Tuesday, 19 November 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Xperanti Solutions Sdn Bhd (Xperanti), Malaysia’s leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, and UnaBiz Pte Ltd, a leader in Massive IoT data services and integration, have formalised a collaboration aimed at advancing Malaysia’s position as a hub for ESG-compliant and digitally-transformed industries.
Witnessed by YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo Karpal Singh, Minister of Digital, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony took place at the Smart Nation Expo 2024. The MoU outlines both parties’ commitment to providing proven, certified IoT solutions and energy-efficient technologies that meet stringent ESG compliance requirements for sustainable, world-class industrial assets.
Pioneering Malaysia’s Vision for FDI, 4IR, and Sustainability Goals
This partnership aligns with Malaysia’s ambition of attracting high-value Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and advancing the Ministry of Digital’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through the establishment of future-ready infrastructure.
The MoU outlines a shared vision to:
- Enhance sustainable practices such as energy efficiencies and air quality control among industries.
- Foster local innovation through the development of a robust ecosystem of complementary industries that support digitalised industrial automation.
- Accelerate AI and machine learning adoption for data-driven decision-making across industries.
YB Tuan Gobind Singh’s presence at the signing ceremony underscored the Ministry’s commitment to support partnerships that drive the development of sustainable, digitally-ready infrastructure.
Commenting at the signing ceremony, Prashant Pathmanaban, CEO of Xperanti said, “We clearly see an acceleration in the adoption of digital technologies by both companies and governments. This is driven by the need to innovate, stay competitive, and satisfy stakeholder expectations, which include achieving operating efficiencies as well as ESG objectives. In this context, our aim is to enable our clients’ digital transformation journeys through proven, reliable, and ready-to-deploy smart solutions designed to drive future-ready industries and municipal services.”
Advancing Local Industries through IoT Solutions
This partnership will equip industrial assets with IoT-powered tools that optimise efficiency, reduce operational costs, and advance sustainability goals.
Jonathan Tan, UnaBiz’s Managing Director for SEA & Taiwan said “This partnership with Xperanti represents a powerful synergy between proven IoT solutions and innovative industrial applications. Together, we are creating ESG-compliant, data-driven infrastructure that not only optimises efficiency and sustainability but also empowers industries to lead in a rapidly evolving, digital-first world. Our collaboration underscores UnaBiz’s commitment to leveraging IoT technology to drive transformative impact on a massive scale.”
A Catalyst Technological Advancement and Workforce Development
This collaboration is not just about technology – it is also about people. By establishing a sustainable digital ecosystem, the collaboration between Xperanti and Unabiz is expected to
- Catalyse job creation in high-demand fields such as data engineering, design engineering, and software development.
- Strengthen workforce capabilities through the development of related training, thereby enhancing local competencies and contributing to a digitally skilled workforce.
A Milestone for Malaysia’s Industrial Evolution
The Xperanti-UnaBiz partnership represents a significant leap forward in Malaysia’s journey to become Southeast Asia’s premier hub for sustainable, technology-driven industrial development. With their combined expertise, both companies are committed to delivering future-ready industrial solutions that not only align with the nation’s 4IR goals but also enable sustainability through actionable data-driven insights.
About Xperanti Solutions Sdn Bhd
Established in 2018, Xperanti Solutions is Malaysia’s leading IoT solutions provider, dedicated to delivering end-to-end applications, and connectivity from 0G to 5G across smart cities, utilities, and agriculture. Xperanti’s mission is to support Malaysia’s digital transformation through innovative, efficient, and affordable IoT ecosystems that deliver measurable results for businesses and communities.
About Smart Nation 2024
Smart Nation 2024 is Southeast Asia’s premier event for smart technology, featuring cutting-edge solutions in 5G, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and more. Bringing together over 21,000 attendees from 73 countries, the expo fosters collaboration and showcases transformative technologies under the theme “Smart Innovation for Digital Transformation.
