Author: Mark Ko
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The National Youth Tech Championship (NYTC) 2024, Singapore’s largest AI drone competition, has returned with a stronger focus on equipping students with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. Jointly organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Google Cloud, this year’s competition saw a 30 per cent increase in participation, with 300 students joining the…
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Gen Z consumers in Singapore are at the forefront of embracing generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in transforming their banking and shopping experiences, according to the latest Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study. The study highlights that 84% of Gen Z consumers, aged 18-23, are aware of generative AI and its potential applications—a figure that surpasses…
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In a bid to tackle the rising tide of cyber threats, StarHub has partnered with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to launch a public education campaign aimed at enhancing vigilance against scams. The initiative comes as scam cases in Singapore surged by 46.8% over the past year, rising from 31,728 in 2022 to 46,563 in…
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SGTech, Singapore’s leading tech association, held its flagship CXO-In-Conversation event today, centered on the theme “Tech Enabling Sustainability.” The event, graced by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and Environment, Dr Amy Khor, brought together over 120 CXOs from various sectors, along with key influencers from government, trade associations, and business chambers, to address…
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Zoom Video Communications, Inc. has launched Zoom Docs, an AI-first collaborative document solution designed to enhance productivity and teamwork across the Zoom Workplace ecosystem. Powered by Zoom’s generative AI assistant, Zoom AI Companion, Zoom Docs aims to streamline collaboration by transforming meeting insights into actionable documents, available at no additional cost with Zoom Workplace paid…
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Jobs On Demand (Jod), Singapore’s pioneering multi-industry flexible gig work platform, has unveiled its first whitepaper titled “Empowering Flexibility: A Deep Dive into Singapore’s Gig Work Landscape with Jod.” The report sheds light on significant shifts within the gig economy, revealing an emerging trend towards hybrid operating models and increased compensation in traditionally non-gig sectors,…
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Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS), a leading payment services group in Singapore, has introduced a new innovation aimed at transforming the payment landscape for merchants. The newly launched NETS SoftPOS is a terminal-free payment solution designed to enable swift, seamless, and cost-efficient transactions. Payment Without the Hardware The NETS SoftPOS app, now available on the…
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Aqua Security, a leader in cloud native security, has revealed critical vulnerabilities in six key AWS services, uncovered by its cyber research team, Nautilus. The newly identified flaws had the potential to enable remote code execution (RCE), full-service user takeovers, AI module manipulation, and the exposure of sensitive data, among other serious risks. Following Aqua…
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Aprisium, a pioneer in advanced contaminant detection and monitoring solutions, announced the successful completion of its oversubscribed US$7 million Series A funding round today. The round was led by Deep-Tech Venture Partners and Cocoon Capital, with significant participation from Woh Hup and Solisa Peppercorn. Contaminant detection in liquids, solids, and semi-solids remains a global challenge.…
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CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), the national cybersecurity specialist agency under the Ministry of Digital, has entered into a significant partnership with Flexxon and AI MSP to bolster the country’s cybersecurity framework. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at Cyber DSA 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. The MoU establishes a robust framework for cooperation in digital…
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