SPEECH BY
THE HONORABLE PEHIN ORANG KAYA HAMZAH PAHLAWAN
DATO SERI SETIA AWANG HAJI ABDULLAH
BIN BEGAWAN MUDIM DATO PADUKA HAJI BAKAR,
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
4TH INTERNATIONAL NEURAL NETWORK SOCIETY
SYMPOSIA SERIES COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INNS-CIIS)
FRIDAY
14 MUHARRAM 1435/7 NOVEMBER 2014
7.30PM
PARKVIEW HOTEL
KAMPONG JERUDONG
Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Rahim
Alhamdulillahirabilalamin
Wassalatu Wassala Muala Asyrafil Anbiyai Walmursalen, Sayyidina
Muhammadin Waaala Waalahi Wasahbihi Ajmaen
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and good evening
Yang Mulia, Associate Professor Dr. Hjh Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Acting Vice Chancellor of Institut Teknologi Brunei.
Yang Mulia Associate Professor Dr. Somnuk Phon-Amnuaisuk
Chairman for the Working Committee.
Permanent
secretaries of the Ministries, distinguished Keynote speakers,
Directors, ITB Principal Officers, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen,
1. First and foremost, I wish to thank the organizer for inviting me to officiate the 4th International Neural Network Society – Computational Intelligence in Information Systems symposium (INNS-CIIS).
2.
I would like to welcome all of you to Brunei Darussalam, to this
important symposium organized by Institut Teknologi Brunei. We have
amongst us today – researchers, academicians, industry practitioners,
students, from far and near, namely Switzerland, United Kingdom,
Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Indonesia as
well as Brunei Darussalam.
3.
This symposium I believe would create a remarkable opportunity to
discuss areas of common interest. It is also a platform to share
valuable experience among participants, not only specifically to
Computational Intelligence in Information Systems research areas but
also on ICT, in general. This symposium is also a platform where various
linkages are strengthened and relationships are built. I am grateful
to the effort taken by ITB and various international collaborators to
help make this symposium possible.
4.
I understand the main activity in this symposium is the presentation of
several papers. It is my hope that the presentation will lead to
in-depth discussions amongst the presenters, researchers, participants
and all stakeholders during the symposium. It is also my expectation
that, these papers and materials will assist in generating ideas and
activating live discussion amongst the participants to explore key
challenges and opportunities related to the ICT sector. I also hope
that the networking during the symposium will go beyond the event,
creating a long-term collaboration among the stakeholders.
Ladies and gentlemen,
5.
We are fortunate to be in this period of time to witness the fastest
and most fascinating changes in technology advancement, especially in
the ICT sector. Brunei Darussalam does not want to be left behind and
the symposium such as today, would enable us to engage more actively and
further improve our facilities and infrastructure.
6. A few examples that I would like to share with you today which I believe, is really the Internet of Everything, or IOE;
i.
The gesture-recognition technology such as Microsoft Kinect, a hands
free sensor device that will soon move into futuristic information
screen display;
ii. Robotics,
artificial intelligence and voice recognition software which will
introduce efficiency into our daily lives by providing more seamless
forms of engagement with technology in our daily routines;
iii. 3-D printing in advanced manufacturing which will bring unprecedented variety of products used in the developed world;
iv.
Information systems that will streamline and centralize many moving
parts of one's daily life into an almost intuitive and easy to use
system of information management that give our interaction with
technology an effortless feel;
v. Equally importantly, to protect data privacy and prevent data loss, a safeguard measure that must be in place; and
vi.
The above points attribute to the development of Big Data. In 2013, the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) describes Big Data
according to the following characters:-
a.
Volume : Data anytime, anywhere, by anyone and anything. How big is
Big Data? Both machine and human contributed to the creation of Big
Data. About 90% of Big Data has been created in the last 2 years;
b.
Velocity : Every millisecond counts. The speed at which vast volumes
of data is processed requires faster decision making process;
c. Variety: The reality of data is messy. Source of data can be very diverse, from sensor, call records, maps, images etc; and
d. Veracity : Data in doubt. This brings about accuracy due to data inconsistency, ambiguities and latency.
7.
With Big Data, it opens up opportunities and challenges. The
availability of data presents the potentials of data usage for various
purposes. Hence, this brings about the need for data analytics skills.
How can we utilize big data, for example, the movement of people
detected through the activities of their mobile phones? Or the number
of vehicles passing through a bridge at peak hours? Imagine knowing the
level of road congestion, notified through our smartphones. This will
help us make smart decision.
8.
What could have been regarded as idle data, could actually be the
source for further innovation and ideas with great commercial
viability. A retailer that analyzes the most searched item online and
customers' buying habits can create a profile for their customers.
Taking this further, the retailer can create a personalize retail
package for their customer. These are just a few examples. Therefore, I
believe through research and networking, opportunities for businesses
and innovation can be pursued further with big data analytics.
Ladies and gentlemen,
9.
I am very pleased to see the alignment of the symposium with the
vision of the Ministry of Communications, which is Smart Society by
2017. It is through research, sharing of knowledge and intelligence
that we can nurture the growth of innovation in Brunei Darussalam.
Eventually, from innovation, we can achieve our vision for a Smart
Society. It is a society where everyday endeavours are conducted with
convenience, and resources are managed with efficiency.
10.
The Ministry of Communications ensures that our vision towards a Smart
Society is, indeed, moving towards achieving our Wawasan 2035. With
Wawasan 2035, Brunei Darussalam aims to known for its well-educated and
highly skilled people. I therefore, take this opportunity to assure
that the Ministry of Communications is supportive of all aspects of
research and productivity, for both ICT and transport sector, within the
global research institutions and industries.
Ladies and Gentlemen
11.
We highly appreciate the co-operation and support of the global
institutions to collaborate and assist in developing partnership in the
ICT sectors through technology sharing and research collaborations.
12. In my opinion the crucial benefits from this symposium and related activities include;
- Capacity building in various areas in ICT;
- Enhancement of technological transfer and development;
- Sustainable ICT industrial development; and
- Employment opportunities to the communities.
13.
In conclusion, let me congratulate ITB for organizing this symposium. I
share your optimism for meaningful deliberations and a fruitful
symposium.
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
With
the kalimah Bismillah Hir Rahman Nir Rahim and Selawat and salam for
our Prophet Muhammad SAW and his companion, it is now my pleasure to
declare this symposium officially open.
Thank you and Wabillahi Taufik Walhidayah Wassalamuaalaikum Warahmatullahi.
