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Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
Connectivity

Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge

FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
FedEx launches new Surround system for smart logistics in APAC
Data Analytics

FedEx launches new Surround system for smart logistics in APAC

FedEx launches FedEx Surround in Singapore and Hong Kong SAR, offering intelligent logistics solutions to improve supply chain management in APAC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
SAP

Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur

SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Avanade names Rodrigo Caserta new CEO as Pamela Maynard exits
Artificial Intelligence

Avanade names Rodrigo Caserta new CEO as Pamela Maynard exits

Rodrigo Caserta named new Avanade CEO, succeeding Pamela Maynard, who transitions to Microsoft. Caserta's leadership set to drive further growth and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

STT GDC & Phaidra collaborate to optimise data centre cooling

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres partners with Phaidra in Singapore to pilot AI-based cooling, aiming for up to 30% energy savings and carbon neutrality by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
ParallelChain Lab to unveil AI at Interspeech 2024 in Greece
Internet of Things

ParallelChain Lab to unveil AI at Interspeech 2024 in Greece

ParallelChain Lab will showcase its cutting-edge voice anti-spoofing AI at the Interspeech 2024 Conference, revolutionary for voice-based security and identity verification.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
StarHub launches ultra-low latency data centre connectivity service
Network Infrastructure

StarHub launches ultra-low latency data centre connectivity service

StarHub launches Low Latency Data Centre Connect, offering ultra-low latency, quantum-secure communication, and advanced network slicing for regional enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Global shopping app installs soar 61% YoY in H1 2024
Customer Experience

Global shopping app installs soar 61% YoY in H1 2024

Global shopping app installs surged 61% YoY in H1 2024, far exceeding other verticals. Key drivers include retail media networks and mobile wallets, says Adjust.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity

Fortinet has signed an MoC with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to bolster the nation's cyber defences, focusing on intelligence sharing and threat detection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study
Customer Experience

HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study

HSBC and Singlife lead in customer experience in banking, investments, and insurance, says Forrester's 2024 Singapore CX Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Singapore firms predict AI talent demand, face local hiring issues
Generative AI

Singapore firms predict AI talent demand, face local hiring issues

Deel's latest survey reveals 86% of large Singaporean firms expect AI demand to rise, yet 39% face challenges in sourcing qualified AI talent locally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
LG invests USD $10 million in SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund
Artificial Intelligence

LG invests USD $10 million in SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund

LG Electronics pledges USD $10 million to SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund, targeting AI and deep-tech startup growth and future business innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Vistar Media expands into Taiwan with new strategic partnerships
Health Technologies

Vistar Media expands into Taiwan with new strategic partnerships

Vistar Media partners with KanBan Culture and PilotTV to enter Taiwan, bolstering its out-of-home media marketplace across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
EduTech

StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Prudential & Google Cloud team up for AI innovation push
Unified Communications

Prudential & Google Cloud team up for AI innovation push

Prudential and Google Cloud expand their partnership to launch an AI Lab in Singapore, aiming to transform insurance with innovative AI-driven products and applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
CICT sees 3.7% rise in distributable income for H1 2024
Capital Management

CICT sees 3.7% rise in distributable income for H1 2024

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reports a 3.7% rise in distributable income to SGD $366.5 million for 1H 2024, driven by robust portfolio management and cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Princeton Digital acquires Yahoo's Singapore data centre SG3
Yahoo

Princeton Digital acquires Yahoo's Singapore data centre SG3

Princeton Digital Group has acquired Yahoo's SG3 data centre in Singapore, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding its footprint in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024