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NCS opens AI Mission Centre in Ang Mo Kio, to triple embedded AI engineers to over 300

The Singtel-owned firm also announced three partnerships to scale up AI projects at Changi Airport, the Institute of Mental Health and Life3 Biotech.

NCS opens AI Mission Centre in Ang Mo Kio, to triple embedded AI engineers to over 300

Singtel-owned firm NCS has opened an AI Mission Centre in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, to triple the number of embedded AI engineers from 100 to over 300 within two years. The centre aims to assist organisations in accelerating AI projects from proof of concept to production-scale deployment. NCS, which currently employs 100 AI specialists, plans to reskill existing employees and hire new staff to work directly with clients to co-create AI solutions.

NCS CEO Sam Liew emphasized that these engineers will deeply understand the customers' domains, develop AI-driven solutions, and revamp core business processes. The opening of the AI Mission Centre coincided with NCS announcing three partnerships to scale up AI projects at Changi Airport, the Institute of Mental Health, and Life3 Biotech.

The partnerships include enhancing Changi Airport's iFerret runway surveillance system, trialing an AI-powered facial recognition system at the Institute of Mental Health, and collaborating with Life3 Biotech. Singapore's Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, highlighted the importance of building upon the country's existing AI foundation and taking "a real bias for action" to develop practical applications.

She listed infrastructure, skilled workforce, and supportive policies as key factors in successfully implementing AI strategies.

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