The signing ceremony took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the participation of UTP Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Ir Ts, Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib (left), Vice President Executive of FPT Corporation and CEO of FPT Software, Pham Minh Tuan (right), and senior executives from both sides (Photo: Business Wire)
HANOI, Vietnam, December 2, 2024–(BUSINESS FEED)–Global technology company FPT and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), a leading technical institution in Malaysia, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the technology education and technology landscape. digital transformation in Malaysia, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). ) research and education.
As part of this partnership, UTP received a $2 million software donation from FPT and will have access to FPT’s Total Augmented Data Analytics (TADA) solution, a data management platform unified AI-based solution currently adopted by 20 energy companies. Designed to efficiently collect, process, analyze and visualize large-scale data up to 100 times faster than traditional methods, TADA will enable students and faculty to improve their analytical skills, increasing their productivity by 50% through more usable information for real applications. in all sectors. Combined with FPT’s training and technical support, UTP staff and students will be well-equipped to maximize the platform’s potential for educational outcomes.
Leveraging FPT’s global network and industry expertise, this strategic collaboration will encompass other areas including knowledge exchange, internships and collaborative research projects that align with critical Malaysian sectors such as healthcare, energy, autonomous systems and sustainability. This will also enable FPT to meet growing customer demands and consolidate its presence in East Malaysia and the Brunei region.
Pham Minh Tuan, Executive Vice President of FPT and Managing Director of FPT Software, said: “FPT has been a trusted IT partner of Petronas for a long time, playing a key role in several digital transformation initiatives. Our collaboration extends beyond technology to include workforce development. By bringing our AI expertise and advanced tools and promoting student exchanges between FPT University and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, we aim to equip the next generation of IT talents from both countries with the skills and knowledge needed to stimulate innovation and growth.
Professor Dato’ Ir Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, Vice-Chancellor of UTP, shared: “We are delighted to partner with FPT to advance our technological capabilities and provide our students with cutting-edge tools and resources . This collaboration highlights our commitment to an advanced curriculum, equipped with cutting-edge software resources and fosters a strong culture of research and innovation.
“By partnering with industry leaders like FPT, we aim to prepare our students for the demands of the digital age and position UTP as a pioneer in integrating real-world technology partnerships into our academic environment.” We look forward to a lasting collaboration that will benefit both institutions,” he added.
First operating in Malaysia in 2006, FPT has grown into a fully-fledged technology company with Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status, a designation granted by the Malaysian government to companies demonstrating significant contributions to the country’s digital economy. The company is firmly established with more than 1,300 on-site and offshore professionals dedicated to the market. It offers a comprehensive range of digital solutions and consulting services, including AI, managed services and Cloud, aimed at high-growth sectors in Malaysia and the region, including BFSI, energy and public services, health and the public sector.
Following the recent opening of a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, FPT aims to increase its workforce with an additional 300-500 experts and establish another global delivery center in Kuching, Sarawak over the next five years.
About FPT
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a leading global technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam. FPT operates in three main sectors: technology, telecommunications and education. Over more than three decades of development, FPT has consistently provided practical and effective products to millions of people and tens of thousands of commercial and non-commercial organizations around the world, establishing Vietnam’s position on the map global technology. By following the latest market trends and emerging technologies, FPT has developed the Made-by-FPT ecosystem of services, products, solutions and platforms, which enables sustainable growth for organizations and businesses and delivers distinctive experiences to customers . In 2023, FPT reported total revenue of $2.17 billion and more than 48,000 employees. For more information on Global IT Services, please visit
About PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP)
Established in 1997, UTP is a leading private university in Malaysia, offering industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It aims to produce well-rounded graduates with strong leadership and communication skills.
With more than 22,000 graduates from over 60 countries, UTP is a major supplier of talent to the region. The university has more than 800 core students, 4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 postgraduate students from over 50 countries.
UTP engages in extensive research collaborations with PETRONAS and other institutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous construction, transportation infrastructure, health analytics, hydrocarbon recovery, waste management contaminants and autonomous systems. Visit www.utp.edu.my for more information.
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Zulkarnan Abdul UTP Corporate Communication Department Senior Manager, Strategic Branding and Communications zulkanan@utp.edu.my +605 368 8288
