This leadership sharing series explores the different journeys and challenges faced by home-grown companies as they prepare for a digital first future. Hear from business leaders, tech experts and IoT solution providers as they comment on industry tech trends and possible solutions to accelerate digitalisation. Stay tuned for new interviews released every month!
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Digital transformation in farming: Abyfarm
In this episode we speak with Phoebe Xie, Co-Founder of Abyfarm to find out what are some of the key challenges when it comes to running
a Smart farm like theirs. We discuss her views on the Government’s 30 by 30 vision, how she believes the industry as a whole can get there with technology as well as what are some of the digital transformations that have been or will be implemented to improve the yield and productivity of her urban farm.
Leveraging IoT for Smart buildings: RATSENSE® and IFSC
Catching rats and cleaning toilets, how smart can it get? In this special episode where we speak with 2 different providers to explore how
analytics and data can help improve efficiencies and automate processes even in such seemingly mundane tasks for a truly smart building experience. This joint interview will feature Quinn Han, Director of Ratsense® as well as Aloysius Chong, CEO of IFSC and will dive into how buildings can be more sustainable, liveable, and even safer for the people who live, work and play in them.
Leveraging IoT for Smart Campuses: Allocate Space
Student’s aren’t the only ones getting smart in schools, our campuses are also evolving to become “Smart” themselves. But what exactly
makes up a smart campus? What are some of the considerations when planning for a smart campus? Can existing infrastructure or technologies be enhanced with analytics? We speak with Vincent Lau, CEO of Allocate space to understand what solutions campuses can tap on to shore up their digitalisation plans.
Enhancing Cyber Security in Financial Services: Fortinet
The financial services industry has entered a phase of rapid digitalisation but this has also opened them up to a greater variety of cyber
threats. What are some of the key cyber security incidents that have made news in recent months and what are the trends within the cyber security landscape? How have threats targeting the FSI sector evolved and how can you defend your organisation? We speak with Wong Ching Ping, Senior Business Development Manager of Fortinet to learn more.
Leveraging IoT for Smart Healthcare: IoT Workz
Wheelchair management, monitoring temperature sensitive medication and toilet hygiene. What do all these hospital functions
have in common? They can be simplified through IoT of course! We speak with Shawn Koh, founder of IoT Workz who shares with us how manual tasks in hospitals can be automated with technology to improve overall standards of care.
Digital transformation in retail: Singapore Pools
In this episode we speak with Jonathan Lim, Head of the Transformation Program office at Singapore Pools to discuss their aspirations for
their charity outreach as well as areas in which they see technology coming in to benefit charitable organisations whether in terms of infrastructure support or improved donor engagement.
Digital Transformation in F&B: Huggs Coffee
In this episode we speak with Lee Haoming, MD of Huggs Coffee to find out what are some of the key challenges when it comes to running a
chain store like theirs. We discuss the manpower crunch as well as areas in which automation and process improvements can lead not just to better customer experience but improvements to business sustainability and scalability as well.
Digital transformation in healthcare: Healthway Medical Group
In this episode we speak with Ayush Johari, Acting COO of Healthway Medical Group to find out what are some of the key challenges when it
comes to running multiple clinics and medical centres under the Healthway Brand. How have their plans changed pre and post pandemic and their digitalisation plans when it comes to improving their standards of patient care in the near future.
Digital transformation in Education: SUTD
In this episode we speak with Assoc. Prof Arlindo Silva, Program Director for Master’s of Innovation, SUTD, to discuss his views on how
schools can prepare for a digital future. From student engagement to sustainability, we explored how technology, IoT and ICT can play a part in building smart campuses of the future.
Smart Solutions in Education: Juniper
Imagine a University where the network isn’t just for connectivity, but comes with intelligence as well. This can enable students and faculty
to receive instant updates when they are on campus, such as a reminder about an outstanding loan when they enter the library. This can also support tracking the last location of lost devices so you never need to worry about misplacing your smart device in school. We speak with Yedu Siddalingappa, Chief Architect at Juniper, to learn more about how AI driven connectivity on a software defined network can power schools of tomorrow.
Digital transformation in Built Environment: BCA
Not just nice numbers, ‘80-80-80 in 2030’ is what the Singapore Green Building Masterplan sets out to
achieve for the Built Environment Sector. We invited Dr Ng Hsiao Piau, Programme Director at the Built Environment Research & Innovation Institute of Building and Construction Authority (BCA), to share insights on how Built Environment firms can adopt smart technology supported by IoT platforms to improve operational efficiencies and further Singapore’s sustainability goal of a low-carbon built environment in 2030 and beyond.