Singapore Homegrown IT Products
IT Products Created in Singapore
Singapore has been home to several notable IT products and innovations. Some of these include:
- Carousell: A mobile marketplace app that allows users to buy and sell various items locally.
- Grab: Originally GrabTaxi, it’s a Singapore-based technology company offering ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payment services.
- Razer: While a global gaming hardware manufacturing company, Razer was founded in Singapore and has its headquarters there.
- ShopBack: A cashback reward platform founded in Singapore, allowing users to earn cashback when they shop online through its platform.
- PatSnap: A global patent search and analytics platform founded in Singapore, providing tools and insights for businesses in intellectual property research and innovation.
- Viki: A global streaming platform for Asian entertainment content, founded in Singapore, allowing users to watch content with subtitles in multiple languages.
- ThumbDrive: While not a product of a specific company, Trek 2000 International Ltd., a Singapore-based technology company, is credited with inventing the USB flash drive, which they branded as the “ThumbDrive.”
These are just a few examples of IT products and innovations originating from Singapore. The country’s vibrant tech scene continues to produce groundbreaking ideas and technologies.