TheReporterAsia: Bangkok – Mr. Mark Chong Chin Kok, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited, spoke at the Asia-Pacific ICT Summit 2024 – Thailand about AIS’s vision and commitment to leading Thailand’s digital economy. AIS focuses on three pillars: robust digital infrastructure, workforce development,and cross-industry collaboration to achieve a “Sustainable Thailand.”
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AIS is committed to delivering sustainable change for industries, businesses, and the Thai way of life through digital technology, focusing on five key areas: 5G ecosystem, intelligent networks, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and skilled personnel.
Strong 5G Infrastructure
AIS believes that building a solid foundation for a digital nation starts with a robust 5G network. Currently, AIS is a leading 5G network provider in Southeast Asia, with 95% 5G coverage, second only to Singapore. AIS is also the largest fixed broadband provider in Thailand, reaching over 5 million households.
Modern and Eco-Friendly Data Center
AIS is investing over 20 billion baht to build the most modern and environmentally friendly data center in Thailand. This data center will support AI technology and is scheduled to open in April 2025.
AIS values cross-industry collaboration and business partnerships. It works with leading cloud providers such as Huawei Cloud and other partners to meet the diverse needs of its customers. AIS also developed the Paragon platform, a cloud orchestration platform that helps customers manage and utilize cloud services efficiently.
5G for Industry and SMEs
AIS offers 5G solutions for various industries, including manufacturing, transportation and logistics, real estate, public sectors, and SMEs. It has successful case studies such as helping to increase production efficiency for Toyota factories,quality control in manufacturing, and the use of autonomous vehicles in mines.
Commitment to Cybersecurity
AIS recognizes the importance of cybersecurity and is committed to protecting customers from various threats such as phone scams. AIS has developed technologies and tools to help prevent and detect these threats, including working with international partners to prevent cross-border threats.
AIS is committed to leading Thailand’s digital economy by investing in 5G infrastructure and advanced technology,developing solutions that meet the needs of customers in various industries, and prioritizing cybersecurity.
“AIS is investing heavily in 5G and broadband infrastructure. We are building a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly data center worth 20 billion baht. We are developing the most advanced technology, and we hope to keep everyone safe in the digital world,” concluded Mr. Mark Chong Chin Kok.
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