KUALA LUMPUR: Main Market-listed information technology (IT) software and platform provider ARB Bhd has collaborated with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Attrelogix Networks Sdn Bhd (ANSB) to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis lab.
This initiative is set to revolutionise the field of AI technologies in Malaysia and beyond.
The collaboration brings together ARB as the platform partner, UTM as the research partner, and ANSB as the technology partner.
The partnership aims to harness the collective expertise and resources of the parties involved to develop an advanced AI data analysis system that will provide actionable insights and facilitate agile decision-making processes.
ARB executive director Hong Zi Shen said through this initiative, the collaboration of the AI data analysis lab marks a significant milestone in its journey to advance AI research in AI and technology by collaborating with leading institutions and experts in the field.
“We are confident in our ability to drive innovation, inspire learning and shape the future of AI.
“Together with our collaboration partners from local universities and technology partners, we look forward to unlocking new possibilities and shaping the future of AI-driven solutions,” he said in a statement.
In light of UTM’s establishment of Malaysia’s first AI study centre, this collaborative endeavour has been undertaken to foster a mutually beneficial relationship to materialise the AI study centre’s objectives of establishing an AI data analysis lab.
The partnerships will focus on creating an AI system which will contribute to the opportunity to enhance research capabilities in AI, serve as a platform for the development of cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions, and support educational initiatives by providing students and researchers with hands-on experience in AI development, fostering a deeper understanding of AI concepts and techniques.
Additionally, ARB will provide scholarships and sponsorships to UTM students engaged in research activities in AI data analysis, nurturing the next generation of AI experts.
The partnership aims to develop greater expertise in AI technologies through strategic collaborations and initiatives.
ANSB director Kent Choong said this partnership with UTM marks a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a partner in AI and technology.
“By involving the first AI data analysis lab in Malaysia, we are not only advancing the technological landscape but also empowering our students and researchers to push the boundaries of innovation,” he said.
UTM Azman Hashim International Business School Dean Professor Dr Rosmini Omar, who represents UTM, shared her excitement about the collaboration.
“UTM is committed to being at the forefront of AI education and research.
“This collaboration with ARB and ANSB will enable us to leverage our expertise and facilities to make significant strides in AI data analysis and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions that will benefit industries and society as a whole,” she said.
The partnership between ARB, UTM, and ANSB is poised to set new AI research and development standards and drive innovation and excellence in the field.
