The Fintech Revolution (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

The fintech revolution is gaining momentum and it knows no boundaries. But where is it going? What are the latest trends? SMU Prof Robert Kauffman gives a peek into the upcoming trends and outlook of fintech.

10 Digital Tools For Individual Productivity

From smartphone apps to online resources, here are some useful digital tools you can use to maximise your efficiency and boost individual and company productivity.

The Future Robo-advisor (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

Catalin Burlacu, Adjunct Faculty of the SMU MITB (Financial Technology) programme sets out the main trends that will affect the industry in the next five years: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Conversational Computing and Immersive Technologies.

I Wanted to Learn More About Data Analytics to Enhance My Career. SMU’s MSA Is Giving Me the Skills I Need

Ng Pei Lin was keen to deepen her knowledge about data analytics after realising it was playing an increasingly important role in her work.

SMU PhD Graduate Shares About His Role as a Machine Learning Scientist at Vipshop in the US

SMU PhD in Information Systems graduate Ding Ying shares about the ins and outs of being a machine learning scientist at Vipshop.

Can Blockchain Impact the Environment? SMU Blockchain Club Sheds Some Light

Blockchain technology's impact has evolved far beyond cryptocurrencies. One hot area of debate is its impact on the environment. Boon or bane? We find out more from SMU Blockchain club's Jorden Seet.

Big Data and the Consumer (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

Big data isn't something new—it's existed from the very day humans began to make records of their work. So when exactly did consumers come into the picture? SMU Lecturer Seema Chokshi shows us the evolution of big data.

Tech Disruption in the Legal Sector is No Longer a Question of When, But How.

With the rapid expansion of digital technology into every aspect of daily life and the commoditisation of data, it’s now a mad scramble for governments and the legal profession to play catch-up. Assoc Prof Warren Chik gives us the lowdown on the complex evolution of law in the digital era.

Student Interview Series: Joel Ng, SMU Master of IT in Business

Four years after the completion of his bachelor's degree in SMU and after taking a myriad of online tech courses, Joel Ng decided to return to his alma mater to pursue a Master of IT in Business. We find out the motivations behind his decision.

The Rise of the Gig Economy and Digital Nomad: Here to Stay or Gone Tomorrow?

The idea of leading an independent and self-defined work life may be alluring, but do would-be giggers really know what they're getting themselves into? Prof Thomas Menkhoff gives us the lowdown on the pros and cons of becoming a digital nomad.