Meet our BizSpark Startups at CommunicAsia2017

CommunicAsia2017 is back in town from 23-25 May 2017, showcasing cutting-edge technologies including Smart Cities, IoT, Cloud & Big Data, and Enterprise Mobility. Meet our Singapore Microsoft BizSpark Startups that are exhibiting at Startup Alley in CommunicAsia2017: Kobe : Kobe is a AI-driven advertising platform that pairs advertisers with relevant everyday influencers, leveraging on their ability to broadcast messages to millions of users so that businesses can get represented in front of their target audience in a credible manner. Gnowbe : Gnowbe was built on the latest research and science on how adults learn: not by passive listening but through application and reflection. Gnowbe leverages bite-sized, social learning (chats and messaging) and gamification to encourage active engagement and inspire behavior change. It is designed for the modern learner who needs relevant, new content when they want it, when they need it - right in their pockets. Pear Comms : Pear Comms was created with the aim of generating a suite of online applications to increase sales productivity on a whole, such as QuickDesk, a simplified CRM software optimized for sales teams and professionals. Blink Technologies Pte Ltd : Our field force app, “Blink”, is used by more than 300 promoters daily to clock their attendance, send sales numbers and perform daily tasks. These are directly translated to reports for the operations team and supervisors to track daily attendance and sales numbers. Other than HR Solutions, we also help other companies build custom solutions to improve their productivity or products.

Congratulations to BizSpark Startups CognaLearn, Kobe, and Regit in Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena

Congratulations to BizSpark Startups CognaLearn, Kobe, and Regit for being Finalists in Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena. CognaLearn came in second while Kobe came in third during the Startup Arena where Swingvy beat six other startups to win the coveted prize of a fully paid participation at the Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Summit 2017 in Tokyo this July, including flight, accommodation, and booth. Here’s a quick look at our BizSpark Startups in Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena: CognaLearn (Education): CognaLearn is an education company devoted to applying brain science to improve learning outcomes. Kobe (Ad Tech): Kobe is a AI-driven advertising platform that pairs advertisers with relevant everyday influencers, leveraging on their ability to broadcast messages to millions of users so that businesses can get represented in front of their target audience in a credible manner. Regit (Big Data): Regit is an online ecosystem that allow users to share their personal information efficiently, securely, and socially with others. User’s personal information is stored in a Digital Information Vault on a highly secured cloud service that is accessible anytime, anywhere and for any type of transactions where your information is required. Read more about Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena at https://www.techinasia.com/tia-sg-2017-arena-swingvy Check out the exciting Startup Arena Pitches:

Meet Our BizSpark Startups at Tech In Asia Singapore 2017

Ready for Tech in Asia Singapore 2017? Prepare yourself for 2 full days of inspiring keynotes, innovative talks, educational breakouts, and tons of networking. Learn from entrepreneurs and topic experts who have been there, done that across 5 stages - Main Stage, Developer & Product Stage, Startup 101 Stage, Marketing Stage, and Revenue Stage. Meet our Singapore Microsoft BizSpark Startups that will be exhibiting at Tech in Asia Singapore 2017: Kobe (Ad Tech): Kobe is a AI-driven advertising platform that pairs advertisers with relevant everyday influencers, leveraging on their ability to broadcast messages to millions of users so that businesses can get represented in front of their target audience in a credible manner. SMAX Xpert (Analytics): SMAX Xpert is a social media analytics company. We provide customer with insights to the market, their customers and competitors through SaaS. Regit (Big Data): Regit is an online ecosystem that allow users to share their personal information efficiently, securely, and socially with others. User’s personal information is stored in a Digital Information Vault on a highly secured cloud service that is accessible anytime, anywhere and for any type of transactions where your information is required. Markedshot (Crowd Sourcing): Businesses today need more images than ever before for prints, designs, marketing, advertising and social media channels. Markedshot connects photo buyers and photographers together with simple pricing and license as well as other innovations like photo challenges & online image editor. SKY Optimum Technology (Design): SKY Optimum Technology (SKYOPT) is an interactive technology company that provides a unified interactive visualization solution for users to immerse themselves into a virtual environment. The immersive solution is produced by integrating novel technologies in computer vision and graphics such as augmented, virtual and mixed reality into practical applications. Dexecure (Developer Tools): Dexecure speeds up websites by automating optimization techniques using latest web technologies.In the ever-changing landscape of network protocols, browser features, and platforms, we provide an abstraction layer for performance-first content delivery. We deliver so that your website never has to compromise on performance. Learnly (Education): Learnly gives everyone a chance to monetise their skills through a community marketplace for students and tutors to connect. Be it private tuition, group tuition, music lessons and more, tutors are a few taps away on the Learnly app. CognaLearn (Education): CognaLearn is an education company devoted to applying brain science to improve learning outcomes. Gnowbe (Enterprise Solution): Gnowbe was built on the latest research and science on how adults learn: not by passive listening but through application and reflection. Gnowbe leverages bite-sized, social learning (chats and messaging) and gamification to encourage active engagement and inspire behavior change. It is designed for the modern learner who needs relevant, new content when they want it, when they need it - right in their pockets. Kloud-Soft (Enterprise Solution): Kloud-Soft is an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) that operates in developing effective system programmes for the corporate, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our goal is to help your company upgrade to modern practices for today’s highly competitive market landscape. We also specialize in the automation of operations and the digitization of data, allowing you to gain more control over every aspect of your business. Furthermore, our advanced analytic systems can help you discover and take advantage of key opportunities. 8Volution (Enterprise Solution): 8Volution is a unique digital agency that combines both Technology and Digital Marketing as one. Our solutions are made for enterprise ranging from individual to large . We offer business to business solutions, customized web and mobile development and omni-channel solutions that are creatively developed and intended for your business needs. Digital marketing is the promotion of brands and products using all means of electronic devices like cell phones, smart phones, tablets and personal computers. XWAPP (FinTech): XWAPP is a financial service application that allows users to send funds to other users. Ever had to queue for hours just to get your foreign currencies changed before embarking on a holiday? Running low on those currencies while already on holiday with no visible money changer/ bank in sight? Or paying high remittance fees while sending money to your loved ones back home? Fear not, XWAPP is here to resolve your issues! Touché - Exhibiting as CoolPay (SEA) (FinTech): Touché is a biometric solution that is transforming how businesses and their clients interact. It provides a unique buying experience combining merchants’ membership and loyalty programmes and payments. This enables rewards and entitlements to be given automatically at the point of interaction. The merchant has access to the buying history of their clients and can create specific offers. FITTHREE (Food Tech): FitThree is an online service to bring you convenient healthy meals. Simply order your weekly meals on our website and choose your favourite gym as a pick up location. Babykins (Health): Track your baby’s feeds, diaper changes, sleep and milestones, all in one handy app. Flag entries, create observation notes and share them on the community Q&A to get real-time feedback from other parents. Benchmark your baby’s progress over the last 7 days with similar babies to further understand his/her development. Park N Parcel (Logistics & Transportation): Park N Parcel is a Singapore based start-up offering an innovative last mile mailing service solution which provides shoppers with a convenient way to collect their online purchases in a hassle free manner by parking the parcels at various collection points which includes your neighbors, cafes, retail stores,convenience stores, and pharmacies. UI-licious (Others): We are changing the way people deliver high quality web applications. UI-licious allows web development teams to quickly and easily automate user interface tests for their websites. konbini (Others): konbini supplies vending machines & automated locker systems for the F&B and retail industries.we have customisable hot, cold, frozen and ambient temperature machines to ensure the perfect solution to solve your problems. Vizili (Real Estate): Vizili is the smart property advisor, a single App to get clear and simple information with recommendations from trusted professionals. We have a unique Visual Analytics platform, with AI Recommender tools that understand users preferences and helps both side of a transaction meet. Zipnow - Exhibiting as VIH Global Properties (Real Estate): ZipNow is going to change the Real Estate Landscape. Surge (Artificial Intelligence): Surge leverages voice and email data to automatically enter, clean and complete information into your CRM. Rendezvous (Enterprise Solution): Automated minutes taker for meetings using various speech-to-text software and creating a transcript from speech. Fixir (Logistics & Transportation): Fixir is the friend every driver needs. Whether your car breaks downs, needs a polish or is due for a wheel change, we’re here for you. Using Fixir is really simple, you just need to select the service you need and our reliable service providers will come to you in no time!

Going to Singapore’s best tech conference?

What’s one event that brings together the best tech founders in the world, and also allows for picking up of tech trends and tips on growth, marketing, revenue, product, and more? Here’s where: Tech in Asia Singapore 2017. Immerse yourself in 2 full days of inspiring keynotes, innovative talks, educational breakouts, and tons of networking. Learn from entrepreneurs and topic experts who have been there, done that across 5 stages - Main Stage, Developer & Product Stage, Startup 101 Stage, Marketing Stage, and Revenue Stage. Headlining the Main Stage this year include Alexis Ohanian, Co-founder of Reddit; Min-Liang Tan, CEO of Razer; Quek Siu Rui, CEO of Carousell; Grace Yun Xia, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy from Tencent; Adi Tatarko, CEO of Houzz; Nick Nash, Group President at Garena; Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Lazada, and more! They will join more than 80 other inspiring speakers from around the world. Other highlights include: Bootstrap Alley: An exhibition of the region’s 280 startups across various industries, handpicked by Tech in Asia. Startup-Investor Speed Dating: A valuable opportunity for startups to pitch to 70 participating investors. Roundtables: An avenue for discussions with industry veterans over a variety of topics. Arena: Witness one of the most intense 7-way pitch battle, a staple in every Tech in Asia conference. Whether you’re a founder, wantrepreneur, developer, student, or anyone interested in the tech startup scene and looking to connect with over 4,500 ambitious tech geeks, this is one place you’ll feel just at home! ...

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Meet our BizSpark Startups and Partners at Innovfest Unbound 2017

Innovfest Unbound 2017 is back with another exciting edition at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 3-4 May 2017, showcasing Asia’s most innovative developments and disruptive technologies. With over 11,000 registered guests participating in this anchor event for Smart Nation Innovations Week, it is a celebration of digital disruption with one of the largest gathering of entrepreneurs, brands, corporates, investors and tech startups from all around the world. As a strategic partner for Innovfest Unbound 2017, we are honored to be able to showcase innovative solutions from our top two Imagine Cup Singapore Teams: ...

ACE Microsoft Tech Talks - Smart Contracts using Microsoft Blockchain as a Service

To coincide with the upcoming Smart Nation Innovations, a week-long series of events that showcase Asia’s most innovative developments, we held a special edition of ACE Microsoft Tech Talks where Ujjwal presented a session on Smart Contracts using Microsoft Blockchain as a Service. Despite their busy schedule, the crowd responded warmly to the event, with over 60 sign-ups and a turnout of over 40 participants comprising of startups, developers, and industry professionals. During the session, Ujjwal shared insights into setting up the environment for Blockchain using Azure templates, and adopting industry practices for Smart Contracts with various use cases. At the end of the session, the audience mingled over light refreshments, and connected with Ujjwal to find out more about the latest developments of Blockchain and the applications of Smart Contracts. You can review the presentation at this link: Smart Contracts A big round of applause to our presenter, Ujjwal, and our audience for taking time off from their busy schedule to attend this session. Special thanks to Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) for being our great event partner for “ACE Microsoft Tech Talks”. Check out our Spiffy Facebook Events to find out our upcoming activities in LaunchPad.

Sign Up for Space Apps Challenge 2017

NASA is on a mission to foster innovation through a diversity of perspectives and is encouraging global citizens to come together to solve perplexing problems faced by NASA Scientists on a daily basis. The Space Apps Challenge is one of the largest hackathons in the universe and part of the NASA’s Open Innovation Programme. For 48 hours, passionate innovators and problem solvers from all over the world are welcome to join the Space Apps Challenge, and create solutions that will be part of the next generation of space technology! Take part in the Space Apps Challenge this weekend, Saturday-Sunday, 29-30 April. Prototype your solution, consult with expert mentors, pitch to a panel of judges, and stand to win a chance to represent Singapore! ...

Submit Your Nomination for Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) Awards 2017

The annual SiTF Awards is the only award that is organised by the ICM industry for the industry in Singapore and is supported by government agencies such as GovTech, SPRING and other industry associations such as Singapore Computer Society (SCS) and IT Management Association (ITMA). The objective of the award is to promote and celebrate local innovations in ICM solutions and products. Recognising the impact of new disruptive technologies and the changing technology landscape, SiTF introduces the new sub-categories for the Best Innovative Infocomm Product or Solution and a new category for the Peregrine Falcon Investor Award. The Awards are open to all Singapore-registered companies, organisations, and educational institutions. The categories for the Awards include: ...

Sign up for Blockchain Programming Class by BizSpark Startup, InfoCorp Technologies

InfoCorp Technologies has established a partnership with Coin Sciences Ltd of UK to incorporate their private blockchain platform Multichain into our solutions. Find out more about the press release at https://lnkd.in/fvj9EKW Coin Sciences Ltd has recently announced a collaboration with Wolfram Research who owns the Mathematica language and Wolfram|Alpha answer engine. Multichain will be integrated into the Wolfram Language and allow Mathematica users to store and retrieve data in a zero-configuration private blockchain deployed in the Wolfram Cloud. It speaks a lot about Multichain’s maturity (no puns intended) as private blockchain platform to be integrated into one of the world’s oldest programming language. Coin Sciences has also partnered with Seal software, the market leading platform for contract discovery and analytics. In a recent survey by ZDNet, Multichain was also named by large corporations as one of the enabling products for faster digital change. To celebrate this joyous occasion, InfoCorp Technologies is organizing a two-days hands-on blockchain programming class to be conducted at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) on the 20th and 21st of April to widen your blockchain exposure from a practitioner’s perspective. ...