Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), a data science and artificial intelligence (DSAI) startup backed by the Philippines’ Aboitiz Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Thailand-based REPCO NEX Industrial Solutions. REPCO NEX specializes in asset performance management and digital technologies, and this collaboration aims to revolutionize industrial AI solutions across Southeast Asia.
Leveraging ADI’s expertise in artificial intelligence and REPCO NEX’s strengths in robotics and digital asset management, the partnership is set to foster innovative solutions focused on digital transformation and asset maintenance. ADI plans to build on REPCO NEX’s expertise in AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things), robotics, and turbomachinery diagnostics to strengthen its AI strategies and expand its capabilities within the industrial sector. In addition, ADI will serve as REPCO NEX’s strategic partner for all things DSAI, bolstering their collective ability to innovate and deliver future industrial solutions, from optimizing production processes to ensuring energy efficiency.
The collaboration aims to extend the reach of their combined industrial AI solutions throughout Southeast Asia, a region increasingly embracing Industry 4.0 initiatives to transform its power and industrial landscape.
“At ADI, we aim to empower enterprises through our expertise in Data Science and AI. The partnership with REPCO NEX allows us to not only share and create new possibilities for the industrial sector but also bolster our capabilities in this domain. This demonstrates that we can make AI work across verticals. We look forward to working closely with REPCO NEX with their extensive expertise and are excited to further both our respective capabilities,” according to Dr. David R. Hardoon, ADI Chief Executive Officer.
This partnership marks the second collaboration between REPCO NEX and the Aboitiz Group. In May 2024, REPCO NEX partnered with Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and ADI to launch the Philippines’ first smart power plants under “Project Arkanghel,” aimed at enhancing asset health and reducing downtime through AI-driven proactive maintenance.
“We are privileged to have this strong partnership with ADI. Through our close collaboration, we are able to share our knowledge and expertise in our respective areas and create a strong offering for industrial asset management and maintenance beyond Thailand, supporting the sustainable growth of our neighboring countries in Southeast Asia,” said Chakorn Kraivichien, Managing Director of REPCO NEX sharing similar enthusiasm.
“The partnership we have with REPCO NEX is focused on delivering a faster and better approach to implementing the digital power plant across Southeast Asia. We are committed to working together to accelerate the implementation of annual preventive maintenance & operations, digital solutions, and a data-centric culture that operators can adopt. REPCO NEX’s method is a clear path to value and a solid foundation for process, technology, and especially people transformation,” commented Luis F. Gonzalez, ADI Chief Operating Officer for Power & Industrials and Head of Applied Research.
Headquartered in Singapore and originating from the Philippines’ Aboitiz tech conglomerate, ADI offers data science and AI products tailored for financial services, power & industrials, and public sectors. ADI’s product lineup includes AVA AI, Alternative Scoring, Transaction Monitoring, Customer Intelligence, and AI for Climate/ESG, with capabilities extending to generative AI (GenAI) and data management & architecture.
ADI is actively forging strategic partnerships to support its mission of making AI work for businesses across various sectors in the region. Recently, ADI teamed up with Cloudera to empower Asia Pacific’s financial services and industrial sectors with GenAI capabilities. The DSAI startup is also an official Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner for Select Tier Services and the Public Sector, enhancing its ability to deliver AI-powered solutions.