Merck establishes first Digital Hub in Singapore

• Hub to drive innovation and research in healthcare and semi- conductor industries with Syntropy™ and Athinia™ platforms 
• Forms a global digital hub enhancing data platforms for customers in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the opening of the Merck Digital Hub in Singapore, the first outside of the US and Europe for our Digital Business of Merck. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the Digital Hub aims to propel advancements within the healthcare and semiconductor industries. Singapore is recognized globally for driving innovation and digital excellence, particularly in key areas such as digital health, semiconductor technology, and artificial intelligence.

The Merck Digital Hub brings in the expertise of Syntropy™ and Athinia™, both of which enable secure data collaboration among participants in the healthcare and semiconductor industries. These platforms help data owners integrate and curate their data across their organizations, maintaining the high-quality standards required by both sectors. Syntropy™ and Athinia™ have been built under the premise that high-quality data must be traceable to the source and governed appropriately to enable experts and scientists to uncover novel insights. The secure AI-enabled data flow can help unlock efficiencies while ensuring stakeholders maintain control of their intellectual property.

The Merck Digital Hub adds to Merck’s existing Singapore footprint with around 500 employees in its three business sectors: Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.