The metaverse will change the face of trust
Mark Stenberg
The metaverse promises to be the next stage of the Internet – an immersive 4D experience which will host commerce, gaming, and new digital environments. Unlike the physical world, which is bounded by nation-state borders and passports, the metaverse will be boundless. And the day …
How this polytechnic is teaching students to fix planes with VR
Covid-19 may have paused field trips, but students at Temasek Polytechnic are using VR to remove that barrier. Aspiring aerospace engineers can hone their practical skills by getting up close and personal with virtual plane engines. Covid-19 has challenged polytechnics to find new ways of …
How AI can help organisations keep finances in check
American Airlines saved thousands of dollars a year, simply by removing the single olive that was found in every passenger’s salad plate. Indeed, seemingly small expenditures can have an outsized impact overall. The public sector can better manage its spending by ensuring that small expenditures, …
Meet the agency that’s keeping Singapore’s workforce up to speed
Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously once said: “There is nothing permanent but change.” That sentiment rings particularly true today in Singapore, and perhaps nowhere more so than in the city-state’s workforce, its most valuable resource. “The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that we will not always …
Why connectivity needs to be at the core of Singapore’s Healthier SG strategy
At a recent event hosted by other, healthcare leaders from Singapore’s key healthcare clusters shared how a health data backbone, an ecosystem of community caregivers, and a duty to share patient data responsibly will help advance the nation’s shift to preventive care. To realise Singapore’s …
Cybersecurity in the age of personal devices for institutes of higher education
In the United States, transportation accounted for 27 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Over half of this (57 per cent) is from light vehicles, like internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. The advent of …
The tools for a new age of stakeholders and all government accountability
Dr Seuss tells the story of the Bee-Watcher, who is responsible for keeping an eye on the town’s local bee. But the town doesn’t feel he’s watching hard enough, so they appoint a Bee-Watcher-Watcher, who also isn’t working hard enough… Accountability doesn’t have to take …
