Singapore is set to accelerate its technological advancement with new partnerships announced at the ATxEnterprise event. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has teamed up with Alibaba Cloud, Prudential Singapore, and ST Engineering to enhance the digital capabilities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB). This initiative aims to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud solutions, and cyber resilience into the operations of over 6,000 enterprises.
The collaboration with Alibaba Cloud will support up to 3,000 SMEs in enhancing their cloud and AI capabilities through the Digital Accelerator Programme. Meanwhile, Prudential Singapore will focus on promoting GenAI adoption with educational workshops and explainer videos tailored for SMEs. ST Engineering will launch the SME CyberResilience Programme, offering complimentary cyber threat scanning services to 2,000 SMEs.
For digitally mature enterprises, IMDA is expanding its GenAI x Digital Leaders initiative with AWS and Microsoft, aiming to support over 1,000 enterprises in adopting frontier technologies. This enhanced partnership will provide technical expertise and resources, enabling businesses to develop and implement GenAI solutions more efficiently.
To meet the growing demand for AI talent, IMDA is also launching two new training programmes in collaboration with AI Singapore. These initiatives will create 800 job and training opportunities for local AI practitioners, equipping them with essential skills for the evolving tech landscape.
These efforts are part of Singapore’s broader strategy to establish itself as a global AI hub, ensuring that its workforce and enterprises remain competitive in the digital age.
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