Merck has partnered with the Digital Trust Center at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore to advance digital trust technologies in key industries.

The collaboration aims to deploy Merck’s digital-physical trust platform, enhance secure digital processes and support the development of digital ecosystems in critical and regulated sectors. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to consolidate Singapore’s position as a leading player in digital trust technologies in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market.

James Kugler, Merck’s Chief Digital Officer and CEO of EMD Digital, commented, “As regulatory expectations increase, businesses must maintain trust and compliance, and traditional, human-reliability from quality control to The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has an extraordinary digital business landscape and a strong commitment to digital transformation Also, another one at Merck Singapore brings innovative digital business technology, further expanding Merck’s digital business in less than a year.”

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the two entities will work together to implement and deploy Trust Technology solutions aimed at facilitating the digital transformation of companies operating out of Singapore. The partnership is expected to promote the development of digital physical ecosystems that will promote digital trust across value chains.

Professor Lam Kwok Yan, NTU Singapore’s Associate Vice-President (Strategy and Partnerships), and Executive Director of the Digital Trust Center said, “At NTU’s Digital Trust Centre, we push the boundaries of digital trust through cutting-edge research and innovation. Dedicated to advancing.”

“This partnership with Merck aligns with our mission to develop scalable solutions that enhance trust in digital-physical ecosystems. Leveraging NTU’s expertise in trust technologies and computer science and Merck’s leading technology, Our goal is to provide effective solutions for industries that require the highest level of security and transparency.”

The collaboration will build on Merck’s multi-patented technology and expertise at NTU’s Digital Trust Centre. The focus will be on reliably linking physical objects with digital identities. This will enable key industry stakeholders to securely manage and access critical data, thereby encouraging innovation, improving efficiency, and confidence in both immediate and future contexts. will be promoted.

The announcement of this partnership highlights ongoing efforts by both Merck and NTU to enhance digital capabilities within Singapore. Merck has significantly increased its digital footprint in the city-state following the launch of its digital hub in January 2024.