstablishment, participated as anexhibitor in the inaugural RiyadhSecurity Expo held in the capitalof the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiafrom 22 to 25 April 2007.The strategic positioning of thejoint-booth ensured maximumexposure for ST Electronics andAl Afandi Establishment to thevisiting delegations and to theGuest of Honour, Minister ofInterior, HRH Prince Naif binAbdul Aziz Al Saud.The show’s main audience wasfrom the Ministry of Interior(MOI) which is responsible forall aspects of government relatedto security and the protection ofhuman life and property. Underits jurisdiction falls the Police,Internal Forces, Border Guards,Civil Defence, Fire Services,Special Security and InvestigationForces, amongst others.Companies present fromST Electronics were ST Electronics(Info-Comm Systems), whodemonstrated their SuperneT TMswitch, as well as ST Electronics(Info-Software Systems), whodisplayed their Computer AidedDispatch (CAD) capability in theform of the product FLAMES.Second Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Henlooking at solutions from ST Electronicsthis event and showcased a rangeof products and solutions from itsair and sea platforms. One of themain highlights of the Navy OpenHouse was ST Electronics’ ShipHandling Simulator (SHS), wherethe public tried their skills atmanoeuvring a warship. In additionto the SHS, ST Electronics alsoshowcased its inhouse developedSuperneT TM Emergency IntegratedCommunication System ST2800.volume 20 no. 2 25

events4th Information Security ExpoTokyo, 16-18 May 2007ST Electronics (Info-Security) [STEE-InfoSec] recently participated in Japan’slargest information security show - 4thInformation Security Expo (IST) from 16 to18 May 2007 at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibitionprovided STEE-InfoSec new businessopportunities as it had been active in theJapan market for the last two years.STEE-InfoSec showcased DigiSAFE’s brandof data-at-rest security products. Theintroduction of its hardware-based diskencryption devices in Japan had createdmuch interest with the increasing importanceof having stored data encryptedto prevent it from falling into the wrong hands through loss or theft ofportable computing devices such as laptops.EMC 2007Beijing, 5-7 June 2007ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm]showcased various EMC(Electromagnetic Compatibility)products and solutions at the12th International Exhibition onElectromagnetic Compatibilityin Beijing from 5 to 7 June2007. EMC 2007 is the largestEMC exhibition in China. ThisDigital watermarking solution also showed its popularity for considerationin implementing contents security. We had received many enquirieson utilising this technology in the authenticity of digital images.IX 2007 ConferenceSingapore, 20-21 June 2007Mr Seah Moon Ming, President ofST Electronics, was certainly animatedwhen he shared with the conferenceattendees ST Electronics’ journey into thebusiness of Digital Media and Animation.Mr Seah was invited by the SingaporeInfoComm Technology Federation tospeak at the IX 2007 Conference DigitalMedia Track from 20 to 21 June. Theconference was keen to know how an IT player and systems integratordeveloped a new business focus in Digital Media and Animation.In his presentation, Mr Seah highlighted ST Electronics’ strength inexploiting “dual-use” electronics technologies and ICT and how it hassuccessfully developed solutions that can be applied to both defence andcommercial applications, with more than half of its business today in thecommercial sector.Mr Seah spoke about the path that ST Electronics took from developingsimulation technology into digital animation. He pointed out that simulationsolutions and graphics employed 3D Computer Graphics, ArtificialIntelligence (or AI) and Real-Time Processing and that the key areas inthe Digital Media domain are also built upon these same underlyingcompetencies. He also shared with the audience the challenges that thedigital media and animation industry face.exhibition is organised by ChinaElectrotechnical Society (CES) tostrengthen international businesscooperation and technicalexchanges and to address thegrowing demand for EMCsolutions in various fields such aspower, electronics, automobile,military, IT and other industries.Together with SIEPEL, STEE-InfoComm capitalised on thegrowing awareness of EMC andsurging demands in China toshowcase solutions and productsfor shielded rooms, reverberationchambers, anechoic chambers,radio frequency absorbers andother accessories suitable forvarious industry applications.The exhibition attracted majorlocal and international customersas well as exhibitors from variouscountries such as Germany, Japan,Taiwan, Canada, Switzerland,USA, and Korea.For more information, pleasecontact ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) at (65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.com26 electronics review

eventsSpreading the Community SpiritAs a responsible corporate citizen,ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) [STEE-InfoComm]constantly plays an active role inencouraging community spiritamong our staff. In line with thisobjective, STEE-InfoComm hasrecently adopted a newcharity organisation,Melrose Home. MelroseHome, operated by theChildren’s Aid Society,provides care for childrenwhose parents or familymembers are unable to doso. Some of these childrenhave parents who are inprison or in halfway housesrecovering from drugaddiction.On 18 May 2007, a Charity GolfChallenge was organised asthe first kick-off event to raisefunds for the home. Customersare invited for this event heldat the Marina Bay Golf Course.Customers and staff thoroughlyenjoyed themselves for a goodcause. Embracing the spirit ofthe moment, many made generousdonations to the charity. Thehighlight of the evening sawMr Lau Thiam Beng, Presidentof STEE-InfoComm presentingthe donations to Mr Henry Yeo,Executive Committee Memberof Melrose Home ManagementBoard.The charitable spirit continuedon 1 June 2007, when STEE-InfoComm’s Social WelfareCommittee organised a staff visitto Melrose Home. Staff had theopportunity to interact with thehome’s children gaining valuableinsights to the children’sexperiences.First Hand Updates for Analysts and Fund ManagersIn its continuing effort to keep theinvestment community updatedand informed on the technologiesand capabilities of ST Electronics,the company hosted an Analystsand Fund Managers Visit on6 July 2007.Mr Seah Moon Ming, Presidentof ST Electronics, was on hand topersonally explain the company’sactivities, business strategies anddirections and to answer questionsposed by the visitors.The visitors were taken on a tourof the company’s facilities asST Electronics laid out the redcarpet and demonstrated itscapabilities in Intelligent RailTransportation, i-Transport,ST Electronics demonstrated its capabilities including rail, satcom, simulation and digital animation solutionsIntelligent Building Management,Satellite Communication andwireless communication, resourcemanagement and e-learning solutionsand digital animation capabilities.They also saw firsthand,the benefits of training simulationthrough ST Electronics’ IntegratedMission Rehearsal System andthe Air Traffic Control TrainingSimulator.A quick check with the visitorsrevealed that they found thevisit beneficial in helping themunderstand ST Electronics, itscapabilities and it business andfuture growth strategies.volume 20 no. 2 27

literature newsIntelligent Data AnalyserThe Intelligent Data Analyser providesthe means to check the validity ofresponses from various “SystemsUnder Test”. It is similar to a networksniffer, except that it does more. Astandard network sniffer/analyserprovides network packet capture anddisplays the binary stream which istotally incomprehensible as it is toocryptic. The Intelligent Data Analyser,on the other hand, interprets the binarystream and displays them as a morecoherent message format.Portable Maritime Command &Control (C2)The Portable Maritime Command &Control (C2) System is a cost effective,portable system which functionsindependently without the need tointerface or intrude into other existingshipboard systems for information andsituational awareness exchange. Thefirst of its kind, the Portable MaritimeC2 System provides a new and effectivemeans to exchange, provide and compilea common situational awarenesspicture between vessels and shore ormobile HQ.Ruggedised SolutionsThe Ruggedised Solutions, comprisingof Multi-function Operation Consoles(MFOC), Data Distribution Unit (DDU),Ruggedised Computer Servers and 19-inch racks, are designed and developedusing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)ruggedised equipment and our custommadeunits.World SimulatorThe World Simulator (WS) is designedto allow users to define and simulatereal-world scenarios through costeffectivemeans. This means thatcostly deployment and trial-runs can beminimised. It is also used as an effectivetool for training and debriefing. Itsupports two simulation architectures,i.e. High Level Architecture (HLA)and DistributedInteractiveSimulation (DIS)protocol.EzyTripEzyTrip is a comprehensivetravel managementsolutionwhich serves yourbusiness needs on asingle platform. Wesource for the bestdeals in town and wehave the most updatedtravel policiesat our fingertips.Your employees will be able to accessall these information via a user-friendlywebsite. With such convenience, yourstaff can spend their limited resourceson more profitable core functions suchas sales and business development.With EzyTrip, your employees canplan, book and purchase completetravel itineraries within your company’sguidelines, absolutely fuss-free.For more information on the abovebrochures from ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems), please contactPatricia Loh at (65) 6413 1620 oremail: patricialoh@stee.stengg.comST390 Embedded People CountingSystem (Epicos)The ST390 Embedded People CountingSystem (Epicos) enables buildingmanagers to better understandfactors affecting human traffic. Theinformation gathered by Epicos helpsthe building managers plan and optimisetheir resources effectively, and alsoenhances security of the building. Findout more about the technology behindEpicos from this brochure.ST9200 uScanteqST9200 uScanteq is designed to providesecurity personnel with a fast andeffective method of viewing the undercarriage of vehicles. A digital “real-time”screening device screens the undersideof vehicles for threats such asexplosives, hidden packages and othersuspicious items. In this brochure, youcan learn more about the system’ssimple hardware installation and userfriendlysoftware for operators’ ease ofuse and decision-making.For more information on the abovebrochures for ST390 and ST9200,please contact Shirley Chua at(65) 6413 1648 or email:chuasks@stee.stengg.com28 electronics review