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Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations

Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Ransomware

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report

Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Phishing

BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends

New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

EduTech

Singapore's Meta Fantasy clinches Google AI Trailblazer Award

Singaporean startup, Meta Fantasy, acclaimed by the Google AI Trailblazers Programme, is set to launch a platform capable of creating AI-generated 3D spaces.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024

Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Phishing

Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime

Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

EduTech

FedEx spreads festive cheer with Purple Tote campaign in AMEA

FedEx Express brought festive joy across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, gathering over 8,000 kg of supplies during their Purple Tote Campaign, offering aid to over 30 NGOs and around 2,400 beneficiaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Customer Experience

Saracens names SQREEM as Official AI Marketing Partner

Singapore's SQREEM Technologies becomes Official AI Marketing Partner for England's top rugby club, Saracens, highlighting its standing in AI-driven consumer behaviour analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Fintech

Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year

Ahead of Chinese New Year, Alipay+ bolsters its Singapore presence, partnering with RWS to facilitate mobile payments for international tourists amid an anticipated tourism surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024

DevOps

Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide

New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

Singapore's local cyber threats spike by 52.9% in 2023, reveals Kaspersky

Cyber threats originating from Singaporean servers soared by 52.9% in 2023, with over 17 million incidents detected, as indicated by recent Kaspersky data.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

AND Global launches intelligent document processing software Mindox

Singaporean fintech firm AND Global unveils Mindox, an intelligent document processing software set to revolutionise documentation handling in the financial industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Customer Experience

Trust Bank launches Trust+, Singapore's first fully digital banking experience

Trust Bank debuts Trust+, Singapore's maiden comprehensive digital banking platform, built upon transparency and simplicity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Hyperscale

Atlantic.Net opens Singapore data centre amidst cloud investment surge

Cloud hosting firm Atlantic.Net unveils new data centre in Singapore, backing government investment in cloud computing to catalyse the region's cloud revolution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Marketing Technologies

Southeast Asia's digital economy to reach 56% of region's GDP by 2027

Southeast Asia's digital economy contributed 45% to the region's GDP in 2022, as per UnaFinancial, with digital payments playing a crucial role.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Payment Technologies

Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush

Alipay+ expands its global initiative, aiming to boost growth for its partners in hospitality and tourism through incentives for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

YouTube

'Singaporeans concerned over internet misinformation, Digital 2024 report reveals'

Despite high internet penetration, Singaporeans show concern over digital misinformation and personal data use, says the Digital 2024 report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Power / Energy

Singtel pioneers AI development initiative in Southeast Asia

Singtel unveils initiative to boost AI development and ecological sustainability in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with plans for AI-ready, eco-friendly data centres expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore

ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024