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Ignite, Inspire, Innovate: NUS-ISS spotlights possibilities and impact for the next phase of AI transformation while strengthening support for SMEs at its Annual Luncheon

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The event celebrates partnership milestones, learners’ journeys and highlights NUS-ISS’ industry-wide focus on AI transformation, alongside initiatives such as the Show Me Your Agents Hackathon and ALPS programme to help SMEs address real business challenges.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NUS-ISS is strengthening its efforts to support industries and organisations as they navigate the next phase of AI transformation, while expanding practical support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to turn business challenges into actionable solutions.

These efforts were spotlighted at the NUS-ISS Annual Luncheon 2026, themed “IGNITE. INSPIRE. INNOVATE.” held at Conrad Singapore Orchard and graced by Guest-of-Honour Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of National Development. The event brought together industry partners, alumni, learners, and staff to reflect on the institute’s milestones and look ahead to a world where AI is reshaping both work and leadership.

Turning business challenges into AI solutions

A key highlight was the prize presentation for the NUS-ISS Show Me Your Agents Hackathon. Powered by AWS and supported by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the hackathon challenged SMEs, students, professionals, start-ups and technology enthusiasts to develop AI agent-powered solutions to real business problems. A total of 440 participants across 114 teams took part, with 10 finalist teams pitching their solutions at the Finale Demo Day on 10 October 2026.

The winners are:

SME category

Public category

1st prize

Team Name: Team Interns
Mr Sim Yong En Ivan

Ms Caroline Goh Qian Hui

Ms Chee Lexi

Ms Tan Jianzhen
 

Team Name: Questbond

Ms Fang Xinyi

Ms T. Keerthi Reddy

Mr Pavan Nagur

Ms Wu Yushan

Special awards sponsored by SBF went to Team: MOSS (SME Ready Award), Team: AI’ve Got This (Best Agents Use Award) and Team: Binary Beast (Social Impact Award).

More information on the hackathon is available in the accompanying media factsheet.

NUS-ISS is also piloting the Active Learning for Problem Solving (ALPS) programme with SBF member companies to help businesses move from recognising the need for transformation to identifying what they can do next.  Working with their own organisational challenges, business leaders are guided to rethink existing approaches, develop potential solutions and move promising ideas towards pilot-ready implementation.

Together, the Show Me Your Agents Hackathon and ALPS provide complementary pathways for SMEs to experiment with new technologies and apply them to real business needs. They form part of NUS-ISS’ broader work with industry to build the capabilities organisations need as AI becomes increasingly embedded in operations, decision-making and value creation.

Building AI-ready capabilities through industry partnerships

Long-standing industry partnerships are also translating learning into workplace capabilities.

Through its partnership with NUS-ISS, which began in 2019, NCS employees have completed 1,706 Graduate Certificates, enabling them to progressively build new capabilities while applying their learning on the job. In 2026, 68 NCS employees were conferred the Master of Technology in Software Engineering or Enterprise Business Analytics.

Since 2025, ST Engineering has trained more than 800 employees through its partnership with NUS-ISS, contributing to its goal of expanding its pool of AI engineers and developers from 2,000 to 5,000 over the next two years. The NUS-ISS programme equips ST Engineering engineers with AI capabilities to augment their deep domain expertise so as to scale innovation and solutions that address real-world customer needs. It remains fully subscribed each month, reflecting sustained demand for these capabilities.

NUS-ISS is also expanding its learning pathways as technology reshapes professional roles. Its new part-time Master of Science in Enterprise Digital Technology Management will welcome its first intake in 2027. The programme is a fully stackable pathway for technology management professionals to bridge business strategy and technical implementation.

“The question for organisations is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to make it work for their people and their business,” said Mr Khoong Chan Meng, Chief Executive Officer of NUS-ISS. “As AI continues to evolve, organisations will need both the technology capabilities and the people capabilities to use it meaningfully. At the same time, we recognise that SMEs may face different challenges in making transformation happen. Through initiatives such as the Hackathon and ALPS, alongside our continued partnerships with the industry and new learning pathways, we want to provide practical opportunities for businesses to experiment, solve real problems and translate ideas into meaningful outcomes”.

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established about 15 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.

For more information on NUS, please visit nus.edu.sg.

About NUS-ISS

Established in 1981, NUS-ISS nurtures digital talent for the industry through graduate education, executive education programmes, consultancy, applied research, and career services. NUS-ISS guides individuals and organisations to bridge future opportunities through a unique portfolio of multiple learning pathways such as blended learning and stackable programmes, leading the way in shaping the next curve of digital excellence. It offers a wide spectrum of programmes in critical industry disciplines, such as digital leadership, software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, product management, smart health and digital innovation.

To date, close to 216,000 digital leaders and professionals from across 8,854 corporate client organisations, and 10,059 graduate programmes alumni have benefitted from NUS-ISS’ suite of services. Its programmes are delivered by NUS-ISS staff with an average of more than 20 years of industry experience and supported by a strong network of partners. NUS-ISS also works with industry partners and associations locally and globally to co-create a digital learning ecosystem that inspires and shapes solutions for the digital economy.

For more information visit, www.iss.nus.edu.sg

Show Me Your Agents Hackathon – Media Fact Sheet

The NUS-ISS Show Me Your Agents Hackathon is an open innovation competition that aims to bridge the gap between agentic AI and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. It is organised by NUS-ISS, powered by AWS, and supported by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). 

The hackathon runs in two categories: SME and Public. Ten finalist teams – five per category – pitched at Finale Demo Day on Saturday, 10 October 2026. Winners will be announced at the NUS-ISS Annual Luncheon on 19 October 2026.

The objectives 

Encourage the practical application of agentic AI to address real SME business challenges.Empower Singapore SMEs to explore AI-driven productivity and business transformation opportunitiesDevelop pilot-ready prototypes that can be adopted, adapted, and built upon beyond the hackathon

The challenge

Teams will design, build and pitch AI agent-powered solutions to six categories of SME business problem statements curated in advance and revealed at the kickoff briefing.

The six categories are:

Administrative automationCustomer service Sales and marketing Supply chain and operations Knowledge management AI assistants 

The solutions developed will be judged based on seven categories:

Relevance to SME needsFeasibility to deploy or pilotSecure and responsible designSound technical architectureEffective use of agentic AIMeasurable business impactClear, structured and compelling presentation

Who can join

Category

SME

Public

Who

SME owners, employees or
official representatives solving
their own business challenge

Students, researchers, startups,
professionals and tech enthusiasts
not representing an SME

 

Team size

2 to 4 members, at least one
with technical skills

4 members

 

Problem

Their own SME’s business
challenge

Official SME problem statements
shared at kickoff

 

Conditions

Annual turnover of S$100
million or less; proof of SME
affiliation may be required

–

 

The timeline

5 September: Kickoff session7-25 September: Build phase28 September: Final submission, with five teams per category being shortlisted 10 October: Finale Demo Day, with 10 finalist teams pitching to judges19 October: Prize presentation and showcase at the NUS-ISS Annual Luncheon 2026

Judges
Qualifying Round

Name

Designation

Organisation

Mr Calvin Chu

Partner, Strategy &
Transactions

EY-Parthenon

Mr Kenneth Zhu

Managing Director and
Head of Data Science

OCBC Bank

Ms Neha Kumar Saraf

Senior Director

Visa

Mr Wilson Wan

Delivery Lead

NTT

Dr Wang Yunlong

Senior Scientist and Group
Manager

A*STAR

Finale Round

Name

Designation

Organisation

Ms Amy Huang

Director, Executive
Education Programmes
and Chief, Digital Products
& Platforms Practice

NUS-ISS

Mr Vishesh Kumar

Head of Modernization &
AI Transformation

AWS

Mr Lee Yee Fung

Chief Smart Technologies
Officer

Singapore Business
Federation

Mr Brandon Lee

Chief Futures
Management Board

SWDA
NUS-ISS

Mr Luis Carlos Cruz
Huertas

Executive Director & Head
of AI and Data Platforms,
Group Transformation &
Data

DBS Bank

Mr Shamir Rahim

Founder
Management Board

VersaFleet
NUS-ISS

Participation Figures

Public Teams

SME Teams

Total participation

Kickoff – 5 Sep

90

24

440

Final Submission –
28 Sep

54

10

64 teams

216 participants

The Prizes

Each category (SME and Public) crowns its own top three.

Placing (per category)

Prize

1st

US$3,000 in AWS cloud credits

2nd

US$2,000 in AWS cloud credits

3rd

US$1,000 in AWS cloud credits

 Special awards sponsored by SBF (cash prize of $1,000 each)

SME Ready Award: the most deployment-ready solution in an SME contextBest Agents Use Award: the most innovative and effective use of agentic AISocial Impact Award: the greatest potential benefit to community or society

The Results

SME category

Public category

1st prize

Team Name: Team Interns

Mr Sim Yong En Ivan

Ms Caroline Goh Qian Hui

Ms Chee Lexi

Ms Tan Jianzhen

Team Name: Questbond

 

Ms Fang Xinyi

Ms T. Keerthi Reddy

Mr Pavan Nagur

Ms Wu Yushan

2nd prize

Team Name: MOSS

 

Ms Jiang Zining

Mr Chen Kaiwen

Ms Ma Yuchen

Team Name: AI’ve Got This

 

Mr Deen Al Eusuf

Mr Ng Yao Zhen Eugene

Mr Khant Phone Sett

Mr Lim Zhen Eu Damon

3rd prize

Team Name: Mintang

 

Mr Cui Zixuan

Ms Dong Yufei

Mr Liu Jingxuan

Mr Luo Wenjie

 

Team Name: Binary Beasts

 

Mr Deniz Balakrishnan

Mr Ries Joos

Mr Lucas Chen

Mr Christopher Chen

 

Special
Awards

SME Ready Award

 

Team Name: MOSS

Ms Jiang Zining

Mr Chen Kaiwen

Ms Ma Yuchen

 

Best Agents Use
Award

 

Team Name: AI’ve
Got This

 

Mr Deen Al Eusuf

Mr Ng Yao Zhen
Eugene

Mr Khant Phone Sett

Mr Lim Zhen Eu
Damon

Social Impact
Award

 

Team Name:
Binary Beasts

Mr Deniz
Balakrishnan

Mr Ries Joos

Mr Lucas Chen

Mr Christopher Chen

 

 

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Broadridge Schedules Webcast and Conference Call to Review First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results on November 3, 2026

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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) is scheduled to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Broadridge will host a webcast and conference call to discuss those results at 8:30 a.m. ET on November 3, 2026. Tim Gokey, Chief Executive Officer, and Ashima Ghei, Chief Financial Officer, will participate on the call.

To listen to the live event and access the slide presentation, visit Broadridge’s Investor Relations website at www.broadridge-ir.com prior to the start of the webcast. To listen to the call, investors may also dial 1-877-328-2502 within the United States and international callers may dial 1-412-317-5419.

A replay of the webcast will be available and can be accessed in the same manner as the live webcast at the Broadridge Investor Relations website. A recording of the call will be available through November 10, 2026 by dialing 1-855-669-9658 within the United States or 1-412-317-0088 for international callers, using passcode 4349092 for either dial-in number.

About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Broadridge’s technology and operations platforms process and generate over 8 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $18 trillion in tokenized and traditional securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing approximately 16,000 associates in 28 countries.

For more information, please visit www.broadridge.com. 

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Network Brainiacs Expands into Maryland Through Acquisition of Computer Enhancement Systems in Frederick

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The expansion brings additional technology resources, cybersecurity expertise, and a renewed commitment to client experience to Maryland businesses.

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Network Brainiacs, a managed IT services and cybersecurity company headquartered in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, is pleased to announce its expansion into Maryland through the acquisition of Computer Enhancement Systems (CES), an established IT services provider based in Frederick, Maryland.

The acquisition, effective September 1, 2026, comes shortly after Network Brainiacs celebrated 15 years in business this August. The expansion marks an important chapter in the company’s growth and its continued commitment to helping businesses operate more efficiently, securely, and confidently through technology.

As part of the transition, Network Brainiacs has maintained CES’ existing Frederick location and retained members of its local team. This approach preserves valuable local knowledge and established relationships while introducing new leadership, additional resources, and opportunities to enhance client experience.

“Our mission has always been to make lives more convenient through the seamless integration of technology,” said Victor Magan, CEO of Network Brainiacs. “Expanding into Maryland allows us to bring that commitment to more businesses while building on the relationships CES has developed over the years. We’re excited to combine local experience with additional resources and a fresh perspective on how we can best serve our clients.”

Through this expansion, Maryland businesses will have access to a broader range of technology services, including managed and co-managed IT support, cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, data protection, AI services, application development, technology consulting, and strategic IT planning.

For existing CES clients, the focus is on providing dependable service, strengthening communication, understanding their evolving needs, and identifying opportunities to make their technology experience even better.

“At Network Brainiacs, we believe technology should make people’s lives easier, not more complicated,” said Juana Magan, Chief Experience Officer of Network Brainiacs. “What excites us most about this expansion is the opportunity to connect with more people, learn about their businesses, and build relationships rooted in trust and genuine care. We value what the CES team has built in Frederick, and we look forward to bringing new ideas, strengthening the client experience, and becoming part of this community.”

With locations in New Jersey and Maryland, Network Brainiacs continues to grow its presence while staying committed to the values that guide its work: positivity, teamwork, integrity, a passion for serving others, continuous learning, and finding solutions.

About Network Brainiacs

Founded in 2011, Network Brainiacs is a managed IT services and cybersecurity company headquartered in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, with an additional location in Frederick, Maryland.

The company serves businesses across multiple industries, including healthcare, dental practices, professional services, and small to midsize organizations.

Network Brainiacs provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, data protection, and strategic technology consulting, with a focus on proactive support, strong relationships, and exceptional client experiences.

Website: www.networkbrainiacs.com

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MoonPay and Dunamu to Collaborate on Global Digital Asset Financial Infrastructure

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The two parties are exploring business opportunities in stablecoin payments and corporate treasury management.

Jointly identifying new use cases and business opportunities in stablecoin-based global payments and fund transfersReviewing the potential of digital asset-based financial infrastructure for global corporate finance and treasury managementLinking MoonPay’s global network with Dunamu’s GIWA blockchain to support global ecosystem expansion

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MoonPay, a global crypto payments and stablecoin infrastructure company, is pursuing a strategic collaboration with Dunamu in the field of global financial infrastructure built on digital assets.

The two companies will jointly identify new business opportunities across areas including stablecoin-based global payments and fund movement, and corporate finance and treasury management. By combining MoonPay’s global financial services and network with Dunamu’s technology and business capabilities, including its GIWA blockchain, they plan to explore the potential applications of digital asset-based financial infrastructure.

First, the companies will look for collaboration opportunities in global payments and fund movement using stablecoins. Drawing on both companies’ technology and infrastructure, they will review a range of cases in which digital assets can be used for cross-border payments and fund transfers, and examine the business potential of new financial service models.

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Expanding Dunamu’s GIWA blockchain ecosystem is another key area of collaboration. Leveraging their respective global ecosystems and partner networks, the two companies will explore ways to broaden access to GIWA-based services and digital assets and strengthen the GIWA ecosystem’s global connectivity. In particular, by linking MoonPay’s global services and network with Dunamu’s blockchain infrastructure, they aim to increase overseas market access for services and assets within the GIWA ecosystem and jointly identify new business opportunities in global markets.

“For stablecoins to function as global financial infrastructure, it is important to have the technology and network to support not only cross-border payments and fund transfers, but also the real financial operations of businesses,” said Bugeon Lee, Head of APAC at MoonPay. “By combining Dunamu’s blockchain capabilities with MoonPay’s global financial infrastructure, we will explore new possibilities for digital assets and work together so that the GIWA ecosystem can expand into global markets.”

Going forward, MoonPay and Dunamu plan to firm up the technical and commercial potential in their main areas of collaboration, namely stablecoin-based global payments, corporate finance and treasury management, and GIWA ecosystem expansion, and to continue identifying new business opportunities that draw on both companies’ strengths.

About MoonPay

MoonPay is a global financial technology company that provides infrastructure for moving value across traditional and digital financial systems. Founded in 2019, MoonPay serves more than 35 million customers in 180 countries and more than 1500 enterprise clients across crypto and fintech. Its products support payments, trading, commerce, stablecoin infrastructure and other services that connect conventional payment networks with blockchain-based financial rails. MoonPay maintains regulatory licenses and authorizations in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States and European Union. For more information, visit www.moonpay.com.

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