Digital Penang’s 2024 Hardtech Incubator launches to make Penang a hub for hardtech and deeptech firms

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  • Seeks to promote popularization of hardtech &amp, deeptech options
  • Project features 8 Penang- based businesses &amp, academy research projects

Representatives from the eight participating startups for the Hardtech Incubator Programme

Digital Penang, a authorities- linked organization of the Penang State Government, has unveiled the resumption of the Hardtech Incubator Programme. This program, which is inspired by Penang2030’s perspective, aims to move hardtech and deeptech technical solutions, especially those that are transitioning from Technology Readiness Levels five to eight, more quickly.

The Hardtech Incubator Programme, according to Digital Penang, is meant to bridge the commercialization space, ensuring that revolutionary solutions can be brought to the business more effectively and efficiently. The initiative is structured into two main aspects: Incubation and Acceleration.

The Incubation stage focuses on preparing companies with essential business planning, evidence- of- concept ( POC ) development, and business verification strategies.

Participants will receive coaching and resources to use their POCs in the real world, participate in market confirmation activities, and work to gain market traction for their hardware-based solutions during the acceleration phase. Also, startups will be prepared for buyer engagement through seminars on funding strategies and sound presentations.

Eight Penang-based startups and college study projects are featured in this year’s program. Beyond Medicare Sdn Bhd, Bitranger Sdn Bhd, Nexada Technology Sdn Bhd, Wysetime Solutions Sdn Bhd, Wysetime Solutions Sdn Bhd, Zero Technologies Global, Redo Smart Enterprise, and research initiatives from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, including Automation Warehouse System and Smart Forklift System, are the participating companies.

These speakers discuss solutions like a hardware-based device for monitoring system communications, full HD wireless Augmented Reality spectacles, innovative video analytics for improving urban traffic and financial experiences, and a SaaS IoT hub for several IoT gateways and devices.

The program, which is led by 1337 Ventures, collaborates with Universiti Sains Malaysia, Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre, and local services companion Projet Technology Sdn Bhd. Also, Gobi Partners and the Malaysian Business Angel Network have been approved as opportunity capital and funding partners.

According to Chow Kon Yeow, deputy secretary of Penang,” This program is a testament to the Penang State Government’s devotion to transforming the state into the fresh market, in line with the Penang2030 perspective. Through Digital Penang, we are committing to creating a strong technology-focused ecosystem that fosters startup founders and promotes the triple-helix collaboration design between the authorities, industry, and academic institutions.

According to him,” Criticly, this places Penang at the forefront of innovative technology waves and guarantees a prosperous future for our native talents in the emerging technologies grounds.”

The Penang State Government, through Digital Penang, is constantly promoting a strong digital business and industrial development. Through various activities, Digital Penang aims to foster an ecosystem suitable to innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting businesses with money, equipment, and networking opportunities.

Also, the company encourages partnerships between education, industry, and authorities bodies to travel research and development. The Hardtech Incubator Programme supports these goals by providing a clear path for businesses and college projects to market their technologies, helping to advance Penang’s modern economy.

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Sunway, Huawei and Chargesini team up to expand EV charging infrastructure nationwide 

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  • Partnership may help form a more sustainable, socially- friendly future
  • All parties may utilize their strengths to improve M’sia’s EV charging system

Left to Right: Huawei Malaysia vice president of Digital Power Business Department, Chong Chern Peng, Sunway Trading and Manufacturing CEO, Yeoh Yuen Chee and ChargeSini CEO and founder James Goh

Sunway Group, Huawei Technologies ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd, and ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn Bhd ( ChargeSini ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development and rollout of more electric vehicle ( EV ) charging stations at Sunway- owned premises, commercial buildings and residences nationwide.

All parties will make use of one another’s talents and skills to lessen range anxiety and improve Malaysia’s EV charging infrastructure in this bilateral agreement, which was formalized at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 in Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang.

Through this partnership, ChargeSini, one of Malaysia’s biggest EV charging alternative suppliers, will procure, place, and control the activity of EV charging stations at strategic locations across Sunway’s included townships and developments nationwide. Huawei Malaysia may act as the tech consultant throughout the development process and give after-sales service support.

Yeoh Yuen Chee, the CEO of Sunway Trading and Manufacturing, stated,” Sunway is pleased to mate with Huawei Malaysia, once more, and ChargeSini to create and produce EV getting channels more visible and accessible throughout the country.”

He added that both public and private sectors have a role to play in Malaysia’s regional goal to set up 10, 000 EV charging channels by 2025, as outlined in the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021- 2030. In this situation, Sunway is determined to advance the green growth plan and realize our goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. We are convinced that this relationship will help to shape a more responsible and environmentally friendly potential, Yeoh said.

Chong Chern Peng, vice chairman of Huawei Malaysia’s Digital Power Business Department, stated that as a result of its development in the energy transition journey, Malaysia’s automotive industry is securing its place in the EV ecosystem. We want to work together to further strengthen this position and promote EV adoption in Malaysia through our charging solutions through our strategic partnership with ChargeSini and Sunway.

He continued,” Human Malaysia is committed to developing innovative sustainable solutions for a shared green future.”

Additionally, James Goh, ChargeSini CEO and Founder, stated that this partnership is a testament to our shared desire for a sustainable future. We are committed to creating an effective EV charging network that will benefit local communities in Malaysia and beyond by leveraging Sunway’s advanced technology. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to promoting sustainable urban development and reducing carbon emissions. Together, we fuel the Malaysia 2050 Net- Zero Mission”.

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University of Nottingham Malaysia, CelcomDigi inks MoU to foster digital talents of tomorrow

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  • aims to give individuals the knowledge they need for the coming modern era.
  • Both events to create AI, Industrial XR/Metaverse answers

Left to Right: Professor Ir Dr Mohd Shahir Liew, vice provost of Research and Knowledge Exchange at UNM, Professor Sam Kingman, interim provost and CEO of UNM, Joachim Rajaram, chief corporate affairs officer, CelcomDigi, Nik Naharudin Bin Mohd Nasir, director Digital Talent and Entrepreneurship; Digital Industry Acceleration Division of MDEC.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia ( UNM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CelcomDigi Berhad as part of nation-building attempts to foster and develop the digital abilities of tomorrow.

The multi-year partnership, according to the university, aligns both parties on a mutual collaboration to develop Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and Industrial XR / Metaverse solutions and capabilities, from unlocking innovative tech-driven education experiences for UNM students to improving internal employee and operational processes.

In addition to Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahir Liew, vice president of Research and Knowledge Exchange at UNM, and Nik Naharudin Bin Mohd Nasir, director of Digital Industry Acceleration Division of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC ), Professor Sam Kingman, interim provost and CEO, and Joachim Rajaram, chief corporate affairs officer of MDEC, witnessed the signing of the MoU.

The MoU has outlined numerous creative work over the course of the three-year relationship to the benefit of both students and employees. In order to create options and functions for the company’s internal XR and Metaverse, CELCOMDigi and UNM will work together. These solutions are anticipated to further increase operational efficiency while enhancing the individual expertise. &nbsp,

CelcomDigi, through its in- home built options, has seen benefits from the implementation of AI and will now work with the school to more boost these solutions. From an education standpoint, both parties may seek to explore combining workshops, practical education, and business opportunities, empowering UNM students to participate in apprenticeship and function placement programmes at CelcomDigi.

Both events will work toward the establishment of CelcomDigi as a one-stop-center for UNM’s communication solutions and managed services partner in order to help 4G/5G/Direct Internet Access, WiFi, and a software-defined wide area network across the school and student-teacher area businesses. Both parties may look into possible ways for reskilling and upskilling opportunities for CelcomDigi employees as part of the wedding of CelcomDigi as one of UNM’s formal corporate partners, such as in micro-credential courses and part-time graduate degree programs.

Professor Sam Kingman emphasized the importance of securing future digital talent, saying,” Our collaboration with CelcomDigi opens doors for our graduates to practical learning with a leading industry giant, either through internships or employment opportunities after they graduate. We are also excited about the potential for immersive learning experiences for our students as a result of the adoption of Industrial XR/Metaverse and AI technologies, as well as the opportunities to creatively reimagine the tertiary education experience. The future is now, and only by developing and empowering students can we secure their capabilities to meet digital demands of the future” .&nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

Additional joint project opportunities include thought leadership engagements, ranging from examining how UNM research agendas can facilitate the adoption and application of AI technologies by tech companies like CelcomDigi to discussing how important it is for industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between academia and the workplace.

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Here comes the UStril semiconductor industry, says Ajit Manocha CEO of SEMI

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  • A trio of disruptions are accelerating market to the trillion-dollar mark by 2030.
  • Desire Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, to work on getting more fabs built in place

Here comes the US$1tril semiconductor industry, says Ajit Manocha CEO of SEMI

Ajit Manocha, CEO and chairman of SEMI, made the remarks at Semicon Southeast Asia 2024, which was held yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, monday. Its swift development was fueled by a triple influx of modern disruptions, which is enabling it to reach the US$ 1 trillion marketplace size milestone by 2030.

Extraordinary business partnership may be required to realize this exponential rise in a time of unprecedented challenges.

Ajit outlined the three transformative waves fueling the industry’s trajectory: the Internet of Things ( IoT), Artificial Intelligence ( AI), and Quantum Computing. Ajit, who has served as SEMI ( Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International ) president for seven years, likes to give an example of how quickly the industry’s sales will increase. He said,” While it took about 50 times for semiconductor selling to reach US$ 500 billion, this trio of destructive forces is expected to double that number to reach US$ 1 trillion in just the next five decades.”

Here comes the US$1tril semiconductor industry, says Ajit Manocha CEO of SEMI

In the last ten years, the expansion was driven by the Internet. This generation is one of AI, and what you’re seeing now is only the tip of the iceberg, and that’s going to get this rise to US$ 1 trillion”, he boldly predicts.

If that does n’t impress you, consider his prediction for Quantum Computing’s impact on future sales. ” I think Quantum Computing is coming by the next decade, and it can take this industry to US$ 5 trillion by 2050″, he declared.

Although it may seem a stretch, management consultants McKinsey &amp, Co have calculated the projected US$ 1 trillion by 2030. The automotive industry will drive growth, with a CAGR of 13 % to 15 % between 2021 and 2030, while computing and data storage will experience the slowest CAGR growth from 2021 to 2030.

Our sector has been capturing high single-digit CAGR of 8 % for many years, Ajit noted, and some have even doubled that rate.

Here comes the US$1tril semiconductor industry, says Ajit Manocha CEO of SEMI

SEMI’s most recent World Fab Forecast lists 103 new 300mm and 200mm semiconductor fabs coming online across the globe between 2023 and 2027 to accommodate this explosive growth. &nbsp,

Ajit did warn that by 2030, an additional 50 fabs would likely be required to fully realize the digital transformation that the three disruptive waves predicted had already begun.

Thus, he urged that Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, need to get more fabs on shore.

He argued that” we need to have more hubs and redundancies to be better prepared for any disasters or pandemics.”

Here comes the US$1tril semiconductor industry, says Ajit Manocha CEO of SEMI

As for the geopolitical issues, Ajit, over the last six months, has been promoting the SEMI International Policy Summit ( SIPS), a gathering of policy makers around the globe with the top&nbsp, 60 to 70 semicon industry executives over the past 8 months. The first meeting was in Hawaii, with the second, last week, in Brussels. This December, the next meeting might take place in Tokyo.

No single company, no single nation, no single CEO can solve the problems that are so challenging, he explained, and the frequency of the meetings is to address them.

This requires a partnership of governments, academia, industry and civil society working together. ” Therefore, I urge Malaysia to be a part of SIPS. It should play an active role in it”, he said.

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MOF’s KMP invests in Malaysian computer vision startup, Evlos

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  • Unknown investment amount to scale the group and R& D to help growth
  • Evlos provides solutions for various industries ‘ AI-based quality assessment needs.

Shankar Ramanathan, founder and CEO of Evlos (top row, 2nd from left) with his team.

Kumpulan Modal Perdana ( KMP), a tech-focused venture capital owned by the Minister of Finance ( Inc ), announced last week that it had invested in Evlos, a provider of end-to-end computer vision solutions for automated quality inspections. KMP has joined Evlos as its most recent investment, and the money will be used to strengthen its workforce to support its development trajectory.

Evlos, a company founded and developed in Malaysia, has a core goal: to enable companies to fully automate and simplify their excellent control (QC ) inspection process. Through their cutting-edge zero-code computer vision software and automation equipment, the company has a key focus. By lowering labor costs and improving accuracy and reliability, Evas ‘ advanced options can significantly help businesses that still rely on manual labor for QC monitoring of their products and materials.

Shankar Ramanathan, CEO of Evlos, shared, “KMP’s money as well as its experience and extensive system in Malaysia, it serves as a bible to KMP’s faith in our possible, validating our difficult work. We are dedicated to promoting proper business growth and providing high-quality computer vision and robotics technology to help Malaysia’s manufacturing sector improve their quality control. We even look forward to providing more Business with our powerful solutions so they can grow their businesses without sacrificing quality. We are appreciative of KMP’s help, and we hope that additional money will help us advance.

Cedar Technologies Sdn Bhd was established in 2019 as Cedar Technologies Sdn Bhd, and it just received an Evlos Sdn Bhd rebrand in 2022.

Evlos creates its end-to-end solutions in-house, from designing to manufacturing to software using the Evlos Vision software, which is integrated with real-time analytics to investigate precise detection during the production of complex products. Evlos stands out in the market by providing top-of-the-line solutions without sacrificing value, along with its distinctive 24/7 sales support.

KMP is “excited to be supporting such an innovative business &nbsp, and to be a part of an organization leading the development of complete solutions for quality assessment technology across fields,” said Yarham Yunus, CEO of KMP. We are the only company in the market to provide a fully integrated in-house remedy for high-quality examination automation at a reasonable price, which is where we think Evlos has the potential to expand. Our goal is to enable the Evlos staff to grow alongside their company in the upcoming times.

With the global fault detection business projected to grow by 6.6 % Rate by 2027, Evlos says businesses are beginning to realize how defect detection can help reduce manufactured goods ‘ defects, resulting in a decrease in both costs and resources.

Evlos provides no-code, AI-powered system vision solutions with a large, comprehensive collection of tools for a variety of use cases appropriate for all industries.

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Malaysia unveils 3-phase US.3bil National Semiconductor Strategy to strengthen position in all-out global semicon war

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  • 3- step plan backed by US$ 5.3bil in governmental support and qualified opportunities
  • Walk up&nbsp, into higher- finish manufacturing, style, packaging, and equipment

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared Malaysia's intention to cement its position as a leading international hub for semiconductor manufacturing, and innovation while aiming to build a strong base in chip design.

The Malaysian government today unveiled its comprehensive three-phase plan, supported by US$ 5.3 billion ( RMRM25 billion ) in fiscal support and targeted incentives, in an ambitious move to advance the nation’s position as a leader in the semiconductor industry over the next ten years. &nbsp,

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the action at the SEMICON SEA 2024 meeting in Kuala Lumpur now, laying out Malaysia’s intentions to strengthen its position as a leading global hotspot for semiconductor manufacturing and development while aiming to establish a solid foundation for chip style.

Anwar’s news comes in the wake of Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of Sought Korea, who last week described the world’s semiconductor market as an “all-out war” to capture the fruits of what is expected to be a US$ 1 trillion marketplace by 2030.

US$ 19 billion ( RM89.2 billion ) support package with 70 % focused on helping homegrown SMEs in the semiconductor supply and value chain.

Anwar emphasized the crucial role of a tenacious and developed global semiconductor supply chain while recognizing Malaysia’s solid foundations as the country’s 6th-largest exporter and 10th-largest consumer of electrical and electronics goods. &nbsp,

Highlighting its outsourced semiconductor assembly and test ( OSAT ) specialization, Anwar also spelled out Malaysia’s intentions to move up the value chain into higher- end manufacturing, design, packaging, and equipment.

” The NSS is a strong, agile, equitable, and forwards- considering strategy designed to foster collaboration with companies across ASEAN, Asia, and the world stage”, Anwar proclaimed. A robust multinational semiconductor production is still necessary for humanity, despite geopolitical dynamics, especially as our time is running out in our efforts to combat climate change and mitigate risk.

Reflecting Malaysia’s increasing strategic position, Penang, Asia’s Silicon Island, attracted a record RM61 billion &nbsp, in semiconductor FDI last year- exceeding its combined FDI of the previous seven years. This includes Intel’s RM30 billion investment in a new fabrication facility.

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Anwar reaffirmed that while proud of our OSAT accomplishments, we have strong potential to expand further into the value chain, underlining the NSS’s strategy to foster an ecosystem supported by dynamic Malaysian businesses and world-class talent working with global industry leaders.

The ambitious NSS was created as a result of a collaboration between the Ministry of International Trade and Industry ( MITI), its agencies, and a number of other ministries. It has been organized into a three-phase plan. Phase 1 focuses on” Building on Our Foundations” by leveraging Malaysia’s existing industry capacity and capabilities. &nbsp,

This includes modernizing OSAT services with advanced packaging, expanding trailing- edge chip fabrication and power chip production, and developing local chip design champions. Phase 2, dubbed” Moving to the Frontier”, will pursue cutting- edge logic and memory chip design, fabrication, testing, and integration with major chip buyers. &nbsp,

Anwar expressed confidence that Phase 1’s successful implementation will encourage the best-known advanced chip manufacturers to start operations in Malaysia. The third and final phase,” Innovating at the Frontier”, aims to develop world- class Malaysian semiconductor design, advanced packaging, and manufacturing equipment firms while attracting cutting- edge technology giants like Apple, Huawei, and Lenovo to pursue advanced manufacturing in the country.

Five overarching goals that the Malaysian government has set serve as foundation for the NSS:

  1. Secure at least RM500 billion in investments for Phase 1, driven by domestic direct investments in IC design, advanced packaging, and manufacturing equipment, coupled with foreign direct investments in wafer fabs and semiconductor equipment.

  2. Establish at least 10 Malaysian businesses in the advanced packaging and design industries, each with a revenue range of RM1 billion to RM4.7 billion by Phase 2. There are envisioned a further 100 local businesses that are related to semiconductors and have revenues in excess of RM1 billion.

  3. Position Malaysia as a globally- recognized R&amp, D hub for semiconductors, bolstered by world- class universities, corporate research centers, and centers of excellence that blend top Malaysian and international talent.

  4. In the next five to ten years, train and advance a highly skilled semiconductor workforce that includes 60, 000 Malaysian engineers.

  5. To ensure the NSS’s successful operation, allocate no less than RM25 billion in fiscal support and targeted incentives.

Overall, the NSS is spearheaded by the National Semiconductor Strategic Task Force ( NSSTF ) under MITI’s oversight, with CREST serving as the strategy’s secretariat. While maintaining Malaysia’s core aspiration, which is” a major global player in accessible technology for everyone, powered by our semiconductor industry,” Anwar emphasized that the NSS will continue to be a “living document” that constantly evolves in response to changing industry and market conditions.

Malaysia’s positioning as a neutral, non-aligned territory that can support a distributed and diversified semiconductor supply chain helps to mitigate geopolitical risks and vulnerabilities, underpin the national strategy. Anwar emphasized Malaysia’s willingness to cooperate and make investments from all over the world in order to advance this crucial industry as a whole.

” Today, I offer our nation as the most neutral and non- aligned location for semiconductor production, to help build a more secure and resilient global semiconductor supply chain”, he declared, calling for support from industry stakeholders within Malaysia and internationally.

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KWAP allocates US.28bil for private capital investment via Dana Pemacu

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  • Identifying vital economic sectors and impact-related topics under the Ekonomi MADANI
  • 50 % may be Shariah- focused, unlocking Muslim capital investment, create greater effect

Minister of Finance II Amir Hamzah Azizan (4th from left), officiated the launch of Dana Pemacu with Nik Amlizan Mohamed (3rd from left), CEO of KWAP and other executives.

Malaysian Anwar Ibrahim announced today that Kumpulan Wang Persaraan ( Diperbadankan ) ( KWAP ) will invest US$ 640 million ( RM3 billion ) in Shariah compliant investments, making up 50 % of the total Dana Pemacu capital commitment of US$ 1.28 billion ( RM6 billion ). Anwar gave a speech at Kuala Lumpur’s International Forum on Islamic Economics and Finance.

Dana Pemacu will be a Malaysia- focused personal equity investment strategy, targeting key financial sectors including food security, education, gold economy and healthcare, energy transition, modern economy, financial inclusion, and other impact- related critical themes under the Ekonomi MADANI framework.

In partnership with local talent and renowned international investment managers across three distinct asset classes: private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, Dana Pemacu will be executed using Separately Managed Account ( SMA ) funds.

” The government’s broad reform, which includes the introduction of Dana Pemacu by KWAP, is in line with the government’s plan to maximize GLIC administrative funds to encourage investments in high-growth Indonesian companies, thereby supporting efforts to raise the roof under the MADANI platform. Amir Hamzah Azizan, the minister of finance II, officiated the release of Dana Pemacu, adding that Dana Pemacu’s collaboration with domestic and international funding professionals may help improve Malaysia’s secret industry ecosystem.

The RM6 billion funding commitment will be made using standard and Shariah-compliant SMAs, with 50 % being Shariah-focused. This will increase the potential of Muslim equity capital in improving the overall exclusive markets and promoting social and socially responsible investing opportunities.

” We think that Dana Pemacu is instrumental for the growth and progress of the country,” said Nik Amlizan Mohamed, CEO of KWAP. Our intention is to use this money to fund the development of partnership models between local talent and international fund managers, which will help to establish the Malaysian private market investment ecosystem. Additionally, this initiative will promote industry networking and knowledge transfer as well as bringing global best practices and expertise to the local market.

Nik added that the newly launched capital investment supports KWAP’s aspirations to support more local businesses to expand both domestically and internationally through both conventional and Shariah-compliant channels. This ultimately strengthens the financial markets and promotes the development of local talent in Malaysia.

The move also supports Malaysia’s pursuit of transforming its industrial sector to be more competitive, sustainable, and inclusive under the NIMP 2030 plan of the MADANI Economy, through financing projects related to private equity, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.

With Dana Pemacu as its investment strategy, KWAP said it is still working to ensure the fund’s best returns in order to help the government with paying its pension liabilities.

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Digital Edge partners Donghwa ES to develop innovative energy storage technology for data center redundancy

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  • A future-proof alternative to conventional chargers was developed in partnership by both companies.
  • Established solutions for improved data center security, environmental sustainability

Digital Edge partners Donghwa ES to develop innovative energy storage technology for data center redundancy

Digital Edge ( Singapore ) Holdings Pte. A next-generation energy storage system developed by Donghwa ES, a South Korean-based engineer of next-generation energy solutions for hyperscale facilities, has been collaborated with Ltd., one of Asia’s fastest-growing data middle platforms, to create a system that redefines data center redundancy and conservation. The company stated in a statement that the Hybrid Super Capacitor Energy Storage System offers a viable alternative to conventional batteries and has the potential to transform data centre ancillary power generation for upcoming AI and hyperscale loads.

The data centre business today depends on lithium-ion batteries or lead-acid batteries for backup generators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies, the essential tools that enable operators to keep availability in the event of a strength failure to the grid. The data centre market is under increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and decrease the firm’s carbon footprint as demand for higher energy density deployments rises, fueled by the rapid increase of AI and cloud providers.

Both businesses have collaborated to develop a future-proof alternative to traditional batteries in search of more dependable and responsible energy storage. They do so by combining Digital Edge’s data centre operations experience with Donghwa’s energy storage system engineering and design skills. The two organizations have collaborated to create the HSC Energy Storage System systems. Preliminary testing has been successful, and Digital Edge has confirmed its intention to use this technology in a number of newly constructed data centers.

In contrast to other systems, the HSC technology uses a hybrid power store technique that combines activated carbon from an electrical double-layer battery with coal from a lithium-ion power to create a option that lessens the bad electrode’s degeneration. The HSC’s ability to operate for a longer period of time, with the projected replacement cycle lasting nearly 15 years, or nearly 2.5 times more than additional battery products, is significant savings for the overall cost of ownership.

Critically, the HSC is designed to withstand many higher temperatures than conventional chargers up to 65°C, preventing users from saving energy by not needing to cool the products. This position makes the HSC well-suited to support energy-intensive AI and high power density deployments that necessitate difficult liquid cooling as well as help wider conservation initiatives across the data center industry to gradually raise operating temperatures and reduce carbon emissions.

Additionally, the HSC can be quickly recharged, allowing it to effectively deal with numerous consecutive power outages in a data center. In addition, it does not utilize metal oxide, meaning the risk of fire due to thermal runaway is fundamentally eliminated, thereby significantly reducing potential fire hazards.

According to Jay Park, chief construction and development officer for Digital Edge,” We want to be more than just a data center operator; we want to be a leader that continues to innovate and establish new standards that will elevate the entire industry.” Our customers value redundancy, so we set out to find ways to improve the technology that is currently at the heart of this. The HSC Energy Storage System, which we are proud to have developed in partnership with Donghwa, will help to improve the reliability and safety of the data center industry while also supporting our environmental goals, he said.

Meanwhile, Ji- Won Suh, CEO, Donghwa ES said,” Donghwa ES designs and manufactures next- generation energy storage systems and power solutions for hyperscale data centers. Power-intensive data centers are expanding rapidly as a result of AI’s rapid advancement. In the increasingly power-intensive data center industry, our goal is to guarantee complete protection from potential incidents caused by thermal runaway. We hope to establish a new energy storage system standard for the global data center industry through our partnership with Digital Edge. In particular, we intend to work together to install energy storage systems in the Asia-Pacific region, which is experiencing the fastest growth in the world, to create hyperscale data centers, he said.

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Commvault welcomes Gareth Russell to new APAC-wide security role   

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  • tasked with assisting organizations in improving their computer resilience
  • brings a wealth of knowledge to the position in modern transformation and cybersecurity

Commvault welcomes Gareth Russell to new APAC-wide security role   

Commvault, a leading provider of data protection and cyber resilience solutions for hybrid cloud organisations, has announced the appointment of Gareth Russell ( pic ) as field chief technology officer, Security for Asia Pacific ( APAC ). In this newly created position, the company demonstrates its commitment to extending its strong technical expertise in cyber resilience and data security to more customers and partners in the region, which is essential in the age of ransomware.

A trained security senior, Russell brings years of extensive experience in computer plan, risk management, cyber resilience, and digital transformation to Commvault in the APAC region. With a proven track record of helping companies and institutions across Asia Pacific define and manage their digital risk exercises, Russell has considerable experience in implementing, transforming, and operating features, including embedding computer security into operational culture.

” I’m excited to bring my expertise to Commvault, particularly at a time when cyberrisks are becoming more prevalent in our area. My main goal will be to improve cyberresilience techniques, as well as assisting businesses in APAC in strengthening their healing capabilities. These times, when it comes to attacks, it’s not a matter of if but when, and I look forward to working with companies to improve their computer readiness and preparedness”, Russell said.

Critical gaps in cyberattack recovery efforts across APAC organizations have been identified in the recent State of Data Readiness market analysis by Commvault &amp, Tech Research Asia.

The region’s rates of cyber resiliency maturity are still low, according to the report. The data also demonstrates that cyberattacks continue to be prevalent, with many businesses still vulnerable to serious breaches, particularly those involving backups, production data, and secondary data. Of those organisations that experienced a cyberattack, only 35 % successfully recovered 100 % of their data. &nbsp,

Working with organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience strategy and aid them in preventing this growing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats is a top priority for Russell’s new position.

” We have made significant progress in recent months in assembling a senior team with unmatched skills and experience.” Gareth’s appointment furthers the expertise we can provide to our customers and partners as they work to keep their data safe and secure”, said Martin Creighan, vice president, Asia Pacific, Commvault. &nbsp,

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Equinix’s USmil dual metro data centers propel Malaysia’s digital economy ambitions

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  • exposure to international ecosystems via network- and cloud-deployed digital infrastructure
  • US$ 40m expense helps M’sia technology- up swiftly into&nbsp, online vibrant nation

The newly opened JH1 in Johor, Malaysia.

Equinix, Inc has opened two International Business Exchange ™ ( IBX® ) data centers in Johor ( JH1 ) and Kuala Lumpur (KL1 ). These carrier-neutral facilities, according to the digital facilities company, create a powerful digital infrastructure in Malaysia to support its goal of a digital economy.

A network-dense, cloud-adjacent, and on-demand digital equipment is a necessity as businesses continue to embrace modern transformation and cutting-edge technology like AI.

Platform Equinix ® plays a pivotal role as a facilitator of innovation, economic growth and empowerment for businesses to flourish in Malaysia, hosting more than 2, 000 networks and 3, 000 cloud &amp, IT companies, and partnering with global technology leaders. Importantly, information, finance, gambling and AI companies have now chosen to build their IT system on Platform Equinix in Malaysia. In addition, Day, Maxis, and various leading global and local community services providers have now joined Equinix’s system ecosystem in Malaysia to provide customers with Platform Equinix a highly interconnected and safe environment.

Jeremy Deutsch ( photograph ), President, Asia- Pacific, Equinix, said,” Malaysia is a core business and best location that is very sought after by our important clients. Our unwavering support for the Southeast Asian region demonstrates our belief that it has the ability to drive electric transformation and accommodate a growing digital-savvy population.

Equinix’s US$40mil dual metro data centers propel Malaysia's digital economy ambitions

Equinix’s entry into Malaysia even aligns with the Indonesian government’s 2021 MyDIGITAL initiative, which aims to lay out a plan for the country to accelerate the development of digital goods and services.

Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry ( MITI), said,” Equinix’s decision to expand its presence here reflects its continued confidence in Malaysia’s industrial landscape, which is undergoing key transformative initiatives as outlined in the New Industrial Masterplan ( NIMP ) 2030. One of NIMP’s missions is for Malaysia to tech- away quickly to make us a online attractive nation, and Equinix’s fresh data centers in Kuala Lumpur and Johor will support this mission by enhancing Malaysia’s electronic infrastructure. The most important outcome of Equinix’s purchase is that it will help to create high-quality employment opportunities and spur economic growth, empowering our citizens and businesses to thrive in the modern age.

This venture further underscores our commitment to creating an investor-friendly business environment, according to Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Investment Development Authority ( MIDA ). The innovative data centers from Equinix will offer important opportunities for local businesses, particularly those that are nearby, to innovate and develop as they integrate with the global ecosystem.

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  • The two- story JH1 facility is situated at Nusajaya Tech Park (NTP ) in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. This information center, carefully located 15 km from Singapore, will meet the growing demand from both local businesses and those operating in neighboring areas.
  • With an initial investment of US$ 40 million, JH1 provides up to 500 cabinets and 1, 800 square meters of coworking area to bolster the government’s modern development.
  • The KL1 facility, located in Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur, a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor in Malaysia, is expected to provide a total of 900 cabinets and colocation space of 2, 630 square meters, once fully built out.
  • Equinix data centers in Malaysia are 100 % covered by renewables. Equinix’s efforts to incorporate clean renewable energy sources into its global operations are on track to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. This initiative extends to all facilities, whether newly constructed or recently incorporated into the company’s portfolio. In 2023, Equinix achieved 96 % Renewable Energy coverage across its global operations.
  • Both JH1 and KL1 will operate effectively in accordance with the A1A standards established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers ( ASHRAE ). This will help customers reduce their Scope 3 carbon emissions while improving the overall effectiveness of the data centers, as per Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE) measurements.
  • Equinix will provide robust interconnection and digital services at JH1 and KL1, including Equinix Internet Access in both locations in Q2 2024, Equinix Fabric® and Equinix Fabric Cloud Router in JH1 in Q2 2024 and KL1 in Q3 2024, and Equinix Internet Exchange ® ( IX ) soon after. These services enable seamless connectivity, enhanced scalability, optimized performance and increased flexibility to empower businesses to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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