requirements for information technology for the event included providing
continuous and seamless connectivity and computer security for the large number of
participants. For the organizers, IS were required for facilitating round the clock
situation awareness and preparedness. Although Singapore has been known for its IT
infrastructure and strategy (World Economic Forum, 2010‐11), meeting the
requirements for the event was challenging. The S2006 project was characterized by the
high visibility and large scale of the event. As this was a critical event to be attended by
high‐profile delegates from all over the world, it was imperative for the IS requirements
to be met so that the Annual Meetings could proceed smoothly. The IT infrastructure
had to be robust and able to handle the required load. Performance and availability of IT
services had to be guaranteed at all times. Security had to be enforced round the clock to
protect sensitive data and systems. The schedule of the event was non‐negotiable, hence
all planning, preparation and deployment work had to be completed on time.