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We’re excited to announce our collaboration with ACRA - Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority to digitally transform Singapore’s business ecosystem through the issuance of verifiable, tamper-proof information products such as Business Profiles and Business Certificates along with the development of its new online verification portal, trustBar. By replacing traditional non-verifiable document mediums such as PDF files, digital verifiable information profiles simplify the verification process of business information for situations such as KYC checks for mergers and acquisitions, vendor selection, and bank loans, whilst facilitating cross-border opportunities by enhancing trust working with Singapore enterprises. Read more about this story here! https://lnkd.in/dgntRysF

As part of SUSS Academy's inaugural Executive Management Masterclass programme, Zheng Wei QUAH, CEO of Accredify, recently participated in a fireside chat with Teo Ser Luck, President of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), moderated by Dr. Victor Kwan, PhD from Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Thank you for the opportunity! During the fireside chat, titled “Rising to the Challenge: Strategies for Business Success in Uncertain Times,” they shared their journeys, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their unique perspectives on success with the programme's graduates. We extend our best wishes to SUSS Academy and all the graduates for success in their future endeavours!

Relive Accredify's Regional Education Briefing with this highlight video! Hear from Zheng Wei QUAH about what the Regional Education Briefing is about, and how we have teamed up with amazing key partners, CSSD (Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, P.R. China), VFS Global, C & E Publishing, Inc., MAXY Academy, SeeMeCV, to enable the region’s movement towards a skills-based economy. In addition, hear more from Dr. Yoke Sin Chong about the importance for all of us to continuously learn new skills, so that we stay relevant in a world where jobs are defined by skills over qualifications. Thank you once again to all of our esteemed partners and guests for attending the Regional Education Briefing. Looking forward to the next one!

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information, Kiat How Tan, shared more about how Singapore is moving towards a skills-based economy as part of the Forward Singapore Agenda at Accredify’s Regional Education Briefing. SMS Tan emphasised the importance of investing in ourselves by re-schooling, re-skilling, and re-tooling, to stay relevant in a skills-based economy. The skills-based hiring movement under the TIP Alliance is also an initiative aimed at preparing Singapore for a skills-based future. All in all, with a highly equipped talent pool and a thriving business ecosystem, Singapore remains well-positioned to stay competitive in the global arena. #RegionalEducationBriefing2024 #Education #Hiring #SkillsBased

May this Eid al-Adha be filled with blessings and peace, from all of us at Accredify.

Jan Tan, Assistant Director of Skills Development at Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP), noted that although some employers have removed qualification requirements from their job descriptions, recruiters and hiring managers continue to prioritise graduates. This suggests that current hiring practices still weigh qualifications more heavily than a combination of traditional achievements and acquired skills. Hence, she emphasised the importance for employers, training providers, industry partners, and other stakeholders to adopt a skills-based mindset in order to advance a skills-based economy. Verifiable credentials, such as those offered by Accredify, are essential to this advancement. These credentials ensure transparency and trust in the skills individuals possess by providing a reliable and clear method for validating skills and competencies. This transparency not only aids in selecting the right candidates but also promotes continuous learning and skill development, thereby supporting the advancement of a skills-based economy! #RegionalEducationBriefing2024 #Education #Hiring #SkillsBased

Accredify is proud to share that we received the ASEAN Local Software Partner of the Year award at the AWS Partner Awards ASEAN 2024 from the AWS Partner Network (APN) for exceptional performance & commitment to Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers. “This award is a testament to the incredible value of Accredify’s partnership with AWS,” said Zheng Wei QUAH, CEO and Co-founder, Accredify. “When it comes to building enterprise-grade digital trust solutions, the fundamental technology stack, and the people behind it, are key in ensuring a well-working solution. Accredify’s continuous success in enabling digital trust for governments and enterprises in the region was made possible with the unwavering support of the AWS team.” Congrats to the entire team from Accredify and Amazon Web Services (AWS)! Eric Conrad John Sleijpen Jenny Koh Elsie Tan Phway P Chris Barnes Kai Hui Ang Joey Kwek H. M. Bryan Chen Geraldine Tham AWS Partners In the months to come, we’re looking forward to exploring more use cases in various industries with the support of AWS. If your organisation is looking to explore verifiable credentials, or ways to build digital trust, drop us a note and we’ll get a pilot going in just a few weeks! #AWS #PartnersEverywhere #APN

Earlier last month, Accredify had the privilege of sharing more about what we do with Okta’s wider team on Okta’s APJ All Hands! Thank you for the opportunity! Accredify’s CEO and Co-founder, Zheng Wei QUAH, talked about how Verifiable Credentials can enhance consumer experience, trust, and branding for an organisation. Ultimately, the use of Verifiable Credentials means governments and businesses can connect with their citizens, customers, and users, in a more trusted manner. Zheng Wei also shared about the multitude of existing Verifiable Credential use cases in Singapore, ranging from corporate documents, education and training certificates, to provenance authenticity documents. Accredify’s partnership with Okta signals the acceleration of digital trust in the region and beyond, as together, we can secure both an individual’s identity and what they own. We’re beyond excited to be part of the Okta family, and we’re looking forward to the next fireside chat!

The future of employability is shifting towards verified skills and digital credentials. With the introduction of verifiable micro-credentials, organisations now have an additional tool to evaluate an individual’s competency and capability. This can lead to more precise hiring decisions and the ability to build a workforce that is well-equipped with the necessary skills for the organisation’s needs. As ZuHui Yap, HR Director at Singtel highlighted, the relevancy and verifiability of skills, combined with continual up-skilling, are becoming more important than merely holding a degree, although it remains a benchmark for hiring. This approach enables organisations to drive business outcomes through their people while ensuring they remain relevant in today's dynamic landscape. #RegionalEducationBriefing2024 #Education #Hiring #SkillsBased

If your organisation provides vocational safety training, then it’s time to implement verifiable credentials to enhance your offerings. In this guide, we explore worrying global trends of workplace safety incidents, and the reasons why a lack of currency in safety training knowledge can occur in organisations, increasing the risk of workplace injuries. To learn more about how verifiable credentials can enhance your safety training programmes and add value to your clients, download our free guide here: https://lnkd.in/g3s79Y3N #verifiablecredentials