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🔐 AI is evolving fast. So are the risks. At our Digital Assurance Chapter session, Glen Francis explored digital assurance in the age of AI, highlighting why organisations must move beyond traditional Computer Security towards Cognitive Security to safeguard AI reasoning and data integrity, while also unpacking practical frameworks and strategies that enable and strengthen responsible AI. The insights were further enriched through a fireside chat featuring Glen, Deepak Waghmare and moderated by Lee Lee Goh, where practical perspectives and industry considerations brought the discussion to life. A big shoutout to Chee Weng Hey and the Google team for hosting us! The session was followed by the 33rd Digital Assurance Chapter AGM. We extend our appreciation to Gin Wong for her leadership and contributions as Chapter President and welcome Goh Lee Lee as she steps into the role. Digital Assurance Chapter Committee Lee Lee Goh | Chanrasekaran Paramasivam | Arthur Lim | Adora L. | Wee Kiong Tan | Allan Tay | Deepak Waghmare | Edy Susanto | Chee Weng Hey | Kelvin Wong | Han Wei Wong | Teck Guan Yeo 杨德源, MSID, FSCS | Gin Wong #SCS #SCSExperiences #DigitalAssurance

Meet Yean Sam Lim, a dedicated technology leader who strengthens business value through project, programme and applications management and delivers fit-for-purpose technology outcomes that support enterprise needs.  Highlights • SCS Member: 13 Years • Specialisation: IT Project Management • Sector: Financial Services "Moore’s Law continues to reflect the exponential growth of technology and its growing influence. As digital sustainability, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing evolve beyond buzzwords, our collective innovation continues to shape the future of computing and professional excellence. Let's use technologies responsibly, advancing shared interests and fostering a kinder world." — Lim Yean Sam, Senior Vice-President, Technology Group, GIC Join a community that champions excellence in tech. https://www.scs.org.sg/ #SCS #MeetSCSmember #SCSLeader

What separates a well-managed cyber incident from a damaging one? Close to 40 attendees came together to discuss the real-world challenges organisations face in the first critical hours of a cyber incident, covering common pitfalls, escalation decisions, and the complexities of recovery under pressure.   A special thanks to Danial Aliffi for the insightful session, facilitating our members’ understanding of today’s ransomware landscape through practical scenarios and case studies.   Guiding principles for incident response: •  Know your incident response playbook inside out •  Regularly test your backups •  Map your notification obligations in line with sector-specific regulations •  Establish secure, out-of-band communication channels   The Business Continuity Chapter’s Executive Committee for 2026/2027 is committed to promoting continuity practices and business resilience: BC Chapter Committee Micah Tan | Christopher Lim | Keng Fong Chow | Jeffrey Chong MBCI, CBCI (Merit), CITBCM Sr, CCSMS, CACTS | Hoe Yew Soon | Martin Garner, CDir, FIoD, FSiD, MSCS, MBA | Cindy Q. | Paul Lee | Lim Pei Xin | Wong Tew Kiat | Benjamin Yeo   Be part of a community that is shaping what’s next in Business Continuity. Connect, collaborate, and grow with SCS.   #SCS #SCSExperiences #BusinessContinuity

The SCS Cybersecurity Chapter exco members, Dr MeiHui T. , Eileen, Jin Siang Goh, Chin Tang, T. and SCS Executive Director, Francis Lee hosted the ICT delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand on their study visit to Singapore.   Through meaningful dialogue, we exchanged perspectives on strengthening digital resilience and highlighted the importance of community and international collaboration in tackling today’s cyber challenges.   We look forward to continued partnership and knowledge-sharing as we work together towards a safer digital future.   #Cybersecurity #SCS #Singapore #Thailand #Collaboration #DigitalResilience

🎬Relive the highlights of Sustainable Tech Forum 2026 From thought-provoking keynotes and dynamic panel discussions to impactful announcements and meaningful conversations, the Forum brought together leaders, practitioners and partners to explore how AI is shaping the future of sustainability🌿 Catch key moments and see how the community came together to drive innovation, collaboration and action for a more sustainable future. Thank you to all our speakers, partners, members and guests for making this event a success 🤝 #SCS #SCSSTForum #SustainableTechChapter #AIforSustainability #SustainableTech #Sustainability #Tech #AI

Meet Mohamed Hardi, a visionary leader who drives deep tech innovation across ASEAN. He leads MIRAI Ventures, the Group's tech division, empowering startups and scaling digital transformation through AI, robotics, and sovereign infrastructure.  Highlights • SCS Member: 15 Years • Specialisation: Digital Ecosystems & Deep Tech Innovation • Sector: Technology & Investment "Technology is the great enabler. By converging artificial intelligence, robotics, and sovereign infrastructure with local talent and ecosystem collaboration, we unlock unprecedented possibilities for ASEAN's digital economy. True innovation transcends borders – it's about creating sustainable value that benefits entire societies, not just markets." — Mohamed Hardi, Chief Operating Officer ASEAN, Misumi Kaizen | MIRAI Ventures (Misumi Kaizen OÜ Group) Join a community that champions excellence in tech. https://www.scs.org.sg/ #SCS #MeetSCSmember #SCSLeader

Popcorn ready, let’s go🍿   The CNA Tech Challenge premieres tonight, and we’re rallying the community to cheer on every high-stakes mission!   Catch Bee Kwan Lim, Edward Chen, Seow Khun LUM, Mohamed Hardi, and Gillian Cheng representing SCS as judges, spotlighting innovation, tenacity and quick thinking.   🎬 Tune in from tonight till Tuesday, 9pm on Channel NewsAsia   #SCS #CNATechChallenge

From Connectivity to Autonomous Intelligence: The Next Frontier in IoT A big thank you to everyone who joined us on 26 March 2026 at Oracle for an inspiring afternoon filled with insights, innovation, and collaboration. Together, we explored how IoT is evolving from connected devices into autonomous intelligence, unlocking transformative opportunities across industries worldwide. Key highlights from the session: 🔹 Expert strategies for architecting scalable, secure, and intelligent systems 🔹 Real-world applications that move beyond the buzzwords 🔹 A vision of IoT transforming into true intelligence This was more than a conversation; it was a collective step toward shaping the future. Special thanks to our distinguished speakers for sharing their expertise: - Michael Connell, Head of Architecture & Industry Strategy, Asia Pacific, Oracle - Srinivas Punnamaraju, Senior Vice-President, International & Education Markets, Radiant Digital - Wanjing Zhu, Founder, Techfox Private Limited  - Tun Kim Ong, General Manager, IBM Manufacturing Solutions - Moderator: Vincent Lau, CEO, Massive Infinity Thank you Horng Shya C. and Clarence Wong CSSCLP for hosting us and Radiant Digital for supporting the event! Following the session, we held the 21st IoT Chapter Annual General Meeting, where the team reflected on past achievements and unveiled exciting upcoming events for the new term. Introducing the IoT Chapter Executive Committee 2026/2027 Dr. Sachin Gupta I Vincent Lau I Melvyn Suan I Jennifer Huang I Law Learn Yeo I Charu Mahajan I Koh Wee Loong I Jarrod Toh I Karthikeyan T I Clarence Wong CSSCLP I Shashank Luthra I Sue Yuin Ho I Henry Chang Be part of a community that is shaping what’s next in IoT. Connect, collaborate, and grow with SCS. #SCS #SCSExperiences #IoT #Innovation #AutonomousIntelligence

How are organisations building more resilient and agile supply chains with AI? The SCS Supply Chain Management Chapter brought together industry leaders and practitioners for an insightful afternoon on Supply Chain Resilience and Agility through AI. As global supply chains continue to face disruption and increasing complexity, participants gained valuable perspectives on how digitalisation and AI are transforming end-to-end supply chains—from strategic planning to operational execution. 💡 Key highlights from the session included:  • Strategic imperatives shaping global supply chains from 2026 to 2030  • The evolution of AI — from decision support to increasingly autonomous operations  • Digitalisation across global shipping and logistics networks to enhance visibility and coordination  • Leveraging real-time data and intelligent mapping to enable faster, more informed decision-making A big thank you to our distinguished speakers for sharing their expertise:  • Tony Lugg TCE Digital Transformation Champion, ProjectArgus  • Dr Rajiv Aserkar, SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & Sydney  • Sachin Mirashi, Procter & Gamble  • Amita Maheshwari, A.P. Moller - Maersk  • Lennard Lim, OniGroup Thank you Google and Project Argus Leaders in Supply Chain Solutions for supporting the event! The session concluded with the Supply Chain Management Chapter’s 9th Annual General Meeting, where members reviewed the past year’s initiatives and shared upcoming plans to further strengthen the supply chain community. Supply Chain Management Chapter Committee Jeffrey Tan, PMP, CBAP | Tommy Tan Pei Liang | VIJAY ANAND| Barb Dossetter | Sebastian Shen | Derek Ang | Brandon Ng | Rajiv Aserkar | Clarence Wong CSSCLP | Yvonne Yeo | Brian Zizheng Zhao | Hendy Leong | Hock Yun Khoong | Kwang Chin (KC) Eu #SCS #SCSExperiences #SupplyChainManagement #SCM