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Business Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Times
Synapxe signs agreements with OpenAI, Databricks and Google Cloud to boost AI skills and solutions
[SINGAPORE] Healthtech agency Synapxe announced on Monday (Jun 16) that it has inked a number of agreements with tech players to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) talent and solutions. The agreements were inked at AI Accelerate, a conference organised by Synapxe on AI and healthcare. At the conference, Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung said: 'There must therefore be a sharp focus on practical use cases in transforming healthcare that will deliver measurable outcomes either in enhancing accuracy and speed of diagnosis, improving treatment or prevention, or increasing productivity for healthcare professionals.' A collaboration agreement was signed with OpenAI to work on skills and to apply its technology in the healthcare setting. A prototype has been developed to facilitate transactional services such as booking appointments and answering general healthcare questions. The interactions are excluded from training OpenAI's model by default. Oliver Jay, managing director of OpenAI's international strategy and openrations, said: 'This collaboration will help us to understand how our technology can meet real needs in the public system. It also offers a chance to test and refine our systems in ways that could scale globally.' BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Synapse also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with data, analytics and AI platform company Databricks to promote adoption of AI in the public healthcare sector. The partnership is targeting to train and certify 50 to 100 public healthcare professionals via Health Empowerment through Advanced Learning & Intelligent eXchange (Healix) Data and AI Academy. The partnerships will also include experimentation and adoption of AI use cases and co-developing predictive care use cases. Databrick's AI capabilities will also be integrated into Healix's platform. Cecily Ng, vice-president and general manager for Asean and greater China, Databricks, said: 'This partnership comes at a pivotal time as Singapore faces increasing pressure on its public healthcare system and an unprecedented surge in data complexity.' Another MOU was also inked with Google Cloud to enhance Synapxe's AI platforms Healix and Tandem. This partnership will train and certify at least 300 healthcare professionals in Google Cloud's AI technologies. Biannual workshops on GenAI and data analytics will also be organised as part of the partnership. Synapxe has also signed a MOU with Aidx Tech to identify AI risks and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. Aidx's platform will be used to test AI models, with the healthtech agency aiming to establish an AI safety and compliance joint testing lab with Aidx. There is no timeline for when the centre will be set up. Aidx's AI testing tools will be customised for Synapxe's operational needs and both will collaborate on aligning with frameworks such as ISO 42001 and the EU AI Act. Ngiam Siew Ying, chief executive officer of Synapxe said: 'AI holds immense promise for transforming healthcare through innovation. By harnessing its capabilities, we are developing solutions that enhance predictive and personalised care and improve health outcomes for everyone.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Associated Bank launches AI Academy, a summer youth education program
In partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Milky Way Tech Hub, Associated Bank AI Academy will boost digital skills and financial literacy among Milwaukee youth MILWAUKEE, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced a dynamic pilot program aimed at empowering Milwaukee youth with essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and financial literacy: Associated Bank AI Academy. Associated Bank AI Academy is a six-week curriculum designed for local youths to help them learn critical life skills. Led by Terry L. Williams, chief information officer at Associated Bank, the new initiative will launch this summer as part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee's curriculum. The program is designed for sixth through eighth grade students and will focus on artificial intelligence, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship—including hands-on instruction in prompt engineering using platforms like ChatGPT and learning fundamentals of data science. "Supporting innovation in youth education is a core part of Associated Bank's commitment to the community," said Williams. "This program blends financial literacy with emerging technology to give young minds a head start in understanding how artificial intelligence will shape their ongoing education and future—and we're proud to partner with Boys and Girls Club and Milky Way Tech Hub to bring it to Milwaukee." Each week, Associated Bank AI Academy will focus on a new topic, building each week's learning off each other to build a wholistic view of how AI will shape the future. Students will earn "Associated Bank Bucks," a co-branded incentive system to recognize their participation and performance in the program. These "bucks" can be exchanged for Associated Bank merchandise and other exclusive rewards, making the learning experience both meaningful and fun. Milky Way Tech Hub will help facilitate the classes and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will host and manage the pilot and class operations at one of their Milwaukee-area locations. "This partnership embodies what Milky Way Tech Hub stands for—equity, education and empowering future innovators," said Nadiyah Johnson, founder and CEO of Milky Way Tech Hub. "We're thrilled to work alongside Associated Bank to provide young people with tools to build wealth and navigate the future of tech." Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will announce additional details, including how parents can register their children for AI Academy. "Our youth development work at the Boys & Girls Clubs will rise or fall on our ability to innovate. Our offerings must be engaging, fun, relevant, and genuinely life changing. Otherwise, kids vote with their feet, and we lose them," said Jeff Snell, president and CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. "Associated Bank's AI Academy available to our members—the first such AI learning experience as a career pathway for Boys & Girls Clubs members in Wisconsin—is a perfect example, capturing young imaginations, providing a context to aspire, and then equipping them in new ways to be productive, responsible, caring citizens. We are very grateful." The program will begin July 7 and will start with a cohort of 15–20 students. Sessions will be delivered by Milky Way Tech Hub facilitators in partnership with employee volunteers from Associated Bank supporting the hands-on youth training. The program will culminate with a celebration hosted at the Associated Bank River Center. Planning is already underway to expand the program once a successful pilot is complete. Associated Bank and Milky Way Tech Hub are also collaborating on a series of co-branded materials to promote the initiative across the city. For more information on Milky Way Tech Hub's programs and partnerships, visit For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Great Milwaukee, visit: ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORPAssociated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $43 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from nearly 200 banking locations serving more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri. The company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at Media Contacts:Leia Ferrari Traner, Milky Way Tech Hub (leia@ Andrea Kozek, Associated Bank ( Norwood, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee ( View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Associated Banc-Corp Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The National
21-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Training for tomorrow: e&'s AI Academy prepares its people for future of work
The UAE recently announced the nationwide rollout of AI as a core subject across all government schools, from kindergarten through grade 12. This shift signals a growing global recognition that including AI literacy in the curriculum is no longer optional. As algorithms increasingly shape everything from public policy to personal productivity, nations must not only adopt these technologies but ensure their people are equipped to engage with them, technically, ethically and strategically. However, the imperative for training does not end at graduation. For companies, preparing the workforce for this AI-powered future is as critical. As the world's fastest-growing brand, e& is rising to the occasion and equipping its workforce with the skills, mindset and tools needed to thrive in the AI era. The launch of e&'s AI Academy is the latest embodiment of that philosophy. It's a strategic investment in talent designed to future-proof the company and the broader ecosystem it serves. By equipping employees with the skills to understand, apply, and critically engage with AI, the Academy is an example of how organisations can turn disruption into opportunity. Ali Al Mansoori, e&'s group chief people officer, recognises that building an AI-ready workforce demands a cultural shift, a commitment to continuous learning and a clear sense of purpose. 'Our growth strategy is rooted in digitising and transforming operations, but more than that, it's about infusing AI into every facet of the business," he said. "From enhancing financial performance to revolutionising customer experiences and accelerating productivity, we're focused on unlocking AI's full potential to drive meaningful impact across the board." As a multi-vertical global technology group, e& is reshaping how its people grow, adapt and lead in an AI-driven era. The AI Academy is a central pillar in its training strategy and is the latest manifestation of a broader commitment to future-ready talent. From the AI Graduate Programme, Excelerate&, and CitizenX to executive tracks such as License to Lead and GOLD (Group Organisational Leadership Development), and early-career initiatives such as Bidayati, e& is investing across the employee lifecycle to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. As e& transforms, so too does the nature of work, requiring new tools, new thinking, leadership, and capabilities at every level. In the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report, AI and other technologies are expected to create 170 million jobs this decade, even as they displace 92 million. The net impact is positive, but the transition demands bold action from organisations to reskill and reorient their workforces. As part of this broader transformation, the AI Academy is a critical enabler, providing structured, organisation-wide training to embed AI capabilities at every level. Whether it is foundational literacy for all employees, hands-on enablement for day-to-day work, or deep technical design through the Builders Programme, the Academy is designed to ensure that everyone across the organisation can meaningfully contribute to e&'s AI evolution. Everyone, including senior leadership, is engaged, with a dedicated stream empowering executives to develop and execute impactful GenAI strategies. Backed by world-class content, skill measurement, coaching, and a tailored course builder, the Academy reflects e&'s belief that meaningful, sustainable impact comes from aligning foundational understanding with executive vision - and activating both at the functional level. While e& remains fully committed to investing in AI capabilities and talent transformation, it also recognises that not everyone is convinced by the promise of AI as a tool to enhance work and create opportunities. For many employees, the prospect of automation brings understandable concerns, and chief among them is the fear of job displacement. New research from the University of Melbourne in partnership with KPMG emphasises this scepticism and uncertainty, surveying more than 48,000 people in 47 countries about their trust, uses, and attitudes towards AI. The study reveals that while over two-thirds of respondents use AI with some regularity, only 46 per cent are willing to trust these systems. Mr Al Mansoori highlights the urgent need to address not only the AI skills gap but also the trust gap, ensuring employees are not just equipped to use AI but also confident in its role and impact. 'As AI adoption accelerates, building capabilities at scale means fostering both technical proficiency and organisational trust in equal measure,' he said. The AI Academy plays a pivotal role in building trust in AI by demystifying the technology through hands-on, structured learning tailored to different roles and behaviours. From self-paced foundational literacy for employees new to AI to executive-level workshops focused on strategy and scalable applications, the Academy is designed to meet individuals where they are in their learning journey. Crucially, measurable outcomes—such as confidence in using AI tools, evaluating risk in use cases, and communicating AI insights—ensure that trust is not abstract, but grounded in real capability. By empowering employees with understanding, fluency, and purpose, the Academy helps shift the narrative: from fearing job loss to embracing new roles and opportunities enabled by AI. The AI Academy is designed to deliver measurable outcomes that go beyond basic literacy to enable tangible business impact. Employees emerge with stronger foundational knowledge, greater confidence in using AI tools, and a clearer understanding of how to apply them to real-world use cases. From improved productivity through AI enablement to the ability to prototype tools, evaluate risks, and analyse AI business cases, the Academy empowers individuals at every level to translate learning into performance. Whether it's identifying new opportunities through capstone projects or equipping leaders to speak credibly about AI strategy, the programme turns education into enterprise-wide capability. 'Investing in AI training demonstrates a commitment to employee development, leading to increased job satisfaction and retention,' said Mr Al Mansoori, highlighting how the AI academy can reinforce innovation and lifelong learning as workforce demands evolve. In addition to training its workforce, e& has extended its AI Academy to serve external partners and clients under the e& enterprise AI Academy. One of its flagship initiatives is the Chief AI Officer Programme, a first-of-its-kind, high-impact programme tailored for C-level executives and chief AI officers in the UAE. Delivered in collaboration with global institutions like Northwestern Kellogg and Emeritus, this initiative equips leaders with the strategic, ethical, and technical frameworks required to lead AI transformation at scale. It reinforces e&'s commitment to advancing the national AI agenda through cross-sector leadership enablement and public-private collaboration. With PwC forecasting AI-driven annual growth of up to 34 per cent in the Middle East and a projected economic impact of $320 billion by 2030, the case for AI readiness is no longer a question of if, but how fast. Already, 56 per cent of chief executives surveyed in PwC's 28th Annual Global CEO Survey report improved time efficiencies through GenAI. At the same time, nearly a third have seen revenue gains - clear signals that organisations unable to keep pace risk falling behind. For e&, this future is being built today. The AI Academy, alongside its portfolio of other strategic programmes, reflects a comprehensive commitment to nurturing AI fluency across every level of the organisation. From preparing entry-level talent to empowering executives, these initiatives are designed not only to equip people with technical skills but also to instil a culture of confidence, adaptability, and responsible innovation. This long-term vision is closely aligned with the UAE's AI Strategy 2031, which positions the nation as a global AI leader while recognising that talent readiness and cultural acceptance are essential to realising that ambition. By investing in homegrown capabilities and forging partnerships with leading global institutions - including Udacity, MIT, and Harvard Business Review - e& is playing a central role in shaping a digitally confident, future-focused workforce. Yet as Mr Al Mansoori rightly underscores, building technical capability alone is not enough. 'Upskilling should also encompass training on the ethical implications and responsible use of AI, ensuring employees are equipped to make informed decisions that align with organisational values and societal norms,' he says. In a region poised for transformative growth, AI is not simply a tool; it is a test of leadership, trust, and foresight. And for e&, success lies in building systems and cultures that are not only technologically advanced but human-centred and future-ready. This page was produced by The National in partnership with e&
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Databricks announces strategic investment of $250mn in India over 3 years
Databricks, a data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, on Thursday announced a strategic investment of over $250 million in India over the next three years to accelerate innovation in data and AI. The company, valued at $62 billion according to Tracxn, also plans to increase its headcount in India by more than 50 per cent to 750 by the end of this financial year. The investment will support training and enablement, research and development (R&D), and go-to-market activities. 'India is one of the key growth markets for Databricks, and we are pleased that many leading organisations, including CommerceIQ, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, TVS Motors, and Zepto, are leveraging the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to drive innovation and transformation for their businesses,' said Ed Lenta, senior vice-president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan at Databricks. The announcement follows the recent opening of the company's new R&D office in Bengaluru, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and rapid growth in the country. The new Bengaluru R&D centre will form an integral part of Databricks' global research network, which includes locations in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Berlin, San Francisco, Mountain View, and Seattle. 'We continue to expand our presence into premier technical hubs across the globe. Our investment in R&D in India, and particularly in Bengaluru, reflects our belief in the extraordinary technical talent found here,' said Vinod Marur, senior vice-president of engineering at Databricks. He added, 'In less than two years, our Bengaluru R&D centre has grown into a dynamic team of over 100 engineers, building innovative products and infrastructure central to our global mission. This year, we plan to hire more than 100 R&D engineers to strengthen our capabilities and deepen our roots in this vibrant technology community.' Databricks has also launched the India Data + AI Academy, an initiative aimed at equipping the Indian workforce with advanced data and AI skills. The academy aims to train 500,000 partners and customers in India over the next three years. The academy will help professionals maximise the value of their Databricks solutions, boost productivity, and foster innovation. Participants who complete the programme will receive Databricks certifications and accreditations. 'India is emerging as a global AI talent hub, and Databricks is proud to invest in its growing ecosystem. The India Data + AI Academy will equip professionals with critical skills in data and AI, ensuring they stay ahead in the AI-driven economy. Through personalised learning paths and AI-powered skilling initiatives, we aim to shape the workforce of tomorrow and strengthen India's leadership in data and AI expertise,' said Rochana Golani, vice-president of learning and enablement at Databricks. 'Our partners are very important in our learning ecosystem. As one of several strategic initiatives, Accenture is featuring Databricks in its Bengaluru Connected Innovation Centre, which serves as a hub for helping clients innovate, prototype, and scale digital technologies, including emerging data and AI solutions,' she added.
Zawya
02-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Intelmatix launches "AI Academy" to empower organizations with their digital transformation
Riyadh – Intelmatix, a leading deep-tech artificial intelligence company headquartered in Riyadh, with offices in London and Boston, has announced the launch of its "AI Academy," a pioneering AI training program. The academy aims to provide organizations with a comprehensive and strategic understanding of AI and how to successfully integrate it into business operations, aligning with the increasing governmental and corporate focus on AI skill development. Intelmatix's AI Academy was launched during LEAP 2025, a leading technology conference held from February 9-12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Building on Intelmatix's leadership in AI, the academy introduces the first-of-its-kind education and training initiative in the region. It simplifies and clarifies AI concepts and applications, making them accessible to non-specialists. The curriculum is specifically designed to equip enterprises with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement and integrate AI to enhance operational efficiency and increase revenue. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2027, around 50% of the workforce will need AI skills to keep pace with organizational knowledge transformations, while global AI spending is projected to reach $300 billion by 2026. However, multiple studies indicate that over 80% of AI projects fail due to a lack of knowledge and expertise within organizations. Many business leaders struggle to accurately identify the problems AI can solve, leading to misalignment and ineffective implementation, highlighting the urgent need for companies to invest in AI training. The AI Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to market needs, focusing on the strategic applications of AI within business operations. It equips organizations with the necessary knowledge to plan, build, and scale AI applications effectively. The curriculum includes hands-on training, expert-led courses, and real-world applications, providing participants with a deep understanding of AI and how to adopt it successfully for transformative impact within their organizations. The academy offers in-person and online courses for both public and private sector organizations. Dr. Anas Alfaris, CEO of Intelmatix, stated: "AI is reshaping the future of organizations in both the public and private sectors. At Intelmatix, we are committed to equipping these organizations with the skills necessary to manage digital transformation and AI adoption. The first step is for non-specialists to understand AI's impact on their business, which will help them embrace and implement it effectively." He emphasized that the academy aims to empower organizations to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and innovation. Intelmatix has extensive experience in AI training, having worked with major governmental and private sector entities in Saudi Arabia. About Intelmatix: Intelmatix is a leading deep-tech artificial intelligence company, headquartered in Riyadh, with offices in London and Boston. By leveraging AI and decision intelligence, Intelmatix enables organizations to overcome challenges and make faster, more accurate decisions that drive better outcomes. The company has a proven track record of delivering impactful AI solutions and transformations across various sectors, including retail, logistics, public sector, and industry. For more information, please visit: Media Contact: Bilal Raza VP of Enterprise Excellence and Director of Academy
