Advantech, a global leader in industrial internet of things (IoT) and embedded computing solutions, has officially inaugurated its expanded regional office in Singapore.
The firm said in a statement on Monday that this strategic investment is set to enhance Advantech’s core competencies within the ASEAN region.
Located at Ang Mo Kio, the new office will double the company’s current facility space, enhancing its infrastructure to meet the rising demand for high-technology solutions, particularly in the semiconductor sector.
The expansion underscores Advantech’s commitment to collaborating with silicon and ecosystem partners and investing in local talent development through industry-academia partnerships, the firm noted.
It also said the new office will support Advantech’s configure-to-order service (CTOS), reinforcing its strategic goal of deepening and localizing industry presence while advancing a comprehensive AIoT industry development strategy.
“The relocation to our new premises marks a significant milestone in Advantech’s nearly 30 years of growth in Singapore,” said Vincent Chang, Managing Director of Asia and Intercontinental Region at Advantech.
“Established in 1995, Advantech Singapore has grown to become a pivotal hub in the ASEAN region, leading to the creation of Advantech Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam as key regional business units,
“Advantech envisions Singapore evolving into a Corporate Development Core Competency hub, focusing on business intelligence, strategic planning, and advancing branding, public relations, and ESG programs across the ASEAN region,” he added.
Advantech has also on Monday launched the second year of its AIoT Innowork programme with Singapore Polytechnic (SP).
This year’s projects will focus on sustainable development, net-zero emissions, and generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Students will use Advantech’s WISE-PaaS, a cloud-based platform, to develop AIoT solutions, including a smart outdoor agriculture proof-of-concept within SP’s campus.
Additionally, the program will advance intelligent EV charging and parking space monitoring with Advantech’s LoRaWAN gateway and generative AI, featuring a dashboard for carpark occupancy and an assistive chatbot for availability queries, according to the statement.
It is noted that in response to the government’s focus on future workforce development, a student team from SP is set to create a proof of concept for a “Generative AI-powered Virtual Sales Agent.”
This innovative project aims to transform customer interactions by enhancing sales and engagement through cutting-edge AI technology.
SP envisions this technology revolutionizing customer engagement, enhancing service support, and improving operational efficiency.
Advantech Singapore said the firm is dedicated to advancing the “MySkillsFuture” programme, a key initiative by the Singapore government to support lifelong learning.
It said the firm aims to build a collaborative value chain that fosters a sustainable and thriving IoT ecosystem by partnering with ecosystem players, academic institutions, and industry leaders.
Additionally, through academic collaboration, it said the firm seeks to cultivate industry growth and align with its social responsibility objectives by producing and distributing urban farming products to underserved communities.
These strategic partnerships are poised to drive long-term industry success and reinforce Advantech’s commitment to its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, it added.
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