Digi’s Q3 2022 performs well bolstered by strengthened network

Data traffic grew by 6.2% y-o-y; monthly average data per user at 23.0GB
Postpaid subscribers grew, prepaid base strengthened Digi.com Berhad (Digi) has announced its FY2022 third quarter results, highlighting steady growth across the company’s postpaid, prepaid, fibre, and business segments, driven by its high-speed internet value offerings delivered on its strengthened…Continue Reading

Ganesh Kumar Bangah sees leveraging influencers as way to get the masses to start using Web3

National sandboxes and policy frameworks need to keep up with Web3
Web3 communities more engaging, greater monetising opportunities Web3 gained much interest from cryptocurrency enthusiasts, large technology companies, and venture capital firms last year, marking its evolution from a nascent community into a budding industry. However, optimism over Web3, a new iteration…Continue Reading

Celcom and DHL Supply Chain to co-create digital logistics ecosystem in Malaysia

Partnership removes barriers between industries, delivers productivity gains
Smart logistics solutions for positive results, leading to a more agile supply chain Celcom Axiata Bhd (Celcom) and DHL Supply Chain (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (DHL) are collaborating to build a sustainable supply chain in Malaysia, by co-creating and digitalising logistics with smart solutions.
The partnership…Continue Reading

AWS to launch cloud infrastructure region in Thailand

Plans to invest more than US$5 billion in Thailand over 15 years
Supporting transformation local infrastructure investments Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Thailand. 
In a statement, the cloud player said its new AWS Asia Pacific (Bangkok) region will consist of three availability zones, adding to the…Continue Reading

AWS to launch infrastructure region in Thailand

Plans to invest more than US$5 billion in Thailand over 15 years
Supporting transformation local infrastructure investments Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Thailand. 
In a statement, the cloud player said its new AWS Asia Pacific (Bangkok) region will consist of three availability zones, adding to the…Continue Reading

NEC selected to implement biometric solutions for NIISe

Solutions feature highly accurate, reliable multimodal biometrics authentication
To be deployed at immigration checkpoints to enable smooth passenger experiences NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been awarded the sub-contract for the implementation of its automated biometric identification system (NEC ABIS) and border control solution (e-Gate) by the main contractor for the National Integrated…Continue Reading

Pocket raises pre-seed funding led by East Ventures

Aims to democratise access to digital payment, build financial literacy
Funds for towards product development, increasing user adoption Pocket, an Indonesia-based startup that provides a holistic financial health platform for families, announced the completion of an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding in a round led by East Ventures. ​
In a statement, the fintech…Continue Reading

Singapore-based bolttech secures Series B investment

Funds will be used to fuel global expansion 
Startup is currently valued at approx US$1.5 billion bolttech has announced that Tokio Marine, alongside other shareholders, will lead its Series B funding round. 
In a statement, the insurtech firm said this recent investment values the startup at an up-round valuation of approximately US$1.5 billion…Continue Reading