Singapore's state-owned security vendor, Assurity Trusted Solutions, is hoping its introduction of a mobile software token will resolve common user grievances associated with hardware tokens and finally convince local banks to adopt its platform. ( read original story ...)
Singapore most targeted by ad fraud on mobile
The mobile economy is growing. It is estimated that 59.5% of Google’s net global ad revenues will stem from mobile Internet ads this year, up from about 45.8% in 2015. By 2018, this figure is expected to rise to near 75%. And along with the maturity the ... ( read original story ...)
Dyson opens new $561 million Technology Centre in Singapore
James Dyson today opened the doors to Dyson’s new Technology Centre in Singapore, in the presence of Minister for Trade and Industry, S. Iswaran. Dyson is investing $561 million (£330m) in its future in Singapore. The new facility has the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Down-to-earth satellite opportunities
"The satellite communications industry is an exciting and fast-growing one, with growing business and career opportunities" notes Beh Kian Teik, Assistant Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB). "There are many technology ... ( read original story ...)
300 students to work on IT problems public agencies face
SINGAPORE: About 300 students in Singapore will get the opportunity to work on tech problems faced by public agencies after the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) signed agreements with eight schools on Monday (Feb 13). Agreements were ... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Is Singapore mobile penetration strong enough to support fintech?
3G/4G subscribers reached 8.4m in 2016. Singapore's fintech sector is poised for growth, facilitated by its highly mature ICT market and supportive regulatory landscape. According to a report by BMI Research, Singapore has one of the world's most ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel's net profit up 2% in Q3 on strong demand for cybersecurity, home services
SINGAPORE: Singtel on Thursday (Feb 9) reported that its net profit rose 2 per cent year-on-year to S$973 million in the third quarter, due to strong core business and higher contributions from regional mobile associates. However, group revenue fell 1.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel grows Q3 profit, forecasts mobile weakness
Singtel, Singapore’s largest mobile operator, posted a small increase in profit for its fiscal Q3, but a double-digit slowdown in mobile sales led to a year-on-year revenue decline in its core business. The operator’s net profit for the quarter ending ... ( read original story ...)
Oracle Partners with Mobilewalla to Introduce Mobile Targeting to APAC Region
Global data-as-a-service solution Oracle Data Cloud has teamed with Mobilewalla, a Singapore-based mobile consumer intelligence platform, to launch a mobile targeting solution for marketers in 13 Asia Pacific (APAC) region. As part of the partnership, ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel Q3 profit up 2% on core business, strong cyber security demand
... Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) reported on Thursday (feb 9) a 2 per cent rise in net profit to S$972.8 million for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2016, as it saw strong core business and higher contributions from regional mobile associates. ( read original story ...)
Singtel net profit up 2% in Q3 on strong demand for cybersecurity, home services
SINGAPORE: Singtel reported on Thursday (Feb 9) that its net profit rose 2 per cent to S$973 million in the third quarter, due to strong core business and higher contributions from regional mobile associates. However, group revenue fell 1.5 per cent to S$4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore CFOs tag technology as their top priority this year
They are also keen to updating their internal policies. A new study by recruitment company Robert Half revealed that majority of Singapore's chief financial officers will be focussing on implementing new technologies and updating their internal financial ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Expands Green Technology Research
DNV GL and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed an MOU to further innovation in intelligent shipping systems. The renewed MOU extends an earlier collaboration for another three years and expands it to now include autonomous ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Institute of Technology launches recruitment drive
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Singapore’s university of applied learning, has launched a two-pronged recruitment campaign via independent creative agency, Blak Labs. Both campaigns run through the line, including promotional videos online and ... ( read original story ...)
National Museum of Singapore opens 'digital gallery'
A new space exploring the relationship between art and digital technology opened this week at the National Gallery of Singapore with a first installation that presents Singapore's traditional performing arts via new technology. Gallery10 is equipped with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SIPMM manufacturing PMI rises to 26-month high, SGD rises
the Singapore Institute Of Purchasing & Materials Management said on Thursday. The Manufacturing PMI increased to 51 in January of 2017, its highest since November 2014, from 50.6 in the previous month. Separately, the PMI for electronics sector rose to 51 ... ( read original story ...)