Singtel's NCS Commits USD 102M to Boost AI Adoption Across Asia Pacific

Singtel's NCS has unveiled a USD 102 million three-year investment to drive acceleration in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, establishing a strategic roadmap centered on "Intelligentization, Internationalization, and Inspiration."

At the forefront of this effort is Sunshine.AI, a new set of AI accelerators and tools aimed at embedding intelligence into the core enterprise functions, decision-making, and service delivery. The action reiterates NCS' focus on creating robust, future-proof systems underpinned by digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data integration.

“With AI reshaping industries as it becomes more accessible than before, we’re partnering government agencies and enterprises to help them harness the best of AI not just for efficiency gains but to advance communities,” said Ng Kuo Pin, CEO of NCS.

Key Highlights-

• NCS announces $102M investment to accelerate AI adoption across APAC
• Launches Sunshine.AI and partners with tech giants like AWS and NVIDIA
• Forms joint venture with Globe Telecom, adding 1,200 AI professionals

As Singtel's AI-implementation business, NCS will integrate AI into business operations across the group, driving customer value, automation, and digital infrastructure. A historic five-year deal with Singapore's HTX will have NCS integrate agentic AI and quantum-resistant technologies into public systems.

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NCS also revealed six strategic partnerships with top tech companies such as AWS, Databricks, Dell Technologies, Google Cloud, NVIDIA and Sunline to enhance its capabilities. A joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines will increase 1,200 professionals to its current 13,000-strong staff, expanding Agentic AI and data services across the region.

“Intelligentization is treating AI as an integral part of the company's core nervous system, designed with the same level of rigor, trust, and responsiveness expected of mission-critical infrastructure," Kuo Pin further said.

The initiative involves prioritizing ethical, regionally applicable AI development through partnerships with entities such as AISG and IMDA's AI Verify Foundation.