Publications
Publications
- October 1995
- HBS Case Collection
Singapore TradeNet: Beyond TradeNet to the Intelligent Island
By: Lynda M. Applegate, John L. King and Soon-Siong Neo
Abstract
Describes the actions taken by the government of Singapore to enable the country to survive and prosper after it achieved independence in the late 1960s. Recognizing that its small size, limited natural resources, but excellent location placed it in a vulnerable position, the prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, defined a vision for the country as an information, trade, and business hub for Southeast Asia. TradeNet is an interesting class of IT system that possesses two distinct components: first, it is an example of an interorganizational strategic application that forms the core of a successful redesign of the trade process, which solidifies the country's position as a transshipment port for Southeast Asia; second, TradeNet also provides an information management and communication infrastructure that can be used to create additional strategic applications. This case relates how Singapore is continuing to implement its IT2000 National Information Infrastructure Plan in 1995.
Keywords
Transition; Communication Technology; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Policy; Digital Platforms; Information Technology; Technology Adoption; Information Technology Industry; Singapore
Citation
Applegate, Lynda M., John L. King, and Soon-Siong Neo. "Singapore TradeNet: Beyond TradeNet to the Intelligent Island." Harvard Business School Case 196-105, October 1995.