Singapore takes the wheel on data-driven technology

One in three companies will digitally transform in the next 12 months. Companies in Singapore are the most likely in the Asia Pacific to use data analytics and visualisation, cybersecurity and robotic process automation (RPA) in the next 12 months, according to a survey by global professional accounting body CPA Australia. Singapore-based businesses are…

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Accenture and Changi Airport Group extend collaboration

The two organisations will leverage innovative technologies Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) are expanding their collaboration for the next three years to further transform operations and enhance the experience for travellers visiting Singapore Changi Airport. The expanded collaboration builds on a partnership between Accenture and CAG that…

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Singapore study shows social media can be harmful

The comprehensive study involved a series of online survey-based interviews Milieu Insight, the award-winning consumer research and analytics company, today shared the results of its latest study that explores the relationship between social media usage and mental well-being. To unpack the findings, the firm brought together Lena Teo, Director of Care…

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Singapore strengthens its role as a 5G regional innovation hub

More businesses to innovate and commercialise 5G solutions 5G enables technologies such as AI, Digital Twin, augmented and extended reality (XR) to seamlessly work together, key for businesses at the forefront of digital transformation and providing consumers with a better-quality experience. In advancing Singapore’s 5G ecosystem, the Infocomm Media Development…

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Ambitious modernization programs will drive Singapore defence expenditure

The defence budget of the country is expected to increase The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is ambitiously modernizing military equipment, homeland security, and cyber security. To overcome the challenges posed by the country’s small armed forces, and limited area in which to train, the Ministry of Defence is focusing on…

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Anticipated economic growth and spikes in talent acquisition

Talent with niche and in-demand skills will have plenty of well-paying job opportunities Singapore is forecasting robust economic growth this year, thanks to the nation’s successful vaccination programme, opening of domestic borders, economic revival, and burgeoning business confidence. However, even as companies ramp up business activities and resume stalled hiring plans…

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Singapore grows trust in the digital environment

National Digital Trust Centre and co-creates the future of AI standards and governance. Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Communications, and Information announced the launch of the Digital Trust Centre (DTC) to lead Singapore’s research and development efforts for trust technologies, and support talent development in this space. She highlighted that as technology evolves, new…

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Singapore women in tech signs MOU with five polytechnics

The new committee aims to reach over 700 members annually. The Singapore Women in Tech (SG WIT), driven by the Infocomm Media Development Authority, and the five Polytechnics (Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the launch of the…

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