Singtel partners with DISG to drive multi-year AI transformation internally
Singtel on Friday said it has partnered with the Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) to drive a multi-year artificial intelligence (AI) transformation across its businesses.
Under the pact, Singtel Singapore will initially receive S$28 million (or ~$22 million) in funding from DISG to strengthen its capabilities in AI-enabled operations, digital infrastructure, customer platforms, and workforce development.
This partnership is in line with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0, which aims to strengthen sovereign digital capabilities, grow local AI talent pipelines and develop globally competitive AI leaders capable of driving long-term economic growth and industry transformation.
“This grant is a strong vote of confidence in the Group’s role in advancing Singapore’s AI ambitions and strengthens our position as a leading digital infrastructure and technology partner,” said Singtel Group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to not just transform our own operations, but to help enterprises and the industry unlock new value, improve productivity and innovate with confidence,” said Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore.
“The support from DISG will help us accelerate this transformation while strengthening Singapore’s broader digital ecosystem,” Chong added.
