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Singtel partners polytechnics to help heritage-brand SMEs go digital

Samantha Chiew Published on Tue, May 30, 2017 / 1:23 PM GMT+8

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SINGAPORE (May 30): Singtel has forged partnerships with Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with heritage adopt digital technology.

The partnership is part of the 99% SME initiative, which aims to help SMEs leverage digital tools to get online, reach out to a wider customer base, and develop e-commerce capabilities. It also supports the recommendation of the Committee for the Future Economy (CFE) to help SMEs adopt digital technologies.

“Many SMEs with a long and rich heritage do not have the resources to market themselves effectively online or connect with younger, digitally savvy customers. Our partnerships with the two polytechnics allow us to help these SMEs evolve and digitalise their businesses, to preserve their heritage,” says Andrew Lim, managing director, Business Group, Group Enterprise at Singtel.