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Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost
Agricultural Technology

Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost

Myriota boosts Southeast Asia satellite IoT expansion with AUD $25m funding to address remote connectivity challenges across agriculture, logistics, and water sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Singapore firms embrace agentic AI but lack data readiness
Data Protection

Singapore firms embrace agentic AI but lack data readiness

A third of Singapore firms plan to deploy agentic AI in a year, but only 53% have the data systems needed for effective adoption, finds SS&C Blue Prism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs
Digital Transformation

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs

Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity over the next decade
Phishing

Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity over the next decade

Singapore could boost its economy by SGD $53 billion by 2080 through AI-driven productivity gains, transforming healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
Unified Communications

Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life

Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
AI Experience Center opens in Jayapura to boost education, health
EduTech

AI Experience Center opens in Jayapura to boost education, health

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches an AI Experience Center in Jayapura to boost education and healthcare access in Eastern Indonesia's Papua Province.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking
Digital Transformation

Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking

Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking
Firewalls

Juniper launches local Mist cloud to boost secure AI networking

Juniper Networks has launched a local Mist cloud instance in Japan to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven networking and data localisation compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
AmBank Group sees 18% website traffic boost after digital overhaul
Digital Transformation

AmBank Group sees 18% website traffic boost after digital overhaul

AmBank Group's digital overhaul using Progress Sitefinity Cloud led to an 18% rise in website traffic and enhanced user engagement in Malaysia's banking sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
DevOps

Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion
Digital Transformation

Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches SheHacks 2025, expanding its programme to empower Indonesian women in technology and digital entrepreneurship nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon
Customer Experience

StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon

StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
StarHub partnership to boost digital services in Philippines
Digital Transformation

StarHub partnership to boost digital services in Philippines

StarHub and Trends and Technologies have partnered to support digital transformation in the Philippines, combining infrastructure with cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Singapore to host STEM Racing World Finals alongside F1 in 2025
Autodesk

Singapore to host STEM Racing World Finals alongside F1 in 2025

Singapore will host the inaugural Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in 2025, coinciding with the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Trymax reaches 500th Asian installation amid chip demand surge
Cartech

Trymax reaches 500th Asian installation amid chip demand surge

Trymax Semiconductor Equipment hits 500th installation in Asia, driven by soaring chip demand in EVs, AI, and 5G across the region's booming markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Circles.Life offers free GPT-4.1 on app for subscribers
Digital Transformation

Circles.Life offers free GPT-4.1 on app for subscribers

Circles.Life now offers free, unlimited access to OpenAI's GPT-4.1 through its app for all mobile plan subscribers in Singapore, excluding data-only users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore
Digital Transformation

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore

BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth

Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Ooredoo Qatar trials HopprTV for personalised TV advertising
Customer Experience

Ooredoo Qatar trials HopprTV for personalised TV advertising

Ooredoo Qatar partners with Hoppr to trial personalised TV ads on set-top boxes, boosting ad relevance and customer experience without extra infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025