The MOU will establish the Security Technology Experience Centre (STEC), a dedicated hub for delivering training and upskilling initiatives to security professionals.
Canon Singapore (Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.) announced a strategic partnership with Temasek Polytechnic to advance the professional development of security personnel in Singapore. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed between both parties and witnessed by Ms. Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, at the Security Industry Conference 2024, will see both organisations collaborate on the establishment of a new Security Technology Experience Centre (STEC) located at Temasek Polytechnic.
The state-of-the-art STEC, to be established by Q3 2025, will serve as an immersive, experiential learning hub for security technology training, equipping current and next generation of security professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the industry.
The global security services market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2023 to 2030, fueled by surging demand for security services and solutions from both commercial and government sectors. Canon Singapore and Temasek Polytechnic’s partnership will establish a premier learning hub that facilitates knowledge transfer and play a crucial role in bolstering Singapore’s robust security workforce for the future, Canon explained.
The new STEC will also be open to local and international visitors, fostering knowledge sharing and promoting the adoption of innovative security solutions.
“This strategic partnership with Temasek Polytechnic aligns perfectly with Canon’s vision of creating a smarter, safer future for communities and businesses with the power of Smart Surveillance. By collaborating with a leading institution like Temasek Polytechnic, we aim to address the skill gaps in the fast-evolving security industry while contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of leveraging advanced technologies to create safer and more secure environments,” said Norihiro Katagiri, Senior Vice President, Canon Singapore.
“The new experience centre will not only train security professionals, but will also foster industry-academia collaboration, enabling us to work closely with industry experts, academia, and government agencies to shape the future of security in Singapore and beyond,” Katagiri added.
The partnership will also involve the development of specialised training programmes for mid-career security personnel under Temasek Polytechnic’s Continuing Education and Training (CET) upskilling initiatives.
“This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing specialised security technology programmes. By upskilling our security workforce and supporting career transitions, we are not only strengthening individual capabilities but also addressing the dynamic needs of an evolving industry. With the launch of the new Security Technology Experience Centre located at Temasek Polytechnic in 2025, we look forward to sharing knowledge and promoting innovative security solutions to both local and international communities and businesses.” said Mr Aw Tuan Kee, Deputy Principal of Temasek Polytechnic.
