Singapore stories - Page 2
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
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Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
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accounting systems
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
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payment technologies
Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.
Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
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edutech
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
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personal computing devices
The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.
Singapore faces high OT cyberattack frequency, report warns
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firewalls
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iot security
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breach prevention
A Palo Alto Networks report reveals that 73.3% of Singaporean OT environments faced cyberattacks last year, sparking urgent calls for enhanced defences.
Adobe appoints Keith Eadie as APAC General Manager
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data analytics
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Adobe has named Keith Eadie as the new General Manager for the Asia Pacific region, strengthening efforts to boost customer experience and regional growth.
Ecosystm acquires CoVentured to boost innovation network
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digital transformation
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bp
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collaboration
Ecosystm acquires AI-powered CoVentured to strengthen its innovation network, integrating over 175 enterprises and boosting collaboration among global giants like Unilever and BP.
ST Engineering begins SGD $120m data centre project in Singapore
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
ST Engineering has initiated a SGD $120 million project to build its fourth data centre in Singapore, enhancing IT capacity to over 30MW by 2026.
SoftServe study shows global gap in generative AI success
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ai
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skills gap
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oil and gas
While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.
Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.
SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
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malaysia
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seek
SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.
Nearly half of Singapore employees feel underpaid: ADP survey
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engineering
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apac
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japan
Nearly half of Singaporean employees feel underpaid, with Arts and Culture workers topping the dissatisfaction list at 67%, reports ADP's latest survey.
StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023
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services
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starhub
Singapore’s StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.
FedEx escalates sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific region
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malaysia
FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.
Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore
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cx
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commerce systems
Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.
Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
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it training
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digital transformation
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A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.
RateHawk opens Asian headquarters in Singapore targeting travel market
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b2b
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travel
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support
RateHawk has expanded into Asia with a new Singapore HQ to target travel agents, offering a B2B platform for booking hotels, flights, and transfers.
Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
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ransomware
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malware
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cloud security
A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
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email security
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sms
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scams
Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.