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Awards and accreditations since 2023, from a SkillsFuture Employer Awards Gold to Company of Good 2026 to 2028. Pick one up to read its story.
GECO Asia wins at SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2026 (AI – IT Services)
GECO Asia won the AI – IT Services category at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for Break into AI: Hack to Hire, its hackathon-led programme that turns AI potential into production-ready outcomes.
Read the cover storyThe honours roll
Awards and accreditations, oldest first, in the words of the story that announced each.
SBR Technology Excellence Award
SBR Technology Excellence Award 2023Upskilling & Reskilling
GECO Asia received the SBR Technology Excellence Award for its Upskill Today programme, which hires people from diverse backgrounds at a market salary from Day 1 and prepares them for digital and technology roles in 6–8 weeks.
2023Progressive Wage Mark
GECO Asia has been accredited with Singapore’s Progressive Wage Mark, recognising our commitment to uplifting the skills and wages of our team members and supporting local talent.
2023SkillsFuture Employer Awards, Gold
GECO Asia was honoured with a Gold award at the SkillsFuture Employer Awards, held at Gardens by the Bay with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as Guest of Honour.
2026SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2026
GECO Asia won the AI – IT Services category at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for Break into AI: Hack to Hire, its hackathon-led programme that turns AI potential into production-ready outcomes.
2026Company of Good 2026 to 2028
GECO Asia has been conferred the Company of Good recognition by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), reflecting its commitment to people, purpose and positive impact through its business practices and community initiatives.
Upskill Today cohorts
Stories from Upskill Today’s cohorts, newest first. Each row opens its story.
- #49Leading the AI Enabled Enterprise: a two-day course for its leadersRead more
- #48A two-week AI hackathon for a multinational manufacturer’s teamsRead more
- #35Eight ServiceDesk MS M365 / Azure AD support consultants in the PhilippinesRead more
- #34Indonesia’s first cohort: Software Developer and Business Analyst tracksRead more
In this issue, and every one before
26 stories, 2022 to 2026, newest first.
NewestCohortsCohort #48 & #49: Building AI Capability Across Teams and Leadership
Teams and leaders from a multinational manufacturing company joined two complementary programmes, a two-week AI hackathon and a two-day leadership course, to build AI capability and a shared vision for adoption.
EventsPrototype the Future: AI Learning & Innovation
Prototype the Future: AI Learning & Innovation offers two pathways — self-paced AI Learning Essentials and the project-based AI Innovation Sprint — to help individuals and organisations turn AI learning into real outcomes.
AwardsGECO Asia Recognised as a Company of Good
GECO Asia has been conferred the Company of Good recognition by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), reflecting its commitment to people, purpose and positive impact through its business practices and community initiatives.
AwardsGECO Asia wins at SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2026 (AI – IT Services)
GECO Asia won the AI – IT Services category at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for Break into AI: Hack to Hire, its hackathon-led programme that turns AI potential into production-ready outcomes.
Partnerships & milestonesGECO Philippines is NPC Registered
GECO Philippines has officially registered with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines, affirming its commitment to protecting the personal information entrusted to it by clients and stakeholders.
EventsFrom Idea to Impact: AI Leadership & POC Validation
AI Leadership & POC Validation is a structured programme that helps organisations move from AI exploration to execution: a guided hackathon and AI-driven leadership training that turn high-impact use cases into validated prototypes.
EventsBreak into AI: Hack to Hire
Break into AI: Hack to Hire brings talented professionals together to solve real-world business challenges with AI, in a two-week hybrid hackathon that ends with final pitches to industry experts.
AwardsGECO honored as Innovation Partner for Talent by Accenture Philippines
GECO Asia was recognised as an “Innovation Partner for External Talent” by Accenture Philippines at Accenture’s 40th Anniversary celebration in Manila, marking nearly five years of partnership through the Upskill Today program.
EventsGECO Asia at ATxEnterprise 2025: Championing an AI-First Nation in Singapore
On May 27, 2025, CEO Rahul Kaul and Director Christie Dao represented GECO Asia at ATxEnterprise 2025, joining industry leaders and policymakers shaping Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0.
AwardsGECO honored as Innovation Partner for Talent by Accenture Philippines
GECO Asia was recognised as an “Innovation Partner for External Talent” by Accenture Philippines at Accenture’s 40th Anniversary celebration in Manila, marking nearly five years of partnership through the Upskill Today program.
Partnerships & milestonesGECO Philippines Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Offer Cloud Solutions to Empower Local Businesses
GECO Philippines has partnered with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, to enhance its cloud computing solutions and help local businesses innovate in the digital age.
Field notesFilling Your IT Skill Gaps: Consider IT Consulting and Contracting Services
Finding and retaining top IT talent is hard and building an in-house team is costly. IT consulting and contracting services give businesses of any size a wider talent pool, expertise on demand and lower risk.
Field notesMissing a Piece of the Puzzle? Staff Augmentation to the Rescue
When your IT team is overloaded or a key skill walks out the door, IT staff augmentation lets you bring in the exact expertise you need for a set period — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Field notesThe Role of AI in Your Career Search
AI isn’t here to replace you — it can be your strategic partner in the tech job market. Five ways AI tools can sharpen your resume, cover letters, interview practice and job search, plus what to keep in mind.
CohortsCohort#35: Meet Our New ServiceDesk Experts in MS M365 & Azure AD Support
Cohort#35, our second cohort of ServiceDesk MS M365 / Azure ActiveDirectory Support Consultants in the Philippines, has graduated after four weeks of intensive Upskill Today training.
Cohorts2024’s First Upskilling Cohort: ServiceDesk MS M365 / Azure AD Support Consultants
Cohort#35, our first upskilling cohort of 2024, has begun training eight ServiceDesk MS M365 / Azure ActiveDirectory Support Consultants in the Philippines to become Microsoft Support Specialists.
CohortsCohort#34 Graduation Marks a Milestone in Indonesia’s Tech Landscape
Upskill Today’s Cohort#34, the first cohort in Indonesia, has graduated from the Tech Talent Accelerator programme in Software Development and Business Analysis and started work on their client project.
Partnerships & milestonesGECO Philippines is now a member of PCCI – Iloilo Chapter, Inc.
GECO Philippines has officially joined the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Iloilo Chapter, Inc., a milestone for our Iloilo office and its role in the local business community.
CohortsEmpowering Indonesia’s Tech Talent: Cohort 34 Kicks Off Upskilling Journey
Upskill Today’s Cohort 34, its first cohort in Indonesia, began training on December 4th on two tracks, Software Developer and Business Analyst, with deployment scheduled for January 2024.
AwardsGECO Asia Wins Big with SkillsFuture Employer Awards: Gold Award
GECO Asia was honoured with a Gold award at the SkillsFuture Employer Awards, held at Gardens by the Bay with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as Guest of Honour.
AwardsGECO Asia is now Progressive Wage Mark Accredited
GECO Asia has been accredited with Singapore’s Progressive Wage Mark, recognising our commitment to uplifting the skills and wages of our team members and supporting local talent.
AwardsGECO Asia Wins SBR Award for Upskilling & Reskilling 2023
GECO Asia received the SBR Technology Excellence Award for its Upskill Today programme, which hires people from diverse backgrounds at a market salary from Day 1 and prepares them for digital and technology roles in 6–8 weeks.
Field notesiOS vs Android: Which Platform Should You Build For?
Building a mobile app? One of the first decisions is whether to develop for Android or iOS first. We compare market share, target audience, development complexity, cost and time, and revenue potential.
Field notes5 Benefits of Hiring IT Experts on a Time-Bound Contract
Facing a hiring freeze or building a team for a digital transformation project? Hiring IT experts on a time-bound contract brings flexibility, lower long-term cost, fresh perspective, experience and a faster hiring process.
Field notes5 Reasons Why You Should Take A Contract Job
Contract jobs are in growing demand, yet many still see them as second-rate employment. Here are five benefits of contract work, from testing out employers to higher pay and new skills.
Field notesThe Impact of COVID-19 on Cybersecurity
As the pandemic pushed work and school online, cybersecurity professionals saw a 63% rise in pandemic-related attacks. We look at three ways COVID-19 changed the threat landscape and how organisations can respond.
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