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Singapore's secret to good data management
Singapore's secret to good data management
As the commercial rollout of 5G begins in earnest this year, connectivity will undoubtedly increase, with more than 80% of residents owning a smartphone, and internet users spending more than three hours per day on mobile devices. The volume of data produced will also continue to escalate. These devices continually generate masses of transactional, demographic and behavioural data, which – if gathered and used correctly – can be harnessed by businesses to generate insight, get to know consumers, and deliver an enhanced customer experience.
Shoring up brand reputation against COVID-19 turbulence
Brand safety in digital advertising tends to be driven by big businesses, with 80% of agencies reporting that global brands prioritise brand safety more than their regional or local counterparts, according to IAB SEA+India research.
The makings of a hyper-connected Singapore
As 5G moves from concept to commercial reality for Singapore in 2020, a new world of possibilities will open up. Thanks to this next generation of mobile connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be able to permeate more broadly than ever before and bring visions of truly smart critical infrastructure, connected cars and more to life.
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