Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
Sudarnoto (left) and Arun sign the MoU. (Photo: the borneopost)
Hanoi (VNA) - Univers, an artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things technology (IoT) firm for energy, announced on June 16 the signing of a strategic partnership with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporate (ﷺSDEC) to establish Malaysia's first net-zero centre of excellence in Kuching, capital of the northern Borneo state of Sarawak.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The partnership will explore how digital tools can improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and drive operational excellence across Sarawak's key economic sectors.
Additional joint efforts may include skills-building programmes and knowledge-sharing initiatives to nurture local talent and ideas./.
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