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Grace Chng

A seasoned writer, author and industry observer, Grace was the key tech writer for The Straits Times for more than three decades. She co-founded and edited Computer Times, later renamed Digital Life. She helmed this publication, the de facto national IT magazine, for nearly 19 years. Grace is also the editor and co-curator of Intelligent Island: The Untold Story of Singapore’s Tech Journey, a book highlighting Singapore’s ICT development.
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Everpure seeks to move data from shelf to centre of usage for businesses

Businesses are making data the centre of their operations rather than moving…

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Singtel redraws org chart so it can manage teams of humans and AI agents

The Singtel org chart is being torn up and replaced with a…

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AI, digital twins and other technologies set to power World Cup 2026

As World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, a host of…

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Governance, trust and the rise of agentic AI

At the ATxSummit in Singapore last week, discussions kept returning to a…

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StarHub works with IBM to beef up systems to face quantum threats

StarHub is enhancing its collaboration with IBM to strengthen its readiness against…

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At Dell World 2026, AI shifts from software layer to core infrastructure

In a profound shift, AI is collapsing the cost and time to…

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New Apple CEO: Can John Ternus create next iPhone?

All eyes are on new Apple CEO John Ternus, who inherits the…

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In Singapore, SMRT applies AI on decades of data for predictive train maintenance

Transport operator SMRT is using Oracle AI technologies to tap on its…

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Unlearning and humility are key in AI age, says Microsoft president

By the time Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, took the…

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Lenovo pushes for hybrid AI as infrastructure trails ambition in Asia-Pacific

Lenovo is pushing the idea of hybrid AI, where the technology is…

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S$14.2 billion investments committed in Singapore for next five years: EDB

Despite global uncertainties, Singapore secured S$14.2 billion in fixed asset investments, up from…

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CES 2026: As adoption grows, AI and silicon strategies become inseparable

AI and silicon strategies are inseparable for businesses as they assess how…

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2026 could be the year AI becomes your new teammate

In 2025, enterprises will aim to embed AI agents deep into their…

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Cyber crooks are becoming sophisticated and reshaping digital fraud: Sumsub

In 2026, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to be a testbed for…

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Latest Amazon robotics push aims for efficiency, safety in warehouses

Ahead of the holiday season, Amazon is ramping up its AI-infused robotics…

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Oracle’s next act: Making AI practical, secure and everywhere

By combining data and AI in one platform, Oracle promises faster decisions,…

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Beyond the bump: Apple iPhone 17 boosts wireless connectivity with in-house N1 chip

Arguably the most important new feature in the iPhone 17, Apple's in-house…

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DayOne hydrogen-powered AI data centre takes shape in Singapore

Data centre operator DayOne has broken ground for the first data centre…

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First Microsoft Southeast Asia research lab in Singapore marks significant expansion

The first Microsoft Southeast Asia research lab in Singapore signals a long-term…

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In weaponised cyberspace, digital defence is business survival: Ensign Infosecurity

Cyber threats are now sophisticated, state-sponsored campaigns that can cripple entire industries,…

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