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BusinessToday
25-06-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Exabytes Backs Cloud Talent Boom with New Regional Centre
A major push for digital growth is underway in Southeast Asia. Exabytes, in collaboration with AWS and Forward College, has launched a Cloud Centre of Excellence in Penang. The goal is to help businesses adopt cloud technology faster—while preparing the next generation of digital professionals. Situated in Penang—often dubbed the 'Silicon Valley' of Malaysia—the CCoE is set to become a regional innovation hub. It will focus on helping companies scale with AWS technologies while developing a strong pipeline of cloud professionals in partnership with educational institutions. With 64% of Malaysian organisations reporting moderate to severe talent shortages, particularly in mid-level roles, the centre arrives at a critical time. Chan Kee Siak, Founder and CEO of Exabytes, highlighted the dual focus of the new centre: 'By working closely with AWS and Forward College, we are addressing two pressing needs: accelerating cloud adoption and enabling more young people—particularly those from underserved communities—to access high-value digital careers.' As part of this commitment, Exabytes is sponsoring tertiary education for 20 B40 students in partnership with Forward College. The sponsorship will offer three years of employment within the Exabytes Group upon graduation, creating a direct pathway from education to economic opportunity. The launch has also drawn praise from AWS. Pete Murray, Country General Manager for AWS Malaysia, described the CCoE as a 'huge step forward', applauding Exabytes' leadership and vision. He emphasised the centre's role in supporting Malaysia's ambition to become a regional hub for digital excellence, while also contributing to job creation and innovation in the digital economy. Beyond education and training, the CCoE is designed as a collaborative space where AWS experts, startups, educators, and businesses can exchange ideas and co-create solutions. Through hands-on training, community events, and cloud showcases, the centre aims to foster a culture of shared innovation and experimentation. Looking ahead, Exabytes plans to host industry events under the CCoE banner in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Indonesia. These gatherings will connect solution providers and experts to showcase cloud innovation and strengthen the ASEAN cloud community. The CCoE will also deliver Agentic AI solutions, designed to boost productivity in key industries throughout the region. For businesses already leveraging Exabytes' AWS services, the launch signals a promising development. Jimmy Boey, Head of Information Systems and DPO at Senheng noted: 'As we continue to scale digitally, the support and guidance from Exabytes—powered by AWS—has been instrumental. We're excited to see how the CCoE will accelerate innovation and knowledge-sharing across the region.' Similarly, Hasnol Hashim, CTO of Bizapp Ventures Sdn Bhd, praised the centre for making cloud adoption more efficient and affordable and looked forward to increased innovation and knowledge-sharing. The collaboration also marks a formal partnership with Forward College, reinforcing a joint commitment to accessible, skills-based education. Howie Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of Forward College, said: 'Through the Cloud Centre of Excellence, we are creating meaningful access to cloud education and hands-on learning experiences that will equip our students—and the broader B40 community—with real-world capabilities to succeed in the digital economy.' The AWS x Exabytes CCoE is one of several forward-thinking initiatives planned for 2025 and beyond, as Exabytes continues to champion SME digitalisation, AI adoption, and regional cloud readiness. By integrating innovation and talent development, the CCoE aims to close skill gaps, build pipelines, and future-proof the workforce, reaffirming Exabytes' commitment to creating an inclusive digital future for Southeast Asia. Related
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Marks First Anniversary with New Partnerships, Scholarships and Expanded Programs
BlackBerry expands CCOE Curriculum with free cybersecurity training for women, students, government and low-access communities, fostering a more inclusive and skilled cyber workforce CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced several new initiatives in support of the Government of Malaysia's efforts to upskill and grow local talent and foster diversity in the nation's fast growing cybersecurity sector. To mark the 12-month anniversary of the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE), BlackBerry is providing scholarships for cybersecurity training to numerous women cyber-defenders, people with limited access to education and qualifications, as well as university lecturers and students. At a ceremony and open day in Cyberjaya today, BlackBerry also revealed it will soon be introducing EC Council Learning, an enhanced cybersecurity skill development platform to expand the CCoE's comprehensive curriculum with self-paced learning model for Malaysian Government employees, helping more men and women to complete courses in their own time. The hybrid cybersecurity program, featuring online and in-person modules, is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Just over a year ago, Malaysia envisioned the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence as a global hub for workforce training, skill development and intelligence-sharing. Today, through partnerships with BlackBerry, ASEAN and global leaders, the nation is advancing this mission-equipping Malaysians with critical cyber-skills to boost capacity, inclusivity and defense against digital threats. Over 40% of attendees at the Malaysia CCoE last year were women, reflecting positive diversity in the nation's cybersecurity sector. To build on this progress and create more opportunities for all, BlackBerry is expanding its partnership with the ISC2 Malaysia Chapter to offer 50 scholarships for Malaysian women to access specialized training at the CCoE. The flexible program will include in-person and online courses from June to July 2025, with recruitment starting this month. In addition, BlackBerry is working with 42KL, a tuition-free, self-paced computer science academy, to sponsor 25 CompTIA ITF+ certifications for individuals with limited access to traditional education opportunities. This news follows the recently announced partnership with Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) to launch the CyberNext Program, a national initiative designed to equip Malaysian students and educators with essential cybersecurity skills. In Phase One of the partnership, BlackBerry and TalentCorp, together with training partners ISC2 and CompTIA, are offering free cybersecurity training for 1,000 students and 250 lecturers at the world-class facility, commencing from July.
Khaleej Times
29-01-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Nabta Health to open first Clinical Center of Excellence at CMC Hospital Dubai
Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital Dubai (CMC Hospital Dubai) has established a Women's Health Clinical Center of Excellence (CCoE) with the female healthcare company, Nabta Health. Due to open in 2025, the CCoE will deliver comprehensive women's medical coverage. The partnership will enable premium quality, female focused, healthcare services across a range of conditions. The CCoE will contain a diversity of specialisms, including a birth center, a labour and delivery unit, a maternity unit, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as an outpatient clinic. Nabta Health will also work with CMC Hospital Dubai to design and implement a comprehensive suite of services focused on women's health, including specialisms on fertility, perinatal care, and menopause resources. In addition, Nabta Health will work in partnership with CMC Hospital Dubai to deliver training to the hospital's staff on the latest advancements in women's health, as well as delivering access to Nabta's training courses on women's health. The training will be designed to ensure that female patients, arriving at CMC Hospital Dubai, receive high quality, female-focused medical attention. Mark Adams, CEO of CMC Hospital Dubai, commented: "Ensuring that we maximise the quality of our female health provision is a cornerstone commitment for our hospital this coming year. This partnership with Nabta Health, using their groundbreaking data-driven approach to women's health, will be key to unlocking that. Through the development of this Clinical Center of Excellence, CMC Hospital Dubai further strengthens its offering to Dubai's female residents looking for world-class healthcare solutions." The CCoE will deploy Nabta Health's advanced technology solutions, including patient monitoring tools and diagnostic mechanics, to ensure that women visiting the CCoE receive the high quality of patient care required. Nabta Health's mobile application supports women in tracking menstrual cycles, an AI powered care coordinator, personalised health recommendations, and detailed health records. Sophie Smith, founder and CEO of Nabta Health, commented: "This partnership with CMC Hospital Dubai will couple the hospital's world-class facilities and staff with our laser focus on delivering excellence in female healthcare. Through our collaboration with CMC Hospital Dubai, we will support women in Dubai with access to excellent quality of care, in combination with our comprehensive suite of digital services that enable enriched health and well-being." The partnership was launched at Arab Health 2025. The CCoE is expected to open in 2025, and will be situated on the fourth floor of CMC Hospital Dubai. The CCoE will sit alongside CMC Hospital Dubai's broader range of services tailored for female patients, including the hospital's Obstetrics and Maternity Services, its Breast Care Clinic, and its Gynecology clinic, among others.
Zawya
27-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Nabta Health to open first Clinical Center of Excellence at CMC Hospital Dubai
Staff at CMC Hospital Dubai will receive training courses specifically on female healthcare provision from Nabta Health Center comes in line with continued focus of CMC Hospital Dubai to deliver premium services that support Dubai's female residents in living healthier, happier lives Dubai, UAE – Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital Dubai (CMC Hospital Dubai) has established a Women's Health Clinical Center of Excellence (CCoE) with the female healthcare company, Nabta Health. Due to open in 2025, the CCoE will deliver comprehensive women's medical coverage. The partnership will enable premium quality, female focused, healthcare services across a range of conditions. The CCoE will contain a diversity of specialisms, including a birth center, a labor and delivery unit, a maternity unit, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as an outpatient clinic. Nabta Health will also work with CMC Hospital Dubai to design and implement a comprehensive suite of services focused on women's health, including specialisms on fertility, perinatal care, and menopause resources. In addition, Nabta Health will work in partnership with CMC Hospital Dubai to deliver training to the hospital's staff on the latest advancements in women's health, as well as delivering access to Nabta's training courses on women's health. The training will be designed to ensure that female patients, arriving at CMC Hospital Dubai, receive high quality, female-focused medical attention. Mark Adams, CEO of CMC Hospital Dubai, commented: 'Ensuring that we maximize the quality of our female health provision is a cornerstone commitment for our hospital this coming year. This partnership with Nabta Health, using their groundbreaking data-driven approach to women's health, will be key to unlocking that. Through the development of this Clinical Center of Excellence, CMC Hospital Dubai further strengthens its offering to Dubai's female residents looking for world-class healthcare solutions.' The CCoE will deploy Nabta Health's advanced technology solutions, including patient monitoring tools and diagnostic mechanics, to ensure that women visiting the CCoE receive the high quality of patient care required. Nabta Health's mobile application supports women in tracking menstrual cycles, an AI powered care coordinator, personalized health recommendations, and detailed health records. Sophie Smith, Founder and CEO of Nabta Health, commented: 'This partnership with CMC Hospital Dubai will couple the hospital's world-class facilities and staff with our laser focus on delivering excellence in female healthcare. Through our collaboration with CMC Hospital Dubai, we will support women in Dubai with access to excellent quality of care, in combination with our comprehensive suite of digital services that enable enriched health and wellbeing.' The partnership was launched at Arab Health 2025. The CCoE is expected to open in 2025, and will be situated on the fourth floor of CMC Hospital Dubai. The CCoE will sit alongside CMC Hospital Dubai's broader range of services tailored for female patients, including the hospital's Obstetrics and Maternity Services, its Breast Care Clinic, and its Gynecology clinic, among others. About Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital in Dubai Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital in Dubai is a new generation of cutting-edge hospitals anchored in Dubai Healthcare City – Phase II and part of Clemenceau Medicine International (CMI), an award-winning network of state-of-the-art hospitals and medical centers in the Middle East. The hospital builds on technological advancements, innovative treatments and superior medical expertise across a wide range of specialties to deliver patient-first healthcare excellence and elevate industry standards locally, regionally and globally. Media Contacts: Mo Al Saif cmc@
