Information Technology
Analytics spend to outpace other software investments in next 12-18 months: study
Organisations say they base almost half of their business decisions on analytics.
9 in 10 businesses expect to increase technology use in the next 12 months
Singapore has the highest percentage of RPA users amongst seven markets surveyed.
Cyber threats in SG rise 17.6% MoM in Q2
Over one million cyber threats were detected in Singapore.
Rise in digital trust will contribute US$17b to SG economy: study
Digital trust is higher than societal trust amongst APAC consumers.
Netlink NBN Trust's profit rises 11.3% YoY to $27.6m in Q123
The stronger profit was on the back of its higher revenue.
Time for businesses to go beyond WiFi and connect to Private 5G
A private 5G network can provide coverage in spaces with metal obstructions, unlike Wifi.
SG bumped off as top APAC market with greatest digital agility progress
Four in 10 organisations in SG are still lagging in digital agility.
IMDA bares 3 new 5G projects awarded under its innovation programme
These include holomedicine capabilities, cinematic AR experience, and smart glasses.
Keppel Corp to co-develop green field data centre in Beijing for $292.0m
This marks the company’s sixth project in China’s data centre market.
ST Engineering launches Airbitat DC Cooling System
The system can help data centres achieve annual net energy savings of more than 20%.
73% of employees are looking to fill tech-lite roles in the next 2 years
Companies are open to hiring candidates without relevant education but who have coding certification.
1 in 2 Singapore firms are accelerating their digital evolution
Approximately 67% of IT decision-makers have said their budget has increased.
3 business models that will succeed in the metaverse
Two of which are centred on content-driven experiences.
A new canvas: Why artists are jumping into the NFT space
Entering the digital space allows an artist to earn more through royalties each time their art sells.
SGX-listed Sinarmas Land Limited launches investment arm for startups
It will fund potential digital startups in Indonesia.
Singapore ranks 8th in Digital Cities Index 2022
It’s amongst the four Asia Pacific cities which entered the top 10.
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