Axrail, an Advanced Tier Services Partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Malaysia, has launched the first Generative AI (Gen AI) Lab in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. This lab highlights cloud and edge solutions to meet the rising demand for AI technologies and support the nation's digital economy goals. The Gen AI Lab serves as a collaborative hub, leveraging the expertise of AWS, Phison, and Axrail. It showcases advanced cloud solutions powered by AWS, including those built on Amazon Bedrock, and on-premise innovation with Phison's aiDAPTIV+ technology, according to a company statement.
Housed within Axrail’s 3,000-square-foot Centre of Excellence for AI solutions, the Gen AI Lab promotes responsible experimentation and collaborative creation of generative AI applications. The Lab aims to expedite businesses' AI readiness by aiding them in developing capabilities to extract value from data and enhance operational efficiency across multiple functions.
"We are thrilled to launch our Gen AI Lab in collaboration with Phison and our preferred cloud partner AWS”, said Kelvin Kok, Axrail founder and CEO. “This innovative sandbox will empower businesses to reimagine operations through AI, delivering measurable outcomes and future-proofing their approach. Our goal is to accelerate AI adoption, especially among Malaysian SMEs, leveraging the upcoming AWS Region in Malaysia for data residency, low latency, and robust cloud services across Southeast Asia".
Pete Murray, country manager, AWS Malaysia, said, “Axrail's new Generative AI Lab on AWS offers business solutions that boost productivity and efficiency for industries like Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Entertainment for SME customers of all sizes. Partners like Axrail can help customers make the most of the opportunities advanced technologies like generative AI can offer business owners”.
K.S. Pua, CEO of Phison Electronics, said, “Through Phison’s exclusive aiDAPTIV+ solution, we not only achieve the democratization of AI and expand AI applications but also make generative AI accessible and beneficial to everyone”. He added, “Together with Axrail, we will accelerate Malaysia's AI digital transformation while providing the added assurance of data confidentiality. In the future, Phison will continue to work hand in hand with Axrail to expand cooperation in storage and AI applications”.
Axrail, a specialist in data, AI, cloud migration, and digital solutions, asserts a proven track record of successfully assisting over 50 businesses in Malaysia and Singapore. Their solutions have significantly enhanced customer engagement and productivity across various sectors. As a subsidiary of QL Resources Berhad, Axrail believes that Malaysia has the potential to advance technological frontiers. With support from partners AWS and Phison, the company is confident that this initiative will shape the future of the country’s digital landscape.
The company stated that its Gen AI Lab aligns with the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint, which emphasizes digitalization and aims for regional leadership in the digital economy. The Gen AI Lab supports the strategic objectives of driving digital transformation, enhancing economic competitiveness through digitalization, developing digital infrastructure, cultivating a digitally skilled workforce, and fostering an inclusive digital society.
To celebrate the launch of the Gen AI Lab and the Centre of Excellence, Axrail is hosting a complimentary half-day sharing session on July 18, 2024. The event will feature insights from AWS and demonstrations of transformative solutions. Attendees will gain first-hand knowledge of the real-world impact of data and AI through live demos, and learn how businesses can achieve operational excellence and seamlessly navigate digital transformation.