Enterprise tech happenings: June and July 2023
As we held back last month's Enterprise Tech happenings for an Asia Tech x Singapore recap, we have a bumper issue to look back over this month. Find out why Singaporeans value flexible work hours and location, check out Synology's newest NAS devices, and get ready for more cyberattacks this year.
This month we catch up on two months of enterprise tech following our coverage of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) in June.
Qashier launches SME Support Package to boost adoption of digital payment solutions in Singapore
To accelerate the adoption of digital payment solutions amongst local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore, Qashier has launched an SME Support Package open to all Singapore-registered businesses. Qashier will immediately approve eligible applicants and provide up to 53% sponsorship of its point-of-sale (POS) and payment solutions, subject to the package of choice. Applications for the sponsorship will run until the end of the year.
The new DS224+ and DS124. Image source: Synology.
Synology announces 2 new NAS devices for professionals, small teams, and edge deployments
Synology announced the release of the DiskStation DS224+ and DS124, a dual and single-bay NAS respectively. the company says that the devices can be used to back up workstations, laptops, and mobile devices, and folders, system settings, and software packages stored on the Synology NAS can be backed up to the cloud, to secondary Synology systems, and to external devices. The DS224+ retails for S$499 while the DS124 is priced at S$299 from Synology resellers.
Some of the report's findings. Image source: Trend Micro.
APAC cyber risk declines, but 82% of organisations predict successful attacks this year
Trend Micro’s biannual Cyber Risk Index (CRI) report, which measures the gap between respondents’ cybersecurity preparedness versus their likelihood of being attacked, 88% of organisations in Singapore foresee a successful attack in 2023. Organisations in cited business email compromise (BEC), Web scrapping, and clickjacking as the top few cyber threats that they expect to experience this year. Singapore organisations also cite a lack of qualified personnel and employees comprised two of their top five infrastructure risks.
Team Hack _ Hose with the grand prize of $10,000 joined by SCDF Deputy Commissioner (Strategy and Corporate Services), DC Teong How Hwa (far left) and Vice President and Managing Director for Dell Technologies Singapore, Andy Sim (far right). Image source: Dell.
SCDF and Dell host LifeSavers’ Innovation Challenge 2023
Dell Singapore and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) held the Dell LifeSavers’ Innovation Challenge which saw close to 200 sign-ups from more than 10 IHLs using digital capabilities to create solutions for various challenges in civil defence, community resilience, and emergency response. This year’s winner, Hack & Hose from SMU, won S$10,000 for their solution VisionGuard, a machine learning computer vision model that identifies fire and medical emergencies from video footage.
Detlef Krause (President, APAC at ServiceNow), Wee Luen Chia (Managing Director and Area Vice President, Asia at ServiceNow), Minister for Communications and Information (and Second Minister for Home Affairs) Josephine Teo, Jeremy Ong, (CEO at NTUC LearningHub), Dave Wright (Chief Innovation Officer at ServiceNow), and Michael Park (Chief Marketing Officer at ServiceNow).Image source: ServiceNow.
ServiceNow and partners commit to train 1,000 Singaporeans in digital skills by 2024
At the opening of ServiceNow's new Innovation Centre, the company along with NTUC LearningHub signed an Academic Partnership agreement in a national skills commitment to bring low-code digital courses to more than 1,000 Singaporeans by 2024. The training courses are also available to anyone in Singapore who is interested in building a digital career, with more than 600 free courses and 18-job related certification paths. Local placements are available with key partners, such as Accenture, Fujitsu, Enable - a Fujitsu company, NCS and Tata Consultancy Services in Singapore.
Image source: Singtel
Singtel and Zscaler announce a partnership to offer access to Zscaler services through Singtel's Managed Security Service Edge
In response to the growing demand for robust cybersecurity solutions, Zscaler now offers its security service edge (SSE) solutions, and access to Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange through Singtel's Managed Security Service Edge (MSSE) suite. This cover includes pre-sales to post-sales support from dedicated cybersecurity experts as well as resources such as platform consultation, build implementation, maintenance, and round-the-clock threat mitigation.
Some of the Zoom findings. Image source: Zoom.
Zoom report says 65% of Singaporeans rank flexible hours as the top workplace perk
Zoom announced the launch of its Workplace Benefits Preferences Survey, which found that flexible hours (65%) and location (60%) were ranked second to pay and benefits as the top workplace perks preferred by Singaporeans. The survey of some 4,000 workers across five countries, including Singapore, also found that 78% of Singaporeans say that they are more likely to work for a company that offers remote or flexible work if the other aspects of the job were about the same.
Jess Ng, Country Manager, Fortinet Singapore. Image source: Fortinet.
Fortinet and IDC survey says 70% of respondents in Singapore have experienced at least a 2X increase in security incidents
An IDC study commissioned by Fortinet has found that 92% of respondents in Singapore have a hybrid or fully remote working model, with more than two-thirds (68%) having at least 50% of their employees working in hybrid mode. 70% of respondents in Singapore have experienced at least a 2X increase in security incidents like phishing, denial of service, data/identity theft, ransomware, and data loss.
Straits Interactive and SMU Academy launch Advanced Certificate in Generative AI, Ethics, and Data Protection
Straits Interactive and SMU Academy, the training arm of Singapore Management University, have announced the launch of the Advanced Certificate in Generative AI, Ethics, and Data Protection. This is a comprehensive 12-day programme that empowers participants with a deep understanding of generative AI and its ethical implications. Through a series of 6 modules, participants are exposed to practical techniques and applications of generative AI across various domains.
Alexandra Technopark received two WiredScore Platinum certifications. Image source: Frasers Property Limited.
Frasers Property scores Singapore’s first in attaining four WiredScore Platinum certifications
Frasers Property is the first Singapore real estate group to attain four WiredScore Platinum certifications. WiredScore is awarded in recognition of digital capabilities and smart building initiatives for buildings, recognising best-in-class capabilities to facilitate and cater to the needs of modern-day office tenants. Frasers Property won the awards for its commercial properties Frasers Tower, Alexandra Point, and Alexandra Technopark Block A and Block B.
Image source: Salto.
SALTO Systems unveils new SEA HQ and XSperience Centre in Singapore
SALTO Systems has announced the opening of its new Southeast Asia regional headquarters and XSperience centre in Singapore. These investments represent part of SALTO Systems’ seven-figure investment in Singapore and will provide business partners and end-users an interactive experience through in-person demonstrations of the company’s next-generation intelligent building management and electronic-locking technology first-hand.
Alibaba.com, IMDA and Enterprise Singapore Sign MOI. Image source: Alibaba.
Alibaba.com, IMDA, and Enterprise Singapore sign MOU to help Singapore SMBs connect globally
Alibaba.com signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) today with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to help SMBs in Singapore connect with customers globally and strengthen their cross-border e-commerce capabilities. Apart from priority placements on Alibaba.com for greater visibility, participating SMBs will also be entitled to tools and services provided by Alibaba.com, such as digital marketing tools and platform analytics, as well as consultancy and advisory services.
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