SINGAPORE, 31 July 2024 — Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) start-up backed by the Philippines’ Aboitiz Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Thailand-based REPCO NEX Industrial Solutions. This collaboration aims to develop cutting-edge industrial AI solutions, focusing on digital transformation and asset maintenance in Southeast Asia.
The partnership will leverage ADI’s expertise in artificial intelligence and REPCO NEX’s strengths in robotics and digital asset management. By integrating their capabilities, the two companies aim to optimize production processes, enhance energy efficiency, and promote the adoption of Industry 4.0 initiatives across the region.
Dr. David R. Hardoon, CEO of ADI, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “At ADI, we aim to empower enterprises through our expertise in Data Science and AI. The partnership with REPCO NEX allows us to not only share and create new possibilities for the industrial sector but also bolster our capabilities in this domain. This demonstrates that we can make AI work across verticals. We look forward to working closely with REPCO NEX with their extensive expertise, and are excited to further both our respective capabilities.”
Chakorn Kraivichien, Managing Director of REPCO NEX, echoed this sentiment: “We are privileged to have this strong partnership with ADI. Through our close collaboration, we are able to share our knowledge and expertise in our respective areas and create a strong offering for industrial asset management and maintenance beyond Thailand, supporting the sustainable growth of our neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.”
This marks the second collaboration between REPCO NEX and the Aboitiz Group. In May 2024, REPCO NEX partnered with Aboitiz Power Corporation and ADI on “Project Arkanghel,” the Philippines’ first smart power plants initiative. This project aims to enhance asset health and reduce downtime through AI-driven proactive maintenance.
Luis F. Gonzalez, ADI’s COO for Power & Industrials and Head of Applied Research, highlighted the broader implications of the partnership: “The partnership we have with REPCO NEX is focused on delivering a faster and better approach to implement digital power plants across Southeast Asia. We are committed to working together to accelerate the implementation of preventive maintenance, digital solutions, and a data-centric culture that operators can adopt. REPCO NEX’s method is a clear path to value and a solid foundation for process, technology, and especially people transformation.”
ADI, part of the Philippines’ Aboitiz tech conglomerate and headquartered in Singapore, offers data science and AI products and capabilities tailored for financial services, power and industrials, and public sectors. Their product lineup includes AVA AI, Alternative Scoring, Transaction Monitoring, Customer Intelligence, and AI for Climate/ESG, along with generative AI (GenAI) and data management & architecture.
In its mission to make AI work for businesses across diverse sectors, ADI is actively forging strategic partnerships. Recently, ADI teamed up with Cloudera to empower Asia Pacific’s financial services and industrial sectors with GenAI capabilities. Additionally, ADI is an official Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner for Select Tier Services and the Public Sector, enhancing its ability to deliver AI-powered solutions.