Dell Technologies unveils AI Innovation Hub in Singapore

An extension of the Dell Technologies’ existing Global Innovation Hub in Singapore, the AI Innovation Hub will support customers in Singapore and the region in advancing AI development and deployment.

Dell Technologies has launched its new Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) AI Innovation Hub (AIIH) in Singapore, at the Dell Technologies Forum. The AIIH, which will support customers in Singapore and the region, is dedicated for advancing AI development and deployment.

An extension of the Dell Technologies’ existing Global Innovation Hub (GIH) in Singapore, the tech vendor has invested over US$50 million in the GIH to drive key areas of growth in digital transformation to improve financial services delivery, enhance healthcare, optimize energy efficiency and expand access to quality education through innovative technology solutions.

“Our latest research shows that 90% of local enterprises are increasing investment in AI projects over the next 6-12 months. Organizations in Singapore recognise that AI is the foundation of future growth. The Dell Technologies APJ AI Innovation Hub, aligned with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0, is powering AI transformation, accelerating AI enablement and driving leadership for Singapore and the region,” said Andy Sim, Vice President & Managing Director, Singapore, Dell Technologies.

“This is a testament to the impact we can create when we harness the collective capabilities of the tech ecosystem to shape AI for the future,” added Sim.

Given the increasing need and support to develop and deploy AI use cases, the AIIH will focus on AI transformation, AI enablement and AI leadership. This includes providing end-to-end capabilities that bridge the gap between government and enterprises’ AI ambitions and successful deployment.

According to recent research, 62% of businesses in Singapore cited a preference for third-party AI partners that can manage projects from strategy to implementation. As such, the AIIH team will facilitate collaboration between organizations and partners to validate use cases, creating and testing prototypes out of Singapore for the region.

With around 50 AI engineering solution prototypes, workshop modules and data science demo models already developed in the hub, it has also produced over 100 proof-of-concepts since 2024. There have also been workshops and demonstrations on AI engineering, generative and predictive AI tailored for enterprises in the APJ region.

To ensure there is sufficient skills in the industry, the AIIH is working with 10 local institutes of higher learning in Singapore to integrate essential AI skills as part of current programs. These skills include AI engineering, platform engineering, machine learning operations, containerisation and cloud-native architecture.

Peter Marrs, President, Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China, Dell Technologies commented that organizations in Singapore and APJ are adopting AI but vary in AI readiness.

“The AI Innovation Hub is a trusted partner, offering end-to-end expertise to help businesses trial, deploy and scale AI solutions,” said Marrs.

"Singapore's 60th birthday marks decades of progress and innovation. At Dell Technologies, we support this journey by driving technology that empowers businesses, nurtures talent and enriches lives. The new hub strengthens our commitment to bridge the gap between AI aspirations and real-world applications,” he concluded.