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Business Times
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TribeX at NCSS Summit 2025 showcases tech used by social service agencies
[SINGAPORE] A small robot that has a warm temperature, allowing one to be comforted when holding it, is one example of the technologies showcased by non-profit organisation Awwa at National Council of Social Service (NCSS) Summit 2025's TribeX on Wednesday (Jul 2) and Thursday. The companion robot, called Lovot, helps children with developmental needs practise social interactions and emotional recognition. Lovots can also be used to support seniors who are socially isolated. Currently, Awwa has eight Lovots in operation. Another piece of tech showcased by Awwa was a robotic exoskeleton, which physiotherapists use to help people with mobility issues overcome physical challenges. This wearable device adapts to each user's conditions and provides precise, guided movements. Ng Lee Lee, director of disability and inclusion at Awwa, said: 'Technology enhances and augments service delivery, because it rapidly changes, may be customised to suit individual needs, and can be cost-effective.' Physiotherapists use the robotic exoskeleton to help people with mobility issues overcome physical challenges. PHOTO: LINDSAY WONG, BT Digital platforms Meanwhile, Care Corner showcased three digital platforms at TribeX. The first is Scribe, a transcription and summarising tool used by case workers during sessions with clients. Gina Lin, head of Innovation Squad at Care Corner, said it reduces time spent on case documentation by 50 per cent. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up 'This efficiency allows social service professionals to focus more on the beneficiaries and their needs, rather than being bogged down by administrative tasks,' she added. Buddy is a parenting app with bite-sized resources and interactive lessons. Around 400 parents have used it since its launch in 2023. Lastly, Carey is a microsite for youths seeking mental health support. They can conduct mental health check-ins, instantly book counselling sessions and access self-help content. Lin said: 'Technology is crucial in the social services sector because it enables in-time support for beneficiaries… This empowerment fosters greater independence and self-sufficiency among those we serve.' Pro Bono SG is another charity that showcased its digital platform at TribeX. LawGoWhere is a one-stop legal help portal that people can access when they do not know where to go when they require assistance. Kelvin Lim, senior manager at Pro Bono SG Academy, said: 'Legal awareness often only becomes urgent when someone's already in crisis. At that point, the pressure is high, and the legal system can feel overwhelming - full of jargon and unfamiliarity.' LawGoWhere breaks down complex legal concepts into bite-sized and user-friendly content. The platform also features a self-help tool that guides users to their optimal ports of call. Besides social service agencies (SSAs), tech companies such as Amazon Web Services also showcased their own innovations that can be used in the sector. Tan Li San, chief executive of NCSS, said: 'With SSAs demonstrating their adoption of innovative technologies at the exhibition, including AI-enabled solutions to enhance service delivery, TribeX demonstrates how the fusion of talent and technology is transforming social services in Singapore.' Largest-ever summit TribeX is part of NCSS Summit 2025 – which is the largest NCSS summit thus far – bringing together more than 2,000 social service professionals. At the summit, which took place at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, NCSS also announced the launch of the SG60 Towards Sustainability Fund. The S$7.5 million fund provides one-off funding of S$30,000 to eligible NCSS members, who can use it to build capabilities in measuring, monitoring and reporting the effectiveness of their programmes for beneficiaries. Tan said: 'With improved reporting of outcomes, SSAs can share high-impact programmes with funders to attract sustained funding for those programmes.' Applications for the fund are open from Wednesday. The Social Service Professional Awards, which also took place on Wednesday, recognised 13 individuals and two teams for their contributions to the social services sector. JR Karthikeyan, chief executive of Awwa, won the President's Award for Social Service Professionals. Since joining in 2007, he helped to set up the Allied Health Professional Group, a therapy hub, and the inclusive preschool Kindle Garden, among other initiatives. He said: 'At Awwa, we strive to build and maintain a culture of teaching and learning, and we encourage continuous improvements and innovation that may ultimately lead to a higher quality of life for those we serve.'
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FourKites Unveils Premier AI Conference for the Supply Chain Community
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FourKites®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation and pioneer of advanced supply chain visibility, today announced FourKites Summit 2025. Taking place Aug. 26-27 at the Swissôtel Chicago, this flagship event will focus on the future of supply chains and how AI-powered autonomous systems are transforming global operations. FourKites Summit will feature keynote presentations from industry leaders alongside accomplished supply chain executives from organizations including Henkel, Michelin, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree, McCain, Niagara Bottling, Bayer, Brown Forman and more. The Summit will feature keynote presentations from industry leaders alongside accomplished supply chain executives from organizations including Henkel, Michelin, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree, McCain, Kimberly-Clark, Niagara Bottling, Bayer, Brown Forman and Coca-Cola Bottling. "Fortune 2000 companies are hungry for practical AI solutions that deliver immediate value without waiting for massive ERP upgrades," said Mathew Elenjickal, founder and CEO of FourKites. "Summit 2025 is where supply chain leaders will learn how companies are already changing that paradigm, moving their teams from reactive firefighting to autonomous supply chain orchestration that tackles their biggest execution challenges." The two-day conference will feature more than 20 sessions covering next-generation supply chain technologies, with particular emphasis on agentic AI systems that operate autonomously across complex logistics operations. Key topics include eliminating supply chain silos, leveraging real-time intelligence for proactive operations, navigating geopolitical uncertainty and applying AI from purchase order to delivery. Sessions will address change management and implementation strategies, ROI measurements and value analysis, providing attendees with both strategic frameworks and practical applications for AI-driven transformation. The event also offers networking opportunities with FourKites executives, solution experts and members of the company's extensive partner ecosystem. FourKites' customer co-innovation approach has helped define the company's roadmap since its founding. More than half of FourKites' features originate from customer suggestions, and this collaborative development model continues to drive breakthrough solutions. "My favorite thing about FourKites is that they're constantly innovating, they're listening to customer ideas and suggestions, and always improving it to make sure it's a win-win situation for FourKites, the customer, and of course the customers that we're servicing," shared a FourKites customer at a Fortune 100 food and beverage company. FourKites Summit 2025 is for chief supply chain officers, vice presidents and directors driving strategic transformation; FourKites users overseeing transportation, warehousing and fulfillment; chief information officers and technical leaders implementing supply chain technologies; and professionals focused on delivery performance optimization. To learn more about FourKites Summit 2025 and to register, visit About FourKites FourKites®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of advanced supply chain visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites' Intelligent Control Tower™ breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across their supply chain. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily — from purchase orders to final delivery — helping 1,600+ global brands prevent disruptions, make faster decisions and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration. For more information about FourKites, visit .
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
India to Host Inaugural World Technology Summit in 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- World Technology, the leading platform celebrating human ingenuity across science, technology, and innovation, announces the inaugural World Technology Summit (WT Summit), set for November 5-7, 2025 in Pune and Mumbai, India. 'India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands." Share 'India offers the energy, scale, and ingenuity that the future demands,' said Paul J. Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of World Technology. 'The WT Summit is a platform for bold ideas, leading voices and new alliances — and we are proud to be together at MIT World Peace University, Pune.' Developed in collaboration with MIT World Peace University, one of India's leading universities, the WT Summit will convene global experts in science, technology, and public leadership to explore innovation across Data and Life Sciences. Programming will highlight frontier advances in AI, biotechnology, education, and digital infrastructure. 'At MIT-WPU, we believe that technology must serve humanity not just through invention but through intention. Hosting the World Technology Summit in Bharat is a clarion call to the world, that the future of global innovation must be inclusive, ethical and anchored in peace for societal transformation,' remarked Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Executive President, MIT World Peace University, Pune, Bharat. 'We are proud to host the inaugural World Technology Summit,' said Dr. Prasad D. Khandekar, Chief Academic Officer at MIT-WPU. 'This moment reflects both Bharat's ambition and our institution's commitment to advancing technology with purpose.' Professor Ganesh Kakandikar, Associate Dean of External Relations, will coordinate between both teams to ensure a successful summit. The summit in India will be a momentous occasion reflecting harmony between the global north and global south at the crossroads of technology. 'This summit puts ingenuity on center stage,' said Deborah Pandit-Sawaf, Chair of the WT Summit 2025 India Coordination Commission. 'We're convening the people and platforms shaping the future — and India is where it starts.' The WT Summit will feature high-level keynotes, immersive demonstrations, and youth-led programming designed to inspire collaboration and tangible progress. About World Technology World Technology (WT) is a global organization that convenes the worlds of technology, science and innovation. The World Technology Games is the annual flagship competition celebrating human ingenuity across Life, Earth, Data and Industrial sciences. Set to debut in 2026, the annual five-day event will convene scientists, engineers, technologists and innovators from around the world. The World Technology Summit is staged in key world cities and focuses on humanity's greatest challenges. WT is helmed by an accomplished Leadership team and a Global Advisory Group of leading experts with a mission to elevate great human ingenuity behind the world's greatest advancements of today and tomorrow. Learn more at
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Acumatica Summit 2025 Earns Third Consecutive ‘Visionary' Rating for Sustainable Event Leadership
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acumatica, a leading cloud ERP provider, has once again demonstrated its sustainability excellence by earning its third consecutive 'Visionary' rating from MeetGreen for its Summit 2025 event. The 'Visionary' designation—the highest tier awarded by MeetGreen, a sustainable event management agency—celebrates organizations that lead their industry in sustainable practices and consistently raise the bar for corporate environmental responsibility. 'Earning the 'Visionary' rating from MeetGreen three years running is a powerful validation of the tangible steps Acumatica has taken to drive sustainability at our annual Summit event,' said Todd Wells, CMO at Acumatica. 'We work tirelessly before, during and after the event to identify ways to minimize the environmental impact. For Acumatica, operational excellence includes environmental responsibility, and we're proud to lead by example in showing that large-scale events can be both impactful and sustainable.' MeetGreen defines a 'Visionary' organization as prioritizing environmental measurement, developing innovative sustainability initiatives and using its purchasing power to drive positive change with vendors and venues. This rating reflects the accomplishments of a single event, as well as a strategic and sustained commitment to sustainability. Since 2021, Acumatica has prevented over 15,470 kilograms of waste from entering landfills by using reusables at core meals, equivalent to the weight of a metro bus. Similarly, the company has eliminated 88,596 plastic water bottles. Laid end to end, that's enough plastic water bottles to stretch more than 10 miles. 'Acumatica continues to make great strides on its event sustainability efforts, and MeetGreen is pleased to recognize Summit 2025 with the highest tier of our MeetGreen Calculator,' said Carmen Douglass, managing director at MeetGreen. 'Their team has consistently worked to integrate environmental considerations into the planning and execution of their events.' Acumatica's efforts to reduce Summit 2025's environmental footprint led to measurable and impactful outcomes, including: Reduced Emissions: Emissions per person per day dropped by 16% year-over-year, thanks to reduced beef consumption, continued booth and asset reuse and a significant cut in non-recyclable signage. Smarter Booths: 100% of booth materials were stored for future use, preventing emissions from disposal and remanufacturing. Furniture Reuse: Over 4,000 kilograms of assets were rented or reused to minimize waste. Digital-First Experience: On-demand badge printing and 56 digital screens replaced printed programs and reduced waste. Reusables at Meals: Reusable serviceware prevented over 2,880 kilograms of waste and 55.8 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Plastic-Free Hydration: By avoiding plastic water bottles, the team prevented the production of approximately 20,000 bottles, saving about 7,400 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent. Acumatica's commitment to sustainability goes beyond events. The company is also proud to maintain its Climate Label certification. This recognition is awarded to organizations that actively measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their operations and events. Looking ahead to Summit 2026 at the Seattle Convention Center, Acumatica is excited to build on its sustainability success by bringing its environmental tracking and community impact initiatives to a new venue. The company is poised to deliver another community-driven, environmentally responsible event that sets a high bar for sustainable business gatherings by continuing tried-and-true practices such as asset reuse, local sourcing and freight reduction. 'Sustainability isn't a means to an end – it's a way of life and a way of doing business,' added Wells. 'Through every Summit, we're redefining what's possible for environmentally conscious events and proving that business innovation and climate leadership can go hand in hand.' To learn more about Acumatica's commitment to sustainability, visit Acumatica Cloud ERP is a comprehensive business management solution that was born in the cloud and built for more connected, collaborative ways of working. Designed explicitly to enable small and mid-market companies to thrive in today's digital economy, Acumatica's flexible solution, customer-friendly business practices and industry-specific functionality help growing businesses adapt to fast-moving markets and take control of their future. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
TECHx
04-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Snowflake Unveils AI Data Cloud Innovations at Summit 2025
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » Snowflake Unveils AI Data Cloud Innovations at Summit 2025 Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, announced major product innovations at its annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2025. These updates are set to transform how enterprises manage, analyze, and activate data in the AI era. The company revealed enhancements across data engineering, compute performance, analytics, and agentic AI. These innovations aim to eliminate data silos and connect enterprise data to business action. At the same time, they maintain control, simplicity, and governance. James Petter, Vice President, Snowflake EMEA, stated that the new updates redefine what organizations can expect from a modern data platform. He emphasized that the company's goal is to make AI and machine learning workflows more accessible, trusted, and efficient. Snowflake introduced Snowflake Openflow, a multi-modal data ingestion service now generally available on AWS. It enables users to connect to nearly any data source and drive value from any architecture. Openflow removes data fragmentation by unifying formats and systems. The service is powered by Apache NiFi™, automating data flow between systems. It allows data engineers to create custom connectors in minutes, running them on Snowflake's managed platform. It supports a wide range of sources like Box, Google Ads, Proofpoint, ServiceNow, Workday, and Zendesk, among others. Key capabilities include: Hundreds of ready-to-use connectors Integration with cloud object stores and messaging platforms Snowflake also revealed new compute innovations. These include Standard Warehouse Generation 2 (Gen2), now generally available, which offers 2.1x faster performance. Another addition, Adaptive Compute, is now in private preview. This feature automatically sizes and shares resources for better performance and lower costs. The company reported the upcoming release of Snowflake Intelligence and Cortex Agents, both in public preview soon. These tools enable users to ask natural language questions and get insights from structured and unstructured data. Powered by models from Anthropic and OpenAI, they run securely within Snowflake. Another announcement was the Data Science Agent, now in private preview. It helps data scientists by automating tasks like data preparation, feature engineering, and model training using Anthropic's Claude. According to Snowflake, more than 5,200 customers, including BlackRock, Luminate, and Penske Logistics, are already using Cortex AI to transform their operations. The company also introduced SnowConvert AI and Cortex AISQL. These tools support fast and cost-effective migration from legacy systems and enable generative AI-powered SQL analytics. Both are designed for high performance and efficiency. Additionally, Snowflake revealed updates to its Marketplace. New agentic products like Cortex Knowledge Extensions will soon be available. These allow enterprises to enrich AI agents with third-party data while ensuring data protection and attribution. Users can access content from The Associated Press and other providers. Through these developments, Snowflake aims to empower global organizations to modernize their data strategies with enterprise-ready AI.
