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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

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

Unified Communications

NEC Malaysia wins Cisco Service Provider Partner award

NEC Malaysia has been honoured with the Cisco Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024 award for its excellence in network and cybersecurity solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

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

Marketing Technologies

Philippines sees 40% surge in BNPL users by end of 2024

The Buy Now, Pay Later market in the Philippines surged to 28.4 million users by 2024, marking a 40% increase and securing second place in Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Clean technologies

UK firms find green tech opportunities in Asia-Pacific

A new report reveals that Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer lucrative opportunities for UK firms in the sustainability technology sector as they tackle decarbonisation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence

NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership

NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Generative AI

SET and Google Cloud collaborate on AI-powered system to enhance capital markets

The Stock Exchange of Thailand and Google Cloud have launched ATLAS, an AI-powered search tool aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and market access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Semiconductors

Bruce Security launches advanced SOC & MDR in Asia

Bruce Security launches advanced Security Operations Center and Managed Detection and Response services in Asia, enhancing cyber protection for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Virtualisation

Dell & ITE partner to launch VDI centre in Singapore

Dell Technologies has partnered with the Institute of Technical Education to launch a hybrid cloud VDI Centre, enhancing digital skills and AI readiness for Singapore's workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

Malware

Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore

Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand

Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Financial Systems

HarborLab unveils AI tool to manage port expenses better

HarborLab has launched HL AI, an innovative tool to improve maritime port expense management, promising enhanced efficiency for ship operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Customer Experience

AI expected to revolutionise Singapore financial services

A new Salesforce report reveals 60% of Singaporean consumers expect greater AI integration in financial services, with millennials leading the optimism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025