The consists of 麻豆原创鈥檚 global research and development entities, strategically positioned in high-tech clusters across 20 countries and 52 locations, encompassing 13 Labs worldwide. The network aims to enhance 麻豆原创’s culture of diversity and innovation through global thought leadership and engagement with local ecosystems, while aiding to develop and improve key 麻豆原创 solutions and drive 麻豆原创鈥檚 overall innovation and AI agenda.

麻豆原创 Labs East Asia will play a critical role in advancing 麻豆原创鈥檚 Business AI development, accelerating engineering collaboration, and scaling innovation across rapidly growing markets in the region and globally. In his new role, Manik will spearhead strategic investments, talent development, and cross-market innovation programs – ensuring consistent delivery of innovation, high-quality products, and reliable execution for 麻豆原创鈥檚 customers worldwide.

Manik brings more than two decades of strategic technology leadership and global operational experience to his expanded role, including driving the launch of 麻豆原创 Labs Singapore in 2022 and 麻豆原创 Labs Vietnam in 2024. Today, Manik is responsible for four locations where 麻豆原创 employs more than 1,100 engineers, driving operational excellence and strengthening delivery discipline across the region.

鈥淚nnovation provides security for long-term business success.听The need for businesses to adapt to changes and technological advances quickly is only going to increase. By expanding my remit, I will be able to address a greater number of customer challenges and opportunities, while continuing to foster听a culture of experimentation and creativity听across 麻豆原创鈥� something I feel very passionately about,鈥� said Manik.

Commenting on the appointment, Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President, Head of Global 麻豆原创 Labs Network, said, 鈥淢anik has demonstrated strong leadership in developing worldclass engineering talent and delivering innovation at scale. His appointment aims to further strengthen 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia鈥檚 role within the global 麻豆原创 Labs Network and reinforce our commitment to expanding our R&D footprint worldwide. With Manik at the helm, we are confident to continue our ongoing efforts to advance Business AI and cloud innovation for our customers across the region and beyond.鈥�

With Manik鈥檚 appointment, 麻豆原创 reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its global engineering network and advancing customer centric innovation across Asia.

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SINGAPORE, 3 February 2026 鈥� 麻豆原创 SE (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announces two strategic leadership appointments aimed at accelerating growth across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The new leaders bring decades of experience to their positions, reinforcing 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to support organizations across the region in harnessing cloud and AI innovation to help deliver business value.

Sianto Wongjoyo joins 麻豆原创 as Managing Director for Indonesia. A seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience, Sianto has a proven track record of fostering winning teams, building strong partnerships, and delivering impactful cloud transformations for customers.

In his new role, Sianto will oversee strategy, operations and customer success across 麻豆原创 Indonesia. He will be responsible for helping businesses across the country grow and scale with innovation and impact, and for driving forward 麻豆原创鈥檚 data and AI-focused strategy, with the support of 麻豆原创鈥檚 partner ecosystem.

鈥淚ndonesia鈥檚 digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, and I am excited to bring my experience to lead 麻豆原创 Indonesia during a pivotal moment in the adoption of AI and cloud technologies. I look forward to helping Indonesian customers leverage the latest innovations to drive meaningful business transformations,鈥� said Sianto.

Saket Ranjan has been appointed Head of Corporate for Southeast Asia. Saket brings with him nearly two decades of experience scaling business application portfolios, building high-performing teams, and driving transformative outcomes for Southeast Asian customers.

Based in Singapore, Saket will lead 麻豆原创鈥檚 Corporate segment across the region. The Corporate segment at 麻豆原创 supports upper mid-market and large enterprise customers, which require scalable solutions and rely on 麻豆原创鈥檚 strong partner ecosystem, to help customers accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption. In his new role, Saket will focus on driving customer success across Southeast Asia, by building meaningful partnerships and helping organizations within his area to digitally transform.

Commenting on his appointment, Saket said, 鈥淚 am thrilled to join 麻豆原创, an organization that has the technology, expertise, and footprint to support customers in achieving tangible business outcomes in this new digital-first era. By aligning 麻豆原创鈥檚 technology with our customers鈥� growth ambitions, and leveraging our strong partner ecosystem, we will help Southeast Asian businesses across all industries innovate and thrive.鈥�

Addressing the appointments, Liher Urbizu, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia, said, 鈥淪outheast Asia continues to be a front鈥憆unner in tech innovation, and the adoption AI and cloud technologies. These leadership appointments reflect our mission to empower customers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia to embed intelligence into every workflow 鈥� from finance to supply chain to professional services 鈥� to deliver true business impact. Saket and Sianto each bring a passion for innovation and deep expertise that aligns with this mission, and I am confident they will help our customers unlock new opportunities in the AI-powered era.鈥�

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia 鈥� December 8, 2025 鈥� (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced that (PHB), a leading Malaysian real estate investment holding company, has chosen , an offering that allows organizations to digitally transform using a standardized framework, tools, and guidance to modernize its core business operations, laying the foundation for long-term growth and innovation in Malaysia鈥檚 competitive property market.听

Established in 2006 under the purview of Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputra, PHB is mandated to enhance Bumiputera participation in the ownership of prime commercial real estate across Malaysia through its shariah-compliant unit trust fund, Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB). Today, PHB manages a portfolio worth over MYR 11 billion 鈥� encompassing office, retail, healthcare, logistics, and education properties in key urban centers.听听

As PHB advances its strategic business transformation and expands its portfolio, the company has demonstrated resilience and delivered tangible results, providing stable and consistent income to AHB unitholders. However, with this growth, the company has also faced increasing digital challenges, such as aging and fragmented systems.听听

鈥淚t was clear that we needed a unified digital backbone that could eliminate inefficiencies, reduce compliance risk, and help us manage our growing portfolio with greater agility,鈥� said PHB Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Damshal Awang Damit. 鈥淲ith GROW with 麻豆原创, we are making a strategic investment in our future, connecting finance and real estate operations through one intelligent cloud platform.听

PHB鈥檚 move to GROW with 麻豆原创 Premium enables it to consolidate its operations into a single, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment. The solution integrates finance operations with contract and lease management, delivering real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and automated compliance with Malaysian accounting standards. By eliminating data silos and manual processes, PHB expects to strengthen data accuracy, reduce operational risk, and gain faster decision-making capabilities.听

鈥淧HB鈥檚 decision to adopt GROW with 麻豆原创 underscores how leading organizations in Malaysia are embracing cloud innovation to stay ahead,鈥� said Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia. 鈥淲ith GROW with 麻豆原创, PHB gains the agility, resilience, and intelligence needed to drive sustainable growth in a competitive real estate industry, all while strengthening transparency and operational control.鈥�听

听PHB plans to go live with the new platform by January 2026, with future ambitions to explore AI-driven insights and automate processes such as Procure-to-Pay.听

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Medplast was established to expand into the fast-growing medical plaster and surgical tape segment and strengthen its global presence. To support its ambitions for growth and international expansion, Medplast sought a modern, intelligent ERP solution that could standardize core business processes, enable scalability, and enhance data transparency across all operations.听

鈥淎s a new business unit, we needed a system that could support our growth while ensuring efficiency and compliance from day one,鈥� said Peerapat Ekpoothorn, General Manager of Medplast 鈥淚mplementing GROW with 麻豆原创 allowed us to leverage 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to streamline our internal approval processes, reduce the order-to-cash cycle, and gain better visibility into our operations. With support from 麻豆原创 partner NETIZEN, the implementation was smooth and efficient, we now have a solid digital foundation to compete confidently in both domestic and international markets.鈥�听

鈥淢edplast鈥檚 implementation of Grow with 麻豆原创 highlights how Thai manufacturers are leveraging cloud innovation to scale quickly and compete globally,鈥� said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indochina. 鈥淏y adopting a ready-to-run, industry-best-practice solution, Medplast has accelerated its digital transformation and built a strong foundation for sustainable growth.鈥澨�听

Working closely with 麻豆原创 and Medplast, NETIZEN, an 麻豆原创 Platinum Partner, implemented the NETIZEN Peony鈥攊ts localized best-practice framework designed to accelerate 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP deployments. The solution integrates global business processes, analytics, and AI capabilities to enable faster, data-driven decisions. Leveraging its Business Technology Transformation (BTX) methodology, which is founded on a deep understanding of each customer鈥檚 business to deliver the most suitable solutions with a long-term perspective, and backed by over two decades of experience, NETIZEN ensured efficient project delivery while aligning Medplast鈥檚 operations with global standards for agility and sustainability.听

鈥淎t NETIZEN, we don鈥檛 just implement software鈥攚e codevelop solutions that transform how our clients do business. With our solution NETIZEN Peony and BTX methodology, we deliver intelligent, scalable cloud ERP capabilities that drive real-world value for customers like Medplast,鈥� said Seree Satukijchai, CEO, Netizen. This project showcases 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to empowering small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia to innovate and scale through the power of cloud ERP.听听

For more details on Medplast鈥檚 transformation, read the full story .

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Completed in 2024, the Kulim facility is Tokyo-listed Ferrotec Group鈥檚 first-ever plant in Southeast Asia, representing an investment of approximately RM850 million. The plant manufactures precise materials and components that supplies key industry sectors, including semiconductors, automotive products, and medical devices.听听

As Ferrotec expanded its product lines and relocated several business units to Kulim, the company faced a major challenge: implementing an ERP system able to integrate finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing. Despite its global presence, Ferrotec lacked a unified platform, leaving the new plant without shared IT resources or standardized processes. This resulted in heavy reliance on manual workflows and fragmented data, slowing decision-making and increasing the risk of errors. To keep operations on track, Ferrotec needed to identify and deploy a solution capable of meeting complex requirements within a tight timeline.听

Ferrotec chose GROW with 麻豆原创 to accelerate its cloud ERP adoption and support future scalability. The impact has been immediate and measurable: procurement efficiency has surged by 90%, finance productivity has improved by 40%, and supply chain process costs have been reduced by 50%. Data accuracy issues have dropped by 80%, enabling sharper execution and more confident, data-driven decisions.听

鈥淲ith the implementation of GROW with 麻豆原创, we established a strong ERP foundation at our new manufacturing site in Malaysia, setting the stage for future growth,鈥� said Jason Ong, IT & IS Manager Ferrotec 鈥淢anufacturing advanced components like semiconductor parts demands precision and specialized technology, so our priority was implementing a reliable system to support our finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing processes. Today, we鈥檙e operating more smoothly and efficiently, with significant productivity gains and lower costs.鈥�鈥�听

鈥淔errotec Malaysia chose GROW with 麻豆原创 to provide it with a comprehensive, cloud-based ERP foundation that aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making,鈥� said Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia. We are proud of how our technology is helping businesses across Malaysia modernize and scale with confidence.鈥�听

SAP partner played a central role in the design and deployment of the GROW with 麻豆原创 for Ferrotec Malaysia. Working closely with Ferrotec and 麻豆原创, Axxis delivered a structured two-phase implementation, Phase 1 covering Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain, followed by Phase 2 enabling Sales and Production. This end-to-end approach ensured a seamless transition to the cloud, equipping Ferrotec with modern digital workflows, real-time visibility, and streamlined processes. With a unified cloud platform, Ferrotec now enjoys faster decision-making, improved transparency, and enhanced agility, supporting its expansion into a new plant and future growth. 麻豆原创 continues to drive continuous improvement through MES integrations and operational enhancements.听

听Ferrotec is now planning immediate extensions to support advanced quality management and compliance in production. The company is evaluating additional solutions including 麻豆原创 Business AI, 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors, 麻豆原创 Ariba, and 麻豆原创 Customer Experience to further harmonize business operations.听

听For more details on Ferrotec鈥檚 transformation, read the full story .鈥�鈥�听

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As the first palm oil factory in Indonesia designed as a cooperative, PT BGMPA is committed to delivering fair value to farmers in the Tanah Laut district. However, legacy ERP systems limited the company鈥檚 ability to respond quickly to market fluctuations and hindered visibility into production, procurement, and finance. Month-end reporting took 30 days, delaying critical decisions and reducing pricing accuracy.

To address these challenges, PT BGMPA chose to implement GROW with 麻豆原创, 鈥� an offering that supports organizations to digitally transform using a standardized framework, tools, and guidance. The business 听now completes reporting cycles in just three days, enabling real-time insights and faster decision-making. This transformation has led to a 2鈥�4% increase in profit margins, with procurement margins rising from 3% to 5鈥�7%. The company can now confidently set procurement and selling prices, helping stabilize fresh fruit bunch (FFB) pricing and support consistent farmer income.

鈥淥ur transformation with GROW with 麻豆原创 has fundamentally changed how we operate,鈥� said Angga Yudha Prasetya, President Director, PT BGMPA. 鈥淲e have become faster, more agile, and more confident in our decisions. 麻豆原创 gives us the visibility and control we need to scale efficiently and respond quickly to market changes.鈥�

鈥淕ROW with 麻豆原创 empowers fast-growing companies like PT BGMPA to adopt a modern, scalable cloud ERP with speed and confidence,鈥� said Liher Urbizu, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia. 鈥淏y leveraging our Public Cloud offering, PT. BGMPA has built a resilient digital core that aims to enhance operational agility, strengthen financial governance, and support sustainable growth in Indonesia鈥檚 vital palm oil sector.鈥�

The implementation was completed in just four months with support from TMS Consulting, an 麻豆原创 Silver Partner in Indonesia. TMS played a critical role in guiding the company through change management, fostering a culture open to technology, and ensuring smooth user adoption. Its expertise helped PT BGMPA shift from manual processes to a data-first mindset, enabling automation-friendly industrial systems that integrate directly with 麻豆原创 for real-time monitoring of production volumes, inventory, and assets.

Looking ahead, PT BGMPA plans to expand its digital capabilities with 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, enabling predictive insights into commodity pricing, operational performance, and sustainability indicators. With a resilient digital core and a strong commitment to fairness and transparency, PT BGMPA is better positioned to scale responsibly and deliver long-term value to Indonesia鈥檚 agricultural economy.

For more details on听PT. BGMPA鈥檚听transformation, read the full story听.

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As one of Thailand鈥檚 most established providers of crop protection and crop care products, Sotus International has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation since 1996. The company supports farmers nationwide with high-quality bio and non-bio solutions that improve productivity, soil health, and crop yields. Facing rapid growth and increased business complexity, Sotus turned to 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP to unify its business processes, modernize its systems for scalability, and gain real-time data visibility across its value chain.

As Sotus International鈥檚 business expanded beyond 1 billion baht in revenue, its existing on-premise 麻豆原创 ERP system struggled to scale effectively. The company鈥檚 complex operations鈥攊ncluding intensive R&D, regulatory registration, and formula customization tailored to Thai agriculture鈥攄emanded more robust data and workflow management. Additionally, siloed systems across warehouse and other key functions hindered real-time data visibility, prompting the need for a more integrated and agile ERP solution.

Mr. Chirat Prathuangwong, President, Sotus International Co., Ltd said,鈥� In the future, AI wil take its role like a doctor for crops with its intelligences for plant diseases diagnosis,
providing efficient recommendations for crop preventions, crop protections and crop cares, and
integrating in-depth information and guidance for farmers鈥� decision.For Sotus, AI adoption and implementation will value-add to their two competitiveadvantages. First, the richness of their agri-business data can be better utilized to supportstrategic business decisions. And second, as the pioneering agro-chemical company inThailand to implement 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP, they are in a strong position to grow their businessefficiently and sustainably鈥�.

鈥溌槎乖� Cloud ERP offers the scalability and integration Sotus needs to grow sustainably,鈥� said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indochina. 鈥淭his transformation highlights how cloud technology helps Thai businesses and farmers thrive through innovation, efficiency, and smarter use of agricultural data.鈥�

As the system integrator, NTT DATA Business Solutions Thailand played a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth migration and optimization of the new public cloud ERP system. Leveraging its deep local expertise and global experience with 麻豆原创 solutions, the company worked closely with Sotus International to align the implementation with the organization鈥檚 complex operational needs. This collaboration enabled Sotus to integrate data and processes across departments, providing the solid foundation for Sotus to grow their business efficiently and sustainably.

Following the implementation, Sotus achieved significant efficiency gains, including a 95% increase in warehouse operation accuracy, 75% enhancement in maintenance scheduling efficiency, and a 70% improvement in business processes. With on-demand access to production and sales insights, the company can better anticipate market trends and deliver more tailored solutions for Thai farmers.

This project underscores 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing commitment to helping small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia embrace cloud ERP, enhance operational agility, and advance sustainable growth through innovation and digital technology.

For more details on Sotus International鈥檚 transformation .

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Companies like Singapore Airlines are increasingly seeing the value of Business AI across their organisations. Based on analysis of all 麻豆原创 customers in Southeast Asia (SEA) between May 2024 to May 2025, the most popular AI use cases in SEA are:听

• AI to generate expenses using pictures of receipts听

• AI to verify expenses to ensure compliance with company policy鈥�听

• 鈥婫enerative AI to help employees write clear, concise copy in HR applications听

• Generative AI to create performance goals听

• Integrating key business documents into co-pilots to improve Q&A responses听

鈥淎I isn鈥檛 confined to niche use cases anymore, it鈥檚 being embedded in some of the most fundamental parts of business,鈥� said鈥�Liher Urbizu,鈥�President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia. 鈥淥rganisations across Southeast Asia are adopting AI, fast. And, by bringing together enterprise apps and mission critical data, they are realising tangible business benefits in terms of efficiency, growth, and revenue.鈥�听

Optimising contract digitization with 麻豆原创 Document AI鈥�鈥�听

Supported by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG),鈥槎乖� has recently concluded a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) with Singapore Airlines (SIA), aimed at addressing the complex challenge of digitizing procurement contracts.鈥�鈥�听

The initiative sought to automate the extraction of contractual rates from PDF-based contracts and migrate them to the Ariba procurement platform. This significantly reduces the reliance on time-consuming and error-prone manual processes. One of the key hurdles in the previous automation efforts was the unstructured, multilingual, and highly varied nature of the contract formats.鈥�听

The PoC delivered promising results, achieving 100% accuracy and completeness for less complex contracts, and over 70% for contracts with greater complexity. It also demonstrated multilingual adaptability for non-English contracts, offering greater efficiencies through optimised translation processes.鈥�鈥�听

The collaboration with SIA was instrumental in refining 麻豆原创 Document AI models to meet evolving business needs.鈥�听

Partners and customers across Southeast Asia show AI momentum听

麻豆原创 partners and customers also showcased strong momentum in AI and cloud transformation during 麻豆原创 Now AI Southeast Asia.听

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a 麻豆原创 partner since 2008, continues collaborating with 麻豆原创 to support business transformation in Southeast Asia. Customers like BIG Caring Group in Malaysia and Unilab in the Philippines are leveraging RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS to integrate multi-store retail operations, modernize pharmaceutical supply chains, and implement AI-powered enterprise applications. AWS and 麻豆原创鈥檚 previously announced AI Co-Innovation Program helps partners build generative AI applications and agents that help customers solve real-time business challenges.

“Our long-standing collaboration with 麻豆原创 helps businesses eliminate technology silos by bringing separate systems together on AWS’s secure and scalable cloud infrastructure,” said Kirsten Gilbertson, Partner Organization Leader, AWS ASEAN. “By connecting 麻豆原创’s business applications with AWS’s generative AI services like Amazon Bedrock in 麻豆原创鈥檚 GenAI Hub, we’re enabling our customers to transform years of accumulated business data into actionable insights.”听

(鈥淵inson鈥�), a global energy infrastructure company headquartered in Malaysia, is advancing its people management capabilities as part of a broader effort to support sustainable global growth. With operations spanning multiple countries and subsidiaries 鈥� each operating with distinct HR processes 鈥� Yinson identified the need to improve consistency, efficiency and strategic alignment across its workforce.听

As part of the digitalisation transformation journey that begun in 2020, Yinson introduced a more unified approach by rolling out Employee Central globally within six months, supported by strong change management and local engagement. The Group expanded in phases by adding key modules; performance, recruitment, onboarding, and compensation throughout 2022 and 2023, and further enhanced efficiency with Generative AI features as part of its global HRIS roadmap. Leveraging digital tools and AI capabilities, Yinson began automating routine tasks such as drafting performance reviews, generating job descriptions, and developing role-specific interview questions. These changes are helping Yinson improve its ability in people analytics by streamlining HR workflows, improving the candidate experience, and supporting more consistent and professional employee feedback.听

鈥淥ur goal is to be a future-ready employer of choice,鈥� said Louisa Brady, Yinson Group Chief Human Resources Officer. 鈥淧artnering with 麻豆原创 throughout the years has supported our ongoing transformation by helping us streamline HR processes, embrace and embed AI tools which drive greater efficiency and effectiveness. This enables our teams to focus on strategic initiatives that drive value and support Yinson鈥檚 global growth.鈥�听

Investing in people AI as the foundation of SEA鈥檚 AI future听

As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering SEA鈥檚 workforce, 麻豆原创 has also announced an update to its 麻豆原创 Skills University to include .听

麻豆原创 Skills University is a joint initiative with SkillsFuture Singapore and Temasek Polytechnic to design specialised training programmes that equip fresh graduates and mid-career professionals with hands-on learning in key technology skills.听

The refreshed 麻豆原创 Skills University program will empower students with skills in critical emerging innovations, including cloud, data analytics, Business AI, and emerging
麻豆原创 technologies.听

鈥淭he future of Southeast Asia will be shaped not just by technology, but by the people who bring it to life. As AI fundamentally changes the way businesses operate and the requirements of employees, it is crucial that we foster both innovative technical skills and agile mindsets. Looking on display at our 麻豆原创 NOW AI Tour, I鈥檓 confident that Southeast Asia鈥檚 future is in capable hands鈥� concluded Urbizu.听听

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Formed through the merger of BIG Pharmacy Healthcare and Caring Pharmacy Group in 2023, BIG Caring Group鈥檚 business transformation started back in 2019. At the time, Caring Pharmacy鈥檚 legacy on-premise enterprise resource planning (ERP) software started encountering capacity bottlenecks and complex data transformations that slowed cross-divisional collaboration. As its network of stores grew, Caring Pharmacy recognized the need for a more robust and modern ERP system to streamline its retail operations.

In 2021, the company deployed 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Retail to streamline essential functions including supply chain management, inventory control, and customer relationship management (CRM).

When the company merged with BIG Pharmacy in 2023, the complexity of its retail operations intensified. The newly formed BIG Caring Group鈥攏ow the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia鈥攕aw an opportunity to further accelerate its digital transformation efforts and integrate disparate systems into one secure, scalable, and agile cloud-based platform.

Ooh Chin Boon, Chief Information Officer, Big Caring Group said, 鈥淚ntegrating our diverse retail operations onto a unified cloud platform is a crucial milestone for us. We have selected RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS to help us access more accurate and comprehensive data across the entire group, so that we can respond with more agility to customer demands and supply chain volatility. This strengthens our capacity to deliver enhanced customer experiences and future proof our business.鈥�

Strategic Shift to Cloud Innovation

The adoption of RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS signals a transformative leap for BIG Caring Group, enabling the company to consolidate data from hundreds of stores and various divisions into a single, unified platform in the cloud.

By seamlessly integrating critical business functions such as inventory management, procurement, financial reporting, and customer engagement, the group expects to significantly improve operational efficiency by cutting down manual processes and operating costs, and accelerate decision-making across all business units.

Deploying RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS will also provide BIG Caring Group with flexibility and scalability. As the retail pharmacy market evolves rapidly, the group can now tap on AWS鈥檚 extensive footprint in the region to efficiently adjust its operations to meet changing customer demands and market conditions.

Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Retail

Looking ahead, as BIG Caring Group rolls out the implementation, its strengthened digital foundation will also provide quicker access to rising new technologies, including Generative AI and advanced predictive analytics.

Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia said, 鈥� is a huge enabler of automation and innovation for our customers, and being in the cloud is the first step to unlocking its full potential. I鈥檓 excited that BIG Caring Group has selected RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS to drive their transformation goals. With the group鈥檚 massive scale of operations in the country, there is so much opportunity that we can uncover together and reimagine retail experiences in Malaysia.鈥�

Through advanced AI-powered capabilities powered by 麻豆原创 and AWS, BIG Caring Group is looking to set new standards in customer experience through:

• Optimized Inventory Management: Leveraging real-time analytics to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Enhanced Customer Engagement: Using AI-driven insights to tailor personalized experiences and proactive service offerings.
• Operational Excellence: Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and machine learning to further refine supply chain operations and reduce downtime, ensuring every facet of the business is as efficient as possible.

By choosing RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS, BIG Caring Group will not only streamline its immediate operations but will also establish a strong foundation for sustained innovation and growth. The pharmacy giant is now well-positioned to lead the industry into a future driven by data, powered by technology, and centered around exceptional customer experiences.

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麻豆原创 Business AI is built into the 麻豆原创 applications that power critical business processes. It comprises a range of AI innovations that have been developed using extensive industry-specific data and deep process knowledge, all created using responsible AI practices.

On 1^st January 2024, DA turned to 麻豆原创鈥檚 latest AI innovations to enhance its 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors set-up, first deployed in 2019. DA uses 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors to manage its extensive workforce of over 9,000 employees spread across the DA Group of Companies. Its portfolio currently boasts 30 subsidiaries and 14 sectors 鈥� including telecommunications, agribusiness, healthcare, education and power utilities. Since adopting 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors, DA has integrated and streamlined its talent management operations, including recruitment, learning and development, and performance management, leading to increased productivity and business efficiency.

With the inclusion of 麻豆原创 Business AI, DA has further improved its recruitment processes with 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors. By automating processes such as generating job descriptions, parsing resumes, and providing quality feedback on the spot, the company reduced its hiring process to just three to four weeks, down from its previous timeline of between three to four months.

鈥淭he adoption of 麻豆原创 Business AI has been transformative. It has not only automated routine tasks but has also generated competency-based interview questions on the spot for a more equitable and skills-based interview process,鈥� said Salehin Basir, Senior Manager, Human Capital Development, Darussalam Assets. 鈥淲e’ve seen improvements in how we manage our DA Group talent pool, and our recruitment cycle has been significantly reduced.鈥�

DA鈥檚 Business AI journey is just beginning. The company is already exploring deeper integration and use cases in its workflow, including:

• AI and employee management: Using AI to help manage differences within teams and tailor management and performance strategies to individual needs and personalities without a one-size-fits-all approach.
• AI for decision support: Using AI to aid in decision-making by providing data-driven insights that may not be immediately apparent. This can enable HR to make more informed decisions about personnel management and development, including succession planning.

Apurv Sharma, Senior Manager, Group Information Systems, Darussalam Assets added, 鈥淲e are excited about deepening our AI capabilities and tapping into 麻豆原创 Business AI鈥檚 potential to further transform our business. Ultimately, we want to leverage AI not just for automation, but to foster a culture of innovation that drives our leadership in the industries in which we operate.”

Verena Siow, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia, said, 鈥淒arussalam Assets were pioneers in adopting 麻豆原创 S/4HANA shortly after its global release in 2016, and they鈥檙e once again showing foresight in continuing their 麻豆原创 journey with our latest AI innovations.

鈥溌槎乖� Business AI is focused on delivering our customers the most relevant, reliable and responsible AI 鈥� built for business, and our work with Darussalam Assets shows the tangible business benefits this technology provides. We look forward to supporting DA accelerate to innovate, as it continues to improve its employee processes and experience and set new benchmarks in operational excellence.鈥�

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