Singapore stories - Page 53

Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.

In a united effort, SIM Academy, Singtel CSI, and UOB have launched Defence Against Cyber Scams, a programme aimed at increasing cyber resilience through prevention and combat strategies, with UOB's staff being its first beneficiaries.

StarHub launches LifeHub+, a one-stop platform integrated into its app offering comprehensive health and wellness services, enhancing access to healthcare in Singapore.

Vultr partners with Singapore's Singtel to enhance NVIDIA GPU cloud capabilities in Southeast Asia, allowing greater access to AI infrastructure across several countries.

Jobstreet's 2024 survey unveils Singaporean hirers' optimism for an active job market early in the year, with plans to grow staff numbers and a focus on compensation and benefits.

Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.

Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.

Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.

Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.

Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.

Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.

A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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