Extending our Horizons - Singapore Technologies Engineering

MMDS brought cable programmes to homes inLatin America.Installation of VSAT Terminalin Marseille, Southern France.Real time and mission critical software solutions.SES also took a 25% equity stake in Sandz Solutions(Singapore) (Sandz) which provides solutions andproducts in high performance computing and otherbusiness solutions for the financial services andtelecommunications industries and public sectoragencies. SES will leverage on Sandz’s expertise andits network of contacts, particularly in Indonesia andthe Philippines.In China, SES set up Xinke Information Systems inShenzhen to tap the talent pool there to supportcustomers and provide public safety solutions toGuangzhou and Shenzhen.Winning new customersST Electronics continued to win new customers fromaround the world.It will provide a rail communications solution for Taipei’sMRT/MCT (Medium Capacity Transit) system. This $61mcontract to LSG is for a communications system for twoMRT lines and for upgrading the existing radio analogsystem to the more advanced Tetra Radio System. Thiscontract reinforces ST Electronics’ reputation in Taiwan,where it has been providing quality rail solutions inTaipei and Kaohsiung since 1993.CET was awarded a $163m contract by KnowledgeInternet Solutions for an automotive telematics systemin Thailand. This will provide drivers with mobileinformation services including access to emergencyroadside assistance and entertainment.In Latin America, ST Electronics’ Multi-channelMultipoint Distribution System (MMDS) downconverterscontinued to gain market share. Latin America is apotentially large market for this product as MMDSprovides digital quality television transmission toareas where terrain makes it difficult to build terrestrialcommunications infrastructure. Orders since 2002amounted to about $55m.STTS secured a number of projects in 2004 includingone from Mitsui OSK Line to provide securityconsultancy for their vessels passing through theStraits of Malacca. STTS will also provide ship handlingtraining services to the Republic of Singapore Navy(RSN). The Royal Thai Armed Forces also awardedSTTS a contract to upgrade its helicoptersimulator programme.Two of ST Electronics’ subsidiaries have been awardedwork for systems on five frigates for the RSN. Thefirst locally built frigate was launched in July andoutfitting work will commence with CET providing anadvanced communications system. SES will provideStandard Operating Common Consoles for the CombatInformation Centre, where the ship’s command team willdirect and orchestrate all warfare activities.IT developmentsST Electronics stays on the forefront of technologywith 35 patents filed since 1998 and 15 patentsalready granted.Agilis has implemented a new automated TimeCharging Management System (TCMS) for more costeffective project analysis and planning. The project alsowon the National IQC Convention 2004 STAR Award.ST Electronics also introduced a supply chainmanagement solution for e-shipping. This providesfor better management of outshipment processes andenhances efficiency in validation of freight invoices.53TheEnterpriseInstinct