Mark Diekmann

Is Oracle's "generous" offer of free AI training in Singapore really as benevolent as it seems? 🤔 While on the surface, it appears to be a noble effort to boost the nation's digital workforce, let's dig deeper. Are these training programs truly about empowering individuals, or are they just a clever strategy to cultivate a pool of skilled workers who will ultimately serve Oracle's interests? And what about the environmental and social impact of Oracle's plans to open a new data center? Sure, it may enhance technological capabilities, but at what cost to sustainability and resource management? Let's not forget the ethical implications of AI and cloud computing. As Singapore races ahead in embracing these technologies, are we adequately addressing concerns around data privacy, security, and sovereignty? It's time to move beyond the hype and ask the tough questions. What do you think? 🔥 #AI #TechEthics #DataPrivacy #OracleSingapore

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Oracle has announced a plan to train up to 10,000 students and professionals in artificial intelligence over the next three years in Singapore. Among the initiatives is the offer of 300 internships and apprenticeships to polytechnic students, who will have an opportunity for employment within Oracle or its partners post-training. From my perspective, this initiative will be beneficial for both Singapore and Oracle. Launching education initiatives can have several strategic advantages, both internally for operations and externally for market and community impact. Let's delve deeper into why I believe this. 1) These initiatives can serve as a direct pipeline for recruiting top talent. Participants who have completed Oracle's training programs are more likely to be considered for recruitment, already knowing the company's culture and processes. 2) They will improve their CSR profile by contributing to education, enhancing public perception, and increasing brand loyalty among consumers. 3) They are also expanding their user base by educating potential users on their technologies. For example, Oracle training individuals on its specific platforms or tools increases the likelihood that these tools will be adopted. 4) Education initiatives can strengthen the ecosystems around their products or services by increasing the number of people who can use or support their technology. 5) Companies that are actively involved in education may have a greater voice in policy discussions related to technology and education. This could potentially influence regulations that affect their business. 6) In industries with stringent regulation, investing in societal goods like education can generate goodwill with regulatory bodies. In conclusion, Oracle's educational initiatives in Singapore represent a forward-thinking strategy that supports its business goals while contributing positively to the broader tech landscape. As Oracle continues to expand its influence in cloud computing and AI, its commitment to education and community engagement will likely serve as a cornerstone of its ongoing success and influence in the tech industry. This is a commendable model of how integrating corporate strength with community development can lead to sustained growth and innovation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcAqN5ts Are you excited about the latest trends in payment, banking, e-commerce, or Seamless Asia? Let's dive into these dynamic topics together! Feel free to take a look at my profile for more insights. #TechEducation #AI #CloudComputing #Oracle #CorporateResponsibility #SeamlessAsia

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Yesterday we announced the launch of AWS AI Spring, a comprehensive initiative to support Singapore’s NAIS 2.0. This along with our investment announcement into Singapore will be a very exciting push forward to drive adoption of AI and Cloud. But what is more important is the benefits this brings to our customers and our partners where AI will be the central focus of our time. Looking forward to work with all our partners and customers to innovate and create with AI. #aws #aispring #generativeai

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It was inspiring to see the incredible energy, innovation, and momentum at this year's AWS Summits across Asia-Pacific and Japan. Thousands of our customers and partners joined us at these events, eager to learn how they can leverage the power of the AWS Cloud to transform countries, customers, and communities. From the launch of game-changing services like Amazon Bedrock in Japan in October 2023, India in May 2024, to major new investments and customer announcements, it was clear that the future in APJ is incredibly bright and brimming with immense potential. Our customers across the region are leveraging AWS cloud technology in incredible ways to solve complex challenges, accelerate innovation, and deliver better experiences, and I’m very proud of how AWS is significantly investing in APJ to support this innovation and growth:   In Singapore, AWS will invest an additional S$12 billion ($9 billion) by 2028, doubling our total planned investment in the country to over S$23 billion ($17 billion). In South Korea, we announced plans to invest KRW 7.85 trillion ($5.88 billion) by 2027 to expand our cloud infrastructure, contributing KRW 15.06 trillion ($11.28 billion) to the country's GDP and supporting an estimated 12,325 local jobs annually. In Thailand, we announced a THB190 billion ($5 billion) investment by 2037 to launch a new AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region in early 2025. In Australia, AWS has invested over AU$9.1 billion ($6.06 billion) in the Sydney Region since 2012, and plans to invest an additional AU$13.2 billion ($8.8 billion) in Sydney and Melbourne by 2027. This is estimated to contribute AU$35 billion to Australia's GDP and support 11,000 local jobs. In Japan, we announced a plan to invest 2.26 trillion yen ($14.96 billion) into our Tokyo and Osaka Regions from 2023 to 2027. This investment is expected to boost Japan's GDP by 5.57 trillion yen and create over 30,500 direct and indirect jobs annually. And in India, our planned $12.7 billion investment by 2030 will contribute $23.3 billion to the country's GDP by 2030 and support approximately 131,700 full-time jobs annually at local businesses.   Across the APJ region, we saw over 140,000 attendees – both in-person and virtual – come together to learn, innovate, and grow their businesses at our AWS Summits in APJ. This aligns perfectly with our purpose-driven mission at AWS to catalyse our customers, partners, and colleagues to solve the biggest challenges and unlock new possibilities. I'm excited to see what we can accomplish together in the year ahead as we continue to help our customers achieve cultural transformation by harnessing the innovative potential of the AWS Cloud.  

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"With the growth, we didn't get corresponding productivity increases in our company." In an interview at #BrainstormAI in Singapore, Glean cofounder and CEO Arvind Jain shared that when he founded his previous company, Rubrik, he noticed a decline in productivity as the company grew compared to when it was a smaller organization. "We asked employees what was in the way of getting high productivity, and our surveys showed that people were really struggling to find information at work," he added. Learn more about #BrainstormAI here: bit.ly/3KfetEJ

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Graphen AI Deepens Commitment in ASEAN Graphen AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, continues to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region, reflecting its deep commitment to driving technological innovation. In February, the company appointed a 40-year industry veteran as EVP, based in Singapore, to oversee operations in ASEAN. This marked the start of a series of significant milestones in 2024. In March, Graphen hosted a Closed Door Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, engaging key industry players in AI discussions. The company also participated in the U.S. Tech Trade Mission organized by the U.S. Embassy in Singapore in May. During this time, Graphen launched its AI Integrated Agent (AiiA) Digital Human Platform at the IDC ASEAN ‘The Next Best Thing’ Conference. The AiiA Platform enables users to interact with a Digital Human in their native languages, providing seamless access to insights and knowledge from authorized databases. Graphen delivered a keynote at the Global Health Asia Pacific Summit in Phuket in August, focusing on how AI can transform healthcare. The company continued its momentum by presenting at several key events, including the IDC Bangkok ‘The Next Best Thing’ Conference in June, and the Manila Tech Summit 2024 in August. Graphen also presented at the 4th Artificial Intelligence Innovation Summit in Jakarta in August, sharing its vision for the future of AI in the region. In September, the Singapore team expanded with the appointment of Galvin Choo as Operations and Data Governance Manager, boosting the company’s operational capabilities. In October, Graphen partnered with Imperium Solutions in Singapore to enhance its presence and deliver advanced AI solutions. That same month, the company hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Decoding Consumerism with AI’ at the SCCCI SMEICC Conference in Singapore. Graphen is set to participate in the U.S. Smart Cities Trade Mission, organized by the U.S. Embassy, with planned visits to Manila, Bali, Jakarta, and Nusantara in November. This will further strengthen Graphen’s connections across ASEAN as it continues to drive AI advancements in smart city development. At the heart of Graphen’s ASEAN initiatives is the AiiA Digital Human Platform, which is revolutionizing customer interactions. With AiiA, businesses and governments can enable users to communicate in their natural languages through a Digital Human, providing a humanized AI interface that offers real-time insights and access to critical data. This platform is flexible, adaptable, and designed to integrate seamlessly with multiple sectors, from healthcare to retail, offering tailored solutions to meet regional needs. Graphen’s commitment to ASEAN is clear, fostering innovation, supporting digital transformation, and enhancing customer engagement across industries. As the company continues to grow its footprint in the region, its AI-driven solutions are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology in ASEAN.

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AWS Control Tower is now available in AWS Malaysia region - for your multi-account strategy and governance! 🇲🇾 🇲🇾 🇲🇾 Have you started to host your workload in Malaysia region? 🇲🇾 #AWSUntukMalaysia

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Leveraging Data Governance for Cloud Adoption in Asia Pacific Healthcare As organizations in the Asia Pacific region continue to embrace cloud computing, a robust data governance strategy is essential for unlocking the full benefits of cloud technologies in the healthcare sector. In my latest blog post for the AWS Public Sector Blog, I explore key data governance policies that can support secure and compliant cloud adoption across APAC healthcare systems. Some of the crucial elements covered include: - Establishing clear data classification and risk management frameworks - Implementing data access controls and identity management - Aligning cloud procurement processes with data governance requirements - Ensuring compliance with regional data privacy regulations - Building a culture of data stewardship and security awareness It's important to note that overly restrictive data location requirements can inadvertently limit access to cloud capabilities and innovation. The key is striking the right balance between data protection and enabling the full potential of cloud computing. Effective data governance lays the foundation for healthcare organizations to leverage the scalability, flexibility and analytics capabilities of the cloud - all while maintaining the highest standards of data protection. Thanks to the teams at Alvarez & Marsal and ACCESS Health International for their reports referenced in this topic. Read the full blog post to learn more: #DataGovernance #CloudComputing #HealthcareTechnology #APAC https://lnkd.in/gM8UTdge

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Generative AI has immense potential as a powerful catalyst to solidify Singapore's position as a preeminent global financial center. By harnessing large language models and other cutting-edge AI technologies, financial institutions based in Singapore can gain a formidable competitive edge. These innovations will enhance capabilities across fraud detection, customer experience optimization, product innovation, and business process automation. As a regional and global fintech hub, Singapore is ideally poised to emerge as a world leader in developing safe, responsible, and tailored generative AI solutions for the financial services industry. I'm delighted to share my perspective in this article with The Asian Bankers on how AWS is empowering customers to seamlessly build and scale AI applications. They can choose from a comprehensive range of generative AI technologies https://lnkd.in/gWS9HSBe that support organizations of all types and AI adoption maturity levels. AWS's robust offerings aims to accelerate Singapore's journey towards becoming a global AI powerhouse, especially in the financial sector. Conor McNamaraGunish ChawlaVikram RaoAileen Kong Michelle Toh Gulab Singh Ashraf Safdar Dipika Dewan Dawn Chin Jean Zhuang

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AI and data are reshaping public healthcare. In the final episode of our Future of Healthcare Ecosystems series, Dr. Ngiam Kee Yuan from NUHS dives into the transformative power of technology in improving efficiency and sustainability. Discover how public-private partnerships are paving the way for future-ready healthcare systems. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3NGiqnT #HealthcareInnovation #AIInHealth #MedTechPartnerships #FutureOfHealthcare

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Astrotel makes it easy for Service Providers to buy Dedicated Internet Access / Enterprise Ethernet and Broadband all over Australia and New Zealand, using the location intelligence of Connectbase. In addition, IP Transit Over Cloud, the revolutionary Data Transport over the Hyperscalers' Infrastructure is available globally anywhere Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud are available, from 0.3 US Cents per Megabyte. And available to purchase on the Connectbase Connected World platform. #Astrotel #Connectbase #Cloud #hyperscaler

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Health is top of mind for all of us and HEALIX opens up possibilities and efficiencies to reap the benefits of data driven insights and AI, to deliver positive impact for all in Singapore. AWS is proud to be one of the key partners to collaborate with Synapxe on HEALIX, which will empower all public healthcare providers in Singapore to unlock, connect, and transform data into actionable insights to deliver better patient outcomes. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we look forward to deepening our collaboration with Synapxe to boost healthcare innovation leveraging the power of cloud and data analytics, and accelerate public sector adoption of AI together as partners under the AWS AI Spring program. #AWS #AISpring #GenAI Richard Goh Binny Peh 白汇彬 Jenan Yeap Jenny Koh Kim Yiau Yap Jia Ming Lee May Peng Wong Mavis Chuah Natasya K. Idries Jia Jia Farm AUMAPORN ARMRADIST Michelle Teo Vincent Oh Sandra Teh Jean Zhuang Ankit Pasrija Shufen Hong Chun Wei Wu Kevin Tan Alexia Lee

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AWS Leadership Conversations: Spotlight on Singapore Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3w81TUn In this first edition, Spotlight on Singapore, we turn to Priscilla Chong, country manager for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Singapore. TAB: Thank you for joining us, Priscilla. Could you share how AWS is supporting digital transformation in Singapore? What’s the vision driving your efforts in this space? Priscilla Chong (PC): FSI is highly regulated, and it is also a sector that has seen much digital disruption from changing, innovative ways of doing business. As a top financial hub, Singapore must keep embracing new technologies to fight cyber crime and enhance workforce skills, ensuring it stays ahead in the digital age and is ready for the future. Singapore’s FSI is increasingly turning to AWS to ensure they can fully benefit from the cloud. Let’s break down key areas where AWS is helping customers in digital transformation. ERGO Group AG, Trust Bank Singapore, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Singlife, AXA, Mastercard, Capital One, Bank of Asia (BVI), Standard Chartered, NTUC FairPrice, AI21 Labs, Stability AI, Hugging Face, Verisk TAB Global #financialservicesindustry #technologyimpact #digitaltransformation #cybersecurity #regulatorycompliance #innovation #amazonwebservices #aws #generativeai #machinelearning #ml #talentdevelopment #skillsgap #customerexperience #infrastructremodernisation #theasianbanker #tabglobal

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As Singapore undergoes a momentous transition in leadership from Lee Hsien Loong to Lawrence Wong, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture in its history. At the heart of this transition lies Lawrence Wong’s guiding principles: “Your dreams will inspire my actions. Your concerns will guide my decisions.” These words encapsulate Wong’s commitment to humility, kindness, and inclusiveness in leading Singapore’s multicultural, multiracial, and multireligious community forward. In this essay, we dissect these statements to explore their significance and relevance, providing examples of how they will shape Wong’s premiership and Singapore’s future. https://lnkd.in/g_kcCFm5

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See how the Singapore government is driving the AI initiative for the local SME through Microsoft Co-Pilot solutions. MNCs have moved in this AI direction fast, SMEs just need to do catch-up faster. The Singapore government obviously is stepping in to help, as usual. Else, local SMEs will risk being eliminated by AI driven companies soon. Detail news: https://lnkd.in/gEV-JdTq

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Boris Bialek, MongoDB's Field CTO for Industry Solutions has shared some very exciting developments and opportunities in the ASEAN space. ✅ Our Atlas is changing how businesses interact with their customers. This is really exciting for our mobile-first ASEAN market, where real-time engagement is increasingly becoming the norm. ✅ MongoDB's global coverage and ability to bring Atlas Search and Vector Search on-premise are bringing in incredible data sovereignty. Our partnerships with regional sovereign cloud providers are proof of this dedication. ✅ Our clients here are quickly outpacing their global counterparts in terms of willingness to experiment. So many incredible use cases here like AirAsia. This region has a mobile-first mentality, coupled with a view of IT as a critical business enabler and we are so proud of our partnerships in the region. Stewart Garrett, Céline Zuberek, Jazz leong, Keagan Schmitz, Ban Selvakumar, Shreyaa C., Stephanie Quek, Samyak Sabat, Fabian Au, Eunice Ng, Samantha Seow, Kevin Lim 林德义, Joe Toh, Abhishek Sharma, Jack Costley, Irene Lai #MongoDB #database #partnership

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Thanks to all our partners for attending Think Singapore and ASEAN partner CXO session. Great conversation and insights from each one of you. We can together deliver AI for Business solutions for our clients in ASEAN and Singapore and help them on generative AI journey & move from pilot to production. Chetan Krishnamurthy Shanker V Selvadurai Kalyan Madala Namrata Kapur Gauri Bajaj Richard Liew Mark Cayubit, CISSP Uyen Ung Thi Dieu sadanan yodpradoo Ana Sopia #ThinkSingapore

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