Singapore stories - Page 25

Singaporeans admit to digital stalking in Kaspersky survey
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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surveillance
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stalkerware
A shocking 42% of Singaporeans admit to employing stalkerware on their partners, according to Kaspersky's global survey on digital abuse and stalking.

New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
IBM and NCS partnership to offer quantum-safe, privacy-enhancing services to Singapore's public agencies and enterprises.

Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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public cloud
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ai
Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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acronis
Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

BlueVoyant report details rising AI-enabled cybercrime trends
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.

Singapore's Meta Fantasy clinches Google AI Trailblazer Award
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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edutech
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llms
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ar, vr & metaverse
Singaporean startup, Meta Fantasy, acclaimed by the Google AI Trailblazers Programme, is set to launch a platform capable of creating AI-generated 3D spaces.

Alipay+ expands Singapore presence ahead of Chinese New Year
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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fintech
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alipay
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tourism
Ahead of Chinese New Year, Alipay+ bolsters its Singapore presence, partnering with RWS to facilitate mobile payments for international tourists amid an anticipated tourism surge.

HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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learning
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top employers institute
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.

Singapore's local cyber threats spike by 52.9% in 2023, reveals Kaspersky
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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ai
Cyber threats originating from Singaporean servers soared by 52.9% in 2023, with over 17 million incidents detected, as indicated by recent Kaspersky data.

Skills shortage impairs Singapore's tech growth, reveals salary guide
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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hcm
New research by Morgan McKinley reveals Singapore's tech growth held back in 2023 due to a shortage of skilled candidates, with 76% of hirers finding recruitment competitive.

AND Global launches intelligent document processing software Mindox
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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data privacy
Singaporean fintech firm AND Global unveils Mindox, an intelligent document processing software set to revolutionise documentation handling in the financial industry.

Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.

Trust Bank launches Trust+, Singapore's first fully digital banking experience
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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insurance
Trust Bank debuts Trust+, Singapore's maiden comprehensive digital banking platform, built upon transparency and simplicity.

Atlantic.Net opens Singapore data centre amidst cloud investment surge
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Cloud hosting firm Atlantic.Net unveils new data centre in Singapore, backing government investment in cloud computing to catalyse the region's cloud revolution.

Southeast Asia's digital economy to reach 56% of region's GDP by 2027
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Southeast Asia's digital economy contributed 45% to the region's GDP in 2022, as per UnaFinancial, with digital payments playing a crucial role.

Alipay+ boosts global travel initiative ahead of Chinese New Year rush
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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alipay
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tourism
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chinese new year
Alipay+ expands its global initiative, aiming to boost growth for its partners in hospitality and tourism through incentives for users.

'Singaporeans concerned over internet misinformation, Digital 2024 report reveals'
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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youtube
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instagram
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whatsapp
Despite high internet penetration, Singaporeans show concern over digital misinformation and personal data use, says the Digital 2024 report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

Singtel pioneers AI development initiative in Southeast Asia
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Singtel unveils initiative to boost AI development and ecological sustainability in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with plans for AI-ready, eco-friendly data centres expansion.

ESET unveils new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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sales
ESET, a renowned digital security firm, has launched its new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, demonstrating commitment to the region's evolving cybersecurity landscape and digital economy.

Singtel partners with Google to launch RCS services in Singapore
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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google
Singtel partners with Google in a trailblazing move, pioneering Rich Communication Services for business customers in Singapore, revolutionising traditional SMS services.