Singapore Computer Society

🚀 Thank you to everyone who joined Resilient Data Centres: Trusted Data as a Single Source of Truth! Our panel explored how organisations can build auditable, decision‑grade data to strengthen resilience and trust in the face of growing regulatory demands. Highlights: 🔹 AI‑driven optimisation for high‑density deployments 🔹 Breaking down silos to achieve a single source of truth 🔹 Enhancing transparency to meet evolving expectations 👏 Special thanks to our panellists: 🔹Stu Redshaw (EkkoSense AI) 🔹Tina Koppejan (Whiteleaf Climate - strategic energy policy practice) 🔹Sharon Goh (National University of Singapore) 🔹Patricia A. (EkkoSense AI) for moderating an insightful discussion. Together, we’re shaping the future of resilient data centres. 🌐 👉 Stay plugged into conversations shaping the tech ecosystem with SCS: https://www.scs.org.sg/ #SCS #SCSExperiences #DataCentre

Fresh tech talent development was highlighted at the inaugural SCS AI Conference 2026, where Senior Minister of State Kiat How Tan unveiled a suite of new and expanded initiatives aimed at strengthening Singapore’s tech talent pipeline and improving transition outcomes for graduates entering the digital economy. 📰 Read more on The Business Times: https://lnkd.in/gstKS8m8 🎓 For students in tech, SCS continues to support your journey through our Student Chapter community, with access to learning opportunities, industry engagement, and curated programmes designed to complement these national initiatives. Student Chapter membership is free for eligible students. Check your eligibility and join here: https://lnkd.in/gQXT6ttH #SCS #SCSinNews #SCSAIConference2026 #AI 

Meet Soon Keow Tan, a leader in tech education who forges impactful partnerships to drive applied AI labs, develop new specialisations, and run mentorship programmes that make innovation accessible and inclusive for all learners.  Highlights • SCS Member: 15 Years • Specialisation: Education & Training • Sector: Academia "I have the privilege of serving alongside dedicated IT leaders and I remain inspired to support the next generation in harnessing technology to create meaningful impact for the wider community." — Tan Soon Keow, Director, Nanyang Polytechnic Join a community that champions excellence in tech. https://www.scs.org.sg/ #SCS #MeetSCSmember #SCSLeader

The SCS Student Chapter recently held an engaging seminar at MDIS, bringing together close to 80 attendees for insightful discussions on AI-driven analytics, cybersecurity, and sustainability. The session featured industry perspectives and real-world insights, alongside a sharing by Seow Khun LUM, Chair of the Student Chapter, who introduced participants to the opportunities and benefits of being part of the SCS community. A big thank you to our speakers, Pramodh Rai from Cyber Sierra and Srikanth Avatapalli from Accenture Southeast Asia, for making this session a meaningful and enriching experience! 🚀 Step beyond campus life and into real-world experience. Join our Student Chapter community today: https://lnkd.in/gQXT6ttH Management Development Institute of Singapore MDIS MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE #SCS #SCSExperiences #StudentChapter #FutureReady #AI #Cybersecurity #Sustainability 📷: MDIS

🌟𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Ready to strengthen your AI governance capabilities? The 𝗔𝗜 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀), part of the SMU‑SID Directorship Programme equips you with essential insights on generative AI, governance, compliance, risks, and ethical considerations for board‑level decision‑making. 📅 8 - 9 Oct 2026 - Don’t miss this opportunity to lead responsibly in an AI‑driven era. 🔗Register: https://lnkd.in/gDJFrJ89 #SCS #SCSProgrammes #AIGovernance #AI

At the inaugural SCS AI Conference 2026, SMS Kiat How Tan announced a suite of new and expanded initiatives to strengthen career pathways into the local tech ecosystem for students.    Key initiatives announced include: ✅ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗯 (𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛), launched by IMDA and e2i, Employment & Employability Institute, serving as a one-stop platform for tech job and internship opportunities. ✅ 𝗧𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲+, extending industry exposure and tech career opportunities to graduates from all Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) ✅ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆, a joint initiative by IMDA, GovTech Singapore and SCS, enabling students to build readiness for careers in government technology roles   📰 Read more on The Straits Times: https://lnkd.in/gHmMMiVy   🎓 For students in tech, SCS continues to support your journey through our Student Chapter community, with access to learning opportunities, industry engagement, and curated programmes designed to complement these national initiatives.    Student Chapter membership is free for eligible students. Check your eligibility and join here: https://lnkd.in/gQXT6ttH #SCS #SCSinNews #SCSAIConference2026 #AI

Meet Manik Bhandari, a passionate technology leader and experienced management consultant who designs digital solutions that harness big data and generative AI to achieve positive social and business outcomes. Highlights • SCS Member: 11 Years • Specialisation: Data & AI Consultancy • Sector: Professional Services "Technology and artificial intelligence are powerful tools to enrich human potential, not replace it. True leadership in innovation means harnessing data ethically, inspiring transformation, and building a tech community that uplifts society – creating a future where progress and purpose go hand in hand." — Manik Bhandari, Senior Partner, EY Join a community that champions excellence in tech. https://www.scs.org.sg/ #SCS #MeetSCSmember #SCSLeader

🗨️ "如果资源有限，应做出取舍，优先确保最关键的系统和信息安全"   Frontier AI models are redefining the cybersecurity landscape, with emerging capabilities in vulnerability discovery, software analysis, and security reasoning that increasingly complement the work of practitioners.   While there is no evidence of misuse today, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued an advisory to help organisations stay ahead of potential risks and strengthen cyber resilience as AI capabilities evolve.   In this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 feature, Dr MeiHui T., President of SCS Cybersecurity Chapter, shares her perspective on what these developments could mean for cybersecurity practices and organisational resilience. 📰 Read the LHZB article (in mandarin): https://lnkd.in/gyXqe6tA 💻 CSA advisory on Frontier AI models: https://lnkd.in/gqU7CNP7 #SCS #SCSinNews #Cybersecurity #AI

Thank you to those who joined us for 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.   As AI reshapes the finance profession, the event brought together industry experts to share practical insights on how finance professionals can stay competitive and future-ready.   Highlights from our speakers: 🔸 Daryl Aw, Skybots Singapore – How RPA and AI agents are helping businesses work faster and smarter 🔸 Jay Sen Lon, Tofu – Where AI is creating real impact in accounting, its limitations, and future opportunities 🔸 Karen Oh, Wolters Kluwer Singapore – How trusted AI can accelerate tax research and higher-value work   The panel discussion, moderated by Jun T., FCCA, DBS Bank, explored AI’s economic potential, responsible governance, ethics, and leadership in finance.   Thank you to our panellists: 🔸 Walter Michael Escaño, FCCA 🔸 Sarah Foo FCA (née Anderson), FCCA, Xero 🔸 Gerard Seng, BDO Singapore   A big thank you to ACCA Singapore, our speakers, panellists, and attendees for making the session insightful and engaging. Here’s to shaping the future of finance with AI.   👉 Explore tech and beyond with SCS https://www.scs.org.sg/   #SCS #SCSExperiences #TechInterestGroup #AccTech #Finance #AI

Meet Charu Mahajan, a global technology leader who works closely with organisations to turn innovation into meaningful business outcomes in rapidly evolving markets.  Highlights • SCS Member: 10 Years • Specialisation: Digital Transformation • Sector: ICT & Media "Technology is only transformative when it is anchored in real business outcomes. As senior leaders, we have a responsibility to scale innovation with discipline – building platforms, talent, and ecosystems that endure, not experiments that simply impress. The future belongs to those who can turn technology into sustained advantage." — Charu Mahajan, Senior Partner & Vice-President, IBM Join a community that champions excellence in tech. https://www.scs.org.sg/ #SCS #MeetSCSmember #SCSLeader