Information Technology

Sam Liew to lead Singtel's NCS as CEO Ng exits

Leadership changes at the firm come after revenue climbed to $3b under the outgoing executive.

Singapore leads AI anxiety as firms race to adopt new technologies

Singapore leaders were also among the most focused on agentic AI, with 40.8% ranking it a top priority.

Human resources functions to evolve in 2026 with wider AI adoption

35% of Singapore companies plan to improve payroll transparency over the next two to three years.

From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Success is best measured through operational KPIs rather than novelty.

Organisations miss 55% productivity gains from AI adoption

AI used widely, yet productivity gains remain untapped.

Semiconductor manufacturing faces risks in 2026 despite AI demand: report

Morningstar expects memory capital expenditure to reaccelerate as shortages emerge in HBM and conventional DRAM.

AI elevates service but humans sustain empathy

31% of Singaporeans expect to use agentic AI in their daily lives within the next year.

Ransomware attacks on Singapore organisations spike after major events

96% of organisations say their plans can detect vulnerabilities in identity systems.

AI Singapore launches Qwen SEA LION v4

Quantised 4-bit and 8-bit versions are also available. 

Legacy systems, compliance risks slow AI network readiness in SG

Partners expect the most growth in areas such as AI-powered observability and diagnostics (48%).

Singapore SMBs race to adopt AI amidst growing gaps

Skills shortages, unclear strategies, and poor data readiness threaten to slow AI adoption.

Business confidence in cyber recovery falls to 20%

The firm noted that non-human identities now outnumber human users by roughly 82 to one.

Singapore firms advance AI but remain wary of short-term returns

The study also reported an anticipated return of 26.9%, compared with the APJC average of 33.3%

Singapore and Thailand expand partnership on legal development

The partnership also covers joint work on common templates, legal dictionaries, and data schemas.

Job scams hit 53% of Singaporeans

Nearly one in five (18%) reported being affected by a scam.

AI spending climbs 33% as digital readiness falls to 24%

Legacy systems and skills gaps slow AI deployment despite higher ROI.