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JETRO and METI Hold First-ever “Global Healthcare Challenge,” Featuring International Symposium in Healthcare Sector and Pitch Competition among World’s Startups

– AI Medical Service Inc. from Japan Wins Gold Prize –

TOKYO, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the “Health and Well-being” theme week at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) jointly hosted an international symposium on healthcare and a pitch competition for healthcare startups from around the world, titled the “Global Healthcare Challenge” (GHeC), at the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay on June 25 (Wednesday) and 26 (Thursday), 2025. The event was designed to help Japanese startups expand their business operations overseas.

Photo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108748/202507021569/_prw_PI1fl_F16QhTGJ.jpg 

Approximately 40 influential global figures, including Joelle Barral, Senior Director of Research & Engineering at Google DeepMind, and Carla Goulart Peron, Chief Medical Officer at Philips, participated in the symposium and engaged in panel discussions on topics such as the development of the medical ecosystem and innovations in health technology.

In the pitch competition, 20 startups from Japan and abroad (representing nine countries, including four Japanese companies), selected from over 350 global candidates, vied for top awards. Following the evaluation of the participating startups by six global leaders in the healthcare sector, Japan’s AI Medical Service Inc. won the gold prize, with trophies awarded to the top three startups.

Tomohiro Tada, CEO of AI Medical Service Inc., commented: “I am sure it is valuable for Japan to have the opportunity to make presentations in English and compete internationally. From the beginning, we have set our sights on the world, so it is a great honor to see our company being recognized among the outstanding finalists from around the world. We were able to gain confidence and a network from this event to pursue challenges ahead on the global stage.”

Details: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202507021569-O1-9jtKFS3m.pdf 

Official website: https://ghec2025.jp/ 

Sustainability in Event Activation: The Blue Zone at UNFCCC COP29

HONG KONG, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pico delivered the largest temporary infrastructure around a permanent facility in the history of UNFCCC COP and the first COP event certified under ISO20121 for sustainability, demonstrating its unmatched expertise in sustainable construction and large-scale event management.


Pico’s Activation at COP29

The Brief

Held from 11-22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) was the second largest in this globally significant event’s history. With Pico working as main official contractor of the event’s ‘Blue Zone’, it also represented a milestone in sustainable event management and an impressive demonstration of how large-scale event activations can align with sustainability goals.

Insight

Led by Pico’s multinational team of more than 1,200 professionals and workers, the project transformed the 215,000 sq. m. Baku Stadium into the COP29 ‘Blue Zone’. Themed ‘Make Waves’, it contained vital conferencing and negotiation facilities, country/corporate pavilions, and an offsite information centre within central Baku. The ‘Blue Zone’ was the biggest design-and-build temporary infrastructure around a permanent facility in the history of UNFCCC COP. 

Key project challenges included balancing the zone’s massive infrastructural needs with health, safety and environmental standards – and completing its full planning and execution within six months. The team responded with an intensive mobilisation programme for the workforce, production sites and key supply chain partners designed to overcome the logistical challenges.

Solution

The Pico team took an innovative approach to the Blue Zone by implementing realistic sustainability goals for design and construction that would allow for ISO20121 event certification at the outset. The event’s information centre and country/ corporate pavilions also not only demonstrated effective environmental stewardship, but also exceeded the Conference’s needs by increasing Azerbaijan’s long-term capacity to host environmentally responsible international gatherings.

Over a six-month period, the team leveraged expertise in design, management, master site planning, branding, wayfinding and signage design, and substantially reduce carbon footprint and increase potentials with venue facility optimisation capabilities. Among other project elements, Pico was responsible for site groundwork, steelwork, temporary infrastructure and AV-CCTV conduit works. The team executed a comprehensive interior fit-out including detailed design, VVIP joinery, flooring, furniture, landscaping and decor. Executed tasks also included the construction of toilet and kitchen infrastructure, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), and art exhibition curation.

Information centre & country pavilions

A further significant feature was the COP29 information centre, designed and built as a permanent structure to serve future events right in the heart of Baku. Pico also designed and built pavilions for Azerbaijan, Singapore, FINS and the Zero Waste Pavilion.

Sustainable leadership

A solar glass-powered entrance arch introduced design features for renewable energy generation and was a significant development in integrating cutting-edge technology and functional design for sustainable event spaces without compromising aesthetic appeal or operational efficiency.

As the event’s sole ISO 20121 sustainable certification auditee amongst the host country’s appointed contractors, Pico stood out for its in-depth knowledge, experience and leadership with environmental stewardship in the events industry. The project integrated sustainable construction methods with local supply chain initiatives, developed permanent infrastructure and in turn transferred valuable skills and knowledge as legacy for Azerbaijan’s events industry.

Result

COP 29 attracted over 70,000 visitors.

Testimonials

‘The Pico team’s expertise, dedication and professionalism played a pivotal role in the smooth execution of this globally significant event. The high standards of quality and attention to detail the team demonstrated throughout the project were truly impressive. From planning and construction to final delivery, your commitment to excellence helped create a world-class venue that met the needs of all participants and stakeholders.’ 

– Narmin Jarchalova, CEO, COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company

‘As we approach the end of another year in the UNFCCC climate change process, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for your cooperation and support during the preparation of COP 29 and throughout the conference. This conference has been challenging because of the huge number of participants and the limited preparation time. I would like to extend to you my appreciation for the support of the Pico team for their extraordinary efficiency, flexibility and friendly manner.’ 

– Wasim Mir, Director, Conference Affairs Division, United Nations Climate Change Secretariat

Penta Security Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 South Korea Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in Web Application Firewall Technology

Penta Security honored for its innovation-driven cybersecurity strategy, delivering intelligent threat detection and robust customer-centric solutions in the web application firewall market

SAN ANTONIO, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Penta Security has been awarded the 2025 South Korea Company of the Year Recognition in the web application firewall (WAF) industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, strategic execution, and customer value delivery. This recognition highlights Penta Security’s leadership in creating intelligent, high-performance web security solutions that address the rapidly evolving threat landscape while delivering measurable customer impact.

Penta Security’s leadership in creating intelligent, high-performance web security solutions that address the rapidly evolving threat landscape while delivering measurable customer impact.
Penta Security’s leadership in creating intelligent, high-performance web security solutions that address the rapidly evolving threat landscape while delivering measurable customer impact.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: visionary innovation and customer impact. Penta Security excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align intelligent cybersecurity innovation with real-world application and operational excellence. “Penta Security’s ability to analyze and anticipate new threat vectors is rooted in its deep expertise and technical leadership. Its WAPPLES solution consistently delivers intelligent, high-accuracy protection, setting a new standard in the South Korean WAF market,” said Ying Ting Neoh, industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy centered on intelligence-driven innovation and strategic partnerships, Penta Security has demonstrated remarkable agility in addressing evolving customer needs. Its continued investment in proactive threat detection and advanced API protection has enabled the company to scale its WAF solutions across public sector, fintech, eCommerce, and cloud infrastructure environments.

Innovation remains central to Penta Security’s approach. Its flagship solution, WAPPLES, is powered by the patented Contents Classification and Evaluation Processing (COCEP™) engine, which utilizes behavior-based logic instead of traditional pattern matching to detect both known and unknown threats in real time. This intelligent detection mechanism minimizes false positives and accelerates mitigation without frequent signature updates. “Since its launch in 2005, WAPPLES has maintained its position as the undisputed leader in Korea’s web security market. With its exceptional detection accuracy and low false positive rate, WAPPLES has been adopted in 171 countries worldwide and is now recognized as a top-tier WAAP solution globally,” said Taejoon Jung, Director of Planning Division at Penta Security.

Penta Security’s commitment to customer-centric design is evident in its flexible deployment models and robust support systems. Whether deployed on-premises, as a software appliance, or as a cloud-based service, WAPPLES seamlessly integrates with multi-cloud and hybrid environments, supporting platforms such as AWS, Azure, and NAVER Cloud. The company enhances customer experience through its 24/7/365 information delivery and incident management systems, Self-Diagnostics, and Periodic Inspections tools that ensure system stability and continuity.

Frost & Sullivan commends Penta Security for its strategic foresight in aligning innovation with market needs, setting a high bar in execution and customer satisfaction. The company’s focus on intelligent detection, operational efficiency, and sustainability has positioned it as a frontrunner in South Korea’s web security space.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition honors forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognitions acknowledge companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan
For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

Contact:
Tarini Singh
E: Tarini.singh@frost.com 

About Penta Security
Penta Security is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in encryption technology, committed to protecting digital systems and data worldwide. Since its founding in 1997, the company has built 28 years of advanced expertise at the forefront of cybersecurity. Penta Security leads the global market beyond South Korea across the three core pillars of enterprise security: data encryption, web security, and authentication. Backed by years of proven leadership and innovation, the company extends its world-class security capabilities to cloud environments and the Internet of Things (IoT), delivering trusted protection across modern digital infrastructures.

Weichai Power Launches Singapore’s First 100% Biodiesel Research Harbour Ship

SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The President 100, a 16-metre harbour ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project.

Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University’s Marine Energy and Sustainable Development Centre (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine, the launch marks the start of full-scale operational testing for B100 marine fuel in real-world conditions.

Built by local shipyard Pinnacle Marine, President 100 will undergo a 1,000-hour continuous trial in Singapore’s port waters. The trial aims to assess B100’s long-term performance, emissions, and reliability — providing critical data for the development of future refueling, storage, and operational standards.

As one of the key clean-energy solutions in maritime decarbonization, B100 biodiesel offers an immediate pathway toward net-zero operations. Weichai’s high-efficiency marine power systems optimized for B100 not only reduce emissions, but also set a benchmark for the global shipping industry’s green transformation.

This project is expected to serve as a reference model for Singapore’s maritime energy transition and contribute to establishing industry-wide standards for biodiesel-powered vessels.

Infosys Collaborates with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools to drive Network-Wide Digital Transformation

Empowering one of Australia’s largest education networks with SAP S/4HANA to improve efficiency, enhance user experience, and streamline data management

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in digital services and consulting, has announced a collaboration with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) to drive an ambitious digital transformation initiative. This engagement showcases Infosys’ strong capabilities in implementing managed services in the education sector.

From Left to right: Peter Moore, Head of Partner Ecosystem, SAP Asia Pacific; Raja Shah, EVP and Industry Head, Global Markets, Infosys; Dr Edward Simons, Executive Director, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Vicki Russell, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.
From Left to right: Peter Moore, Head of Partner Ecosystem, SAP Asia Pacific; Raja Shah, EVP and Industry Head, Global Markets, Infosys; Dr Edward Simons, Executive Director, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Vicki Russell, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.

As part of the initiative, Infosys will deploy a suite of enterprise platforms, including SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, and other advanced solutions like identity and access management and master data management. These integrations aim to move MACS’ core ERP systems to the cloud and streamline its operations across its network of about 300 schools, enhancing efficiency, user experience, and scalability for future innovations.

The program offers a unified digital workspace with personalized, role-based access, enabling enhanced collaboration through team-based communities and streamlined communication. It improves master data management for accurate, real-time access and provides scalable infrastructure to support future generative AI applications aligned with MACS’ strategic vision.

This collaboration sets a new standard for large-scale, AI-driven ERP modernization in education. By managing end-to-end digital services, Infosys enables MACS to prioritize educational outcomes while ensuring operational excellence and future-ready platform capabilities.

Dr Edward Simons, Executive Director, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, said, “Good education runs on more than just passion; it runs on systems that work effectively. Getting digital system foundations right is complex detailed work, and it requires deep, specialist expertise. That is why we have collaborated with Infosys. We chose them for their proven track record in tackling these complex challenges, and we’re confident that together, we can build a foundation that lets our teachers spend less time navigating systems and more time with their students.”

Vicki Russell, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, said, “Collaborating with Infosys allows us to modernize our systems and align our operations to better support school communities. With a future-focused platform in place, we will be well-positioned to foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and deliver quality education at scale.”

Peter Moore, Head of Partner Ecosystem, SAP Asia Pacific, said, “With over 18,000 staff supporting 120,000 students across nearly 300 schools, MACS is a large and complex organization. By working with Infosys and using SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors, MACS will be able to simplify and modernize the way it runs – from streamlining admin and day-to-day operations, to improving how it manages and supports its teaching staff and other employees. This collaboration also sets MACS up to make the most of AI in the future, and use data more effectively to enhance the experience for both students and staff.”

Raja Shah, EVP and Industry Head, Global Markets, Infosys, said, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Infosys in Australia. Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools is setting a bold vision for digital transformation in education, and we are proud to bring our expertise and managed services capabilities to help realize it. With SAP, we are also enabling a cloud-based, AI-capable platform that empowers educators and administrators alike.”

About Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is the largest non-government education system in Australia.  It operates almost 300 Catholic primary and secondary schools.  Its 18,000 staff educate almost 120,00 students, helping them discover futures filled with purpose, for lives that make an impact.

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About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 320,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. We enable clients in more than 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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TC&C Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Real-Time Deepfake Detection

The recognition acknowledges TC&C’s Deepfake Guard platform for pioneering real-time, enterprise-grade protection against synthetic media threats through innovation, scalability, and customer-focused design.

SAN ANTONIO, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that TC&C has been awarded the 2025 Global New Product Innovation Recognition in the real-time deepfake detection industry for its outstanding achievements in technology innovation aimed at proactive threat mitigation, which delivers substantial value to customers. This highlights TC&C’s leadership in redefining enterprise communication security through its next-generation platform, Deepfake Guard.

This recognition highlights TC&C’s leadership in redefining enterprise communication security through its next-generation platform, Deepfake Guard.
This recognition highlights TC&C’s leadership in redefining enterprise communication security through its next-generation platform, Deepfake Guard.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. TC&C excelled in both, demonstrating a clear product-market fit and the ability to scale secure AI-driven solutions across regulated industries. “TC&C’s Deepfake Guard is not just a defensive tool—it’s a proactive shield designed for real-world operational environments,” said Elka Popova, research, vice president at Frost & Sullivan. “Its unique ability to detect and neutralize AI-driven voice and video impersonation during live interactions, rather than relying on post-event analysis, gives it a clear edge in enterprise-grade protection.”

Guided by a strategy rooted in direct industry engagement and iterative product development, TC&C has proven its ability to respond to high-impact challenges with highly effective, readily deployable solutions. The company’s investment in multimodal detection, contextual threat evaluation, and dynamic response capabilities has enabled Deepfake Guard to perform at scale in demanding environments such as financial services, healthcare, and customer contact centers.

TC&C’s highly innovative approach enables it to deliver compelling and differentiated capabilities to customers. Deepfake Guard evaluates audiovisual, linguistic, and behavioral signals concurrently to identify threats as they emerge. Its layered defense model—combining the DFG Analysis Engine, Feedback and Alerting Engine, and proprietary Deepfake Captcha Engine—enables active intervention during live communication sessions. The platform integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco Webex, and TC&C’s own compliance stack while offering deployment flexibility across cloud, on-premises, and mobile infrastructures. “We are incredibly honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Deepfake Guard. This award validates our unwavering commitment to pioneering a holistic, real-time deepfake detection platform that protects the very core of enterprise communications: trust. Unlike traditional solutions that focus solely on identity verification, Deepfake Guard proactively neutralizes AI-driven impersonation in live interactions across audio, video, images, and text, by assessing the authenticity of the communication itself. We believe this unique, multi-layered approach provides unparalleled security for businesses in an increasingly vulnerable digital world, ensuring their operations and reputation remain safeguarded against evolving synthetic media threats, even before any damage is done.” said Csaba Juhasz, Chief Executive Officer at TC&C.

TC&C’s focus on real-time detection is matched by a robust service and support framework. Its customer engagement model includes structured onboarding, multilingual training, 24/7 technical escalation, and localized support through regional distribution partnerships. These initiatives ensure seamless implementation and sustained alignment with customer objectives. Clients benefit from continuous system optimization, proactive updates, and transparent auditability, which are crucial for regulated sectors that rely on forensic-grade documentation and evidence traceability.

Frost & Sullivan commends TC&C for setting a new standard in enterprise threat detection. Deepfake Guard’s ability to operate at high volume with low latency, combined with infrastructure-agnostic design and dynamic inference adaptation, delivers a compelling value proposition to enterprises seeking scalable, future-proof protection. Its customer-first innovation cycle, backed by rigorous testing and client co-development, positions the company as a market leader in secure communications.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation Recognition to a company that has introduced an innovative product that delivers superior value and addresses critical customer pain points. The recognition honors organizations that bring fresh thinking, technical excellence, and measurable market impact to the industries they serve.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognitions acknowledge companies in regional and global markets for outstanding achievement in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Analysts evaluate performance through in-depth interviews, market analysis, and rigorous benchmarking to identify best-in-class solutions.

About Frost & Sullivan
For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

Contact:
Tarini Singh
E: Tarini.singh@frost.com

About TC&C
TC&C is a pioneering software company with over 30 years of experience in developing advanced technologies for collaboration and compliance, powered by artificial intelligence. TC&C has grown into a global presence, operating in more than 50 countries with a network of over 100 partners across five continents.

The company’s flagship product, CARIN Compliance Recorder is widely deployed and serves as the foundation for TC&C’s innovative solutions. In recent years, TC&C has strategically expanded CARIN with AI-powered capabilities, initially focusing on quality assurance features such as sentiment analysis, transcription, and translation.

As deepfake threats began to emerge in enterprise communications—especially in high-risk sectors like finance and recruitment—TC&C, leveraging its expertise in compliance recording, set its focus on developing a proactive platform to detect such risks directly within communication streams.

Since 2023, TC&C has led the Deepfake Guard Project in partnership with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. This initiative brings together nearly 20 AI researchers, engineers, and developers to advance protection against synthetic media threats.

Deepfake Guard has been named a finalist for the Best of Enterprise Connect Award in two categories.

TC&C remains committed to delivering secure, enterprise-grade communication solutions tailored to regulated industries—where trust, accuracy, and compliance are paramount.

Contact:
Diana Tokaji
E: diana.tokaji@tcandc.com
www.deepfakeguard.ai

 

Zeekr Group to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 14, 2025

HANGZHOU, China, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (“Zeekr Group” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZK), the world’s leading premium new energy vehicle group, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, before the U.S. markets open on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

About Zeekr Group

Zeekr Group, headquartered in Zhejiang, China, is the world’s leading premium new energy vehicle group from Geely Holding Group. With two brands, Lynk & Co and Zeekr, Zeekr Group aims to create a fully integrated user ecosystem with innovation as a standard. Utilizing its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class expertise, Zeekr Group is developing its own software systems, e-powertrain and electric vehicle supply chain. Zeekr Group’s values are equality, diversity, and sustainability. Its ambition is to become a true global new energy mobility solution provider.

For more information, please visit https://ir.zeekrgroup.com.

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Investor Relations Contact

In China:

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited
Investor Relations
Email: ir@zeekrlife.com

Piacente Financial Communications
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Email: Zeekr@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
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Email: Zeekr@thepiacentegroup.com

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From Indonesia to Malaysia: Elitery Accelerates Regional Expansion with Local Partnership in Malaysia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PT Data Sinergitama Jaya Tbk (Elitery), a leading provider of Managed IT Services in Indonesia, has officially announced its business expansion into Malaysia through the establishment of a new entity, Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. This expansion is part of Elitery’s global growth strategy to strengthen its competitive edge and business resilience amid a rapidly evolving technology landscape. As an initial step, Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Iloken System Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based technology company with a strong track record in digital solutions and systems integration.

“Our expansion into Malaysia through our subsidiary, Elitery Global Technology Sdn. Bhd., marks a strategic move to penetrate the regional market and accelerate global growth. Through the acquisition of Iloken System Sdn. Bhd., we have secured a local partner with highly competent talent, a proven business track record, and relevant experience in delivering critical digital infrastructure projects in Malaysia,” said Kresna Adiprawira, President Director of Elitery.

According to Kresna, Elitery’s decision to acquire rather than build from the ground up was driven by the strategic advantages Iloken System brings. Iloken System already has a solid operational foundation and significant potential for joint growth. The company has successfully developed emergency response systems (line one emergency system) and flood warning systems in Malaysia, along with a strong portfolio of recurring clients.

The decision to expand into Malaysia was based on strategic analysis of the country’s market potential and its digital ecosystem readiness. Malaysia is currently experiencing rapid growth in the fields of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cyber security. According to the report Gartner: Information Security, Worldwide Forecast, 1Q25 Update, Malaysia’s spending on information security is projected to increase by 84% between 2023 and 2029, driven by escalating digital threats and nationwide transformation initiatives. Meanwhile, the public cloud market is expected to reach USD 2.82 billion by 2025. In addition, Statista Market Insights: Generative AI – Malaysia (2024) projects that the generative AI market in Malaysia will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.98% from 2025 to 2031, starting at an estimated USD 333 million.

This momentum is no coincidence. Leading global technology companies such as Google, AWS, Oracle, and Microsoft have committed multi-billion-dollar investments in Malaysia, establishing data centers, public cloud infrastructure, and AI capabilities. With progressive digital policies and attractive investment incentives from the government, Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic hub for digital transformation in Southeast Asia.

At the same time, the growing demand for reliable technology partners has become increasingly crucial. Local institutions and industries in Malaysia are actively looking for digital transformation partners with strong expertise in cloud systems integration, IT automation, and data protection. Elitery sees this as a strategic opportunity to bring significant value, leveraging its proven track record in the Indonesian market.

“We believe this marks the beginning of a new chapter for Elitery, transitioning from a national leader into a regional enabler of digital change. With collaboration and innovation at our core, we are committed to supporting Southeast Asia’s digital transformation journey. ” Kresna concluded.

About Elitery:

Elitery (PT. Data Sinergitama Jaya Tbk) is an IT managed services company specializing in information technology, particularly in cloud technology. With over 14 years of experience, we are committed to delivering excellent services to our clients. Backed by a solid reputation, Elitery is trusted by global cloud service providers such as Google Cloud as a go-to-market partner in Indonesia.

Since 2011, Elitery has handled numerous mission-critical systems accessed by tens of millions of users daily. Our clientele spans various sectors, both private and public. With our proven experience and capabilities, we are confident in our ability to serve as a reliable partner for your organization’s digital transformation journey.

In both 2023 and 2024, Elitery was honored with the prestigious Public Sector Partner of the Year – Asia Pacific award from Google Cloud for two consecutive years. In 2024, Elitery also officially joined the Google Cloud Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) initiative marking a strategic move to enhance our cybersecurity services.

Throughout 2024, Elitery achieved several other significant milestones, including receiving the Indonesia Best CX-EX Strategy Award 2024 from SWA, and being recognized as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) 2024, reflecting our commitment to strong governance and an inclusive, collaborative work environment.