Extending our Horizons - Singapore Technologies Engineering

Electronicscommunication and tracking devices, MAPS offerssurface and sub-surface surveillance protection tovessels at ports and wharves and, most importantly,helps secure port infrastructure.LSG launched its third generation ST8100, SecurNetIntegrated Security and Emergency ManagementSystem this year. The new system, operating on thelatest Windows XP platform, integrates digital videosurveillance and perimeter protection. It has beendeployed in various defence and commercial sites.To meet increasingly complex communications needs,Agilis developed and launched new solutions: theCoastal and Mobile Surveillance Systems offering 24x7,all weather automated surface surveillance radar; theC and Ku band high power BUC and dual feed antennaefor operators that require simultaneous dual frequencyoperations; and an enhanced Network ManagementSystem for greater control and tracking of assetsin a communications network for seamlesssystem operations.In another innovation, CET developed its fleetmanagement and wireless communications capabilitiesinto telematics solutions.By integrating General Packet Radio Service (GPRS),Bluetooth and Global Positioning System (GPS),telematics equip vehicles with wireless communicationsand computing capabilities. Users can then accessthe internet, emergency assistance, information andservices on the go. CET also developed a rangeof hardware based encryption devices for laptopcomputers and the world’s first multi functionaluniversal serial bus token for logical and physicalaccess to meet the demand for data and communicationsecurity for people on the move.ST Electronics also rolled out various training andsimulation systems through ST Training & Simulation(STTS). These included cost effective training systemslike the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Trainer and theAdvanced Combat Emulator.ST Electronics continued to form partnerships with, andinvest in, regional and international players to providevalue added solutions and penetrate targeted markets.It acquired a 21.35% equity stake in ECS Holdings(ECS) through SES. ECS’ products and servicescomplement SES’ real time solution thrusts, while SESwill leverage on ECS’ channel coverage and businessnetworks in the region, particularly in China.>> Industry ReviewApart from economic developments, the industryis being influenced by shifts in customer needsand preferences towards intelligent infrastructureelectronics systems.prefer arrangements like turnkey EngineeringProcurement Contracts with full financing, BuildOperate and Transfer or Build Own Operateand Transfer.The industry in the region is also being shaped bytrends in business practices and models. In somecountries or sectors, where customers lack funds,project financing is typical. These customers alsoSingaporeTechnologiesEngineering LtdAR 2004 52