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Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows

The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Tangram expands operations with new hires in UK & Singapore

Tangram boosts its global footprint, recruiting ex-Ogilvy talent, Sai Chiu in the UK, and data specialist, Jun Hao Woo, in Singapore.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Support

IWD 2024: Empowering and inspiring inclusivity for women at all levels

IWD 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion', promoting diversity and empowering women at all facets of their lives and careers through shared experiences and mentorship.

By Belinda Pervan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?

The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.

By Marie-Céline Merret Wirström • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm appoints Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer

Leading security solutions provider, LogRhythm, welcomes seasoned professional Joanne Wong as its Interim Chief Marketing Officer, bolstering its commitment to diversity and gender equality.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

EduTech

UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities

Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Dynatrace appoints James McCready as Vice President of Asia Pacific, Japan

James McCready, having held impressive roles in high-profile tech firms, takes up the mantle as Dynatrace's VP of Asia Pacific and Japan, tasked with driving growth and producing innovative solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Singapore stories

Unified Communications

AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity

Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Orion Health introduces Unified Healthcare Platform to Southeast Asia

Orion Health rolls out their cutting-edge Unified Healthcare Platform in Southeast Asia, aiming to transform the healthcare experience with consolidated patient data, predictive analytics, and seamless interoperability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

AI Models

Vultr & Singtel enhance cloud GPU capacity in Southeast Asia

Vultr boosts its NVIDIA GPU capacity in Southeast Asia by reinforcing its strategic partnership with Singtel, stimulating the development of AI factories.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Human Capital Management

LiveRem introduces real-time salary benchmarking tool in NZ

LiveRem launches innovative tool providing New Zealand firms with real-time salary benchmarking, levelling pay scales, filling knowledge gaps and aiding staff retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets

Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Hybrid Cloud

BDx acquires full ownership of OneTen Paya Lebar data centre in Singapore

BDx Data Centers has bought out the OneTen Paya Lebar data centre in Singapore from the Hwa Hong Corporation, solidifying its commitment to the local market and paving the way for customised digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Identity and Access Management

Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN

Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Microsoft

IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes

A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.

By Camellia Chan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion

Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing data center platform, BDx Data Centers, has secured a $155m debut loan from DBS Bank and OCBC for purchasing Singapore's OneTen Paya Lebar and future plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Fintech

Currencycloud gets closer to Singapore MPI licence approval

Currencycloud secures In-Principle Approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, bolstering its Asia Pacific services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Partner Programmes

Singapore businesses prioritise Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a top priority for 72% of Singapore organisations with 55% planning to boost investments in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Payment Technologies

Southeast Asia fintech firms set to double by 2027, says UnaFinancials

UnaFinancials predicts a twofold increase in Southeast Asia's fintech firms by 2027, driven by a robust super-platform economy, supportive regulations and favourable economic conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024