In April last year, the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and multiple government agencies launched a website that helps Singaporeans find details on various grants and funds that they could be eligible for. Called SupportGoWhere, it is a one-stop portal that lists all the available monetary support packages for Singaporeans who have …
Read More »Electric raises $40 million for IT platform that gives businesses real-time insights and tech support
Electric provides real-time IT support to businesses, alongside insights and data on its customers’ IT infrastructure. The company today announced it has raised $ 40 million in a series C round of funding led by Greenspring Associates. Founded out of New York in 2016, Electric offers chat-based IT support integrated …
Read More »Budget 2021 Is Coming: What Support Measures Do S’pore Entrepreneurs Want To See This Year?
Last year, the Singapore government unveiled four Budgets amounting to nearly S$ 100 million to help citizens, workers and businesses tide over the COVID-19 pandemic. This unprecedented support comes as the pandemic engulfs businesses in the greatest challenge they have ever faced. Many firms are affected by extended closures, causing …
Read More »Streamloots Strong will provide mental health support for the streaming community
The cutting-edge computer architecture that’s changing the AI game Learn about the next-gen architecture needed to unlock the true capabilities of AI and machine learning. Register here Streamloots raised money in November to enable influencers to better monetize their audiences, and now it is launching a mental health support program …
Read More »How nonprofits are transforming their remote programming to support girls in STEM
The cutting-edge computer architecture that’s changing the AI game Learn about the next-gen architecture needed to unlock the true capabilities of AI and machine learning. Register here The pandemic has necessitated virtual transitions for not only schools, but also nonprofits that provide alternate ways to learn and build community. Girls …
Read More »How S’pore Freelancers Like Delivery Riders Can Get Free Insurance, Job Support, Cash Grants
At present, many freelancers do not enjoy benefits such as insurance, training support or even CPF contributions. In fact, they have to bear these costs themselves. Furthermore, among freelancers, food delivery riders also bear the risk of injuries and illnesses in their line of work. As a result, the National …
Read More »MAS: Non-Banks Like Grab, Razer, Singtel’s Dash To Support PayNow And Fast From Feb 2021
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today (Nov 30) that eligible non-bank financial institutions (NFIs) will be allowed to connect directly to funds transfer services PayNow and Fast (Fast And Secure Transfers). These NFIs include Grab Financial Group, which operates GrabPay; Razer Fintech, the financial technology arm of gaming …
Read More »How to Support Small Businesses During Covid: Help Them Go Cashless
One of the COVID-19 precautions many businesses are taking is refusing to accept cash. It’s not only an effort to limit the risk of passing on the virus but a step towards an all-digital economy. One that Kabbage, a fintech company and small business lender, is ready to meet. Kabbage …
Read More »Unity promises initial OpenXR platform support by the end of 2020
You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here When the Khronos Group released OpenXR — a royalty-free standard designed to make cross-platform VR and AR app development easier, supporting multiple platforms — it was backed by many of the mixed reality …
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