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Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
Cloud Security

Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion

Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack
Ransomware

DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack

A ransomware attack on a printing vendor has exposed customer data from DBS and Bank of China Singapore, highlighting urgent supply chain cybersecurity needs.

By William Oh • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Ng Tian Beng named new Head of Certis Australia
Network Infrastructure

Ng Tian Beng named new Head of Certis Australia

Certis Australia has appointed Ng Tian Beng as the new President and Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Chong, who becomes Advisor to the Chairman.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub
Multi-cloud

Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub

Nebius is expanding its AI infrastructure into Southeast Asia, choosing Singapore as a hub to boost regional AI adoption and startup support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
Data Analytics

PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS

PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Exclusive: DBS bets on AI to scale customer-centric banking
Data Analytics

Exclusive: DBS bets on AI to scale customer-centric banking

DBS Bank is leveraging generative AI to enhance customer-centric banking, aiming to unlock over SGD $1 billion in value by 2024 as it embraces digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling
Human Capital Management

General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling

General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
StarHub achieves Cisco Premier Provider & Webex honours
Unified Communications

StarHub achieves Cisco Premier Provider & Webex honours

StarHub has earned Cisco Premier Provider Certification and Webex Contact Center Specialization, enhancing its enterprise IT and customer engagement solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
Unified Communications

PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025

The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Airwallex sees 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024

Airwallex has reported a staggering 153% revenue increase in Singapore for 2024, spurred by booming transaction volumes and significant customer growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Singapore SMEs face challenges in digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Singapore SMEs face challenges in digital transformation

A recent TDCX survey reveals that Singapore's SMEs struggle with digital transformation, facing challenges in skills, content creation, and competition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Software-as-a-Service

Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades

Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore
Clean technologies

Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore

KM Marketing has launched Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' YYS series air conditioners in Singapore, enhancing energy efficiency for home and commercial cooling.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling
Digital Transformation

Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling

Businesses in Singapore are heavily investing in emerging technologies like GenAI and 5G, yet face challenges in transitioning from pilot phases to full implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee
YouTube

YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee

YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
Investment

Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
Digital Transformation

Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts

Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Kaspersky named Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky named Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025

Kaspersky has been named the inaugural Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025, enhancing its role in the global tech landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025