in Digital trust, Emerging Tech, Our Tech Talent, Tech Journey, Trail Blazers ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH INNOVATION
Technology plays a critical role in reducing organisation’s carbon footprint Sustainability has been thrust into the spotlight in recent years due to the rise in climate change-related events around the world and fossil fuel price hikes. According to the OCBC Climate Index, Singapore has obtained a national average awareness score of 8.1 in 2022. Having...
in Emerging Tech, Our Tech Catalyst THREE WAYS THE METAVERSE CAN UNLOCK NEW CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FOR INSURTECH
American writer and entrepreneur Stewart Brand said: “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road.” In this digital-first age, this quote has never been more apt, reminding us that those who fail to adapt to changing circumstances will be left behind. Today the insurance...
Singapore-based social enterprise Web3Re Technologies, will launch a Zodiac digital art collectible series to raise S$3 million for three organisations in Singapore. From Jan 15, donors can buy the first of its kind NFTs depicting zodiac signs. With a focus on lockchain for good, each has its unique colour, character, and numerals. They are also...
in Emerging Tech, Our Tech Catalyst HOW TO PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS SECURELY AND EFFICIENTLY INTO THE METAVERSE
After two years of the pandemic, the IT industry has evolved to the point where virtualisation of everyday spaces has become standard. However, let us not forget the learnings from the pandemic: having the right mindset and adapting to change. Rapid technological advancements and powerful concepts such as edge computing and IoT enabled platforms like...
in Emerging Tech, Our Tech Catalyst WEB3 AND HYDROGEN FUEL ARE 2 AREAS FOR DEEP TECH GROWTH IN NEXT FIVE TO 10 YEARS
Quantum computing and Web3 and decentralised finance are two key areas SGInnovate is focussing as Singapore pushes harder and deeper into solving some of the world’s hardest problems so as to better human lives. Cell and gene therapy, food technologies and hydrogen fuel are the other three focus areas for SGInnovate in the next five...
in Emerging Tech, Our Tech Catalyst Fast growing tech- and game savvy consumers and richer, immersive virtual world will drive the metaverse business
Metaverse is an emerging immersive virtual environment, offering people the opportunity to collaborate, work, relax, transact, create and socialise. Still early in its evolution, many brands and companies are excited because the opportunities presented by interactive, digital worlds seem limitless. The word was first coined 30 years ago by author Neal Stephenson in his 1992...