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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...
As hybrid or remote working becomes popular, cyberattacks are expected to continue. Building a secure and reliable IT environment has therefore become an increasingly important priority for many businesses that are exploring opportunities in the global digital economy. While moving to the cloud and using cloud-based security features is a good way to deal with...
For AI to succeed, businesses must define a clear strategy for management and technology professionals to work as a team. Source: This image was generated by an AI image generator (https://deepai.org/machine-learning-model/text2img) Artificial intelligence has penetrated many business models today. One of the most sought-after objectives was to automate manual processes into a digital mode to...
Technology professionals will have no lack of attractive offers and opportunities in 2023. In demand are those with skills in data and analytics, software development, cloud automation, cybersecurity and digitalisation for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Employers are also looking for tech talent experienced in agile or scrum development strategies. Additionally, talent with soft skills such as...
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 Our Tech Highway, SGTECH 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Tech Celebration BUILDING A STRONG TECH ECONOMY PART III
In this concluding episode, MCI Minister Josephine Teo shared her thoughts on the changes in the climate of entrepreneurship and the important role that technopreneurs play in positioning Singapore as the centre of the digital economy.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is the backbone of the economy, making up 99% of all enterprises in Singapore. Tech SMEs, like other SMEs, face challenges in securing the funds and talent for growth and business expansion. Home-grown Inspire-Tech overcame many of these challenges by harnessing its engineering capabilities and innovation to pursue growth. Over...
Steel is widely used in construction due to its strength, versatility and durability. However, steel is also one of the largest emitters of carbon, responsible for between 7 and 9 per cent of man-made carbon-dioxide emissions globally, according to the World Steel Association. Mlion Corporation, a local steel solutions provider, intends to lower the carbon...
in Digital trust, Our Tech Catalyst BUILDING TRUST IN THE DIGITAL REALM MEANS MEETING USERS’ CHANGING EXPECTATIONS
DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta (centre) gives his views on digital trust in a panel session moderated by Dr Bhaskar Chakravorti, Chair, Digital Planet, and Dean of Global Business, Fletcher School, Tufts University. The other panelist is Ajay Bhalla, (right) President, Cyber & Intelligence, Mastercard. When DBS Bank first rolled out a software token for...